It turns out that the cartoon hand of common knowledge is the product ... Five slender fingers appear perfectly natural ...

But it matters which way your palm is facing. With your palm facing forward, this hand gesture is easily understood by Americans as a peace sign. However, when the palm is facing you, some might ...

Women commit far fewer murders than men in Uzbekistan. It’s important to understand who, why, and how they kill.

WHEN the Brisbane Lions announced the itinerary for their Townsville Community Camp, Jason Roe was quick to volunteer to visit often-maligned Palm Island. Frequently in the news for the wrong ...

From texting to washing dishes to holding, grasping, and feeling nearly everything under the sun, your hands do a lot for you ...

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Now the question is, is palm oil good or bad for the planet? On one hand, palm oil is said to be a super-efficient oil crop as it takes less land to produce the same amount of oil as other oils ...

Hollywood superstars like Leonardo DiCaprio occupy an unusual position in popular discourse. On the one hand, they are at the ...

The former President has been fighting to win back his wealthiest donors, while actively courting new ones—what do they ...

After multiple interruptions, Donald Trump cut off questions and seemed to decide that it would be more enjoyable for all ...