If you ever stop and think about language, it’s actually kind of mind-blowing. Our ability to string words together and understand each other is nothing short of magical. So magical, in fact, that ...

The most persuasive and influential speakers present us with an irresistibly convincing perspective. They seem more certain, knowledgable, and self-assured, so we hang on their every word and feel ...

According to Emily Post (and moms everywhere), the magic words are “please,” “thank you,” “I’m sorry,” “you’re welcome,” and “excuse me.” These words show you have good manners and convey kindness, ...

About five years ago, I published a book called Magic Words. "A whole book?" some wondered. "Why can't you just give me a list?" Because the words aren't where the real magic lies. And yet, the media ...

In movies, magic words open secret doors, get genies to grant you wishes, and transport you to faraways lands. Words might not have quite as much power in the real world, but they come close. Do you ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. — One of the world's top crossword puzzle writers claims he has created a system to beat the word game Wordle. In this Zevely Zone, I went to Carlsbad to meet the King of Crosswords.

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Negotiating is intimidating. Talking about money is awkward enough as it is, but add on the element of asking for more money, and it just gets extremely uncomfortable. RELATED: 8 Things To Know Before ...