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

From not charging your phone all night to exposing your data, here are 11 mistakes you might be making on your smartphone.

The "GPT" in ChatGPT stands for "generative pre-trained transformer"—three words that contain the keys to understanding how generative AI works.

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

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Shakespeare was not above a dirty joke. Here are eight of his filthiest puns and witticisms.

The term "Wuthering" comes from Old Norse, and explains a lot about Emily Brontë's classic, 'Wuthering Heights.'

"Spinster" wasn't always a criticism. Here's the story of how this term evolved from a label for a person who spun wool and thread for a living to an unfortunate, single, older woman.

From 'ghosting' to 'sneaky link,' these modern dating-related slang words might give you some clarity into your own relationships.

While the days of forcing left-handed children to use their right hands are mostly over, the bias against lefties continues in most languages around the world.

Breaking down the origins of the name you’ll hear during this year’s Winter Olympics.

From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.

A journey through ancient calendars, astrology, and timeless traditions.

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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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From 'forced proximity' to 'MMC,' these slang terms will help you become fluent in the language of modern romance fiction.

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