Using the Notes app on your iPhone as a messaging app is a surprisingly clever way to have a discreet conversation. You can use it to plan a surprise party for a loved one or disguise sensitive ...

For years, non-metal people have been accusing various metal bands of influencing their flock with hidden messages that could only be heard by playing the vinyl backwards. Overnight, this “backmasking ...

History, as we often encounter it, can seem like a collection of established facts and grand pronouncements. Yet, the most profound insights into the past often lie not just in the words on a page, ...

When I was growing up, I relished the chance to show my friends that Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” had a hidden message. When played backward, you can hear Freddie Mercury say, “It’s fun to ...