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'90s, '80s, retro commercials, nostalgia, '90s commercials, '80s commercials

These '80s and '90s TV commercials are blasts of nostalgia.

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Culture

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

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

A young woman posing with confidence

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

Neuroscience, Wildlife, Intelligence, Brain, Animals, Animal models, Raccoons

The moment you look away from those adorable eyes, these mischievous creatures will sneak out of your lab.

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Animals

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

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LED headlights, blinding car lights, night driving safety, TikTok car hacks, reflective tape, astigmatism driving, Consumer Reports headlights, road rage solutions

A car with LED headlights

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) , Google, Technology, Online advertising, Persuasion, OpenAI, Manipulation
Science & Tech

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

Big AI says it won’t be social media. Its new ad play tells a different story.

dogs, language, dog training, scientific experiment, pet study
Science

A new study claims dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on their owners' conversations

Some dogs learn language like human toddlers.

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Culture

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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Past Events

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.

Culture

body language tips, how to be likable, nonverbal communication, mirroring psychology, eye contact rules, Duchenne smile, improve social skills, first impressions

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

tipping habits by generation, Gen Z tipping, tipping fatigue, Bankrate survey, service industry data, Gen X tipping, tipping etiquette, restaurant gratuity

[L] An older man paying his bill; [R] A young woman hands her credit card to her server

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

Higher education, Creativity, Innovation, Graduates, What are universities for?, College graduates, College tuition, College cost, College degree, US universities, Higher ed attainment, US economy

Unemployment rates are lower among people who have a college degree, compared to those with a high school degree.

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Culture

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

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

Michael Jordan, Novant Health, free clinic, uninsured healthcare, North Carolina clinic, Wilmington NC, NBA philanthropy, healthcare access, Jordan donation, community clinic, patient care, primary care, affordable healthcare, health insurance, healthcare disparity, social impact, NBA legend, Jordan clinic, nonprofit health, underserved communities

Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

pizza story, food service, Reddit kindness, fast food manager, homeless man, meat lovers pizza, viral Reddit, unexpected kindness, pizza restaurant

Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

Money

Race, Income, Safety net, Martin Luther King Day, Universal basic income (UBI), Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Affordability, Guaranteed income, Social programs, Universal basic income

Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also economic hardship.

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Culture

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

thrifting, holiday shopping, budgeting, economy, vintage

Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

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Money

People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

rideshare, uber, pay, fares, fair wages

A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Money

Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

penny, us treasury, penny facts, fun facts, history

No more new pennies.

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Money

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

food labels, marketing buzzwords, advertisements, consumer reports, economy

How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Money

Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

taxes, tax professionals, tax stories, finances, financial experts

Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Money

Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Money

Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

frugality, generational divide, money savings, older generations, younger generations

Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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Money

4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

frugal recipes, economy, health, eating, groceries

It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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Money

6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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Someone finally explained the 'real' reason every car has that weird handle above the door

auto-brewery syndrome, scientific discovery, health, digestion, science

Some people's stomach process carbs into alcohol.

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Science

Scientists find treatment for rare ‘auto-brewery syndrome’ that turns digested carbs into alcohol

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(LEFT) Melipona stingless bee and (RIGHT) Map Peru with tac on Amazon

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Environment

Tiny, stingless bees in the Amazon just became the first insects in the world granted legal rights

anxiety hacks, stress relief tips, managing anxiety, mental health advice, natural anxiety relief, panic attack help, grounding techniques, mental health survey

[L] Cat listens to music on headphones; [R] A woman screaming

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

Millennial vs Gen Z, cringe habits, Millennial pause, clubbing trends, viral TikTok, Laughing Lea, generational gap, French tuck, social media aesthetics

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She asked her Gen Z sister what makes Millennials 'cringe.' The answer was brutal.

TV, CPR, Entertainment, Cardiology, Emergency medicine, Sudden cardiac arrest, Pittsburgh, Health messages, Cardiac arrest, New research, Local, Bystander, Health messaging, Bystander intervention, Resuscitation, STEEHM new research

You probably don’t want to base your CPR technique on ‘The Office.’

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Health

CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

NYU, professor, Scott galloway, regret, philosophy, mental health, aging, Instagram

NYU Professor Scott Galloway at MWC 2025 in Barcelona.

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Good People

Scott Galloway shares the most important simple skill to avoiding future regret

beauty standards, Perceptions of Perfection, Superdrug Online Doctors, photoshop experiment, body image, ideal body, global beauty, BMI, societal pressure, viral study

(L-R) Original image of a woman, same woman Photoshopped in Mexico, same woman in China

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18 countries photoshopped one woman differently to fit their definition of 'beautiful'

employee surveillance, bossware, Reddit work stories, corporate spying, computer lagging, u/Rakhered, IT workaround, remote work monitoring, RAM usage

A woman at her computer

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Her company spied on her with RAM-hogging software, so she pulled a brilliant 'uno reverse'

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