Christmas in July seems like a Hallmark Channel invention. But it actually has its roots in a pretty surprising source.

Take Lyrica, a drug for nerve and muscle pain. It’s likely to call to mind lyrics or music, which have pleasant and soothing connotations. Or IBRANCE, used in breast cancer patients, which may prompt ...

Sledgehammer ’s reputation as the killing machine of tools eventually resulted in a figurative usage: When a response appears to be out of proportion to a problem and will likely cause more harm than ...

Most of the attractions on this list are owned by smaller companies or are located in unexpected places. Surprisingly, a ...

Welcome to Kennections, a weekly quiz created by ‘Jeopardy!’ host and champion Ken Jennings. Welcome to Kennections, a weekly ...

A coiled-up garden hose sits in your backyard. You reason it’s basically tap water, so you consider taking a few gulps.

Falk and Wade have also translated nikeres as “sea-snakes” instead of “sprites.” In Old and Middle English, the term was used ...

Residents in certain states, like Hawaii, may end up feeling the strain on their wallets even more this summer when it comes ...

With proper technique, trekking poles can improve any hiker’s performance and fitness. Trekking poles have saved many a weekend warrior from sore knees and missteps on the trail. Evidence of humans ...

Every second counts when it comes to earthquakes, and Android‘s AEA system is changing how people prepare for one of nature’s ...

Discover the most-searched summer book genres in every U.S. state, from gripping fiction to heartfelt romance.

With flooding on the rise across the U.S., understanding what’s in the water is critical to protecting yourself and your ...