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(L) Kids wrestling in the yard; (R) young children playing chess

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

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If you want to make a good impression, there's one question you should never ask.

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People will hate you the moment they meet you if you ask this one question

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Study finds 6 traits that are universally cool, no matter where you live in the world

Arthur C. Brooks, happiness advice, entrepreneurial mindset, risk-taking psychology, The Happiness Files, overcoming fear of failure, life satisfaction, personal growth

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Happiness expert reveals the one big perception shift that can make you happier and more successful

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Opportunities to show compassion often feel difficult, but exercising virtue seems to help people cope.

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

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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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Flight attendant reveals the one extremely common passenger request they will always say no to

Most passengers think it is part of the job description, but lifting your heavy bag is actually a major liability for the crew.

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They were ready to say goodbye to their terminally ill dog until his reaction changed everything

Brinkley, 11, was scheduled to be put down due to terminal cancer. But when the family gathered for their final tearful moments, the dog had other plans.

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People who love their jobs share what they do and why they love them

"I love the autonomy, flexibility, and the feeling of building something from nothing."

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Why these innocent, soothing '80s and '90s TV commercials hit people like nostalgic comfort food

Are ads more stressful these days?

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Woman comes up with creative hack to combat dangerous (and obnoxious) LED car headlights

It started as a "petty" experiment using high-grade reflective tape, but it sparked a massive conversation about how dangerous night driving has become.

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Half of Americans say they've cut their screen time. And it's Gen Z leading the way, not Boomers.

It makes them feel more productive and connected to people they love.

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17 normal habits we do today that will seem bizarre in 50 years

An online community imagined looking back from 2075, and their predictions about our current "primitive" practices are surprisingly convincing.

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Five subtle body language shifts that can make you instantly more likable

You can become significantly more charming without saying a single word, according to psychological research.

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Are you a good tipper? What generation you're in might have something to do with it.

We have some interesting news for Gen Z.

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Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

More Americans think college isn't worth the trouble, the the data shows the value is still there.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

He believed UBI could go a long way toward helping those oppressed by unjust systems.

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14 anxiety-busting hacks people actually use, from 'stress naps' to 'screaming into the void'

We asked thousands of people how they stop a spiral in its tracks. Their answers ranged from deep breathing to "rage cleaning."

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