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    How to Pluralize Last Names for Holiday Cards—Especially Tough Ones Ending in “S”

    'Tis the season for holiday cards! Here's how to properly write plural last names, whether you're signing them or addressing...


    These Are the 2023 Words of the Year, According to Dictionaries

    What word defined the past year for you? Find out if your guess matches the actual word of the year...


    You’re Blushing! The Science Behind Those Rosy Cheeks

    Turning beet red is never fun, but the science behind why people blush, a uniquely human phenomenon, sure is fascinating


    How to Write a Sick-Day Email—Plus Templates to Use When You’re Under the Weather

    When you feel miserable, it’s hard to craft the perfect sick-day email. We’ve done the hard part for you, so...


    How to Win Connect 4 Every Time, According to the Computer Scientist Who Solved It

    Ready to discover new expert-approved Connect 4 strategies? Learn how to win Connect 4 and conquer your opponent every time.


    10 Positive Phrases Americans Find Cringiest in 2023

    Don't feel bad if you roll your eyes at these overly optimistic phrases. You are not alone!


    This Is Why Your Sneakers Have an Extra Hole

    Ever noticed that extra shoelace hole on your sneakers? It's there for a reason, and you should be putting it...


    How to Focus: 9 Science-Backed Ways to Block Out the Noise and Improve Your Concentration

    What Is IQ, and How Well Does It Predict Success?

    What does IQ measure? According to our experts, having formal intelligence and being smart are not necessarily the same thing.


    How to Tell If Someone Is Lying, According to a Human Lie Detector

    Body language, facial expressions and speaking habits can help you detect dishonesty. Here's how to tell if someone is lying,...


    Dishes Still Wet After Running Through the Dishwasher? Try This

    This dishwasher hack will dry your dishes in just five minutes!


    How Looking for Love at Mensa Changed My View of Intelligence

    Bright or not, true love is hard to find. But searching for your other half in a crowded room of...


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    What Exactly Is MSG—and Is It Really Bad for You?

    Learn what the flavor enhancer MSG really is, what foods it's found in—and what risks may be associated with it


    Can You Make Your Own Luck? Experts Explain How to Stack the Odds in Your Favor

    Feeling lucky? It’s more than a matter of chance. And as luck would have it, we’ve got the tips on...


    The “Four Hat” Riddle: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

    The numbers are small, but the stakes are high in the "four hat" riddle. We tip our hat to whomever...


    The Phone Etiquette Mistake Gen Z Needs You to Stop Making

    Are you guilty of this phone faux pas? Here’s what you should be doing instead.


    How Many Numbers Are on a Clock? Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

    If you've got the time, we've got the riddle. And it's time for a riddle about time: How many numbers...

    Emotional Intelligence: The Skill That May Be More Important Than IQ in Achieving Success

    Find out what emotional intelligence is and if you have the secret smarts that will lead you to happiness and...


    “Who Killed Mrs. Smith?” Riddle: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

    When Mrs. Smith is murdered, every suspect has a plausible alibi—or so it seems. Can you solve the viral "Who...


    How to Learn Something New Every Day to Stay Sharp (and Interesting)

    Life is rarely boring if you're open to discovering new things. Here's how to learn something new every day so...


    Jewish Funeral Etiquette for Non-Jews: An Attendee’s Guide to End-of-Life Events

    Not all funerals are the same, even within Judaism. Here are the Jewish funeral etiquette guidelines you need to...


    New Study: This American Accent Is Disappearing

    Things aren't looking so peachy for this classic American accent


    This Is What a Massage Therapist First Notices About You

    From your intake form to your body-hair situation, here's what your masseuse registers before they even touch your body

    How to Read Faster—and Understand What You’ve Read

    For the days when time is not on your side, here's how to read faster without missing a thing


    Gut Instincts: How to Trust Your Intuition and Start Making Smarter Decisions

    The gut-brain connection is real. So how can you better trust your gut instincts? Experts share the secret to tuning...


    18 Things That Will Bring Good Luck to Your Home

    Wish you could boost your good fortune? It could be as easy as bringing your house luck with...


    A Man Steals $100 from a Shop: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

    The thief is on a shopping spree, but how much does the shop owner really lose? See if you can...



    The Best Horror Board Games for Halloween

    Stock up on the best horror board games for a fun and frightening game night!