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Credit cards are ubiquitous nowadays, but have you ever wondered what is going on inside those cards, or the machines that are in "charge" of making sure the purchases you make are credited to your account? We thought it might be an interesting series to explore the hidden technology that...

At the time of this writing, the average cost of a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $3.52. And while most of us can remember significantly higher prices at the pump, today's costs don't quite qualify as bargain-basement by anyone's definition. (See also: How to Turn Groceries Into Gasoline)

So, if...

Out of all the articles I’ve written for AoM, I must admit that I enjoyed this assignment the most. You see, I subscribe to the two-hand cooking approach when in the kitchen — right hand for holding tongs, flipping steaks, stirring vegetables, or plating meals, and the left hand to hold my...

I say it every year, but the summer raced by at lightning speed. It's already mid-August, and many of us are diving deep into back-to-school mode. One of the most important parts of getting ready? Dressing the part. But refreshing your fall wardrobe — whether you're heading into the classroom...