Ellen Reed

Ellen has been obsessed with logic puzzles, jigsaws, and cryptograms since she was a kid. After learning she was taught how to play chess wrong by a family friend (so they could win), she joined her school chess club and the rest is history.

First Aid Fails: 13 Common Mistakes That Could Make Injuries Worse

When someone gets hurt, my first instinct is to jump in and help. I want to do whatever I can to make things better. But I’ve learned that, even with the best intentions, acting without the right knowledge can sometimes make things worse. First aid isn’t just about acting fast—it’s about knowing the right steps

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I Asked an AI to Reimagine Classic Fairy Tales. The Results Are Wild.

So, I had this wild idea: What would happen if I asked an AI to reimagine some of our most beloved fairy tales? You know, the classics we all grew up with—but with a twist! The results were wilder than I could have imagined. Picture familiar scenes—like Little Red Riding Hood or Cinderella—but with completely

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15 Things “Braveheart” Got Completely Wrong About Scottish History

Braveheart has always been one of my favorite historical epics. The story of William Wallace’s fight for freedom against English rule is incredibly moving, and those sweeping landscapes and rousing battle cries really pull you in. But as much as I love the film, I’ve come to realize that it gets a lot of the

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25 Surprising Items Prohibited from Being Mailed Internationally

I’ve run into some surprises when trying to send packages internationally, and I’ve learned that mailing rules can get pretty strict—and strange. You might think the restrictions are mostly about dangerous or illegal items, but even everyday objects can be banned for quirky or specific reasons. A lot of these rules are there for health,

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