I had heard before how intelligent octopuses are, that they’re great at solving problems and generally trouble to keep around. That said, it wasn’t until I saw Finding Dory that it really sank in. Now, scientists are telling us that not only are they smart, they’re kind of the bullies of the sea, too. This new...

People who menstruate are intimately familiar with the periodic bleeding that begins in adolescence and continues for what feels like all of eternity. Many of us spend most of our adult lives on hormonal contraceptives, whether for preventing unwanted pregnancy or for a host of other reasons, like easing severe premenstrual symptoms and improving acne....

I think that many people look at younger generations and think that they’re getting a lot right – they care about the environment, they don’t care much about other people’s sexuality or cultural background, and they’re far more willing to talk about – and accept those – who struggle with mental health issues. Some people think...

It’s no secret that there’s an imbalance in how household chores and childcare are shared in American households. When both parents work, women are shouldering way more than their share across income levels and cultures. That said, what happens when the husband isn’t working and the kids are away in school or daycare during the...

I used to think that being a college professor would be one of the best jobs in the world. You get a flexible schedule, you get to read about, publish, and teach about something you’re super into (you would have to be to get a Masters or PhD), and your students are old enough to...

It can hard to know when you should pay extra for the “good stuff” and when the mediocre – or even the cheap – version of something will suffice. A good rule of thumb is to gauge based on how often you’re going to use said item, and if it’s every day (or nearly) you...

Apples are my favorite fruit and I like the idea of making a joke about it, but I would never pull the kind of prank I’m about to tell you about. Judging by the comments, a lot of other people are also not fans of what this person did to their friends, but a lot...