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Cracking your car’s rear window can be a highly unpleasant experience—and physics is to blame.

No one wants to discover a freezer full of spoiled ice cream. Here’s how to tell if the creamy treat is still good—and how to make sure it’s safe to eat for as long as possible.

You can’t actually feel your blood pressure, but it’s one of the body’s most important indicators of cardiovascular health. Here’s the lowdown on how blood pressure works—and what it means for your overall wellness.

Cutting down on syllables is just one reason ‘cop’ became synonymous with ‘police officer.’

What sets green and black olives apart? It’s more than just color.

You never want to butt-dial the cops by mistake. But if you do, here’s what happens next.

An extra-fluffy tail doesn’t just look cute—it’s your cat’s way of communicating how they feel.

It sounds like a myth, but hot drinks really can make you cooler.

Baby viewing windows were once a staple of hospital maternity wards across the country, but now they feel like a relic from a bygone era. Read on to learn about their history—and the real reasons why they vanished.

Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not.

Confused about pupae, chrysalises, and cocoons? Discover the key differences between these metamorphic terms.

Residents of Washington, D.C., have no governor, no voting representation in Congress, and only limited local authority. The reason is simple: D.C. isn’t a state. Let’s break down the history and future of D.C. statehood.