One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be ...

The tradition's exact origin is unknown, but it is referenced as far back as ancient Rome and in Arthurian legend.

Discover the science behind seeing your reflection in water. Light travels in straight lines and bounces off smooth surfaces, ...

There's way more to our giggles and guffaws than simply thinking something is funny. We asked a laughter expert to explain. No vocalization is more universal (or unifying) than laughter. There are no ...

The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us. It’s a poem that involves five little piggies, each corresponding to one of our fingers or toes. Kids love it, ...

We've all had the feeling. You're embarrassed and then there it is: a warm flush creeping up your neck and across your cheeks ...

For some people, it’s hard to understand why people they know will constantly complain about their jobs, and yet they don’t take any action toward changing the situation for themselves. They go on and ...

Hundreds of new Christmas songs are released every year, but each time December rolls around, the same small handful of classics races to the top of the charts. Will anything new ever break through?

A world of entertainment and information sits at our fingertips. Our phones can quickly fill those quiet and sometimes dull moments. But maybe there are better options. Why do we get bored? How should ...

When you trip over your words in an important conversation and a familiar warmth rushes over your face, you don’t need a mirror to know that you’re blushing. The involuntary pink cheeks happen to us ...

No one likes turning beet red, but blushing is uniquely human. Here, a scientist explains why we blush and how we can avoid it. You’re 12 years old again, and your middle school crush just asked you ...

I’m fascinated by our apparent infatuation with billionaires. We can’t seem to get enough of them. They’re all over social media. Their exploits are followed breathlessly across the mainstream media.