Latest articles by Therese O'Neill
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Why babies in every country on Earth say 'mama'
feature Like it or not, cross-cultural use of the word "mama" doesn't spring from some innate appreciation of moms
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9 innovative products to make your business trip better
feature Part of our series on how to be a better business traveler
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9 innovative board games that your entire family will love
feature From The Idea Factory, our special report on innovation
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9 ways to build a playground for grown-ups
feature From The Idea Factory, our special report on innovation
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7 accidental inventions
feature From The Idea Factory, our special report on innovation
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11 cool inventions that make adventure travel better
feature From The Idea Factory, our special report on innovation
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How to turn a 65-million-year-old sandstone cliff into a hotel
feature And seven other innovative hotel designs
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5 ordinary things that save your life every day without you knowing it
feature It's time to stop taking your toilet for granted
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5 supposedly priceless items that we've all over-hyped
feature Let's face it: Priceless items are priceless because we all agree that they are, not because they have some immense intrinsic value.
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Advice for your wedding night (from 100 years ago)
feature "Wives must understand that the life-giving fluid called the semen, which is produced in the creative organs of the man, is of great value in the upbuilding of his own body"
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Elks, Shriners, and Masons: How 'old man' frats got their names and symbols
feature The elk, it turns out, is a most distinctly American animal
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How to grow your bosom (according to 100-year-old beauty books)
feature Sweet food + sweet thoughts = sweet bosom
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What to expect when you're expecting (100 years ago)
feature Whatever you do, don't feed your voracious appetite
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Masturbation was once considered more offensive than child abuse
feature The frightening ways Victorians dealt with "the solitary vice"
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11 lessons every good parent should teach their kid
feature Respect is the root of all good things
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Why they wear it: 5 interesting clothing choices explained
feature Ever wonder why the queen wears bespoke gloves, or chefs don those funny hats? Read on.
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11 brilliant life hacks from my cleaning woman
feature You're welcome
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8 how-to books from 100 years ago that are still (sort of) useful
feature 19th and early 20th century authors knew a thing or two about baby-naming, football-watching, drink-making, and more
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Popular diet tips from 100 years ago
feature Don't drink water. And by God, be sure to breathe!
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7 smart products that will teach your child really cool lessons
feature These kits stealthily teach kids core principles of science and engineering
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8 inventions that will revolutionize your kitchen
feature Quit slogging it out with the same old dish towels, dryer racks, and non-whimsical refrigerators your ancestors used
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5 great skincare tips (from 100 years ago)
feature Hope you stocked up on acetate of lead!
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Sexist postcards (from 100 years ago)
feature Be warned: You will cringe
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10 innovative furniture designs that brilliantly save you space
feature Furniture designers are marrying simplicity, art, and engineering to clear the clutter out of your home
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