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Why Do we Want or Need Heroes?
Angie Hobbs asks why do we want or need heroes?
Hypocrisy: Why do People Often say One Thing and do Another?
Is hypocrisy part of the human condition?
Hunting
Why do we hunt? Why kill animals when we no longer need to do so to eat?
Group Thinking
Why do we succumb to 'Groupthink' and how do we overcome the urge to be part of a crowd
Why Do We Make Lists?
From shopping lists to to-do lists – why do we make lists and what do they say about us?
Why Do We Wear Skirts?
Author Jung Chang explains how the skirt was dangerous during the cultural revolution
Why Do We Wear Ties?
Why does the tie symbolise a desire to belong and conform as well as individuality?
Why do we wear Suits?
The suit, it’s survived for the three centuries. But what’s its appeal?
What Makes us Want to Wear T-Shirts?
Mike Williams asks why these simple garments are so appealing
Tutoring
Why is private tutoring becoming so commonplace? And what impact does it have?