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What Phones Looked Like the Decade You Were Born

Some elementary school kids don’t even know what a landline is. Take a trip down memory lane and remember the...


What Your Fear of Friday the 13th Says About You

If Friday the 13th has you worried about rolling streaks of bad luck, from elevator breakdowns to earthquakes, here's what...


Only 2 Percent of People Can Solve Einstein’s Riddle—Can You?

Yes, it is as difficult as it looks. But we believe in you!


Why Do Some People Hate Receiving Compliments?

If compliments—and your responses to them—make you cringe, here’s what you can do to make things a lot less awkward.


15 Signs You May Have a Love Addiction

The idea of being addicted to love, an emotion we all feel and want others to feel for us, may...


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What Presidents’ Handwriting Reveals About Them

You can tell a lot about a person based on how they write.


10 Sudoku Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Whether you are ready to learn how to play Sudoku or consider yourself a puzzle master, here are Sudoku tips,...


Jigsaw Champions Reveal How to Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle Fast

Whether you sit down for a 300 or a 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, these strategies will help you complete it quickly.

These 21 Winnie the Pooh Quotes Will Tug at Your Heartstrings

The classic A.A. Milne series has some surprisingly meaningful thoughts for children's books. Share these quotes with someone you love.


This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Do a Puzzle

Puzzles can help boost your brainpower—see how your sudoku or crossword puzzle passion helps sharpen your wits.


16 Things CEOs Always Do Before Bed

From journaling to playing video games, these strategies help CEOs fall asleep easily, wake up happy, and seize the day....


5 People Whose Brain Injuries Gave Them New Abilities

The brain is a powerful organ! Although these people experienced trauma, their brains compensated with some special skills.


What Is Practical Intelligence and Can It Be Improved?

If you think IQ is the only measure of intelligence, we invite you to learn about practical intelligence


What to Eat Before Making a Big Decision

About to make a big decision on an empty stomach? You may want to delay the choice until you fire...


15 Creative Ways to Volunteer and Make a Difference

If you have a favorite hobby or activity, volunteering for a related cause can make a big difference in your...


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Why Do Adult Siblings Stop Speaking? The Psychology Behind Family Estrangement and Sibling Rivalries

Brother and sister estrangement is a surprisingly common, and unspoken, occurrence. Why ties break down and how real families reconciled.


15 Sneaky Signs of a Psychopath

That person may seem like your best friend with your best interests at heart. But that may just be what...

Can You Find the Missing Number in This Puzzle?

Get ready to use your math skills.



One Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings

Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to identify and look out for the lonely kids.


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What Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type Really Means

Unlike most personality tests you see on the internet, this test will help you find your biggest strengths and weaknesses...


15 Things You Never Knew About Left-Handed People

Only 10 percent of the population is left-handed. While there may not be many of them, being left-handed sure does...


Less Than 1% of People Can Ace This Shapes Brain Teaser

Who knew shapes could be so confounding?!

What Is Mental Math? Tricks to Help You Ditch the Calculator

First of all, it doesn't mean doing trigonometry in your head.


15 Mnemonic Devices That’ll Help You Remember Just About Anything

"Thirty days hath September" is so last year. Check out these other clever, helpful mnemonic devices to help you remember...


8 Heartwarming Stories of Older Children Who Finally Found Their Forever Home

It's not just infants who need forever families. Grab a tissue: These adoption stories will make you cry—in the best...


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Scientists Use This Movie Clip to Make People Sob Their Eyes Out. Can You Resist It?

Researchers call this the saddest film of all time. Chances are, you've never seen it.


17 Hard Math Problems That’ll Make Your Head Spin

These brain-teasing hard math problems are tricky, but they'll give your brain a workout—and they're really rewarding when you figure...