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The Thriving Business of ‘Ikea Hacking’
A growing number of companies are offering design tweaks for old Ikea furniture — and business is booming.
A growing number of companies are offering design tweaks for old Ikea furniture — and business is booming.
“The detachment had already happened in my mind ... It’s no longer my arm. As I picked up the knife, I was very cool and collected.”
For a bright morning muffin, whip up this batch in less than an hour.
A linguist explains why spoken words sound melodic when repeated over and over.
This slow-simmered, meaty Italian American sauce is best served with spaghetti, of course.
The problem of yellow leaves on plants—although common—can be caused by a number of reasons. Here, an expert outlines four of the main ones.
The evidence is far less clear than popular media might lead you to believe.
Studies have found that isolation, stress, and uncertainty can cause forgetfulness and disorganization. Here’s what to do about it.
In postwar Warsaw, my grandmother Zosia fixed the teeth of prisoners and spies. In doing so, she came into contact with the hidden history of her times in a way few others could.
The solipsism problem, also called the problem of other minds, lurks at the heart of science, philosophy, religion, the arts and the human condition.
We asked an expert to explain why listening to hold music is such a frustrating experience.
These titles conjure their settings so vividly that you’ll feel as if you’re there.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Caleb and Justine Roesler are the first Americans ever to claim the world title at the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Sonkajärvi, Finland.
In 2025 we’re turning back to one of the oldest forms of dating: meeting a romantic partner through friends.
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.
The rise of ARFID, a new eating disorder driven not by body image but by fear.
Money, housing, kids and heartache keep victims with abusers. For a Florida woman, breaking free meant risking it all.
TikTok beauty influencer Kaycee Ogle is regularly contacted by brands who want her to promote their products. But one email she received in June was different, and made her curious.
For those trying to overcome their fears of flying, it’s been...a challenging time to say the least.
Nineteenth-century ball gowns, magnificent red birds, and the scars of the Civil War: I combed through every reference to Carrie’s new novel in “And Just Like That” to try to unpack what it’s actually about.
We need solutions that safeguard people’s health, well-being and futures so they can decide what they want for themselves.
Former Food Network star Paula Deen did not say why she suddenly closed the Georgia restaurant she and her sons opened in 1996.
Major League Baseball is transforming Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee for its biggest game in 70 years, featuring the Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds.
Learn how to grow cayenne peppers the right way and maximize your harvest with expert tips on planting, care, and harvesting for bold, flavorful results.
Hibernating animals reverse aging, avoid diabetes, and preserve muscle. Could we one day do the same?
The 2025 trade deadline has passed. Here’s who hit it out of the park -- and who swung and missed.
The decision to retract the foundational “endangerment finding” is by no means final, and will likely face a litany of legal challenges.
New Anthropic research shows that undesirable LLM traits can be detected—and even prevented—by examining and manipulating the model’s inner workings.
These are the seven things that interior designers often see clients spending unnecessarily on. Avoid these money traps—and use your home decor budget wisely.
Explore 10 animated shows and films that channel the same energy as Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Recalling thoughts and feelings when a memory was encoded improved memory recall, but this mental trick has its limits.
Now’s the time to replenish your bug spray supply.
Gold prices have largely risen over the past 18 months, approximately, but will they continue to do so this August?
This common syndrome can certainly harm your happiness. Here are three ways to get over it.
Which obligations need your immediate attention and which can wait.
Here’s how to tell if something nefarious might be behind them.
If you’re wondering how everyone is staying at four-star hotels in Italy right now, you’re not alone.
Some of us seem to be bitten much more than others – and in unlucky cases this can lead to an allergic reaction or chronic illness. Pharmacists explain how to avoid the worst insects have to offer.
This is so interesting.
All were said to have been in good health before a sudden onset of lethargy, nausea, seizures and other symptoms.
In a new book, writer Suleika Jaouad explains why journaling is a form of alchemy — and offers tips on how to reignite your practice if you’re feeling stuck, bored or uninspired by your own writing.
I work hard, buy quality clothes and know how to fake my way through dinner-party conversations. But behind the scenes, I’m part of a fast-growing Canadian underclass.
This year, parents will pay more for back-to-school essentials such as pens, pencils and backpacks.