That's Not What She Said? 7 Quotes You May Be Getting Wrong
Was it Winston Churchill who said, "You can always count on the American people to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all other possibilities"? Did Marilyn Monroe actually say, "Well behaved women seldom make history"? Take our quiz on famous misattributed quotes and see if you can determine their correct origins.
How A Wandering Brain Can Help People Cope With Pain
Prescription painkillers don't work for many people, and some people are helped by treatments like meditation that don't rely on drugs. The varied responses may stem from fundamental differences in how people's brains react to pain. Some minds can wander away from pain, while others just can't turn away.
Was it Winston Churchill who said, "You can always count on the American people to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all other possibilities"? Did Marilyn Monroe actually say, "Well behaved women seldom make history"? Take our quiz on famous misattributed quotes and see if you can determine their correct origins.
How A Wandering Brain Can Help People Cope With Pain
Prescription painkillers don't work for many people, and some people are helped by treatments like meditation that don't rely on drugs. The varied responses may stem from fundamental differences in how people's brains react to pain. Some minds can wander away from pain, while others just can't turn away.
Where did the word "honcho" originate? While the word is often mistakenly believed to have Spanish origins, it actually traces its roots to American soldiers who fought in the Pacific during World War II.
Who Has The Right To Know Where Your Phone Has Been?
You probably know, or should know, that your cellphone is tracking your location everywhere you go. But whether law enforcement officials should have access to that data is at the center of a constitutional debate.
Eeek, Snake! Your Brain Has A Special Corner Just For Them
Unlikely Multiple Sclerosis Pill On Track To Become Blockbuster
A hot-selling drug for multiple sclerosis was derived from an old chemical that is used industrially to make foods sour. The twice-a-day pill called Tecfidera comes at a lofty price, despite its humble origins.
Divide By D'oh! The 'Mathematical Secrets' Of The Simpsons
"There are other [Simpsons] writers that have Ph.D.s in maths, one was a Yale professor. And they've all been doing it, they've all been smuggling math into the scenes of The Simpsons."
What You Need To Know About Babies, Toddlers And Screen Time
Researchers are still learning about the effects of touch screens on kids. But scientists say that certain kinds of screen time, involving interaction with other people, can help youngsters learn.
Goodbye Paper Menus? Restaurants Test The Water For Tablets
Digital menus may help diners make more informed choices about restaurants' food and drink options. One Florida restaurant says sales have increased 23 percent since it introduced tablet menus in September.
Botched Investigation Fuels Kennedy Conspiracy Theories
It's been 50 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and polls show that a majority of Americans still believe Kennedy was the victim of a conspiracy, not a lone assassin. Philip Shenon, author of 'A Cruel and Shocking Act,' explores what keeps these conspiracy theories alive.
How Real Is The Candy Witch? Pretty Real, By Some Measures
Halloween blurs the boundaries between what is real and what is not. Can children keep things straight? Commentator and researcher Tania Lombrozo tells the story of the Candy Witch and explains what it says about how children understand the fantastical beings that populate their lives.
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