Posts by Arvyn Braich

Anyone who has ever had a pet probably doesn’t need a scientist to tell them they make life better. But it’s true. Research shows that having a pet could genuinely…

Centuries ago, people didn’t sleep straight through the night. They woke for a quiet hour between first and second sleep. What happened during that time?

People got clever in the kitchen when money was tight. They turned scraps and pantry basics into meals, with some imagination, that actually filled you up.

Which city leads the pack for sleepless nights? Whatever it is, it's not the only place where late shifts and sticky evenings steal your sleep.

Sure, Americans love a good cup of coffee. But it wasn’t always this way. The truth is, early colonists preferred tea, rum, or cider, while coffeehouses were more places to…

Rules about dinner and phones were part of daily life in the 1950s. Some were practical. But others were downright strange. Want to know more?

The numbers behind America’s daily screen habits aren’t what you’d expect. Some of the stats could actually make you rethink your entire routine.

Laws once dictated fabrics, colors, and even how long your outfits were. Some rules were bizarre, others harsh. Which old dress code would’ve caught you out?

They become part of routines without a second thought. Most people only notice the damage once it’s already piled up. What purchases do Americans most regret?