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The Strange Business History of the Ouija Board
How an entrepreneur merged spiritualism and capitalism to create a multimillion-dollar brand.
How an entrepreneur merged spiritualism and capitalism to create a multimillion-dollar brand.
Why is it so hard for writers to talk candidly about how much money they make?
Whenever someone waxes poetic about terraforming alien worlds, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the ethical implications of the proposal.
Waking up early isn’t the secret to success—focusing on your chronotype is what’s more important.
Anyone can learn a new language, no matter their age. Simply follow this expert advice down the sweet-talking path to success.
If you’re planning to sell your house soon, don’t fall into these outdated bathroom traps.
We need self-awareness and tools that keep us in check.
Foods that help the microbiome flourish could provide a host of health benefits.
The immune cells that fight viruses are well-known. But some scientists think we should allow our bodies to more harmlessly live with pathogens until they’re cleared from our system.
The untold story of Josephine Baker, espionage agent.
They’re fake, but they can be spectacular (and hazardous).
This is our hands-down favorite way to cook the whole plant.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes “to help replace what you sweat out,” the product’s ads say.
After finding the homeschooling life confining, the teen petitioned her way into a graduate class at Berkeley, where she ended up disproving a 40-year-old conjecture.
When disagreeing with you becomes someone’s entire personality.
If a whole leg of ham is a little too much, there’s always a pickle crock.
Olives, chickpeas and dukkah are a few of the basic ingredients writer and former caterer Elizabeth Quinn keeps on hand. Here she shares quick recipes for eating solo.
The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response.
The man behind the Calexit movement claims to be a baller. But he’s broke.
In Gaza, where displaced children play games called “air strike” and act out death, the lack of mental-health resources has become another emergency.
The list of things you can bring on a plane is maybe just as strange as what you can’t.
Mark your calendar -- you can catch Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the sky at the same time.
The Trump administration has influenced data used by researchers, economists and scientists — an effort that drew more attention after the president fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
If you co-sign or guarantee a lease for your kids, make sure you understand the risks.
Through the palace’s smartphone app, visitors can speak with nearly two dozen stunning sculptures and fountains at the historic site in France.
Disappointing others is uncomfortable—but it’s not the same as doing something wrong.
A federal agency ratcheted up its estimate of debt tied to Trump’s spending law.
Learn more about the gut microbiome’s digestion of the amino acid tryptophan, which creates byproducts with potential for treating certain metabolic conditions.
This year, the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia offers a $70 million prize pot. With over 2,000 gamers competing, CNN’s Eleni Giokos explores the industry’s exponential growth across the region.
Teachers get a lot of emails, so is it OK to send them one before your child even has their first day of school?
Alexander Black’s production company Lyrical Media has launched privately funded indie video game publisher Lyrical Games.
With a few ingredients and minimal gear, you can enjoy a rich, portable backcountry cake on any camping trip.
The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
“Listen to your feet, because they’re trying to tell you something.”
Though noise sensitivity is often dismissed by doctors, it can have long-term effects on our mental and physical health.
While such loans can help you make large purchases without paying interest or undergoing hard inquiries in your credit report, they can also easily be overused.
You might be surprised by the seemingly innocuous behaviors that cause them.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
Credit card balances rose by $27 billion in the second quarter to $1.21 trillion, according to a new report by the New York Fed.
Nasal sprays, injections and sunbeds – for many people, the yearning for a tan now outweighs the risks. But why?
Thinking of leaving the United States for life abroad? You’re not alone. A record-setting 21% of Americans expressed a desire to emigrate in 2024. While politics might play a role in the uptick, an increasing number of creative professionals are also leaving for career reasons.
Experts are calling it an “emerging epidemic.”
A review of research investigated how mental health and physical activity change in retirees around the world.
Adults who have been in the affected area since late July with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention, health officials say.