It's thought that the origins of applause lie far, far back in the evolutionary history of mankind, at a time when our ...

A loud clap of thunder caused what might be a first in baseball history — a minor league pitcher allowing a run-scoring balk because of the weather. It occurred during a game between the Baltimore ...

Have you ever clapped your hands to get someone’s attention? The resulting “crack!” sound is hard to ignore, rising above and penetrating through any background noise. Now imagine trying to do it ...