As a species, humans are incredibly smart. We tell stories, create magnificent art and astounding technology, build cities, and explore space. We haven’t been around nearly as long as many other species,

 Andrea Fontanili/EyeEm, via Getty Images           As a child, I was terrified of death. It was often in the twilight hours,  between the moment

As  great dinner sandwiches go, it is hard to beat the patty melt: ground  beef, Swiss cheese and caramelized onions griddled on rye bread until  they become a crisp, oozing package of