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These books eerily predicted technological advancements of today, including ‘Snow Crash,’ ‘Player Piano,’ and more.

Design firms turn acres of grain corn into pop culture art you can get lost in.

One chirping sensor near your stove isn’t going to cut it.

No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.

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From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.

A journey through ancient calendars, astrology, and timeless traditions.

Learn what the idiom means, where it started, when to use it, and how to tell if your ducks are in a row.

Regency era society papers transformed drawing room whispers into widely read public news, similar to 'Bridgerton's' all-knowing Lady Whistledown.

The Gen Z slang term "touch grass" might have a deeper meaning.

How fast can you name all 26 words in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet? This quiz will put your knowledge and speed to the test.

From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.

There’s a two-part history to the origins of why we call pants a “pair” when it’s only one item of clothing. We explore the interesting background here.

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Discover the truth behind some of the biggest smartphone battery myths, like whether charging your phone fully—or overnight—is actually as bad as some tech experts suggest.

Researchers are studying whether technology use is connected to depression, anxiety, and other issues.

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

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From YOLO to bae, these ten slang terms ruled the 2010s. A decade later, they’ve already fallen out of style.

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