Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the key. By John Schwartz John Schwartz, ...

Cognitive dissonance happens when you hold two conflicting thoughts in your mind at the same time — like loving both hamburgers and cows. Cognitive dissonance is a theory in social psychology first ...

For most websites, the homepage represents your brand’s first interaction with your audience on your website. As the catch-all landing page where people will be sent by default, your homepage needs to ...

A massive treasure lies hidden in a Philadelphia mansion. Ken Bauman is certain of it, and he spent 22 years in law enforcement—most of it as a railroad detective with the Norfolk Southern Railway ...

Despite the best efforts of law enforcement officers and amateur internet sleuths, there are still many unidentified serial killers. But two anonymous murderers stand head and shoulders above the rest ...

How often have you asked someone, “Isn’t that ironic?” While ironic is used to describe certain situations, many times, it’s actually misused and misunderstood. To start off, it’s important to know ...

In addition to being one of the most fun words to say—and hardest to spell—in English, “onomatopoeia” probably calls to mind a whole bunch of silly, fun words. Onomatopoeia is the process of creating ...

Bullying is a form of aggressive, potentially violent behavior. Bullying can occur at school, online, in the workplace, or at home. It can also be grounded in prejudice. Bullying is an aggressive ...

Ever found yourself helplessly drawn to an irresistibly intriguing headline, only to be met with disappointment? If so, you might have been a victim of clickbait, the irresistible rogue of the ...

Cryptograms are word puzzles where each letter is replaced by another, creating an encrypted message. These puzzles challenge your ability to find patterns, use logic, and think critically. Solving ...