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Some believe that tuning our music to 432 Hz rather than 440 will make it sound better—and make us feel better. What gives?

Can honking at too much traffic actually deplete your car’s horn? The answer might surprise you.

From a dollhouse with a nuclear bunker to an atomic energy lab with real uranium, some of these toys from the ‘50s and ‘60s have us scratching our heads.

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We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

From ‘Odder Items’ to ‘Contemporary Kin,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous TV show titles. How many can you get right?

Where to find them—and how to say them correctly.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

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

If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.

Keeping track of what your kids are saying and meaning can be something of a parental nightmare. We’re here to help.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

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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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‘Through thick and thin’ wasn’t always figurative. Here’s how Chaucer and other medieval writers used the phrase.

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