Abortion is a heavily debated topic at the moment in regards to the upcoming election and the current questions over bans in some states. This controversial topic has created a range of passionate outcries from U.S. citizens.  The court case that decided it all, Roe v. Wade (1973),  legally decreed that pregnant women had the liberty in choosing abortion, a major success in the protection of women’s...

Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday celebrated all over the United States since 1621. While it started as a harvest feast with the joined forces of the Native Americans and Pilgrims to celebrate their survival through the brutal winter, this holiday has evolved into a day completely different. Now everyone celebrates Thanksgiving differently depending on their values, beliefs and traditions. Though sometimes...

Does one's experience with life impact who they become more than the genes they were born with? This is an age old question posed to countless people that has become a debate known as Nature vs. Nurture. Scientists and psychologists use twins to explore this debate because of the genetic similarity between the siblings. Infamous cases like the Jim Twins and the Louise Wise Case help scientists learn...