Shared Electric Scooters: Commuter Solution or Urban Nightmare?

Pay-as-you-go electric scooters are becoming ubiquitous features of urban life. They're great for the environment, but how safe are they?

by Laurie Dove

Tech & Transport

Not Getting Online Dates? Your Bar Is Probably Too High

A study found that most online daters didn't get responses because they were sending them to prospects way more desirable than themselves. But some 20 percent got lucky.

Switching Shampoos: Necessary or Nah?

You've heard this bit of hair care advice before, but is it true?

How Freedom of the Press Works

Freedom of the press is one of the most overused — and increasingly, misunderstood — phrases in modern society. We explore what it really means and what happens when the freedoms disappear.

The Missing States of the United States

There are 50 states in the U.S., but there have been many proposals over the years to add more.

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10 'Healthy' Things That Aren't

If you're like us, you hit the grocery store with good intentions: reasonably healthy foods (that you'll still want to eat). But thanks to everything from marketing to plain old misconceptions, what we think is healthy often isn't.

How Often Should You Wash Your Coffee Cup?

A simple rinse of the mug may not be enough to keep germs at bay.

What's a Tall Fashionista to Do?

Finding clothes that fit when you're a tall woman is a hassle — but it's better than it used to be.

10 Office Etiquette Rules You Wish Your Boss Would Follow

We've all had a boss who didn't act very boss-like. While you're busy hustling, he's busy breaking every etiquette rule in the book. Wouldn't it be nice if your boss got some office savoir faire? Here's a start.