13 Things - Surprising Innovations from World War I

The idea of fiddling with the clock has been around since antiquity, but it was not until World War I that governments around the globe officially adopted daylight saving time.

The Best Made-Up Words Ever

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean— neither more nor less.” — Through the looking glass.

How A Sixth Grader Bringing Joy To Seniors!

A sixth grader brings joy to seniors by granting their most sincere wishes

13 Things - Big Apple Facts, And Small Ones Too

That forbidden apple in the Garden of Eden? It could have been a pomegranate.

20 Chores You Can Stop Doing

An endless list of the same old household to-dos costs you time, money, and sanity. Here are some you can just skip.

The Back School Special "The Teacher Who Changed My Life"

Good educators share knowledge. Great ones make an impression that stays in their students’ hearts forever.

Humor Is The Healthiest Thing Our Brains Can Experience!

Humor activates our brains and enhances our well-being perhaps more than anything else

The Vanishing Middle Child

They’re the empathetic ones, the natural-born mediators. What might their dwindling numbers mean for the rest of us?

Scout's Honor

A middle-aged man braves bugs, leaky tents, and a mess hall with 300 screaming kids to see if he finally has the makings of a Boy Scout

Heaven Can't Wait

On a Good Friday long ago, a curious boy was determined to witness Gods mysterious ways in all their forms

They Gave Millions To Charity

In life, they were humble SECRETARIES, TEACHERS, and JANITORS. When they died, they were richer than anyone knew—and they GAVE MILLIONS TO CHARITY

America's Greatest Road Shows

VACATIONS ARE WONDERFUL, but these quirky roadside attractions prove that getting there is often half the fun

A Love Without Limits

Some people thought that a couple with Down syndrome shouldn’t marry. But after 25 years, Paul and Kris Scharoun-DeForge are still going strong.

A Flag's Long Journey Home

One early morning last winter, someone broke into Shawn Marceau’s truck.

The Car On The Ledge

It was rush hour on the morning of June 1 in the West Texas city of San Angelo.

The Last Bad Day

Survivors of the USS Indianapolis spent days bobbing in the sea, enduring sharks, blistering sun, and dehydration. How they conducted themselves in the water and afterward is an affirmation of life.

This Is Your Brain On Stress

Losing your cool when the unexpected happens can have dire results. But you can train your mind to handle chaos.

We Found A Fix

9 Tricks to Improve Your Life*

13 Truths About CBD

If you’re seeing these three letters on products ranging from capsules to cappuccinos, along with enticing claims that CBD relieves stress, chronic pain, and more, you may wonder whether this new health craze is for real.

Couponing for Charity

A single mother feeds thousands—and it costs her next to nothing.

The Beach Is For The Birds

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE explain the beach to me? What if you’d never seen or heard of a beach and someone suggested you spend your holiday at a place where there’s a large, hot, windy expanse of ground-up stones, bordered by freezing water in such a state of agitation that going near it is like being targeted by Russian police water cannons at an anti-Putin demonstration, except the water has things in it that eat you?

Stopping A Kidnapper

A boy’s bravery saves a little girl from the unimaginable.

9 Easy Eco- Friendly Backyard Tips

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BREAK your back to create a yard that’s both beautiful and kind to Mother Nature. These environmentally smart ideas will turn your home turf into a little slice of Eden. Many will save you money too.

You Are Not Alone

Making friends isn’t always easy, but it’s worth the effort. Studies show that a social circle is good for the body as well as the soul.

Princess Power

At an uncertain time, these young women offer kids a little magic—and hope

The Case Of The Icy Walkway

A woman slips and falls after a big snowstorm. Is her apartment complex liable for nature’s handiwork?

10 Ways To Make Your Vitamins Work Better

You take supplements to boost your overall health. Here’s how to get the most out of every pill.

Clever Substitutes For Everyday Kitchen Gadgets

Extraordinary uses for the items you already own

8 Surprising Postmenopause Health Risks

Brittle bones and breast cancer aren’t the only concerns women face as their hormone levels change with age

Doctor Drone To The Rescue!

DRONES CAN DUST CROPS, spy on the neighbors, and even drop bombs in a war. Now engineers are looking for ways to put the remote-controlled unmanned aircraft to work treating sick people in any corner of the world. Here’s a look at their most promising health applications.