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Reverse mortgage television commercials abound, but it is hard to get straightforward — easy to understand — answers in response to your reverse mortgage questions. Here are some of the most common reverse mortgage questions people have and some very surprising answers: Is it a Loan? This is one of …

According to new research, Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are able to recognize their own bodies as obstacles to success in problem-solving, further strengthening evidence of their intelligence. Once standing on the mat, elephants were instructed to pick up the stick and give it to the experimenter. Image credit: E. Gilchrist. …

Paleontologists have long wondered what the earliest dinosaur relatives looked like. Most assumed that they would look like dwarf dinosaurs and walk on two legs. The discovery of Teleocrater rhadinus, however, has overturned popular predictions. A reconstruction of Teleocrater rhadinus feasting on a relative of early mammals. Image credit: Mark …

Knowing you are eligible for Medicare at age 65 may give you some peace of mind about retirement health care costs, but you may be surprised to find out that you’ll still be paying a lot out of pocket. While Medicare premiums are fairly predictable, tests and procedures and that …

Cassini found cryovolcanoes at the south pole of Enceladus, the sixth-largest moon of Saturn, back in 2005. These jets originate from the “tiger stripes,” four warm fractures in the moon’s icy surface. The chemical composition of the geysers points to a briny underground ocean that might extend the whole way …

Photo: nowyouknowivy on Instagram  While nude lipstick is currently enjoying its moment in the sun, nude hair is the surprising new trend to make a splash in the world of beauty. For anyone looking to swap their pastel or brunette locks for a softer, more neutral solution, nude hair just may …

A high fiber diet is a popular choice amongst health conscious because of the possible benefits and advantages that it can give you. Fiber is an essential aspect of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Getting plenty of fiber in your diet, along with drinking lots of water, will keep you …

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and Bing has released insights based on last year’s shopping behavior and advertising performance in the US to help inform marketers’ plans for this year. Just over half of US adults say they celebrate Valentine’s Day, and they continue to spend more, online in particular, according …

With there being more and more great TV shows premiering every year, networks find themselves scrambling to get their shows talked about, and what better way to do that then to surprise their viewers? Networks are getting better at keeping their surprises under wraps too, so really you don’t know …

Photo: Twenty20 Suffering from a stuck scale? A slow — or plateaued — weight loss rate can be extremely frustrating, especially if you think you’re doing everything right. You’re being careful not to overdo it on calorie-dense “healthy” foods (Costco-sized tubs of guacamole, we’re looking at you). You’ve nixed all …