The Ebberston Station in Allerston, England, closed in 1950, and was purchased in 1996 by train-loving couple Mark and Carol Benson. Now, 30 years and tens of thousands of dollars later, the historical station has been returned to its former glory.
“Sing like no one is listening” is inspiring advice, but for those who can’t carry a tune, it’s often put into practice in spaces where, quite literally, no one is listening. And that’s generally fine: Singing is good for you whether or not another human hears. It’s even better, though, when others are involved. In
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Millions of Americans packed up and moved in 2025, and a recent report sheds light on where exactly they wound up. Moving company United Van Lines released its Annual National Movers Study late last month, revealing the states with the highest percentages of inbound and outbound moves within the contiguous United States and Washington, D.C.
In an age when photos and information are at our fingertips, personal privacy is paramount. Thankfully, there are a ton of simple methods for protecting that privacy — in your home, online, and in public. Read on for a guide to making sure you and your space are secure.
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In 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby’s for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s. And
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The American Kennel Club’s pack just got bigger — and objectively cuter. Last week, the organization added three new dog breeds to its official roster: a wavy-coated toy pup, a French hound, and a terrier named after the 26th U.S. president. Although the Russian tsvetnaya bolonka, basset Fauve de Bretagne, and Teddy Roosevelt terrier aren’t
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Ever been to the Albanian Riviera? How about Botswana? Or the Dolomites? According to a recent report from Chase, all three are trending destinations for 2026 travel. The food outlet Infatuation, one of the financial institution’s subsidiaries, also released the restaurant trends we can expect to see — and combined, the intel offers intriguing dining
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Cultivating optimism isn’t always easy, but there is something profoundly liberating about choosing to orient toward joy, despite any obstacles that may stand in the way. In that spirit, Nice News is kicking off 2026 with a list of things to look forward to. From global sporting extravaganzas like the Winter Olympics and the FIFA
When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they’re saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent and persuasive. That’s the key finding from my new research published in the Journal of Marketing Research, where I analyzed thousands of TED Talks and ran controlled experiments to examine how gestures shape communication.
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When A. A. Milne published his first Winnie the Pooh book nearly a century ago, the author couldn’t have predicted that his stories of adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood would be a fixture in childhoods for decades to come. And now, the beloved fictional teddy bear is reaching a major milestone: centenarian status. Pooh
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