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These books eerily predicted technological advancements of today, including ‘Snow Crash,’ ‘Player Piano,’ and more.

Design firms turn acres of grain corn into pop culture art you can get lost in.

One chirping sensor near your stove isn’t going to cut it.

No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.

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Go with ‘goozlum’ instead of ‘gravy’ this Thanksgiving.

Get the 411 on six-seven.

The slang term for our mental health professionals has a rather grim history.

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Discover the truth behind some of the biggest smartphone battery myths, like whether charging your phone fully—or overnight—is actually as bad as some tech experts suggest.

Researchers are studying whether technology use is connected to depression, anxiety, and other issues.

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

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The English language is bursting with colorful expressions that come from strange and surprising places—and many of them once had literal meanings that the general public has long since forgotten.

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