These 40 States Will Be Slammed Hardest by El Niño—And These 10 Might Get Off Easy
Get out your galoshes, because El Niño is officially here
Here’s Why We Always Picture Ghosts in White—And What Paranormal Experts Think They Actually L...
Why are ghosts depicted as white? Centuries before they haunted Halloween, their familiar look was taking shape in some surprising...
Here’s What Really Happens to Leaves When They Change Color in the Fall
The science behind one of nature’s most spectacular seasonal transformations is pretty darn interesting
Welcome to the Season of the Witch! These 13 Facts About Witches Will Completely Captivate You
The witching hour is nigh! These facts about witches reveal the history and pop-culture magic behind this spooky-season staple.
Do Nice Guys (and Gals) Really Finish Last? Here’s What the Science Actually Says
Kindness is definitely not overrated, but there is a right way—and a wrong way—to be “nice”
6 Scientifically Backed Ways to Recover from a Bad Day When Things Just Aren’t Going Your Way
We promise that it’s possible, even when it really doesn’t feel like it
Is It Really Rude to Bring an Iced Coffee to a Job Interview?
You want the job. You also really want coffee. Find out if those two desires can coexist when you're meeting...
5 Ways You Can Become a Morning Person (Yes, Even If You’re a Night Owl!)
Put down the cold brew and learn the real tricks to resetting your body clock
This Is the Surprising Reason Why High Heels Were Invented—And Who Wore Them First
Long before Carrie Bradshaw made high heels an obsession, the history of high heels began somewhere you'd never expect
Is It Really Rude to Leave a One-Star Review?
You paid good money. You had a genuinely terrible time. The internet is asking how it went. Should you tell...
This Elementary School Tactic Is a Surefire Way to Make Friends as an Adult (Yes, Really!)
Turns out the secret to grown-up friendship has been hiding in the cafeteria this whole time. Juice box optional.
Brace Yourself! You’re About to Get a Lot More Political Fundraising Emails Before the Midterms—Here...
The midterms are weeks away, but you'll be buried in really annoying emails well before that
Is It Really Rude to Not Tell Someone You’re Sick Before You Meet Up?
You want to go, and it's "just a cold." I've been on both sides of that lie. Here's when staying...
Here’s How the Funny Bone Really Got Its Name—And Why It Hurts So Darn Much When You Hit It
It’s one of the strangest—and most painful—little mysteries of the human body
If You See Orange Flames on Your Gas Stove, This Is What It Means
The next time you ignite your stove, pay attention to the flames
Here’s Why We Still Have Dreams About Being in School—And What Each Type of Weird School Dream...
You graduated years ago, so why is your brain still stuck in that school hallway? Our experts break down what's...
Is It Really Rude Not to Invite Your Entire Friend Group to a Night Out?
You can't invite everyone to everything, and that's fine—until someone finds out about it in the worst possible way
You’ll Never Guess How the Football Huddle Got Its Start—Here’s the Fascinating History Behind This ...
Nope, that on-field chat wasn’t always a football staple!
Here’s the Science Behind the Sunday Scaries—And How to Banish Them So You Can Actually Enjoy Your E...
That feeling in the pit of your stomach on Sunday afternoon has a scientific explanation. Here’s why it happens—and what...
Is It Really Rude to Skip the Small Talk and Get Right to the Point?
Some people are calling for an end to small talk, so I decided to skip it for an entire day....
Here’s Why Tennis Balls Come in Sealed Cans … but Footballs and Baseballs Don’t
It's one of the sport's most enduring mysteries
Is It Really Rude to Ask People to Take Off Their Shoes When They Come into Your House?
My husband thinks asking guests to remove their shoes is rude. I think shoes are basically a biohazard delivery system....
Wait, That’s Allowed?! This Odd U.S. Open Rule Catches Almost Every Tennis Fan Off Guard
This little-known tennis rule creates some of the sport’s most unforgettable highlights
Here’s What It Means If You See a Blue Traffic Light
And more important, here's what to do when you see one so you don't get a ticket
Is It Really Rude to Decorate Your House Early for Halloween?
Halloween decorations are a personal choice ... until you wake up to your neighbor’s 12-foot laser-eyed skeleton staring into your...
This 2-Second Test Can Instantly Tell You If You’re Dehydrated—Especially If You’re Also Exhib...
A quick test may offer a clue about your hydration status, but experts say there’s more to the story
Here’s What Happens to the Tennis Balls Used at the U.S. Open (There Are *Thousands* of Them!)
Game, set, match ... then what? Here's the surprising journey of U.S. Open tennis balls.
What’s with All the “Love” in Tennis? Here’s the History Behind the Sport...
We’re serving up the surprising stories behind the words you hear on the court
Here’s the Scientific Reason We’re Drawn to Certain Books—And What Each Genre Does to Your Brain
Your favorite book genre provides a whole lot of fun, with a lovely side of cognitive benefits
Are They Out There? 7 Things You Should Do If You Think You Saw a UFO
After you tell all your friends, here's what you should actually do next
