7 Japanese Kids’ Anime That American Kids Will Never, Ever See

Some of the most popular anime in Japan have never set foot on American shores. Oh sure, we have Naruto and Pokémon and Dragonball Z , but what we don’t have are the kids shows — the Japanese anime equivalent of SpongeBob SquarePants , Dora the Explorer and the like. Why? Because while you’d think they’d be the most adaptable for worldwide audiences –- kids are kids, right? –- they’re actually quite insane. Here are seven anime series that Japanese kids love that no American parent would ever let their kids watch. More »

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7 Japanese Kids’ Anime That American Kids Will Never, Ever See

20 Essential Books About the Next Step in Human Evolution

Evolutionary theory teaches us that life never remains the same. It is constantly changing and adapting. So what might be the next stages in the evolution of humanity and our planet? Here are 20 books, both fiction and nonfiction, that try to answer that question. More »

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20 Essential Books About the Next Step in Human Evolution