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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others for Healthier Self-Esteem

Don't compare your "real" to someone else's highlight reel

9 Science-Backed Tricks to Improve Your Memory: Never Forget Your Keys Again!

Feeling forgetful? We asked brain-health experts for memory tricks that'll teach you how to remember things better.


13 Sweet Vintage Letters to Santa—from Almost 100 Years Ago

Sweet, vintage letters to Santa from Texas farm kids recall a simpler, more generous time.


This Is Why Most Grocery Stores Don’t Have Windows

Grocery stores have a few tricks up their sleeve.


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111 of the Most Powerful Quotes About Life

These life quotes from the past 100 years continue to endure.

A Psychologist Explains Why We React So Strongly to Celebrity Deaths

Don't let anyone give you grief for mourning a celebrity's death: It's perfectly normal and natural, say mental health experts.


What Is “Doomscrolling”—and How Can You Stop the Cycle?

Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.

Here’s How Your Memory Really Works

Your brain doesn’t work like a tape recorder. Sometimes that’s a good thing.


14 Body Language Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Actions speak louder than words. Here's how to make sure you're sending the right message.


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13 Habits That Untrustworthy People Have in Common

From a lack of integrity to dominating the conversation, here's what you should know about untrustworthy people.


13 Powerful Things Surviving a Terrorist Attack Taught Me About Life

Here's how I learned to see the good in a world that can seem, at times, to be horrifically evil.

25 Brain Teasers for Kids That Will Beat Boredom

If the weather outside is bad, or your kids are already bored with all the toys they have, try out...


What Are Microaggressions? 9 Subtle Insults You Need to Stop Saying

Microaggressions can be complicated to spot and even more difficult to address because of their deep roots and even deeper...


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A Body Language Expert Analyzes 13 Iconic Photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana

Find out what signals the doomed royal couple were secretly sending for years.


The Nicest Place in Missouri: Thousand Oaks Subdivision in Parkville

A community honors the memory of the local pyrotechnic master after tragedy strikes.

The Psychology of How We Learn Prejudice: Are We Natural-Born Racists?

Writer Chris Mooney was convinced he was unbiased and saw everyone equally—until a simple test proved otherwise. Here's, how we...


A Body Language Expert Analyzes 15 Iconic Photos of Queen Elizabeth

Born to be a minor member of the royal family, Queen Elizabeth II became one of the most famous people...


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Periodic Table Quiz: Can You Guess the Element from Its Chemical Symbol?

How much did you remember from your high school chemistry class?


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A Body Language Expert Analyzes 13 Iconic Photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton

The "Babe Ruth of body language" has a lot to say about what the body language of the Prince and...


25 of the Funniest Jerry Seinfeld Quotes

A collection of hilarious and thoughtful quotes from 
Jerry Seinfeld, a generation’s favorite comedian.


A Body Language Expert Weighs in on 11 Iconic Photos

Think you know what's going on in these famous photos? Let's see what a body language expert has to say...


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50 Everyday Habits That Can Make You Look Younger

There's nothing wrong with aging ... but why not look your best while doing it? Here’s how to look...


14 Meaningful Ways People Are Saying Thank You to Essential Workers

Many Americans are finding ways to honor the bravery and sacrifice of essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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25 Adorable Pictures of Baby Animals You’ll Love Instantly

We dare you not to smile while looking at these baby balls of fluff and feathers.


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10 Clever Ways People Are Celebrating Birthdays Under Quarantine

While COVID-19 may have limited people's abilities to actively go out and celebrate their birthdays, that doesn't mean creative celebrations...


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14 Travel Movies That Will Make You Feel Like You Went There

With real-life travel at a standstill, get engrossed in films that take you to exotic locales—right from your sofa.