This is Why You're So Socially Awkward
There's huge cultural component to it—an anthropology of awkwardness."
The World's Oldest Man Just Died In Indonesia. How Can Someone Live 146 Years?
Mbah Gotho bought his tombstone in 1992.
We Asked Scientists Why Clowns Freak Us the Hell Out
Since there's a new It coming out, we thought we'd get mentally prepared.
We Asked An Expert Why People Believe In—and Hunt—Ghosts
Justin McDaniel, one of the founders of the Penn Ghost Project, an interdisciplinary group of academics that explores humanity's relationship with the otherworldly.
We Asked Scientists Why Clowns Freak Us the Hell Out
Since there's a new It coming out, we thought we'd get mentally prepared.
What Will Indonesia Do If War Breaks Out On The Korean Peninsula?
We look at the country's response to a worst-case scenario.
Why Are So Few Things Invented in Indonesia?
Patents, although fairly cheap to secure in Indonesia, are rarely filed by local inventors. And when inventions are patented, they are usually held by foreigners.
We Take A Look At Why Indonesians Are So Good At Badminton
During the 90s and early 00s, Indonesians almost totally dominated the world of badminton. We speak with badminton legend Christian Hadinata to find out what makes Indonesians some of the best players in the world.
Why Are So Many Indonesians Obsessed With Becoming Civil Servants?
There's a whole ministry devoted to reforming the country's bureaucracy. We asked an expert how the reform efforts are working.
We Asked An Expert Why Non-Muslims Would Choose To Be Punished Under Sharia Law
Sharia law, the divine code of Islam, is supposed to only be applied to Muslims. But this past Sunday, two Buddhist men were caned in Aceh for cockfighting.
How Bad is the Air in Jakarta?
We asked an expert about the capital's air quality. Is it as bad as we think?