Sean Braswell
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Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Past articles by Sean:
The Epic Jungle Fight That Almost Didn’t Rumble
Life’s most memorable occasions don’t always take place as originally scheduled. → Read More
The Bittersweet End of Two American Communists in Russia
Lovers, reporters and American Communists Louise Bryant and Jack Reed had a remarkable adventure before tragedy struck in Russia. → Read More
When Harry Met Teddy: How Houdini Fooled a President
The escape artist and former president had one unforgettable encounter at sea. → Read More
Is This German Novel the Deadliest Book in History?
The most popular book in the late 18th century was also its most lethal. → Read More
The Devil's Guide to the Holidays
Is the holiday season getting a bit too sappy for you? We've got just what you need. → Read More
The Science Behind the World's Favorite Spectator Sport: Ogling
We take a hard look at the art and science of humankind’s most enduring — and often controversial — pastime. → Read More
How Much Do Vice-Presidential Debates Matter?
Vice-presidential debates can be important, but not in the ways you might think. → Read More
The Seven Deadly Sins of American Politics: Sloth
A good many in politics are "low energy," but not always in the ways you might expect. → Read More
The Seven Deadly Sins of American Politics: Greed
Money makes the world go round, and the world of American politics circle the drain. → Read More
50 Ways to Leave Your Spouse
There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but if you need to divorce them, your range of options may be narrower. → Read More
Get Rid of Live Audiences at Presidential Debates
Our debates should be in a studio, not an auditorium. → Read More
TRUMP, the Presidency: The Great Wall of America
In which labor problems threaten to derail President Trump's first big domestic project. → Read More
When J.D. Salinger Lost the Girl and Went to War
Just before leaving for war in Europe, a young J.D. Salinger lost the love of his life ... to Charlie Chaplin. → Read More
The Seven Deadly Sins of American Politics: Wrath
For some of our most driven leaders, politics is the art of anger management. → Read More
TRUMP, the Presidency: A New OZY Comic
In which President Donald J. Trump precipitates a constitutional crisis after Congress refuses to confirm his bold pick for the Supreme Court. → Read More
The Seven Deadly Sins of American Politics: Envy
Coveting another's success comes naturally in the competitive, poorly compensated world of politics. → Read More
Should the NFL Come With a Surgeon General’s Warning?
The health risks of football are clear, and it's time the government did something more definitive to publicize them. → Read More
How to Save Yourself From Being Buried Alive
Being buried alive was a legitimate fear before modern medicine, and a number of innovative solutions were unearthed to address it. → Read More
The Seven Deadly Sins of American Politics: Pride
Pride cometh before the political fall, and usually before the rise as well. → Read More
A Sneak Peak at 'The Contenders': The Reagan Revolution Begins
Ronald Reagan's losing 1976 campaign laid the groundwork for his successful presidential runs ... and a conservative revolution. → Read More