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Happy mid-life relationships may protect people from chronic diseases

Satisfying relationships in midlife with partners, and friends are linked to a lower risk of multiple chronic diseases in older age.

Why do grocery stores donate food? Because they make more money. Here’s how

Donating to food pantries does wonders for the public image of grocery store chains.

The Whale’ is a horror film that taps into our fear of fatness

I knew before seeing “The Whale” that it was a movie about a man named Charlie who weighs over 600 pounds, is grief-stricken over...

MIT study reveals where stolen bikes go

An experiment in Amsterdam reveals how pilfered bicycles are put to use.

The Super Bowl — what we love but mostly hate about it

This past weekend, millions of North American (and worldwide) eyeballs were glued to their TVs, beer and chicken wings in hand, to celebrate perhaps...

Why calcium hydroxide plus corn is key to understanding Western civilization and tacos

Is it okay to make them from pre-made corn flour, or do you need to go all the way back to dried corn kernels to make truly “from scratch” tortillas?

The Queen’s image will no longer be printed on British currency. What happens now?

The Bank of England released the design for new banknotes featuring Charles III in December, with plans to circulate starting in 2024.

Tens of thousands have been laid off in tech: what will happen next?

Over 85,000 workers in tech have been laid off so far in 2023. So, what does this mean for the industry – and the wider economy?

What’s up with the recent rise in egg prices

As the price of eggs continues to climb in the United States, shoppers have been shelling out more money to get their hands on the common supermarket staple.