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English queen and southern belle.

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Work & Money

‘I turned around and went home’: Why managers making ultimatums to employees never works

“Per your instruction, I’m not coming in since I couldn’t be on time.”

Carl Sagan, space, science, relationships, loneliness
Science

1985 Carl Sagan interview on finding alien life is a perfect metaphor for friendship on Earth

You never know what you may find if you just take a risk chatting with someone on a park bench.

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Culture

Peter Gabriel shares poignant tribute to Kanzi, the late ape he helped explore music

Making sounds with the famous bonobo was "one of the most remarkable experiences" of his life.

Culture

Controversial Photo Series Explores The Lack Of Boundaries Women Feel In Everyday Life

The photos depict what it feels like for the average young female professional engaging in daily activities like going to yoga or being at work.

Articles

Where Does Your Country Rank in Global Emoji Use?

Software developers SwiftKey analyzed over one billion emoji from around the world. Here’s what they’ve learned.

Articles

A Love Story Told with the Eyes

How one couple learned to communicate when ALS took his voice, using an old-fashioned alphabet and open-source technology.

Articles

The Noun Project: Using Iconic Design Tools for Social Change

Catapult Design explains how they've used The Noun Project's icons as they work on design projects for social change.

Articles

Smart Glove: Voice Recognition for Sign Language Users

A sensor-equipped glove that translates gestures into audible words could be a game-changer for the speech and hearing-impaired.