The Psychology of Being a Chronically Late Person, According to Comedian Tim Urban
Chronically late people don't mean any harm—they're just insane.
We Corrected the Grammar of 10 Classic Songs—And Made Them Way Worse
Actually, Janis, I think you mean, "Bobby McGee and I."
9 Things You Didn’t Know About the First Mother, Eve
We don’t know a whole lot about Eve. We don’t know exactly how many children she had nor at what...
14 Things Science Can Teach You About Forgiveness
How forgiveness makes you healthier, who needs it most, and which offenses are hardest to get over.
27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear
"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."
9 Things All Good Listeners Do During Daily Conversations
Communication is crucial in this high-stress, high-speed, and high-tech world. Sometimes amid all that’s going on, we forget to really...
14 Unexpected Ways Your Clothes Can Boost Your Mood
Use fashion psychology to get into the right mindset and shift your mood
9 Subtle Things Your Nail Polish Color Reveals About You
Here's why neon feels youthful and a clear shellack means you've got business to attend to.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812...
This Choir Sings to People on the Verge of Dying, and It’s Just Beautiful
How one extraordinary group provides comfort through music to those on the threshold of life.
6 Crazy, Colorful Facts About Rainbows
Spoiler alert: There's no pot of gold at the end of this article. Your consolation prize? This information about one...
Here’s How Science Could Make Your Memories Last Forever
If you could save the memories in your brain like a computer’s hard drive, would you? Soon, that could be...
9 Buzzwords People Love to Hate and Their Fascinating Origins
These irritatingly overused buzzwords didn't appear yesterday. Many have been around years (or decades!) longer than you might suspect.
4 Heartwarming True Tales of Vintage Christmas Kindness
These true stories from readers like you prove that, deep down, Christmas has always been about the joy of giving.
7 Things Your Favorite Type of Music Can Predict About Your Personality
Which music genre says you're more creative, and which says you're selfish? Find out here.
6 Words Women Pretty Much Universally Hate
Experts at Oberlin College asked 500 women what they considered the most unpleasant words in the English language. Here's what...
Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease: 8 Daily Habits a Neurologist Swears By
The best part: You're probably already doing them.
Misophonia: When Everyday Noises Ruin Your Life
Sufferers with misophonia can't bear to hear people chewing food or cracking knuckles. Here's what it's like to live with...
10 Joyous ‘Peanuts’ Quotes Guaranteed to Improve Your Day
Charles Schulz debuted his first-ever Peanuts comic strip on October 2nd, 1950, in nine newspapers around America. 65 years and...
4 Women Revolutionary War-Era Heroes Your History Class Forgot to Mention
Though they may not always be mentioned in textbooks, these courageous ladies fought for the freedoms we have today.
Get Through Hump Day: 5 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Happier at Work
If you think you have to love, love, love your job to be happy at work, consider this research that...
3 Little Ways to Avoid Dreading Sunday Nights
Reclaim happy weekends by using these tactics from to avoid hating Sunday nights.
“Fragile” is Meaningless: Blunt Confessions of a UPS Handler
"I won't lie and say I've never stood on a package."
5 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Sense of Humor
Having a good sense of humor reduces stress, helps you cope with pain, creates empathy in social situations, and can...
How Unhealthy Is Binge Watching? Press Pause, and Read On
Binge-watching might be worse for you than you think, according to the latest research, but here's what you can do...
25 Uplifting, Quirky Things That Could Only Happen in America
It's the Best of America!
The Best Life Advice Comes From the Muppets
It's not easy being green—but these wise words on life, love, and happiness will get you through the bad to...
Hidden Personality Traits Revealed Through Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
If you think ordering vanilla means you're boring, see how personality traits are linked to your favorite ice cream flavor.
6 Creative Ways to Save Endangered Languages Before They Disappear
Each year twenty-five languages die out, but these groups are developing creative ways to keep other endangered languages from becoming...