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Two young people recognize one another.

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beauty standards, Perceptions of Perfection, Superdrug Online Doctors, photoshop experiment, body image, ideal body, global beauty, BMI, societal pressure, viral study

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

Image from “Perceptions of Perfection
boomers, gen Z, generations, politeness, social skills, generational habits, bridging the gap, miscommunication

Boomer and Gen Z

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One person loves her pizza slice while another is disgusted with what she just tasted.

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Michael Sheen, debt relief, not-for-profit actor, Wales, household debt, debt acquisition, Good Omens, financial crisis, predatory lending, celebrity philanthropy
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Michael Sheen bought $1 million of debt for 900 strangers just to teach greedy banks a lesson

"Once you’re underwater it’s very hard to get out again," the actor said, proving there are alternatives to the current system.

Ben Stiller, Severance, Emily Powell-Heaton, Stage 4 cancer, bucket list, viral story, metastatic breast cancer, Apple TV+, heartwarming, X
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A 'Severance' fan with Stage 4 cancer made a 'bucket list' request. Ben Stiller's reply is perfect.

After a fan reached out with a "bucket list" wish to meet the cast, Stiller's immediate response proved the internet can still be a force for good.

aging, seniors, life advice, getting older, wisdom, mental health, happiness, letting go, stress relief, growing up
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27 honest things older people say they care less about as they age

From worrying about others’ opinions to chasing trends, seniors are revealing the burdens they are happily letting go of.

Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, WOMAD, 1982 reunion, Six of the Best, progressive rock, Steve Hackett, music history, Tony Banks
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The unbelievable 1982 Genesis reunion with Peter Gabriel was to save him from crushing debt

Gabriel found himself in an alarming situation, receiving “horrible phone calls and death threats” from creditors before his bandmates stepped in.

psychological tricks, social hacks, Reddit, communication, social anxiety, persuasion, de-escalation, body language, conversation tips, bystander effect
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15 'psychological tricks' that can help you 'win' in almost every social situation

From de-escalating arguments to ending awkward conversations, these "Jedi mind tricks" are surprisingly effective.

social norms, conversation, social skills, meeting people, awkward encounters
Culture

The super small social rules that people say are 'absolutely impossible' to follow

"[A]sking someone’s name a third time. Congrats, you’re 'buddy' forever now."

lie detection, cognitive load, multitasking, psychology, University of Portsmouth, Aldert Vrij, secondary task, deception, behavioral science, polygraph
Science & Tech

Scientists found a brilliantly simple hack for spotting a liar

New research confirms that lying is so cognitively demanding, this one trick will cause a mental overload.

thrift store find, hidden money, goodwill treasure, coach purse, viral tiktok, heartwarming story, pay it forward, kindness, emotional note, secondhand shopping
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She found a bunch of cash in a thrift-store purse along with a stunning handwritten note

$7 for a bag in OK condition seemed like a decent deal, but then she discovered a lucrative bonus.

Barack Obama, Sophia Bailey-Klugh, LGBTQ, marriage equality, bullying, two dads, presidential letter, good news, compassion, parenting
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Barack Obama wrote a beautiful letter to a 10-year-old girl being bullied for having gay parents

A 10-year-old's letter about being bullied for having two dads earned a powerful, personal response from the president.

parenting, bullying, Samm Jane, TikTok, viral video, respect for women, tough love, single mom, apology, accountability
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Mom found out son called a girl ‘ugly.' So she decided to teach him a lesson in decency.

After a mom discovered her son's cruel text messages, she leaped into action.

Anna Trupiano, deaf, hard of hearing, sign language, ASL, teaching, viral story, linguistic access, fart story, first grade
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Teacher hilariously had to explain to deaf students that people can hear their farts

The hilarious conversation created a wonderful teaching moment about a much more serious issue.

viral story, fashion fail, hidden pattern, optical illusion, imgur, funny fashion, nsfw, mom
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Mom wears summer dress for years before finally noticing the risqué pattern in plain sight

It's a dress she wore all the time, but a closer look revealed a detail that's impossible to ignore.