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Smiling
Whether a toothy grin, a megawatt beam or a faint curve of the lips, why do we smile?
Hypochondria
What is hypochondria, and why don’t we take this misunderstood malaise more seriously?
Torture
Does torture actually work, and can its use ever be justified?
Cryonics
Why do some people choose to be frozen at death, hoping to be brought back to life?
Conspiracy Theory
The Why Factor asks why some people believe in conspiracy theories and whether it matters
Regret
Why do we feel regret – is it right to live with it, or should we get over our mistakes?
Carrying Guns
In the countries where it’s legal, why do people choose to bear arms?
Vigilantes
Why do some people take the law into their own hands?
Why Do We Make Lists?
From shopping lists to to-do lists – why do we make lists and what do they say about us?
Forgiveness
Could you forgive the person who killed your child or who raped or tortured you?