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Landing On The Freeway
“MAYDAY! WE GOT MAYDAY!” Frank Pisano screamed over the microphone to the air control tower at John Wayne Airport last June.
Perfect Strangers
Why a grieving widow, a Minnesota high school, and a Nebraska online community are devoted to helping people they’ve never met.
How To Survive Anything!
Expert advice on navigating life’s perils—great and small
The Dog That Came Back From The Dead
On a run in the Rocky Mountains, the author’s dog, Merle, fell 800 feet, injured beyond hope. But he wasn’t done yet.
50 Health Facts Your Doctor Wants You To Know
Knowing which of these statements have been verified by SCIENCE—and which are MYTHS—could boost your health
The Perfect Brain Food
Reading isn’t just filling your head—it’s nourishing it. The latest science on the magic of books.
13 Things - Surprising Facts About At-home DNA Tests
If you send your DNA to two different companies to find out your ancestry, you may end up with two different results.
Why It's Ok To Snack
Nibbling between meals has gotten bad press in recent years. In fact, snacking can be good for you.
I Am Milk!
Milk everyone’s first drink
The Multiplying Dollar
It was only a dollar. Dylan Belscher noticed it on the floor as he sat at the back of his English class at John F. Kennedy High School in Cheektowaga, New York, in March 2018.
50 Old-Time Doctor Remedies That Really Work
Your grandma probably swore by these treatments, and now science is catching up.
How To Make It As A Fossil
Many species die off without a trace. If humans are to leave a lasting record, well need to make sure our DNA survives.
Inventing The Soldier Of The Future
The minds at DARPA are creating another batch of sci-fi-worthy tools to fend off most any kind of enemy (and shape up civilian life too)
The Power Of Fake Pills
Surprising new research shows that placebos work even when you know they’re not real.
Wake Up Smarter
No, you are not dreaming. You really can boost your brainpower while you snooze. Try these seven tips.
Fascinating Facts That Are False!
25 tall tales that are impossibly true …… and 25 facts that are actually myths
Keep Internet Spies Out Of Your Home
“Smart” devices equipped with cameras and microphones can be easy targets for hackers
Wish You Were More Creative? Just Pretend!
Thinking you aren’t gifted may be what’s blocking your inner artist
A Healthy Fruit Celebrates Its Holiday
A cranberry like me thinks of itself as the self-sufficient type.
Real-Life Stories Of Hope
This holiday season, we’d like to share these stories—these gifts—of wonder, faith, and eternal life
Early Diners Are Healthier
A study of more than 4,000 men and women in Spain found that people who ate their evening meal before 9 p.m. or at least two hours before going to bed had a 20 percent lower risk of breast or prostate cancer than those who ate after 10 p.m. or went to bed soon after eating.
America's Children Need You
The well-being of children shouldn’t be a political issue. Their success needs to be the common commitment of our national life.
As American As Apple Pie?
Turns out that none of the ingredients in our favorite dessert are native to the United States. Yet history made it ours. How?
High-Wire Act
When a freak accident threatens a skier’s life,his friend takes a daring chance.
The Case Of The Violent Rap Lyrics
Should the menacing music of a performer in legal trouble affect his sentence?
Extraordinary Reuses For Ordinary Things
Don’t toss that old toothbrush. Give it a second life—and make your day easier in the process.
Son, Here Is How You Save
MY WIFE AND I recently welcomed a child into the world. His only interest right now is keeping us awake 24/7. But one day, he’ll need to learn something about finance. When he does, here are some suggestions.
My Professor, My Mentor, My Rock
Decades after they met in the classroom, a remarkable teacher counsels her student on one of life’s most difficult lessons.
8 Things You Should Never Do On An Airplane
Flying isn’t always enjoyable,but these tips will help make for a smoother trip.
50 Everyday Mistakes
And How To Fix Them