Are Republicans better informed than Democrats?

Future of the GOP Are Republicans better informed than Democrats? A Pew survey of basic politics and history paints Democrats in a pretty unflattering light. What happened to all those liberal elites? Facebook Facebook's massive patent purchase from Microsoft: 4 theories In another blockbuster deal, the social network has agreed to pay Microsoft $550 million for hundreds of licenses once owned by AOL. Here, clues as to why Planned Parenthood Under Fire Are anti-abortion activists framing Planned Parenthood? Clinics in about a dozen states are being visited by suspiciously similar women seeking an oddly specific type of abortion. Is there a "gotcha" coming? Health Medical mystery: The deadly skin disease perplexing Vietnam A puzzling rash that begins on the feet and hands has left 19 proven dead in Vietnam, prompting doctors to ask global health organizations for help World Opinion Nicolas Sarkozy's nemesis: Who is Francois Hollande? The French president's re-election prospects are in question thanks to his run-off opponent, who emerged from the shadows to become the unlikely frontrunner Lifestyle From baby to tween: One dad's incredible time-lapse video of his daughter A Dutch filmmaker packs a decade of growth into a quick clip that reminds viewers just how fast their children grow up Lifestyle The world's most bizarre hotels: A slideshow Forget room service and a poolside view. These hotels offer the best in human-sized hamster wheels and coffin beds SEE ALL CARTOONS Slate How modern motherhood undermines the status of women Mental_floss Who was the walrus? Analyzing the strangest Beatles song Discovery News Minivan-sized asteroid explodes over California Newser Teens' new cheap buzz: Hand sanitizer The Daily The fascinating history of sex, health and a woman's right to education The hopeless college try The long employment odds stacked against newly minted college grads — and more in our collection of surprising facts and figures         Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | privacy policy  Copyright © 2012 The Week, All rights reserved.