Author Archives: Rosemarie Sokol Chang
Dear, You Have Everything – Do You Really Need a Prostitute Too?
Recently I heard an episode of This American Life detailing Jerry Springer, who almost resigned his position as a city council member after he was found to have used the services of a prostitute. This of course is not an … Continue reading
Posted in Evolution and Psychology, Mating and Sexuality, Rosemarie Sokol Chang
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The Spandrels of Dunkin Donuts, or How the Munchkin Came to Be
Anyone who has been to the Northeast is likely familiar with the miniature Dunkin Donuts confection the donut hole, aka the Munchkin. After an unsuccessful online search, I called headquarters to learn more about the history of this sweet, only … Continue reading
Sometimes a Species is just a Species: Individual Selection Trumps “Benefit of the Species”
What did Genghis Khan (circa 1162-1227) have that you don’t? He had hundreds of children and the power to absorb a vast number of tribes into his Mongolian Empire. His power can be used as an example to show that … Continue reading
Posted in Evolution and Psychology, Evolution by Natural Selection
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