An Island Where the Ghost Gets Scared
Monoculture, Status Symbols
Welcome to the Island of the Dolls. It’s the B-side, the dark and gloomy flank of multicolor Xochimilco, Mexico.
The IgNoblest of Them All
Status Symbols
The first week in October marks the announcements of the pre-eminent Nobel Prizes, which recognize advancements across fields of science and culture. Established in 1895 by Alfred Nobel, explosives expert and the inventor of dynamite, the awards were formed due to Nobel's lack of an heir as well as his desire to leave a positive legacy. (Apparently a premature obituary in a French newspaper called…
