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7 Things That Can Actually Help You Get Over a Big Breakup

Breakups can feel like going cold turkey from an addiction. Scientists have compared the neurochemistry of love to a cocaine high, which explains why...

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Why Long-Term Partners Often End Up With the Same Mental Health Struggles

Spend enough time with someone and you start picking up their habits. You might steal their favorite slang, mirror their laugh, or even start looking...

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Woman Scammed Out of $6,800 by ‘Astronaut’ Who Said He Was Running Out of Oxygen

An 80-year-old woman in Japan sent the equivalent of $6,800 to a man she believed was an astronaut in orbit. He said he was low on oxygen. She thought...

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The Extraordinary Story of the Teen Who Can Mentally ‘Time Travel’

Most of us forget what we ate for breakfast yesterday, but a teenager known only as TL can relive her life like rewinding a movie reel. She’s one of...

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The Science of How a Freediver Held His Breath for 29 Minutes

Most people can barely hold their breath through a verse of “Happy Birthday.” Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić recently did it for 29 minutes...

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Daily Horoscope: September 8, 2025

The Moon heats things up—trust your instincts, stargazer, and move with what feels right, not what looks perfect. The post Daily Horoscope:...

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Why Gen Z Cares Way More About ‘Body Count’ Than Older Generations

For a generation raised on sex positivity and non-traditional dating apps, Gen Z is surprisingly hung up on sexual history. According to a new survey...

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Are Weighted Blankets Actually Helping You Sleep?

Weighted blankets were once used as medical tools. Now they’re wellness products with viral branding. Initially designed for people with sensory...

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Women Are Now Getting Limb-Shortening Surgery in the Name of Love

We’ve written about men getting leg-lengthening surgery before. They’re spending thousands of dollars and months of recovery to inch closer to six...

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‘Date Them ‘Til You Hate Them’ Is TikTok’s Latest Toxic Dating Trend

A new dating trend wants you to stick it out in a dead relationship until your feelings curdle. Don’t talk about it. Don’t ask for change. Just...

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Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Sparks Debate Over Executive Affairs

We all know the Coldplay concert incident. Easily one of the most painfully awkward moments in recent memory. A CEO and Head of HR caught kissing on...

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Why Binge-Watching Your Favorite Shows Might Actually Be Good for You

There are worse things you could do than watch six episodes of something you’ve already seen. Still, binge-watching gets a bad rap. It’s been...

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Weekly Horoscope: September 7-September 13

A full Moon in Pisces kicks off this stretch of time with heightened emotions and blurred edges. Soft aspects to Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto offer a...

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7 Signs You’re the Toxic One in Your Relationship

I’ll be honest: I hate the word “toxic.” I think it’s a shameful term to describe human behaviors that often derive from either immense pain...

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This Teacher’s Been on Sick Leave for 16 Years—Now She’s Suing for Being Asked to Prove It

For 16 years, a German teacher has stayed home on full salary, skipping work but not payday. Now, after finally being asked to prove she’s sick,...

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4 Wedding Day Red Flags That Mean You’re Headed for Divorce

Most guests show up to weddings expecting tears, toasts, and an open bar. But wedding photographers see a side of the couples that family members and...

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Stop Complimenting Your Girlfriend. Do This Instead.

A new study confirms what a lot of women already figured out the hard way: men who do something—anything—are more appealing than men who just talk...

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Archaeologists Just Found 5,000-Year-Old ‘Fairy Houses’ on a Remote Island

Archaeologists digging on a windswept plateau in Sardinia have uncovered something that sounds suspiciously adorable: three hidden “fairy houses”...

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The 5 Most (and Least) Trustworthy American Accents

Some voices just sound like they know what they’re talking about. Others sound like they’re about to sell you a used car with no engine. It’s...

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This Fashion Brand Is Turning Women’s Underwear into Expensive Hair Bows

There are plenty of things you expect to see in someone’s hair. Barrettes. Scrunchies. Maybe a pencil. A full pair of women’s panties? Less...

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Daily Horoscope: September 5, 2025

Small shifts speak volumes, stargazer. Today invites steady movement, gentle recalibration, and real focus. The post Daily Horoscope: September 5,...

