A new generation has emerged: Generation Alpha. While the official age range for these youngsters is still heavily up for debate (some maintain the generation began in 2012 and runs through 2024, ...

Author A.J. Jacobs breaks down why you should be thankful you’re celebrating Halloween today and not in eras past. Bobbing for apples wasn’t even the worst of it ...

There’s a natural explanation for the very un-catlike sounds your pet starts emitting when it sees a bird or squirrel.

Paris, France, is another popular choice for frugal travelers. When the survey was conducted in February 2024, the City of Light boasted 30 free museums, 685 free events, and 94 free guided tours. And ...

San Diego is at the top of the list. / David Toussaint/GettyImages As climate change becomes a growing concern—negatively affecting bee populations, thawing permafrost, and more—many cities ...

If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, think about using Uber Safari. / Martin Harvey/GettyImages South Africa’s Cape Town is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in ...

In a new study published in Nature Aging and ominously titled “Implausibility of Radical Life Extension in Humans in the 21st Century,” University of Illinois Chicago epidemiologist S. Jay Olshansky ...

In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English—and this ...

Instead of holding a sneeze in, use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth. If no tissues are around, shield your mouth and nose with your elbow. Sneezing into your hands is usually not recommended ...

You have Tinseltown to thank for phrases like ‘cut to the chase’ and ‘jump the shark.’ ...

While it would be nice to have a direct answer to this question, the truth is that there’s no universal expiration date for helmets. The general range for replacing one is after around three to five ...

Rounding out the podium are German shepherds in a distant third place with a 154-strong tally. According to German Shepherd Shop, their celebrity owners have ranged from Reese Witherspoon to Nick ...