Gone are the days when Lego’s brick-like toys were reserved for kids alone. Now, adults are just as enthusiastic collectors of the Danish company’s colorful brick sets—and Lego is banking on them to ...

People are finally putting the pieces together. Turns out, the beloved building brick brand Lego takes its name from a charming, simple phrase that’s often used in the toy’s home country of Denmark.

Young girls interested in science finally have some encouragement from LEGO. The toy company is selling a new kit, the Research Institute, which features women in various STEM (Science, Technology, ...