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A couple walks along the beach; (Overlay) a woman covers her butt

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Hospice doctor shares what happens in the moments immediately after death

Dr. B.J. Miller describes the "palpable" feeling that lingers in the room and why he is comfortable not knowing the answers.

Motherhood, Safety net, Income inequality, Denmark, Gender inequality, Scandinavia, Government benefits, Mothers Day, Mother's Day, motherhood penalty
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Denmark’s generous parental leave policies erase eighty percent of the ‘motherhood penalty’

Paid leave and universal child care help moms stay attached to work, even as reduced hours trim pay.

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Scientists discover a mysterious 'third state' of existence beyond the boundaries of life and death

New research suggests that our cells might possess a strange form of sentience even after the body has died.

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

"There are a lot of people who live 80 years, die, and never become men."

Television, Disney, Sesame Street, Movies, Puppetry, Puppets, TV history, British TV, Saturday Night Live
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It’s easy making green: Muppets continue to make a profit 50 years into their run

From classroom to late night: how the Muppets dodged typecasting.

Mating strategy, Biology, Wildlife, Predictions, Mating, Hibernation, Groundhogs, Torpor, Wildlife biology
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There's a surprisingly spicy reason for 'Groundhog Day.' And yes, it's all about sex.

We think it's Groundhog's Day, but the groundhogs think it's Valentine's Day.

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

She was ready to buy her dream car with cash, but the salesman’s rude behavior changed her mind immediately.

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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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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.

Genesis Carpet Crawlers 1999, Peter Gabriel reunion, Phil Collins, Trevor Horn producer, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Tony Banks interview, prog rock history
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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.

Psychology, Relationships, Ethics, Conflict, Emotions, Forgiveness, Counseling, Virtue, Character virtue
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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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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