Unbelievable facts
The Flynn Effect shows that average IQ scores are steadily rising with each generation. IQ tests are… Source link
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The Worldbuilding of Inside Out 2: New Emotions, Belief System, and a Sense of Self
“Inside Out 2” introduces new emotions like Anxiety and Envy as Riley navigates the challenges of growing up and forming her sense of self. This heartfelt sequel naturally…
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Your Cynicism Isn’t Helping Anybody
When I describe “cynics,” you might conjure up a certain type of person: the toxic, smirking misanthrope, oozing contempt. But they are not a fixed category, like New…
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7 Ways to Beat the End-of-Summer Blues, According to Psychologists
Do you feel sad as summer transitions into fall? You may have what social scientists and TikTokers alike call “end-of-summer sadness” or “end-of-summer blues.” There are biological, psychological,…
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Failure Analyzer Worksheet (PDF)
The “Failure Analyzer” worksheet is designed to help you reflect on a recent failure, identify the underlying causes, and create a mindset to improve and avoid similar mistakes…
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Parenting 101: Namaste, baby! Studies show mental health benefits of yoga for moms-to-be
Michelle Cadieux, 36, sets up her yoga blocks, strap and bolster, and settles onto her cushioned yoga mat at Morpho Bleu, a yoga studio located in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. As…
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Obsessing Over Your Own Happiness Makes You Less Happy
Happiness is a worthy pursuit. But fixating too much on achieving it often leads to bad feelings when you fall short—which ultimately makes you less happy. That’s the…
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Simone Biles’ triumphant Olympics comeback is a testament to something quite ordinary: consistent therapy
Simone Biles wouldn’t be on the mat if she didn’t spend time on the couch, she explained at this year’s Olympics in Paris. As the most decorated gymnast…
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Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower
I have long since gotten out of the habit of writing down my best ideas in felt-tip pen. Felt-tip ink runs, after all, and half of the time…
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Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because They Make Us Smarter
Patti Wolter, a journalism professor at Northwestern University, describes quizzes as a form of service journalism. “I would applaud quizzes that have reporting and information embedded in them,”…
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Deathbed Motivation: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying
If you were on your deathbed right now, what would your biggest regrets be? The answer can change the way you decide to live the rest of your…
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The Real Relationship Hustlers of TikTok
Anna Kai believes in self-gaslighting. On TikTok, as @itsmaybeboth, she markets beauty products for Garnier, Nivea, and Nexxus Hair Care while dispensing relationship advice to her 1.3 million…
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People Are Less Stressed Now Than They Were Before the Pandemic
How are we feeling? As a world, that is. The global polling organization Gallup Inc. has been asking that question for the past 18 years with its Global…
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The Pebble In Your Shoe: Tiny Frustrations That Can Ruin Your Day
The “pebble in your shoe” metaphor perfectly describes how small annoyances can slowly wear you down and ruin your day. Here are common pebbles that might be in…
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China Miéville Writes a Secret Novel With the Internet’s Boyfriend (It’s Keanu Reeves)
**SPOILERS AHEAD**!!!!!! As the fictional Freud writes of his own approaching death, he foresees the death of his sister Dolfi (who will die three years later in historical…
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Peter Van Ness writes a new life chapter
Former Gloucester resident Peter Van Ness’s debut novel, a tech thriller called “The Faithful” has arrived, and it is very ambitious indeed. Van Ness, who now lives in…
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Cops Are Just Trolling Cybercriminals Now
Russian cybercriminals are almost untouchable. For years, hackers based in the country have launched devastating ransomware attacks against hospitals, critical infrastructure, and businesses, causing billions in losses. But…
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44% of Americans feel they’ve lost time to poor mental health, survey says. It’s worse for people with depression or anxiety
Every now and then you may wonder, Where did the time go? Whether mystified at how quickly an afternoon slipped away or reflecting on years gone by at…
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How To Figure Out If You Are Boring
It is rare for someone to go through life without running into someone who is dull – but to figure out if you are the boring one! Nothing…
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6 Tricks to Try to Calm Your Fear of Flying
Gina Moffa’s fear of flying took off early. When she was 10, her mother—overwhelmed by bad turbulence on a flight to Italy—clambered to the emergency exit and tried…
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