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Mail Trucks and Millions of Dollars: How Shareware Transformed PC Gaming Forever
We can thank floppy disks in Ziploc bags for the FPS genre as we know it.
We can thank floppy disks in Ziploc bags for the FPS genre as we know it.
No, I’m not a “fur mama,” a “plant mommy,” and I did not “birth” my book.
Scenes from the California Electric Football League’s Super Bowl-adjacent ‘Fault Line Rumble’.
Even though megahits happen every few years, the formula for success remains elusive.
No one is preconditioned to fail. If you’re struggling with a project, perhaps it’s time for a different approach.
The craft is gaining popularity among those in search of a way to slow down, switch off and improve mental health.
Those wondrous, undulating flocks are stirred by predators.
The discovery of giant superclusters of galaxies are challenging our very understanding of the Universe.
After multiple burnouts, in my early 30s I finally knew why life sometimes felt harder for me. It made perfect sense, so why had no one noticed before?
From “non-aesthetic” homes to Frazzled English Woman and Marie Kondo, there’s a new wave of realism about what our lives are like. Holly Williams explores the life-changing magic of mess.
Culture fit isn’t just a fluffy goal. Having friends at work is important for your productivity and happiness.
Deep Rock Galactic’s fans are disarmingly nice—what is it that makes them so friendly?
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
New safety rules require users to verify their identities before gaining access to sites. This spells the end of the relative anonymity that we’ve come to expect online.
After a forgotten WW2 propaganda poster was discovered in 2000, it found an astounding new resonance in 21st-Century Britain – becoming an endlessly memeable template that is both cherished and mocked.
They’ve been linked to heart disease and other health conditions.
Think you could throw a basketball off a 540ft dam, into a hoop – while blindfolded? Meet the talented and ludicrously patient people putting hours into the internet’s most joyful (and pointless) clips.
Whether in boba tea, cuttlefish, rice noodles, or cassava dough, the texture of QQ connects people across cultures and generations.
People who constantly hit the road for work share what they wish they’d known from the jump.
From crispy to chewy, we’ve collected the best of the best.
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.
Flooring can have a big impact on a room—especially when it feels outdated. Here are a few materials and finishes to avoid, according to designers.
Jaguars kicker Cam Little made a 70-yard field goal Saturday in what would have been the longest FG in NFL history had it occurred during the regular season.
When curing disease is bad for the federal budget.
More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said they won’t be able to wait out the redistricting push.
Learn more about the arrival of ancient humans on the island of Sulawesi, a nearby neighbor to the island of Flores, where the tiny hominins Homo floresiensis emerged.
“Hakeem is clearly upset and angry and frustrated by this,” one House Democrat told Axios.
With partially automated features becoming common in more cars, the opportunities for risk are multiplying.
From coding to hardware, LLMs are speeding up research progress in artificial intelligence. It could be the most important trend in AI today.
From books written by Tolstoy and Calvino, these classics offer insights and meditations on timeless themes, without the time commitment.
The disbanding of Tesla’s supercomputer is less about the AI race and more about Elon Musk’s inability to retain talent.
Economic uncertainty, global events and increasing wealth are shaping the charitable landscape this year. Here are the philanthropic trends and some tips that could help affluent donors optimize their impact.
After six years, the franchise is going all in on the sequels, or at least the aftermath of them.
And how to regain your independence without having to drift apart.
OH GOD, FIBER? You want to talk about fiber? The most booooooring nutrient apart from maybe potassium (maybe)? Well, all due credit to you, because most people want nothing to do with fiber.
Baby Boomers lead in travel spending, but younger travelers may be getting better value. See how older travelers compare with younger ones — and what each generation can learn about smarter travel.
Research on how we perceive the rate of change shows how you can be strategic about goal tracking and boost your motivation.
When bestselling author Kelly Corrigan’s creativity runs low or her mood turns, she doesn’t power through. Here are her tips for connecting your body to your creative process and getting unstuck.
Millions of investors may soon have access to private assets in their 401(k) or other workplace retirement plans. What to know about the risks and rewards.
The word “conflict” usually brings to mind raised voices or awkward tension—outcomes most people would rather avoid.
From forgotten 401(k)s to outdated asset allocations, stuck money can hurt your retirement. Here’s what to do about it.
In the latest really long story to hit TikTok, Kendra Hilty believes she was manipulated into developing feelings for her psychiatrist.
You might be surprised by the seemingly innocuous behaviors that cause them.
Strengthen and stretch your way to happier joints.
“I just want to pay someone to tickle my back.”