The Eugenics Record Office thought pseudoscience could make more perfect humans. It led to unspeakable tragedy.

Americans have a strong preference for what they want to eat before they shuffle off this mortal coil.

But of all the English language’s possible sources of difficulty, easily confused and muddled word pairs—from there and their to e.g. and i.e. —surely rank among the most troublesome. Now, a new ...

Boston’s Fenway Park is full of criminals. In the state of Massachusetts, it’s technically illegal to swear at or otherwise insult athletes or officials during sporting events. That would make ...

Because basements are partially below grade, or under the ground, an egress window is often installed near a window well, which provides space to maneuver once a person has exited through the window.