Past Events

message in a bottle, Clint Buffington, Evan Buffington, Peter Thompson, Pentucket Regional, West Newbury, oceanography class, Pepsi bottle, Coast Guard, Bahamas beach, Emily Maher, WCVB, People magazine, reunion story, viral discovery, human connection, time capsule, beachcombing, found note, Massachusetts teen

The bottle contained a message from the past.

Photo credit: Canva

Past Events

14-year-old tossed a 'message in a bottle' into the sea, nearly 50 years later, he received the call

Popular

adulthood, turning 36, developmental psychology, life satisfaction, emotional maturity, career crunch, parenting, aging, 30s life, peak happiness, self-confidence, mental health, midlife, adult friendships, work-life balance, life stages, generational insights, family dynamics, social science, life purpose

The age of happiness

images.theconversation.com

Past Events

At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues

Recent

fart walking, post-meal walk, digestion, gas relief, blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, after-dinner stroll, la passeggiata, shatapawali, gut health, light exercise, health trends, microbiome, viral trend, swearing benefits, nose picking, saliva cleaning, dental health, amylase enzyme, mucus

Past Events

Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend could help you live longer

‘Crop dust’ for your digestion’s sake.

cashless banking, bank policies, ANZ branch, Smart ATMs, cash withdrawal, digital payments, Australia banks, viral TikTok, bank teller, branch services, over-the-counter, customer rights, privacy concerns, surveillance, cash access, ATM limits, banking trends, closing accounts, Macquarie Bank, cashless society

Past Events

She tried to withdraw her own cash but the bank had a rule she never saw coming

With more banks going cashless, customers are learning the hard way that access to your own money isn’t guaranteed.

Miss Colombia, Tatiana Castro, pageant answer, viral clip, guard dog, museum fire, art vs life, empathy, quick wit, 1994 pageant, Cesar department, interview question, viral video, Instagram post, crowd reaction, heartwarming, beauty queen, moral choice, pageant finals, inspiring moment

Past Events

Miss Colombia has great reply when asked if she'd save famous paintings or a guard dog in a fire

People were impressed by her answer and quick wit, and even more so by her reasoning behind the conclusion.

skin checks, melanoma awareness, dermatologist visit, mole mapping, early detection, partner health, TikTok health, viral story, skin cancer signs, biopsy results, preventive care, Utah couple, dermatology tips, patient advocacy, health checklist, mole screening, cancer screening, body mapping, healthcare stories, TikTok dermatology

Past Events

His wife sent him to the dermatologist covered in circles, she may have saved his life

One mole needed immediate attention. Now, her approach is winning praise from experts.

racist etymology, problematic phrases, language origins, harmful language, inclusive language, everyday sayings, grandfather clause, sold down the river, welfare queen, shuck and jive, long time no see, no can do, thug term, uppity term, peanut gallery, Roma slur, word history, mindful speech, anti-racism, language bias

Past Events

10 common phrases that are actually incredibly racist

Today's language is fraught with reminders of our complicated history.