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Gen Z Is Swapping Doomscrolling for Grandma Hobbies

Blame the rent, the burnout, or the group chat that never makes real plans. Gen Z is skipping the club and heading somewhere slower. Across Edinburgh,...

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Orcas Are Back to Attacking Boats in Spain

Somewhere off the coast of Galicia, Spain, a group of sailors looked down and realized their rudder was gone. They knew their boat hadn’t hit...

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Daily Horoscope: September 4, 2025

Big energy, bold moves—just don’t outrun yourself, stargazer. Today rewards pacing over pressure and presence. The post Daily Horoscope: September...

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A Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Is Coming. Here’s How to See It.

On the night of September 7 into the 8th, the Moon will shift into a bizarre, unnatural red. A total lunar eclipse—the longest since 2022—will...

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Daily Horoscope: September 3, 2025

Unpredictable energy meets emotional overdrive—stay flexible, stargazer, and let the day unfold without forcing control. The post Daily Horoscope:...

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The 10 Worst Fast Food Items in America, Ranked

Fast food is supposed to be consistent. Even if it’s not great, you expect the same not-great every time. But a recent nationwide review analysis...

02.09.2025 5

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Gen Z Stopped Spending Money on Dates—and They’re Fine With It

Inflation hasn’t just killed brunch, owning a home, or taking that dream trip. It’s killing romance. According to Bank of America’s 2025 Better...

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Why Gel Nail Polish Is Now Banned in Europe—but Not the US

Gel nail polish has always been a bit of a paradox. Shiny, durable, and near-impossible to chip, but vaguely ominous if you ever stopped to Google the...

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Brutal Simulation Shows How to Survive a Plane Crash

The brace position doesn’t exactly look heroic. Feet flat, head down, hands over neck—it feels more like surrender than survival. But a...

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Fake Dentist Jailed After Allegedly Using Super Glue to Give People Veneers

Cosmetic dentistry can be brutally expensive. A single porcelain veneer often runs between $900 and $2,500. That’s why a full set for the same price...

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Current Moon Phase: September 2, 2025

Happy Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend. As you settle back into your work week, let’s dive into today’s moon phase and all the...

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Daily Horoscope: September 2, 2025

Today brings layered emotions, passing clarity, and a reminder that not everything needs an answer—just enough awareness to keep going. The post...

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Guy Tries to Digitally Recreate His Dead Dog, Summons Hellhound Instead

When a Japanese man set out to bring his late dog back to life using 3D software, he expected something heartfelt and meaningful. What he ended up...

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Sniffing This One Specific Scent Can Boost Your Brain’s Gray Matter

Perfume ads promise a lot—sex, power, mystery—but “brain enlargement” has never been one of them. Yet Japanese researchers just found that a...

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A Rare Brain Condition Made This Woman See Dragons Everywhere

For over 50 years, a woman in the Netherlands lived with a terrifying secret she couldn’t explain. Whenever she looked at someone’s...

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Americans Are Playing ‘Healthcare Roulette’—and It’s Not Going Well

It’s not that people are healthier nowadays and don’t need to see a doctor; it’s just that now, groceries and keeping a roof over your head are...

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Scientists Made a Song That Literally Makes Chocolate Taste Better

Chocolate already hits most of the pleasure centers in your brain. A British neuroscientist figured out how to hit the rest. Dr. Natalie Hyacinth, a...

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10 Bizarre Sex Superstitions From Around the World

Sex isn’t always about love, lust, or even biology. For centuries, it’s also been about ritual, fear, luck, and timing. When people don’t...

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Pisces, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Pisces, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Leo, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Leo, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Virgo, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Virgo, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Libra, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Libra, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Scorpio, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Scorpio, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Sagittarius, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Sagittarius, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Capricorn, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Capricorn, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Aquarius, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Aquarius, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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Daily Horoscope: September 1, 2025

September begins with subtle shifts—clearer thinking, softer boundaries, and quiet emotional resets that prepare you for what’s ahead. The post...

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Current Moon Phase: September 1, 2025

Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day! I hope you enjoyed the weekend and the change of moon phases. Yesterday, the moon shifted into the first quarter and...

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Taurus, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope

What do the stars have in store for your sign this month? The post Taurus, September 2025: Your Monthly Horoscope appeared first on VICE.

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