There’s something magical about discovering a new word that speaks to you — one you’d underline in a book or pause and rewind after hearing on TV and maybe start sprinkling into conversation. Sometimes these words are wildly relatable and end up going viral on social media (think: bed rotting). Other times a new-to-you phrase […]
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For big wave surfers, 20- to 30-foot peaks are standard fare. At Cortes Bank, the summit of an underwater mountain around 100 miles off the coast of San Diego in the the Pacific Ocean, waves can reach around 10 stories high — making it a highly coveted yet highly perilous spot to shred. A biodiversity
Your ride, your wheels, your wagon, your whip. No matter what you call it, your car can be a source of pride and joy or just another place to park your seat, if you will.
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New research is underscoring the importance of physician empathy within doctor-patient relationships, determining that it’s linked to better outcomes in the treatment of people with chronic pain. The study, published April 11 in Jama Network’s open access journal, included 1,470 adults with chronic low back pain. Over the course of 12 months, patients who were
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Over 15 seasons and 300-plus episodes, Shark Tank has featured more than a thousand pitches from entrepreneurs looking to make a deal with the Emmy-winning series’ panel of potential investors. Some products inspired frenzied bidding wars (like Scrub Daddy), while others were rejected on the show yet still went on to become household staples (like
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In a time when expansion and development are in full force around the globe — from buildings to cities and scientific advancements — many have been taught that “bigger is better.” But we’d argue that’s not always the case: Sometimes, the best things really do come in small packages. To show the beauty of little
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You may have heard of a practice called “Swedish death cleaning” — a name that’s both intriguing yet fairly straightforward. Perhaps one of the more succinct and accurate summaries of the concept comes by way of comedic actor Amy Poehler’s narration in this amusing trailer for the TV series The Gentle Art of Swedish Death
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It’s a common childhood pastime to gaze up at the clouds and point out puffy shapes that look like animals. Another element of nature that can spark your imagination? Plants. Gaze at the greenery and flowers below and you’ll see them transform into jellyfish, butterflies, and bunny ears. Tilt your head and parrots and doves
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It’s spring cleaning time again! By mid-April, the dust has settled on a year’s worth of clutter, and as the sunshine starts streaming through the windows more regularly, it also starts shedding light on all that needs to be tidied inside.
Are you the type to lie in bed at night dwelling on conversations from the day — perhaps reliving an awkward moment at a dinner party or wondering if you said the right thing during a Zoom call with a colleague? It’s a common practice, and unfortunately, it can lead to the common conclusion that people
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