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Do you live in a good dating city? A new report ranks the best and worst.

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A new report ranks the 10 best and worst U.S. cities for single people to meet someone

thinking, rumination, negative thoughts, life strategies, repetitive thoughts, meditation, patterns, mental health

Young woman stressed out and thinking.

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Health

Can't stop replaying conversations in your mind? Try this 30-second hack to make it stop.

single women, dating, relationships, self-love, independence, Reddit, viral thread, dating apps, mental health, career focus

(L) A couple in the middle of a fight (R) A woman enjoys a cup of tea

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10 honest reasons women are single that have nothing to do with 'not finding the one'

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A diver explores an underwater cavern

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Japan's 10,000-year-old underwater 'pyramid' remains a baffling scientific mystery

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She worked at NASA. Her Hinge date asked if she was the receptionist. Her response is legendary.

He tried to undermine her intelligence with a "joke," but her response shut him down instantly.

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Science

Neuroscientists uncover the 4 specific ages where your brain rapidly peaks or declines

Your brain isn’t much different from age 9 to 32.

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Health

Bestselling author shares the liberating freedom of letting others be wrong about you

“I know this is easier said than done, but I need you to try.”

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Humor

Adults share 11 startlingly funny things that random kids have said to them

"You look like someone who eats the icing first."

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Great Pyramid of Giza, Dixon Relics, Abeer Eladany, University of Aberdeen, archaeology, ancient Egypt, Khufu, carbon dating, lost artifact, Waynman Dixon

Camels rest in front of a view of pyramids

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Only 3 objects have ever been found inside the Great Pyramid. One of them vanished for a century.

empathy, compassion, mental health, loneliness, technology, friends, Stanford University, peers

Two young people recognize one another.

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Culture

A simple misconception keeps young people feeling lonely. Here's how to break out of it.

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Penguins jumping off the ice into the water

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A BBC crew broke the 'cardinal rule' of nature documentaries to save trapped penguins

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

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Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

Money

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A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Money

Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

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No more new pennies.

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After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

food labels, marketing buzzwords, advertisements, consumer reports, economy

How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

taxes, tax professionals, tax stories, finances, financial experts

Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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There are some states where you can live entirely off of Social Security benefits.

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A surprising new map shows the 10 states where people can live entirely on their Social Security

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There are websites that can help lower some monthly expenses.

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Consumers share 6 little known websites that offer valuable, money-saving services for free

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Know that your instructions are clear and will be followed.

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Communications expert reveals 3-step method to ensure people always follow your instructions

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This spider-bot costs a little over $17 of materials.

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Science

Portuguese teens build amazing spider robot to replant forests decimated by wildfires

Boys and Girls Alone, social experiment, reality TV, Channel 4, Lord of the Flies, parenting, gender differences, child psychology, viral video, nature vs nurture

A girl plays with block while two young boys play a game

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10 boys and 10 girls were left alone in separate houses. The results were shockingly different.

Kaprekar’s Constant, numbers, formulas, 6174, math equations

The number 6174 is weirdly special.

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Why 6174 is 'the coolest number in the universe' and people remain amazed by this math formula

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What would you do if Batman showed up on the subway?

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Unorthodox researchers found that people behave better when Batman shows up in real life. No, seriously.

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Should you sleep naked?

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Sleep expert shares 2 big reasons why it's great to sleep naked, unless you’re a germaphobe

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(L-R) Original image of a woman, same woman Photoshopped in Mexico, same woman in China

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18 different countries photoshopped one woman to fit their definition of 'beautiful'

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She tried to make her boss mad by calling him repeatedly. It backfired in the best way.

fishing, mental health, social prescriptions, depression, anxiety

David Lyons' fishing organization is helping people's lives.

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UK gives King’s Award to man starting a fishing program to tackle depression and anxiety

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