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The Malling-Hansen writing ball, with its potential and limitations, redefined Nietzsche’s philosophical and creative expression.

The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.

DIY butter sculptures are cheeky, fun, and easy to make.

Missed bill payments happen to the best of us, and in many cases, the fix is as easy as covering the balance and moving on with your life. But credit card debt can get out of hand quickly if you’re not on top of your amount owed and due dates.

It’s easier to sell $500 wine with a pro-billionaire president in office.

Two virology professors discuss the lackluster response to an increasingly concerning outbreak.

Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December, according to the CDC.

Sit-ups are a simple bodyweight exercise. Here’s how to perform sit-ups safely, according to experts, and the muscles worked, along with the benefits.

Five principles on consistency and sustainable progress, all backed by research and practice.

America’s fragmented safety net makes it easy for cuts to go unnoticed.