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How to cool your home with a fan, an update to the famous Drake Equation, and a nifty approach to managing your anger.

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The Big Lie About Sleep

When it comes to slumber, what matters most is how rich you are.

43 Movies You Should Watch Without Knowing Anything About Them

It’s common that movies trailers tend to give away way too much of the story, but sometimes every knowing the premise of a film can be a spoiler. Here are the best movies to watch with zero spoilers whatsoever.

The Last Kid in Ninth Grade Without an iPhone

They’re not in the group chat. But they’re not social pariahs either.

“Everybody Walks Wrong” – This Walking Expert Gives Four Tips to Help Improve Your Posture and Age-Proof Your Body

A walking expert and sports scientist weighs in.

How to Properly Cool Your Home With a Fan

By strategically using fans—alone or with AC—you’ll save money and energy.

‘It Doesn’t Make Any Sense’: New Twist in Mystery of Mount Everest and the British Explorers’ Missing Bodies

A hundred years ago, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine set off to conquer the summit. Mallory’s body was later discovered, but now the remains of both are nowhere to be found. Who moved them?

Updated Formula on Alien Intelligence Suggests We Really Are Alone in the Galaxy

An adjustment to the famous Drake Equation could radically refine estimates of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy.

Having Anger Issues? Try “Shredding” Your Feelings

Instead of anger management classes, all you may need is a pen, some paper, and a trash can.

Step Aside BMI, Body Composition Tests Are on the Rise. Here’s What to Know

If you dread getting on a scale to calculate your body mass index, there’s a good reason to ignore the measure. Body composition tests are an increasingly popular way to gauge health. Here’s why they're better than BMI.

The Secret to Modern Friendship, According to Real Friends

My friend wrote a book about friendship. Here’s what we learned about ours.

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How actors remember their lines, when to cut off a family member, and what to know about your browser’s cache (and how to clear it).

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