If you run a search for “spells” on Amazon, you’ll get a range of results: actual spellbooks, pieces of fiction with “spells” in the title, spellcasting apps, and lotsa candles. All these things cost ...

Abracadabra. The spell that launched a thousand tricks is thought to have originated in the 2nd century. Roman physician Serenus Sammonicus advocated using it to ward off disease (He literally ...

Many adults around the world believe that spells, curses or other magic can influence people’s lives. Survey respondents in sub-Saharan African countries and in Colombia are especially likely to hold ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. The Final Fantasy series is full to the brim with many recurring ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Circle magic is restricted in a few key ways. First, spells must take an action or have a casting ...

When Elyse Bernath was 4 years old, she almost died. Her near-death experience was the result of a severe case of the flu, she said. But after Bernath recovered, she said things felt different. By the ...