What Does It Mean To Have Dreams About Snakes?
Dreams about snakes are among the most common types of animal dream. But what do they mean? This handy explainer lets you know.
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What do dreams of being pregnant mean? Here are 10 answers to common questions
Dreams of being pregnant may be a sign that you're preparing to become a mother. Find out what those dreams mean, and what the science says.
Dreams about teeth falling out: what do they mean?
Dreams about teeth falling out can symbolize anything from anxiety to liberation. But studies show they're usually about your teeth.
Why do so many people dream about losing hair?
Hair loss dreams are quite common, but why is it that so many people across all cultures so often dream about losing hair?
This new study finds that 68% of romantic couples started out as friends
A new study of about 1900 adults and students has found that two thirds of romantic couples started out in a platonic relationship.
Experts’ Advice: Quality Sleep and its Importance for Sleep Hygiene
No matter what you do for a living, if your body doesn’t rest properly and following its specific needs, your performance in life will be subpar.
How many quarts in a gallon?
How many quarts in a gallon?
Amazing child prodigy Laurent Simons gets bachelor’s degree in physics at age 11: “Immortality is my goal”
Child prodigy Laurent Simons has obtained his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Antwerp, summa cum laude, at the age of 11.
Men cleaning house: married men who avoid housework earn more money, new study shows
A new study finds that married men who don’t help out with the housework tend to earn more, because they have more time to focus on work.
This dog personality test shows dogs become less curious, but more attached, as they age
A new study finds that results on a dog personality test tend to change as dogs get older: they become less curious, but also more attached.
6 Helpful Tips for Dating Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
Dating someone with borderline personality disorder can be challenging, but that doesn't mean they can't form fulfilling relationships.
High school popularity: study shows oldest kids in the class also the most popular
A new study finds that high school popularity is linked to age, with the older students in a class significantly more likely to be popular.
Kickstarter tips: replace “me” with “we”
A new study finds that crowdsourcing companies do best when they steer clear of pronouns like "I" and "me" in their presentation.
New study finds that teens with a high IQ are more liked by their peers, but less likely to like those peers back
New study finds that a high IQ increases the probability of being liked by peers, but also decreases the probability of liking them back.
New study finds not knowing how to flirt is holding many people back
A new study finds the main reason behind "involuntary singlehood" is not knowing how to flirt. Other factors were effort and choosiness.
For grief professionals, bereavement meaning has changed under COVID-19
A new study suggests that major changes in bereavement care -- and indeed bereavement meaning --have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can you stop your cat from hunting wildlife? More meat, and more play-time, new study finds
How can you stop your cat from hunting wildlife? A new study shows cats hunt less when their owners give them lots of meat, and play-time.
New research shows that increased use of “I” and “we” can be warning signs of a breakup
A new study shows that increased use of the pronouns "I" and "we" can be warning signs of a breakup, months before it happens.
Status envy: people envy other people’s social position more than their wealth
Status envy: a study finds people envy others' social status (for example how respected they are) more than they envy others' possessions.
Skipping a grade in elementary school is just fine for kids, new study finds
A new study looked at the long-term effects of skipping a grade in elementary school, and found no negative effects on kids' mental health.