Big Words

Does using big words make you seem smarter? Or does it just make you seem stuck up? We put it to the test in an novel experiment with 400 people.

Phone Call Anxiety

A lot of people hate phone calls, particularly spam calls. Young people even claim that they can trigger anxiety. The results of our experiment with 400 people suggest there may be some validity to these claims.

A Simple "Thank You?"

Research shows that expressions of gratitude can have profound effects on both parties. But we often conflate gratitude with simply saying "thank you." Is this actually enough to increase others' happiness? We put it to the test in a real-life thank you experiment.

Slang

New-age acronyms and made-up meanings underpin the informal, yet exclusive lexicon of slang. It can provide meaning and identity to those who use it. But not all the world's a fan, fam. Our experiment reveals how the use of slang affects your image.