In Tune Twist, we run the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translate them back into English. Here’s a hint: This song, which peaked at No.

Foreign language anxiety (also known as xenoglossophobia) really comes into play for Americans visiting these countries.

From cleaning your gutters to swapping out your bedding and beyond, completing these tasks will set you up for a stress-free holiday season.

The reason for the concentration of alarms in or near sleeping areas is obvious: Fires may have a chance to spread before a sleeping resident is aware of them. According to the Fire Administration, ...

Documenting fish noises isn’t exactly easy. The underwater creatures aren’t as loud as birds or whales; they also make noises subtly while swimming in groups, which makes it even harder to identify ...

So why do urban legends spread? Folklore experts believe it has a lot to do with a human desire to warn others of potential danger. Most stories of this type are cautionary tales. Check your backseat ...

Saving on construction time wasn’t the only benefit. Owing to its three-dimensional surface, a popcorn ceiling could easily hide imperfections in the underlying material. It was also good for sound ...

English is full of eggcorns: mistaken words or phrases that make almost as much sense as the correct versions. The term eggcorn was coined by linguist Geoff Pul ...

Portland, Oregon, earned the No.1 spot—the same as last year’s ranking. The city tied three others for the highest number of ...

Whether you’re making your daily commute to work or going on a trip, road conditions make all the difference. Nowhere offers ...

Some believe that tuning our music to 432 Hz rather than 440 will make it sound better—and make us feel better. What gives?

Entertainers in the rock genre mainly fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. The artists with the easiest lyrics to follow are the British rock band Keane. Two more rock bands, 3 Doors Down and ...