This story appears in the May 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. The hand is where the mind meets the world. We humans use our hands to build fires and sew quilts, to steer airplanes ...

Alien hand syndrome (AHS) is a rare medical condition that was first described in 1908. People with this syndrome lose control of one of their hands. Their minds can no longer give the "alien ...

But, there are many types of adoption from which to choose. If you consider adoption, you can go for a closed or open adoption. Here’s all you need to know about closed vs. open adoption.

Ten-year Treasury yields traded this week at the lowest level since March. The market closed Friday pricing a 4.85% policy ...

How to close a Windows laptop and use the monitor Windows laptops have some settings that you will need to change if you want to use them with the lid closed. Follow these steps to close the lid ...

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are popular these days, but closed-end funds, or CEFs, can be a great option for investors seeking income as well. Like stocks, CEFs debut via an initial public ...

Are banks open on Juneteenth? Like most federal holidays, you can expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth, so make sure you plan ahead if you need ...

Juneteenth is included in holidays observed by the United States Postal Service, meaning that no mail delivery will occur and all post offices will be closed. Banks that observe federal holidays ...

Here's a guide on which businesses and services will be closed on Juneteenth in 2024. Most federal government offices will be closed on Wednesday. However, jurisdiction falls on cities and local ...

With everyone wanting to know facts about Pavon (including about his personal life), you might notice that he’s got something written on the back of his hand. And if you’re here, you might ...

To make your holiday a little easier, we compiled a list of which businesses and institutions will be open or closed for the holiday, including banks, schools, government services, and stores.

The day is still not officially a state holiday, though most government facilities will be closed on Wednesday. Several businesses now also observe the holiday and close or have limited hours.