Hungarian Granny Closes in on World Chess Record

The 87-year-old Hungarian woman aims to set a world record in chess games played simultaneous ly.

Jun 22, 2015 10:57 AM ET //

The 87-year-old Hungarian woman aims to set a world record in chess games played simultaneous ly. Continue reading →

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Even though lotteries leave a person with about a 1 in 700 gazillion chance of winning, plenty of people pony up week after week to play them. How do they work, and what happens if you win?

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Many companies offer programs to help keep your mind sharp -- but do they work?

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With a plethora of brain games on the market, promising all manner of cognitive improvements, a group of scientists has signed a letter expressing its doubts. The scientists argue the brain isn't improving in the way game makers suggest it will.

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Ouija, the mysterious oracle, has mystified many for decades, apparently contacting the dead. How does it work? Continue reading →

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From early pig bladders to high-tech wonders, the colorful sphere that makes soccer possible has seen plenty of changes over the course of centuries.

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As crazy as it sounds, a virtual space station can cost as much as a real house. Continue reading →

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Did a Florida woman really lose $590 million by letting a stranger ahead of her in the lottery line? Continue reading →

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