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It’s a tired tradition: After being pulled out of bed before the sun is up, teenagers across the U.S. are staggering into first period on too little sleep—even as researchers, doctors, and many ...

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

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Why are we so obsessed with opening—and watching people open—blind boxes? A toy expert and a psychologist break down what’s ...

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Hiking trails by definition are suited for human travel. When you go off-trail, you run the risk of getting lost or even ...

In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Here’s a ...

Read on for four ways in which the author is the ultimate proto-feminist icon.  She was educated and independent. She ...

Invasive species have a reputation for causing trouble. From the cane toad to the Asian tiger mosquito, these creatures are responsible for disrupting ecosystems worldwide. In the latest invasive ...

When we think of classic literature, we usually think of sweeping historical epics, star-crossed lovers, and poignant insight ...