Sometimes, it takes a comic to fully grasp a deadly serious situation. This could be one of those times.

Heaven forbid you end up at a Halloween party thinking you dressed as a captain, and a true Trekkie busts you for being a lowly ensign.

There may be tricks involved in opening a Yosegi box, but that’s nothing compared to the tricks that go into making the elegant type of Japanese parquetry that adorns them.

Take a deep breath and give thanks for the Clean Air Act.

Ever wonder why all those birds perched on the telephone lines don’t end up fried? Did you know the Statue of Liberty was the first lighthouse in the world to use electricity?

Are you an Aaron Burr in the boardroom or the Thomas Jefferson of your team?

Get ready to second guess going to the dog park for a playdate after seeing what happens when a pack of dogs lets their wild side run amok.

Looking for one of those costumes that make people do a double-take?

From the time we’re young, many of us dream of our names going down in history. When that name comes to be associated with dreaded disease, though, it’s a mixed blessing, to say the least.

Getting beyond the headlines and social media memes is no easy task in this election, so PBS’ Frontline has made their two-hour documentary available on YouTube to cut through the noise and dig deeper into each candidate’s story.

Tired of watching money drain toward a gym membership you never use?

How about spending a month of that membership on a few basic pieces of equipment that provide a full body workout in the comfort and convenience of your own home?

Want to see what a successful company culture looks like without even walking in the door?