From peculiar pastimes to strange obsessions, these Regency-era hobbies reveal just how differently free time was spent before screens and scrolling.

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These eight filmmakers have dominated the Best Director category, and their movies have shaped not only Oscar history—but the history of cinema, too.
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Despite decades of research, these ADHD myths still affect how people understand attention and behavior.
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Regency era society papers transformed drawing room whispers into widely read public news, similar to 'Bridgerton's' all-knowing Lady Whistledown.
Your gut feeling isn’t just a metaphor. Science reveals how intuition works—and when you should listen to it.
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From problem-solving to emotional intelligence, these five animals exhibit brainpower that rivals humans.
From rental families to grief phone booths, Japanese people have used surprising strategies to combat loneliness.
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You likely know how the Disney movies open, but how about the first lines of particular characters? How well can you do with our trivia quiz?