Erik Barnes

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Big tech geniuses say the best way to learn complex subjects is to think like a kindergartner

“ELI5” works to prepare for tests, job interviews, and more.

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Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend could help you live longer

‘Crop dust’ for your digestion’s sake.

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Work & Money

Experts say this is the best time and day to do your grocery shopping

Hint: Definitely not weekends.

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Science

Paralyzed at just 18, a breakthrough robotic exoskeleton device has her walking again

"It's an opportunity that I never thought I was going to have again in my life.”

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Family

Parenting experts say lonely kids will choose these 5 things over solo screen time

It's about providing kids a better option.

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Design

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Psychology and business experts agree on one 'curious' key to winning arguments

Curiosity killed the cat, but could help your negotiation.

Experts agree that one simple 15-minute daily exercise kills anxiety, boosts self-worth

What if everything went right?

Big tech geniuses say the best way to learn complex subjects is to think like a kindergartner

“ELI5” works to prepare for tests, job interviews, and more.

Scientists may have found a 'third state' of existence that begins right after death

Researchers argue that after an organism's death, certain cells enter a mysterious "third state" that challenges our understanding of life.

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

The copper cent piece has been retired.

Chefs reveal the most feared common kitchen tool that even scares the pros

“I’m still terrified of this thing after 25 years in the kitchen.”

Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

Many chemicals are considered “all-natural.”

Child experts reveal the 5 phrases that don't work on kids—and the 5 that do

Did “because I said so” ever actually work on you?

Cashiers share the 10 craziest, most bizarre interactions they’ve had with customers

“He’d decided to put all his loose change in his mouth.”

Researchers reveal the age most hit their 'functional peak' and it's not their 20s

It's all about the slow build to a peak.

Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend could help you live longer

‘Crop dust’ for your digestion’s sake.

Experts say this daily 30-minute or less technique stops your worries from running wild

Worry until the alarm goes off.

Experts say this is the best time and day to do your grocery shopping

Hint: Definitely not weekends.

Paralyzed at just 18, a breakthrough robotic exoskeleton device has her walking again

"It's an opportunity that I never thought I was going to have again in my life.”

People are cheering woman's refusal to accept the latest trend in hotel bathrooms

"I HATE how hotels started thinking going to the bathroom is a shared experience."

This morning chore could increase your chance of becoming a millionaire by 206 percent

It's the simple daily task your mom always told you to do.

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Erik Barnes

Curiosity killed the cat, but could help your negotiation.

What if everything went right?

“ELI5” works to prepare for tests, job interviews, and more.

Researchers argue that after an organism's death, certain cells enter a mysterious "third state" that challenges our understanding of life.

The copper cent piece has been retired.

“I’m still terrified of this thing after 25 years in the kitchen.”

Many chemicals are considered “all-natural.”

Did “because I said so” ever actually work on you?

“He’d decided to put all his loose change in his mouth.”

It's all about the slow build to a peak.

‘Crop dust’ for your digestion’s sake.

Worry until the alarm goes off.

Hint: Definitely not weekends.

"It's an opportunity that I never thought I was going to have again in my life.”

It's about providing kids a better option.

"I HATE how hotels started thinking going to the bathroom is a shared experience."

It's the simple daily task your mom always told you to do.