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After politics and religion, parenting might be one of the most hotly-debated topics online. Parents get super passionate about the differences...
From a human perspective, it might seem that happiness should come naturally. However, according to Dr. Laurie Santos, an expert on happiness and a...
There is a paradox in America: on one hand, it’s a place where people can generate more income than anywhere else in the world; however, it’s also...
In the spring of 1967, The Beatles released their eighth album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, unofficially kicking off what would later be...
Sometimes, a simple phrase or sentence of sagely advice can have a huge impact on our lives, whether it’s from a religious text, a mental health...
Individuals and groups have used scapegoating to blame their problems on others since the term was first coined in The Old Testament and probably long...
It’s no shocker that it’s incredibly tough to get into Harvard. Currently, the school has a 3.6% admission rate, allowing around 2,000 new...
Americans are having fewer kids than in previous generations, with the average number of children people ages 20 to 39 plan to have dropping from 2.3...
Celebrities: they’re just like us! Well, not always. Take Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, for example. Their wealth and fame aren’t the only things...
When it comes to intergenerational conflict, you tend to have you major nemeses. Gen Zers take aim at Gen Xers, while baby boomers and millennials are...
Joe Heller (1937 – 2019) of Essex, Connecticut, appears to have lived a full life: he was in the Navy, worked at the Yale library, and raised three...
Back in 2017, Artist Tom Ward used his incredible illustration techniques to give new perspective on modern life through popular Disney characters. He...
You might be shocked to learn that many people don’t like making small talk. Surprise, right? They either believe it’s beneath them to talk about...
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper is one of the most iconic songs of the ‘80s. Its message of female empowerment has kept it...
Although it is difficult to tell if there is a trend of Americans moving out of the country, rough estimates show that around 8 million currently live...
Generation X occupies an interesting time in history, for those who care to recognize that they actually exist. They were born between 1965 and 1980...
If you’re experiencing burnout at work these days, you’re not alone; studies show it’s at an all-time high. People say they don’t have enough...
“September” by Earth, Wind & Fire is synonymous with celebration. Nary a wedding, bar mitzvah, retirement party, or any event with a dance...
One of the most common questions someone can ask you when you first meet is “What do you do for a living?” Whether you’re happy to talk about...
Mail carriers are among the most respected United States government employees, but given the challenges of the job, they’re bound to deliver a...
A familiar misstep people make when trying to be likable is trying to impress others. They want to show they are funny, intelligent, and a great...
For people who work remotely, the freedom and flexibility can be a life-changer. Working from home makes it easy to navigate family life, and not...
One of the big challenges the world faces with the spread of artificial intelligence is how it affects the education system. AI is a wonderful tool...
One of the most popular psychological terms that’s come out of the social media (mainly TikTok and Instagram) self-improvement boom, is...
Why is it that some people are high achievers who have a track record of success and some people never come close to accomplishing their dreams? Is it...
Happiness researcher Dr. Arthur Brooks says that one of the most important things people can do as they enter the second half of their life is to...
Most people will say that those who care about other people’s feelings and don’t want to step on anyone’s toes are a pleasure to be around. In...
Making small talk can be frustrating for many reasons. It’s nerve-wracking to come up with things to talk about with someone you hardly know that...
There are two statements kids often make that decades of scientific research suggest are actually true: “It takes one to know one” and “If you...
There are a billion different decisions that go into making a hit song. A songwriter has to settle on a tempo, key, chord changes, and lyrics. The...
There are times to speak up, moments when it’s best to say nothing, and opportunities be very considerate in your response. But when you’re on the...
Putting yourself out there and flirting with an attractive person can be scary. What if you make a fool of yourself? What if they reject you? What if...
Many people get nervous in social situations because they don’t know how to start conversations or make small talk. They overthink things to the...
When people in the healthcare world experience people dying on a regular basis, they begin to see patterns as to when patients will pass away. Hospice...
Learning a new skill means studying and then practice, practice, practice. That might mean learning how to read music and then playing “Für...
It can be hard to stay quiet when you feel like you just have to speak your mind. But sometimes it’s not a great idea to share your opinions on...
“Irish goodbye” is a term for when someone slips out of an event without telling anyone, avoiding the awkwardness of announcing their departure....
Have you ever met someone and it was uncanny how much they looked like their name? You may have even responded by saying, “You know, you look like a...
Ringo Starr, the drummer for The Beatles, celebrated his 86th birthday on July 7 and, as he has done for the past 18 years, asked the world to join...
One of the most challenging things to do as a communicator is to convince someone you disagree with to listen to you. You’re fighting against a host...
A few years ago, there was an online trend in which Americans posted things the “European mind can’t comprehend,” a series of memes featuring...
One would think that highly intelligent people have easier lives. All that brainpower should make someone more disciplined, better at decision-making,...
Some people go to parties and make new friends with ease. They are warm and comfortable around new people and are engaging in conversation. Others...
Everyone has that person in their life who casts everything in a negative light. You go out for a great meal, only to hear them complain about the...
When most people forget things that happened in the past or how to tackle specific tasks, they think that the memory is gone forever. They will have...
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has many people across the globe worrying about whether they’ll lose their jobs. Leaders in the tech world...
All of us carry beliefs about the world that we acquired somewhere along the journey that we take as fact. Often, these ideas are opinions we got from...
When the heat picks up in the summer, most people without air conditioning turn on a fan to feel more comfortable. When it’s moderately hot, a fan...
Some folks in this world just have to be right. All the time. Even when you present them with every fact imaginable that proves they are wrong, they...
Hug or handshake? The problem is that when you run into someone, you usually don’t have a lot of time to make the decision. Giving a handshake when...