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Paying bills is a source of acute stress.

How much do you really know about our biological and physiological responses to *waves hands around* all this? Grab a stress ball and find out.

Jennifer Billock






You'll never look at time the same way again.

From prehistoric animals that lived much closer to us temporally than you might realize to the guillotine lasting way beyond the French Revolution, these facts are to mess with your perception of time.

Ellen Gutoskey






Laura Harring in Mulholland Drive (2001)

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as having the rug pulled out from under you while watching a movie, but too many flicks that try to shock can’t stick the landing.

Paul Schrodt




Centennial Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta’s culture doesn’t just resonate to the suburbs—it hits every corner of the country. But there’s always a chance you could get caught off guard while visiting, so here’s a handy sampler of terms to know if you decide to hold it down in A-Town.

Diana Brown






This 1996 blockbuster has one of the most memorable trailers of all time.

The best movie trailers run the gamut, from blockbusters like “Independence Day” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” to “Friday the 13th” and other spooky horror classics.

Todd Gilchrist


The 'Pietà' at St. Peter's Basilica.

Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo's Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are still being uncovered about this centuries-old statue.

Kristy Puchko