For 40 years, no one was allowed to talk about it.
About Ryan Fan
62 Ways I’ve Become a Faster Runner
Running is less like an inspirational movie, more like a strategic chess match.
Running is less like an inspirational movie, more like a strategic chess match.
Stop Comparing the U.S. Education System to Countries With Less Diverse and Smaller Populations
Comparisons to Finland and South Korea are pointless.
Comparisons to Finland and South Korea are pointless.
Aaron Burr Was Accused of Treason — And It Wasn’t for Killing Hamilton
Burr planned to invade Mexico, with the help of the British.
Burr planned to invade Mexico, with the help of the British.
How Did the Vandals Earn Their Reputation?
The Vandals didn’t destroy much property, as Roman propaganda suggests.
The Vandals didn’t destroy much property, as Roman propaganda suggests.
Quitting Takes Courage, a Whole Lot of It
And it has a lot of benefits, too
And it has a lot of benefits, too
I Went Through TSA Secondary Screening — It’s Much More Invasive Than You Think
In the world of airport security, it’s hard to argue all passengers are treated equally.
In the world of airport security, it’s hard to argue all passengers are treated equally.
A ‘Ghost Plane’ Crashed Into a Mountain in 2005 — What Happened?
How Boeing evaded responsibility for a design flaw in the Boeing 737.
How Boeing evaded responsibility for a design flaw in the Boeing 737.
What I Learned After Running 10 Miles Under 5:30 Pace
Running is all about restraint, not going all out all the time.
Running is all about restraint, not going all out all the time.
‘Percy Jackson’ Was Inspired by the Author’s Son’s Struggles With ADHD and Dyslexia
The popular book series turned around perceptions of reading for me and a student.
The popular book series turned around perceptions of reading for me and a student.
This Flood Was the Worst Natural Disaster in 19th Century Britain
An engineering and construction lapse killed 240 people in Sheffield.
An engineering and construction lapse killed 240 people in Sheffield.
In the Civil War, the ‘Deadline’ Was Meant Literally
If a prisoner crossed this line, they could be shot.
If a prisoner crossed this line, they could be shot.
‘Why Do Americans Love Cold Water and Cold Drinks?’
The history behind ice and iced drinks in America.
The history behind ice and iced drinks in America.
‘If God Exists, How Could He Let This Happen?’
Most of the time, we can’t make sense of tragedy.
Most of the time, we can’t make sense of tragedy.
Did China’s One-Child Policy Work?
It depends on who you ask.
It depends on who you ask.
Take It Easy Before the Big Event to Improve Your Performance
The hard work is already done.
The hard work is already done.