The best way to explain all of this is just to show it. But I hope you’ll read through to the end, for the big revelation that I think makes it even more fascinating. Let’s start with three examples.

You've heard of girl math, but one TikTok poster has shared how "girl science" has helped her be more patient when making important decisions—and it all comes down to the magic number three. In a ...

My mom tells a story from long ago when I was very young — barely 3 or 4 years old. My grandfather asked me what I hoped to learn at preschool. “Three things,” I replied. “How to read, how to play the ...

While there’s no substitute for a good eye, photographers and filmmakers do abide by certain “rules” when it comes to composing images. Among them is the rule of thirds, an invaluable tool for when ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Have you ever wondered why some messages stick and why some presenters hold your attention ...

Do celebrities really die in three? Actor Malcom-Jamal Warner, singer Ozzy Osbourne and professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died in late July, prompting Google search around the “rule of three” to spike.

A reader, trying to build a capsule wardrobe, wonders if there is such a thing as a personal fashion trifecta. By Vanessa Friedman I’ve recently started watching YouTube videos about creating capsule ...

Genies grant three wishes. Jesus was visited by three magi. And Goldilocks had to contend with three bears. Not one, nor two, nor four, but exactly three. For all D’Artagnan’s heroism, Alexandre Dumas ...

Genies grant three wishes, the newborn Jesus was visited by three magi, and Goldilocks had to contend with three bears. Not one, nor two, nor four, but exactly three. For all D’Artagnan’s heroism, ...