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Margarita Noriega

Margarita Noriega

Former Shortform Editor

    Latest articles by Margarita Noriega

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    The propensity of cheek-based kisses in France, mappedThe propensity of cheek-based kisses in France, mapped
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    A map created by Bill Rankin at Radical Cartography (h/t Max Roser) shows regional differences for cheek-based greetings.

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    People are freaking out about this huge vagina sculpture at VersaillesPeople are freaking out about this huge vagina sculpture at Versailles
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    Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor is sorry he is not sorry for putting a huge red sculpture, which represents a vagina, at the Palace of Versailles.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Labor
    5 facts about the economy you won’t learn by looking at the national unemployment rate5 facts about the economy you won’t learn by looking at the national unemployment rate
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    The unemployment rate for the national US population is 5.5 percent, but it’s not that low for many subpopulations.

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    Barbie finally has a pair of flats. Here’s why it matters.Barbie finally has a pair of flats. Here’s why it matters.
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    Barbie’s latest wardrobe change might actually encourage girls to put their own health before sexist social expectations.

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    The Guinness Book of World Records is looking for a new world’s oldest catThe Guinness Book of World Records is looking for a new world’s oldest cat
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    The nine lives of the Guinness Book of World Records.

    By Margarita Noriega
    North Korea
    The official guide to dancing in North Korea, in 7 GIFsThe official guide to dancing in North Korea, in 7 GIFs
    North Korea

    A North Korean tourism company released an amazing instructional video for dancing.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    These intimate photos capture the painful experience of teens living with diabetesThese intimate photos capture the painful experience of teens living with diabetes
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    Researchers wanted to “capture the voice” of teenagers with diabetes, so they gave them cameras.

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    Read Sheryl Sandberg’s heart-wrenching reflections 30 days after the death of her husbandRead Sheryl Sandberg’s heart-wrenching reflections 30 days after the death of her husband
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    Sandberg wrote about the countless people who are helping her survive through her deep grief, and her thoughts about people who don’t have support systems like hers -- especially women.

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    Japan’s new haiku ambassador, haiku’dJapan’s new haiku ambassador, haiku’d
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    Herman Van Rompuy loves two things: diplomacy and poetry. Now he gets to put them together.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Health Care
    Bernie Sanders is right about income inequality: it killsBernie Sanders is right about income inequality: it kills
    Health Care

    The higher your income, the more likely you are to receive sick leave.

    By Margarita Noriega