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So Feared that Hotels Skip an Entire Floor — Why Does the Number 13 Get Such a Bad Rap? [Thoughts After Dark]

Despite the spooky connotations attached to the number 13 — around 10% of the population is actually afraid of it — I like it.

National Manufacturing Day Is Building the “Workforce of the Future”

What is National Manufacturing Day and why do we celebrate it?

Thomas Top Five: Exoplanet May Have Hydrogen-Rich Atmosphere | Do We Need Stricter Autonomous Vehicle Regulations?

Welcome to Thomas Top Five, where we highlight our most popular recent stories.

Scary Science: Why We Like Fear

Now is the time of year when many of us actually look forward to being scared, whether by watching horror movies or visiting a haunted house. There are biological and mental processes that explain why we sometimes enjoy fear and sometimes...er...fear it.

The Spirited Rise of Non-Alcoholic Drinks

It’s becoming more and more common to see non-alcoholic beverages on our supermarket shelves, particularly as several big-name alcohol companies look to expand their service offerings and tap into a wider market.

Supplying the Growing Microbrewery Market

The growth of the breweries in the U.S is being driven at the local craft level, with microbreweries taking a strong lead.

The 5 Biggest Global Electric Vehicle Companies

By 2030, it's estimated that the global EV market size will reach over 39,000 units, a 22% compound annual growth rate over an eight-year period. As sales continue to boom, there are a few companies making their mark in the EV market.