Joseph Guillotin, namesake of the guillotine, opposed capital punishment but promoted the device as a more humane alternative to the brutal execution methods of his time when abolition proved impossible.

Research shows that cycling and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) consistently improve memory, attention, information processing, and other cognitive functions.

The word "freelance" originates from a medieval term referring to a mercenary warrior who served no specific lord. Literally, it meant a knight with a "free lance" available for hire.

New research reveals that your brain may still be influenced by activities from two weeks ago. Whether it's a workout or a restless night, actions from days past could impact your mental state - positively or negatively - today.

Rjukan, a town in Norway, receives sunlight through a giant mirror affixed to the side of a mountain. The town is surrounded by mountains that block sunlight for about six months of the year, from October to March.

Globally, on average, more than 10 percent of marriages are between first or second cousins.

Research has found that putting a smiley face emoji on a bill can bolster the average restaurant server’s tip by 11%.