He lost the vote but won history with a few simple words that helped others pave the way to change.

If you haven’t met Rev. William Barber, then you are in for a treat. This is not your grandma’s Sunday service, that’s for sure. (Or, if it is … then you totally have one cool grandma.) Pay close attention to the words of “The Great Dissenter” at 2:01 and see if you agree.

People Skills

Researchers changed one word in a request for feedback. The responses became more useful.

Mental Health

Darkness before 5 p.m. got you down? You might accidentally be doing fall and winter all wrong.

Nature

Ireland seized a ship carrying 32 million cigarettes. Now it’s home to a growing reef.

Nutrition

This wartime cake skips eggs, milk, and butter and starts with a pot of boiling raisins