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An election explainer, the risks of using black cookware, and how to protect yourself from identity thieves.

Why we “fall back” and “spring forward”—and the surprisingly controversial history of clock time.

A death expert’s insights, the best hamstring stretches, and what’s behind the increase in food recalls.

Strega Nona Fall and Goth Girl Autumn have deeper origins than you think.

Everything you ever wanted to know about America’s byzantine system for selecting a president.

How to break up the monotony of a routine stroll, why to give rucking a go, and the strange appeal of reversing your stride.

Polling dominates coverage of the U.S. Presidential Election. But just how accurate are they?

The insect apocalypse, coffee badging, and how to be hyperefficient.

Exploring the failures of modern parenting, DIY dumbphones, and the costs of a “viral sardine fast.”

Nifty tips to squeeze more juice out of a dying battery, how to properly hold your device, and why to save those big purchases for your laptop (the millennials are on to something!).