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‘Better Dead Than Single’: The Dark Comedy Inspired by ‘Bleak’ Dating Scene

Horrible snogs. Hideous outfits. Heinous crimes. Between bursts of laughter, that's how real-life sisters Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson describe the new series of their BBC comedy Such Brave Girls.

The Oldest Rocks on Earth Are in Canada, and They’re 4.16 Billion Years Old

Discover how scientists found and dated the oldest rocks on the planet, and why studying them can help explain how life on Earth first began.

The Warcraft Trilogy Is Still a Must-Play Series Decades After Release

Three games in the most influential strategy series ever are coming to PC Game Pass, and each is a look at RTS history that still holds up today.

Your Interior Doors Don’t Need to Be Stark White—Designers Love These 11 Rich Hues

Eleven paint colors interior designers absolutely recommend using on your home’s interior doors (and none of them are stark white).

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Six Classic Books That Live Up to Their Reputation

These novels are lengthy, but they lavishly reward the time and effort you pour into them.

Leonard Peltier’s Story Isn’t Over Yet

The Native activist spent nearly fifty years in prison for the killing of two F.B.I. agents. In January, Joe Biden commuted his sentence, and he went home.

Skip the Store: These 6 Foods Taste Better (and Cost Less) When Homegrown

Some fruits and veggies offer the biggest bang for the buck—and the taste buds. If you’re looking to max out your kitchen garden, start with these foods—including herbs, tomatoes, and more.

How to Sleep: Try Japan’s Kaizen Method to Cure Insomnia and Sleep Anxiety

Having trouble falling asleep? The Japanese word ‘Kaizen’, which means ‘change’, could transform your bedtime routine and help tackle insomnia.

19 Reasons Why You’re Stuck and How to Get Unstuck

Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.

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How To Work With Someone You Can't Stand

It’s a problem most of us encounter at some point in our careers—and working remotely can exacerbate the issue.

A Bold Finnish Artist Brought These Precious Little Hippopotamus-Like Trolls to the World 80 Years Ago

Tove Jansson was a trailblazing illustrator and author—and the inventor of the beloved Moomins, the central characters of her whimsical children’s books

Japan Loves Them. and Now They’re in the UK - Strawberries and Cream Sandwiches

Serving strawberries in a sandwich might sound unusual in the UK, but it’s nothing new in Japan.

A Bumbling Game of Robot Soccer Was a Breakthrough for Embodied AI

The soccer tournament was played by AI-powered robots in Beijing on Saturday. China is investing tens of billions of dollars to extend its lead in next-gen robotics.

How to Repot a Fruit Tree Without Harming It—and Boost Your Harvests for Years to Come

If you choose to grow a fruit tree in a container, then repotting is a very important step. Here’s how to do it the right way so your lemon or fig trees will thrive.

‘The Westing Game’ May Be a Murder Mystery—but It’s Also a Ghost Story

On remembrance, inheritance, and legacy in one of the most beloved children’s novels of all time.

Color Is in the Eye, and Brain, of the Beholder

The way we see and describe hues varies widely for many reasons: from our individual eye structure, to how our brain processes images, to what language we speak, or even if we live near a body of water.

My Car Was Stolen — Here’s What I Did and How You Can Protect Yourself

Don’t wait until it happens to you. Learn how to prepare for auto theft, protect your vehicle and respond quickly if your car is stolen.

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Heat Check: 10 Song-of-the Summer Contenders

There’s no clear leader among this year’s potential songs of the Summer. But we’ve got everyone from Drake to Cardi B to Sombr in the mix, writes GQ columnist Frazier Tharpe.