The Lab: Here's Why We Respond To Mean People ... And RobotsNewsy and Inverse pair up to bring you the latest from the lab. In this segment, editor Yasmin Tayag explains how fear can translate to performance.
Did You Know You Can Create Your Own Micronation?You technically don't need anyone's permission to create your own "micronation" — a place where imagination meets exploration.
HBO's 'Random Acts Of Flyness' Is Random For A ReasonMariama Diallo and Jamund Washington, both of whom helped write and direct "Random Acts," say they want the show to provoke conversation.
No, San Juan's Mayor Isn't Being Charged With FraudA false headline claimed Carmen Yulín Cruz was charged with fraud for misusing Hurricane Maria relief funds. Nope.
'Robin Hood' Is Classic, But Is It Worth At Least 8 Film Adaptations?Hollywood reboot culture has really latched on to this timeless tale.
'World Emoji Day' Is A Global Celebration For A ReasonWorld Emoji Day celebrates emoji as a universal form of communication.
'Lava Bomb' From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Injures 22 PeopleThe Kilauea volcano has had a spike in activity since early May, though it's been active since 1983.
California Has New Water Laws, And They've Been Wildly MisinterpretedCalifornia wants water districts to budget water conservation. That doesn't mean showering and doing laundry on the same day will be illegal.
How The Laurel-Yanny Clip — Like 'The Dress' — Tricks Our BrainsLike "the dress" in 2015, the new Laurel-Yanny clip is just ambiguous enough for our brains to interpret it differently.
Dog Dies After United Crew Member Insists It Fly In The Overhead BinUnited Airlines said a dog that died in an overhead bin Monday should've never been in there, but a passenger says it was a flight attendant's idea.
This Dictionary Now Has An Official Definition For The Eggplant EmojiDictionary.com is the first dictionary to include published summaries for emoji.
6 Kansas Teenagers Are Running For Governor, And Adults Aren't HappyThere are no laws about who can run for governor in the state. Its legislature is trying to fix that.
Your Meat Isn't Fake, It's Designer: A Newer, Cooler Era Of MeatlessScientists are developing ways to make real meat with no animals involved.
Meet 'Soohorang': Pyeongchang's Mascot For The 2018 Winter OlympicsThe Olympics has a long history of mascots. Many are cute animals. Others are ... something else.
A Sign From The Stars? No, But A Sign Astrology Has Scientific RootsA group of astrologers is taking a new look at the history behind today's horoscopes.
FCC: Employee Who Sent False Hawaii Alert Not CooperatingHawaii Emergency Management Agency says the employee already released a statement and feels he has nothing else to add to the agency's investigation.
Burger King Tried To Teach Customers A Lesson About Net NeutralityThe fast food chain says the internet should be like Burger King stores.
Turkeys, Snakes And Dog Bites: Why Delta Air Lines' Rules Are ChangingDelta Air Lines is over trying to convince people not to fly with their emotional support turkey, so it's tightening the rules.
Prosecutor: Kids Held Hostage 'Didn't Know What A Police Officer Was'The parents accused of holding their 13 kids hostage and torturing them have been charged and could face life in prison.
Cosplay: When Nerd Culture Becomes Pop CultureYou've probably seen it before: hundreds of people dressed up in elaborate costumes. No, not for Halloween — we're talking about cosplay.
'Steve Jobs' Is ... An Italian Fashion Brand?An Italian fashion brand recently won the right to use the name "Steve Jobs."
This One Ballot May Leave A Tied Virginia Race Up To ChanceAs a result of the tie, the winner of the state delegate race could be chosen ... randomly.
'Detective Pikachu' Is Going To Be Played By ... Ryan Reynolds?Fans of the franchise weren't very pleased with a talking Pikachu in the past.
'Cards Against Humanity' Just Bought Land On The US-Mexico BorderThe "Cards Against Humanity Saves America" holiday promotion includes new cards, a map of the purchased land and other "America-saving surprises."
Why You Likely Already Know A Lot Of The Dictionary's New WordsMerriam-Webster added 250 words and definitions to its online dictionary.
This 'Cards Against Humanity' Set Funds Marijuana LegalizationAs of Thursday, the company had donated over $80,000 to marijuana legalization efforts in Illinois.
Ala. Senate Candidate Says He'll Withdraw If Sessions Wants Seat BackJeff Sessions' future as attorney general is a little uncertain, but he could have a backup job waiting for him.
The Dallas Cowboys Cut A Player Over A Crime He Didn't CommitDallas Cowboy Lucky Whitehead was cut from the team because a man used his identity after being arrested for shoplifting.
Olympian: 'Passionately' Kissing Girlfriend Caused Failed Drug TestOlympian Gil Roberts won his appeal against a doping suspension by claiming a banned substance entered his system by kissing his girlfriend.
'Slime Eels' Turned An Oregon Highway Into A Big MessA truck carrying 7,500 pounds of live hagfish, aka "slime eels," overturned along an Oregon highway Thursday.
