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We have two innovators to thank for our ability to scream-sing Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” in front of a group of strangers.

Tired of Wordle? Give these word games a try.

Delve into the history of Khutulun, the 13th-century Mongolian princess—and descendant of Genghis Khan—who challenged marriage suitors to wrestling matches.

Discover how King Henry VIII and other members of the Tudor nobility handled going to the bathroom in the mid-1500s. (Spoiler: There was velvet involved, but it still wasn’t pretty.)

Anyone who has ever played ‘Tetris’ knows how addictive the ’80s video game can be. Scientists say the Tetris Effect may even have psychological benefits for people coping with PTSD.

Researchers have created a sensor that monitors plant stress, which could one day be a game-changer for anyone with a black thumb.

From home and auto insurance to free hearing aids, there’s a lot you can squeeze out of your Costco membership.

How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.

Each year, Gallup’s World Happiness Report ranks nations based on support systems, social trust, generosity, and more.

Scientists at the University of St. Andrews found that seals can detect blood oxygen levels, allowing them to plan dives and avoid drowning.

Cornell’s SpellRing could change the ASL translation game.

From Chesapeake, Virginia, to Anchorage, Alaska, these cities offer plenty of parkland.