High-value items may be hiding at the local thrift store, including these earthy dishes from the '80s that were among the last patterned pieces Pyrex produced.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LoveToKnow Before you drop that china off at the thrift store, take a sec to flip it over and give it a closer look. Knowing how ...

What do babies, birders and a set of fictional folks faced with a do-or-die puzzle have in common? Once again, we tease out an imaginative thinking tool fundamental to human cognition and creativity.

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the science of pareidolia. Summary: Our minds are wired to ...

If you’re wondering why squirrels seem to vastly outnumber raccoons – or why certain car brands dominate city streets – a team of University of Virginia researchers may be able to help. Some species ...