Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

There are many ways to pop popcorn, but we think this one returns the least number of unpopped kernels and the best flavour. The crunchy caramel-coated popcorn will keep for a day or two in an ...