Let’s play a game: Guess the meaning or backstory of a word.

It all started with a falling out between two famous psychologists.

Mercury has captivated humanity for ages. But what happens when it invades a town?

And the time the U.S. government went to unthinkable lengths to pry it away.

A mind we create isn’t necessarily a mind we can control.

How an ancient belief in the mind-altering power of the moon gave us a word.

It all started when a doctor with some peculiar methods showed up in Paris.

Starting February 9, we’re back with more words and stories—all about mind control.

And why do we name hurricanes anyway?