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Curious about how socially intelligent you are? Wondering if you’ve got the secret sauce that helps some people effortlessly charm a room, or deftly defuse a heated argument? Social intelligence is much more than simply being a good conversationalist or having a likable personality. It’s like having a finely tuned social radar that allows you […]
· 4 min read
In 2018, when my marriage of 18 years ended, I moved out of my 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 3,000-square-foot house and began the search for a new home. The places I looked at were out of my budget, so I had to get creative. When I saw a trend of tiny houses on social media, I realized […]
· 7 min read
Your brain continues to work Think your brain is too old to learn new tricks, let alone keep cognitive decline at bay? That’s faulty reasoning. Research featured in the journal Cell: Stem Cell reveals that neurons continue to form in the part of the brain where memories are processed in your 40s, 50s and even your 90s. “Your brain […]
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Carbon dated to 500 BC, the ship is among 72 found at the bottom of the sea and may have been depicted on an ancient vase. The world’s oldest intact shipwreck has been discovered in the Black Sea after the most technologically advanced search ever. Ships that sailed during Greek and Roman times – but […]
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Ageology professor from the University of South Florida discovered a 5600-year-old stone bridge in an ancient cave that proves humans were present on the island of Mallorca much earlier than previously believed. This discovery will change everything we thought and knew about early human history in the Western Mediterranean. The question confounded archaeologists for decades. […]
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It turns out that rising from your sofa, heading to the course and playing a round of golf is good for you. Surprising? Hardly. But here’s a twist: golf’s health benefits don’t end there. A group of 25 European doctors and international experts have released a new analysis of 400 studies on the health effects of golf. […]
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“You’ve got a big head,” is usually not a compliment, and you might be tempted to retort back: “A big head can fit a bigger brain.” Well, it turns out that could be partially true. Research from the UK Biobank — a large, long-term biobank study that began in 2007 — found that babies born with […]
· 48 min read
We quizzed our global network of on-the-ground experts to find the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet. These are the places to visit, like, now In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more […]
· 4 min read
Attention exhausted parents: The next time your toddler starts making strange noises or babbling about Paw Patrol, try to strike up a conversation — it could make a big difference later, researchers say. A study published this week in Pediatrics found that toddlers with parents who spend lots of time listening and chatting with them are more […]
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It’s tempting to believe we know ourselves best, yet life often unfolds new layers of our identity. Sometimes, a mere glance at a picture can reveal concealed truths about our character. Embark on this visual journey of self-discovery, where the image before you holds the key to unraveling mysteries within. The Lock and the Crying […]
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The dream job does not exist… except for the role of a professional cat cuddler. the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Dublin, Ireland, announced they were hiring a cat cuddler. In doing so, the feline-centric practice changed the entire meaning of “doing what you love.” Although the position has been filled, many opportunities exist for […]
· 8 min read
The internet is possibly the best detective available right now. Furthermore, there are so many mysterious objects out there that we absolutely need the skills of a detective like the internet. Only the combined wisdom and knowledge of the millions of netizens could figure out some of the things posted on the subreddit “What is […]
