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These psychological principles can make you more resilient.
Extravagant plans to build Titanic II, a replica of the original White Star Line ship, are back in circulation.
Nasal inhalation may help us retain olfactory memories longer.
A neuroscientist argues that da Vinci shared a disorder with Picasso and Rembrandt.
The modern ocean can be a dangerous place for whales.
The suspect is reportedly a 56-year-old man with a criminal history who was driving a white van covered in pro-Trump stickers and other right-leaning decals.
Most of those who try to sneak stuff onboard succeed.
In Life After Google, George Gilder writes that we're paying a heavy cost for "free."
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Can you be happy and successful? Dark horses show us how it's possible.
Our existence is finite, but that’s no reason for despair. Here’s a version of the story we all should hear at least once. This world, and for that matter, the entire […]
A study from May 2018 found that most lottery winners report greater life satisfaction over a long-term period.
Amongst other things, you can't get away with handling a salmon suspiciously in Scotland.
A joint study from U.S. and U.K. universities shows promising results in reducing the rate of cognitive decline.
Geometric or tabular icebergs are a thing, and they're kinda beautiful.
She's not held back by other animals' numeracy limitations.
Explosives sent to addresses linked to former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro were similar to bombs delivered to other political figures this week, officials said.
 Few people come to work with the intention of doing damage to their company — in fact, quite the opposite. And yet, in a culture where an employee doesn’t feel […]
If your dream vacation involves a luau, dark tourism probably isn't for you.