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Thin
Mike Williams asks why so many people want to be thin in a world grappling with obesity.

Why Are We Afraid of Robots?
They help us in homes, hospitals and factories, so do we have reason to fear robots?

Time Perception
Mike Williams asks why some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes can seem like hours?

Statues: Why we put people on pedestals
To some statues pay homage to gods, to others they are attempts at immortalising man

Life, Liberty and the American Identity
What is the American Identity and why is it a portrait recognized around the world?

How the Rest of the World Sees America
What does the world see when it looks towards America?

Dolly, Dylan or Daft Punk
Gemma Cairney explores our eclectic tastes in music and where those tastes come from

How America Sees Itself
How America's sense of national identity is perceived by the American people

Radio Requests
Music fans and radio stations from Mexico to Myanmar explain the appeal of radio requests

Why I’m Not Just Blind
Lee Kumutat asks why blind people must either be inspirational or deserving pity