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61-year-old says these are the 8 steps someone must take before they truly become a man

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The U.S. Navy's secret to falling asleep in 120 seconds is a massive game-changer for insomniacs

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Chris Hemsworth at the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards

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Chris Hemsworth made one lifestyle change after his Alzheimer's diagnosis that we should all commit to

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Women putting the "Ford method' into action.

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Never struggle with small talk again - just try the easy 'FORD method'

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A BMW salesman refused to let her test drive so she hit back with the perfect power move

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Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom shares why political self-care isn't about disengaging

Find healthy ways to take action regardless of political affiliation.

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Defendant catches beloved judge off guard  when asked if he was 'coerced' into pleading guilty

"Well, technically you, your honor."

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Brothers vs. Sisters: Who is actually kinder to their siblings? Science finally has an answer.

We assume boys are the aggressive ones, but a new global study suggests that when it comes to family, the rules change completely.

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In 1999, Genesis quietly revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel and it remains sadly overlooked

This stunning, updated track still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

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A counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up

Understanding what does and doesn't come with forgiving someone can make all the difference.

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How to avoid seeing disturbing video on social media and protect your peace of mind

Avoiding unexpected trauma is not the same as tuning out.

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10-year-old girl goes viral with soothing virtuoso song on her 'UFO' handpan drum

"Every day we are amazed by how fast she is improving," Sprites' mom says of the self-taught musician

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These are the saddest songs ever recorded according to science and fans

Science and surveys have finally identified the biggest tearjerkers of all time. The results range from grunge classics to 90s Britpop.

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A CEO claims she can immediately tell how successful you are by how you order coffee

Investor Codie Sanchez argues that indecisive people in line at a cafe are actually displaying a major red flag for employers.

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10 boys and 10 girls were left alone in separate houses and the results were wildly different

It sounds like the plot of a dystopian novel, but this reality TV experiment showed exactly what happens when you remove parents from the equation.

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Can’t stop replaying conversations in your head? Here's how to finally shut them down.

We have all been there at 3 a.m. replaying a dumb comment we made. But when that loop gets stuck, psychologists say these specific techniques can help you break free.

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New study suggests compassion, patience, and self-control are great 'selfish' choices for your own happiness

Being a good person is good for you, not just others.

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Legendary folk singer Leonard Cohen said a monk helped free him from negative thinking

"He cures the illusion that you're sick, and he was successful in my case."

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She found a bunch of cash in a thrift-store purse. But the stunning handwritten note left her speechless.

She paid $7 for a used Coach bag at Goodwill, but what she found hidden under the lining made it the most valuable purchase of her life.

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

Even the show's narrator, David Attenborough, supported the controversial decision to step in and save the colony from certain death.

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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill

Hitting pause, questioning, and connecting the dots before hitting share

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