13 Fascinating Facts About Lobotomies
Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.
Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.
Do bath salts turn you into a cannibal? Can caffeine actually sober you up? We debunk a few misconceptions about drugs.
A new study led by Stanford challenges the “fake it ’til you make it“ theory.
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Not everyone wants to see how their Instagram posts stack up against their peers. Luckily, there's an easy way to hide like counts from your feed.
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Exorcism has a fascinating, unsettling history, and it’s left an indelible mark on pop culture thanks to films like 1973's 'The Exorcist.' Here are six historical exorcisms that are every bit as chilling as anything Hollywood can produce.
According to data from Twitter users, the most stressed out people in the country live in these 10 states.
“The curse of God is upon you all!” Captain Stewart bellowed. Then, he methodically bludgeoned seven sailors to death with a crowbar.
Whether you're suffering from 'COVID anxiety syndrome' or plain social awkwardness, here are some tips for readjusting to your previous daily routines.
Although Winston Churchill is best known as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, Churchill had plenty of other accomplishments beyond his political and military endeavors.
Starbucks is saying thank you to frontline workers helping the country through the coronavirus pandemic with the gift of free coffee throughout December.
Though every person and every panic attack is different, there are some simple tricks you can use to help lessen the severity of your symptoms.
Nature sounds, wave sounds, even city sounds—here’s background noise from whichever vacation you wish you were on.
Stopping something as inconsequential as biting your nails or as serious as drinking too much requires perseverance and planning.
Based on employment, insurance, and cost-of-living data, these are the American cities with the most stressed-out residents in each state.
Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.
Learning to think like a Norwegian may help Americans cope with a winter made harder by the pandemic.
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The Iceland tourism board is bringing back primal scream therapy to promote its impressive landscapes.
The study analyzed 41 possible causes of stress across four categories: work, money, family, and health and safety.