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Elizabeth Yuko

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specializing in health and the intersection of bioethics and popular culture. She is an adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University and has written for print and online publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Salon and Playboy, and has given a TEDX talk on The Golden Girls and bioethics.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Wishbone: Why We Break It and How to Find It

Here's what to know about the timeless Thanksgiving tradition of breaking the turkey wishbone—and how to win this turkey face-off.

What Life After COVID Could Look Like

Life certainly looks a lot different than it once did. Here’s how our new normal...

15 Amazing Facts About the Women of NASA

The sky is not the limit for these incredible pioneers.

Can You Impeach a President After Their Term Is Over?

While the U.S. Constitution doesn't directly address the issue, historians believe there is precedent to...

15 Things People Get Wrong About Impeachment

Thanks to recent events, we're learning a lot more about the process of impeachment, including...

This Is the Worst Spot on the Plane for Your Carry-On Bag

Don't make the process harder than it needs to be.

6 Things Former Presidents Aren’t Allowed to Do After Leaving Office

There are restrictions about what presidents can do while in office—and what they can't do...

Before You Question What to Call a Woman with a Doctorate, Read This

Some men can feel deeply threatened by a woman's hard-earned accomplishments, but that doesn't diminish...

9 Things That Happen As Soon As a New President Takes Office

It's not all pomp and circumstance; the first 100 days set the tone for the...

The Real Reasons You’re Attractive, According to Science

Your mother was right: Looks really aren't everything. Attraction is more about chemistry than cosmetics.

13 of the Most Bizarre Events of 2020 (That Have Nothing to Do with the Pandemic)

This year has been exhausting—and really weird.

12 Things U.S. Presidents Have to Pay for on Their Own

Not everything comes for free with the (White) house.

12 Airports That Are Also Overlooked Landmarks

Step back in time to when air travel was glamorous.

15 Words and Phrases That Perfectly Defined 2020

It has been a year unlike any other—and that has spurred the use of new...

12 Everyday Expressions You Didn’t Realize Were Sexist

Words are only one of the many tools the patriarchy uses to keep women down.

12 Ways Coronavirus Changed How We Shop Forever

It's made a difference in both what we buy and how we buy it.

12 of the Funniest Presidential Campaign Slogans in U.S. History

Some of these political slogans definitely do not stand the test of time.

What to Know About Booking Holiday Travel in 2020

It's not too early to come up with a plan—just make sure it's one with...

12 Easy Fall Day Trips From Major U.S. Cities

You don’t have to go far to get away from it all.

13 of the Strangest Places People Quarantined During the Pandemic

This will make you feel much better about being stuck inside your own home.

This Is What Happens to Your Dog When You Say “I Love You”

It's not only humans who like to hear those three little words.

11 Sunken Ships Around the World—And the True Stories Behind Them

Because no one can resist tales of a shipwreck.

12 of the Most Beautiful Post Offices in the United States

Featuring everything from classical architectural styles to New Deal-era murals and sculptures, these post offices...

Why Do Dogs Bring Their Food Somewhere Else to Eat It?

They take their food and comfort very seriously.

12 Amazing Abandoned Places That No Longer Exist

Abandoned buildings may seem like they'll always be part of your local landscape, but many...

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