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The Clever Reason Why Grocery Stores Change Their Layouts So Often
A grocery store’s layout strategy is very calculated—and rearranging inventory is meant to confuse you.
PSYCHOLOGY
14 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts
Everywhere you turn these days, it seems like there’s a new—and wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime. Which raises the question: Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Here’s what the experts have to say.
When You Feel “Chemistry” With Someone, What’s Actually Going On?
We know chemistry when we feel it, but we don't always know why we're drawn to one person over another. Science has some answers … but not all of them.
Sleigh It Ain't So: How to Talk to Kids About “the Santa Question”
When kids ask if Santa is real, is it time to come clean?
Why Watching Holiday Movies Makes Us Feel Good, According to Science
Holiday movies play to our nostalgia bias, a cognitive process that makes us long for past times because we think they were somehow better than now.
How Many Different Colored Eyes Are in This Optical Illusion? Fewer Than You Might Think
Color illusions get pretty complicated when there are multi-colored lines involved like there are in this image.
15 Examples of the Mandela Effect
Did Tom Cruise really dance in his underwear and a pair of Ray-Bans in 'Risky Business'? If you answered “yes,” you might be suffering from the Mandela Effect.
Subconscious vs. Unconscious: What’s the Difference?
To Sigmund Freud, there wasn’t one. But the terms aren’t always cited as synonyms.
Common Misconceptions About Serial Killers
Are famous serial killers all geniuses? Does criminal profiling work as well as it seems to? Those answers and more on this Misconceptions.
Why Is It Called the Placebo Effect?
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
Jealousy vs. Envy: What’s the Difference?
The difference between jealousy and envy comes down to what’s motivating your feelings—but there’s often overlap.
5 Riveting Facts About the Color Red
As one of the oldest colors in the world, red symbolizes aggression, power, and passion. Here are some surprising facts about the hue.
Watch—and Listen—to a Tortoise Snacking on Veggies in Adorable ASMR Video
This ASMR video of a tortoise chowing down on some veggies is as fun to watch as it is to listen to.
What Is the Mandela Effect?
If you remember the Berenstein Bears or the movie 'Shazam' starring Sinbad, you're a victim of the Mandela effect.
Why Do We Love to Squeeze Cute Things?
If you want to squish and snuggle every floofy doggo you come across, you're not alone. You may be experiencing cute aggression.
Want to Make Yourself Happy? Buy Your Dog a Gift (Science Says So)
According to researchers, buying your pet a gift instead of spending money on yourself can increase your own level of happiness.
The Reason You Rarely See Windows in Grocery Stores
Supermarkets don't let in much—if any—natural light. It's another example of how retailers mess with your mind.
Frasier Never Left Boston, According to Dark Fan Theory
According to this 'Frasier' fan theory, Frasier Crane imagines the events of his spinoff show while passed out outside Cheers bar.
When Your Mom Mistakenly Calls You By Your Sibling’s Name, It’s Because She Loves You
It’s not that your parents are bad at remembering names, it’s that they’re storing all your names in the same place.
COVID Anxiety Syndrome: 5 Tips for Getting Back Out There After Social Distancing
Whether you're suffering from 'COVID anxiety syndrome' or plain social awkwardness, here are some tips for readjusting to your previous daily routines.
At Wine Tastings, the Cheap Stuff Tastes Better If You Think It's Expensive
A new study from the University of Basel in Switzerland demonstrates that a price tag can make all the difference in a wine tasting.
How Do You Acquire an "Acquired Taste"?
Why do coffee, hot peppers, bleu cheese, and other foods only appeal to us as we get older? It has nothing to do with "maturing" taste buds.
Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks
Will taking a stroll through a national park make you feel less stressed? According to this study, the answer is probably yes.
Sympathy vs. Empathy: What’s the Difference?
Empathy’s definition originally described the relationship between humans and objects. Now, it’s much less straightforward.