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Why does the thumbs-up emoji feel so charged?

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I analyzed my Boomer dad's use of the thumbs-up emoji. I learned something about us both.

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A neuroscientist shares the 4-step 'brain trick' to tackle hard things 'almost effortlessly'

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Startling study: People who think they're high-class may struggle to grasp others' feelings

The higher you climb on the ladder, the harder it might get to understand others

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Health

5 small 'bombshell' lessons learned in therapy that shifted people's perspectives

"That's literally a textbook example for someone with chronic anxiety."

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Culture

A Radiohead album changed how I experience music. But why do these discoveries fade with time?

You're most impressionable as a kid. But the great stuff transcends age.

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Only 17% of people can pass this 3-question IQ test on the first try. Can you?

Developed by a Yale professor, this simple test reveals a lot about how you think—and only 17% of people get it right.

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Culture

Why does this episode of 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' still scare me, a grown man?

This is just kid stuff...right?

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Health

Psychologists reveal confidence-boosting reality check that can stop everyone from worrying

“We all feel like we’ve got a spotlight on each other.”

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Health

New study claims eating a late breakfast can reveal severe, life-threatening health problems

"It's time to rethink breakfast yet again."

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Health

If you want your kids to be more active, you'll have to become more active yourself

"They're watching you, even when you don't know it."

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Child-free unmarried women are the happiest people in society, a behavioral expert says

A London School of Economics professor argues that traditional markers of success, like marriage, don't correlate with happiness for women.

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Science

Psychologists believe this is the favorite color of the most intelligent people

If your favorite color is red, I’m sorry.

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Science has identified the specific dance moves that attract the opposite sex

Studies reveal the distinct dance preferences heterosexual men and women find attractive.

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Health

Experts share the best way to give pep talks that actually lift people up and 1 thing to avoid

Sometimes encouragement doesn’t require additional instruction.

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Health

Experts share the reasons why compliments may make you uncomfortable and how to react

Even “nice shirt” can carry more baggage than intended.

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Health

Psychologists reveal why your brain likes watching the same TV show again and again

Why is your comfort show so comforting?

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Science

The 5 surprising advantages of left-handed people range from sports to emotional control

Maybe left-handed people really are in their right mind.

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Science

Why dogs tend to look like their humans, according to science

“Women with longer hair tended to prefer dogs with long ears.”

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