Kambale Musavuli (left), who is a native of the Democratic Reublic of Congo, is a human rights advocate. His friend Ishmael Beah (right) is a Sierra Leonean human rights activist and author of “A Long ...

As someone who deals with depression, anxiety, multiple eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Erin M. is no stranger to the word crazy. Others have often directed the word at ...

This story was first published March 20, 2011. It was updated on June 12, 2011. From the moment it was published in 1885, Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" caused controversy. It ...

For some, it’s an unsettling reality in the current racial climate, where many Americans disavow having any racial prejudice or bias, even if their words or actions reveal otherwise. Thanks to the ...

This week's collection of apps is all about word games. Whether you want a quick word game or one that you can keep coming back to solve more puzzles, this collection is for you. Jason Parker has been ...

Microsoft Word is one of the most widely used programs in the world, yet it’s also one that many complain about. The most common criticism? That it’s heavy, slow, and a typical example of “feature ...

The study of word origins (that is, etymology) is every bit the serious academic discipline you might expect it to be — except when it's not. As it turns out, people have a propensity to make false ...

Did you know that kids growing up in poverty hear 30 million fewer words by age 3? Chances are, if you're the type of person who reads a newspaperor listens to NPR, you've heardthat statistic before.

Mark Serrels is an award-winning Senior Editorial Director focused on all things culture. He covers TV, movies, anime, video games and whatever weird things are happening on the internet. He ...