The Beatles once sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” And per a recent study, that rings true not only for humans but also for primates, with whom we share more than 90% of our DNA. A recent study published in the journal Science Advances revealed that establishing robust social connections […]
Hungarian and Swedish researchers have established that the brains of many modern dog breeds have increased in size — a surprising finding given that, overall, domestication has been known to result in decreased canine brain size, according to a recent study published in the journal Evolution. Specifically, the study found that the more genetically removed
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After two years of decreased travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people across the globe are ready to jetset somewhere new and fill up their passport pages. If you’re among that group but don’t yet have a destination nailed down, consider this your sign to prioritize “friendliness” as you finalize your travel itinerary. Recently,
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Many might see crocheting as a hobby for older generations, but 15-year-old Jonah Larson is a self-taught prodigy in the field. He’s been crocheting since he was just 5, with hopes that the meticulous craft will help prepare him to be a surgeon one day. The teen from Wisconsin has gained real traction on social
How late is too late to return a book to the library? For one library in Napa County, California, the answer is never: After it was checked out 96 years ago, a historical book was turned in to the establishment by a mystery man. The book — A History of the United States by Benson
The first known lighthouse was constructed around 300 B.C., and the picturesque monuments were used to guide sailors out at sea in the many centuries following. Today, modern navigational technology like GPS has rendered them largely obsolete, creating an advantageous opportunity for any lighthouse lovers or historical restoration enthusiasts out there. The U.S. General Services
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Sponsored by Babbel Language is the ultimate connector: It allows us to exchange ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others. And in our incredible, multicultural world, being able to speak in more than one tongue unlocks so many rich experiences, not only when we travel great distances, but also in our own cities and states. Whether
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There’s something special about the taste of grandma’s cooking. And Enoteca Maria is all about capturing that something special. The Staten Island, New York, restaurant invites and employs real grandmothers from countries around the globe to cook their family recipes. “Growing up I realized that my grandmother had been the repository of our family culture
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We’ve all probably heard the old adage “age is just a number.” But it’s one thing to hear it and a totally different thing to witness people accomplishing big dreams and setting new goals later in life. United by a drive to keep moving forward, the impressive writers, adventurers, painters, creators, and changemakers featured in
The four-day workweek is quickly becoming a global phenomenon — hundreds of companies on at least four continents have adopted the concept, and there’s even a search engine that job seekers can use to find remote opportunities with aligned businesses. Research has shown the shorter week can improve employee well-being without any loss in revenue
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