5 ways Supermarkets get inside your head

Find out how supermarkets encourage us to spend more when we shop, from special offer signs to shelf layouts and subtle distraction techniques.

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Dangerous Beauty Pretty Poison or Harmless Cosmetic?

When you cover your blemishes, give yourself a sunless tan, or straighten your hair, chances are you use a product with a long list of ingredients. But are those ingredients safe? Headlines proclaiming the dangers of beauty products are often based on hype.

How to Fit Two Weeks Worth of Luggage Under the Airplane Seat in Front of You

With rampant theft, high bag check costs, and overhead bins filled to the brim, learning how to pack efficiently matters more than ever. With the right strategy, you can fit everything you actually need into the seat in front of you.

How To Have A Green Workout

Natural breathable fabrics such as 100% organic cotton jersey or natural fleece absorb moisture and draw heat away from your skin.
Other options: Bamboo clothing, which is also soft and dries faster. And it's a renewable resource. Soy fabric is warm, biodegradable, and resists bacteria.

5 Creepy Forms of Mind Control You're Exposed to Daily

We know what you're thinking: You're far too cynical to fall for the ads you fast forward through on your DVR or the little tricks employed by marketers and politicians to push your subconscious buttons. But are you sure?

5 Ways Stores Use Science to Trick You Into Buying Crap

A big chunk of the world economy runs on human weakness. Peer pressure, vanity, insecurity, the fact that we just cannot resist the sight of melted cheese -- all of these will make us fork over our cash. And really, we're fine with that.