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How to Spot Depression by Listening to the Way People Talk

Statistically speaking, you definitely know and love at least one person who struggles with depression or some other mental illness. So, it’s important to know how to spot depression – especially because your loved ones could be giving off verbal cues that you are missing. It turns out that depression changes just about everything, from...

14 Tweets from Celebrities That You Might’ve Missed Last Week

Celebrities: they’re just like us! Well…kinda… But they do like to send out tweets about their lives, what they’re doing, etc. And I know a lot of non-famous people who do that, so I’m kind of right, aren’t I? Enjoy these tweets from celebs that you might’ve missed last week. 1. What a guy. I...

Why Equating Beef with Manliness Is Problematic

If you were a fan of Seinfeld, you’ll know that even as recently the 90s, not eating meat was considered effeminate. There’s an entire episode centered around Jerry dating a woman with “man hands” who makes fun of him for ordering “just a salad” on their first date. She ends it for good when she...

10 Weird Things the Government Actually Has the Power to Do

There are a million and one conspiracy theories out there, but if you’re someone who rolls your eyes at them, well, you might be surprised that there is something to the idea that the government has unlimited powers. Okay, fine, not unlimited, but I bet you didn’t know they had the ability to do these...

Bride Wants ‘Deeply Meaningful’ 5:30 AM Wedding, She Gets Confused— And Wants To Know If Guests Are Allowed To Be Mad

Weddings are deeply personal events – or at least, they used to be, before they became industrialized soirees that cost literally tens of thousands of dollars and also some kind of competition to see who can use the most Pinterest pins. All that aside, when you invite guests to an event, it is generally accepted...

Study Finds There Are Several Reasons To Eat A Banana Every Day

Personally, I love bananas, but I know that’s an opinion, not a fact. People seem to have firm thoughts on bananas, both for and against, but if you’re not feeling bananas – or you don’t eat them regularly – here’s a reason you might want to start: University of Alabama researchers have recently concluded a...

This is How Successful People Spend Their Last Hour at Work

For many folks, the last hour of the workday is the most difficult part. You’re tired, your brain is unfocused, and you’re basically just counting down the minutes until you can finally clock out. But Reader’s Digest reports that — surprise! — that’s not how successful folks spend the last hour of their workday. As you might...

Here’s the Reason You Can’t Get a McRib Any Time You Want

Ah, the McRib. I know there are people out there who love it, crave it, and count the days until it returns, even after the rather startling (if not surprising) truth about its ingredients is now public knowledge. But if so many people are ready to fork over their cash year-round, why does McDonald’s insist...

Starbucks in Japan Launches a Red and White Strawberry Cake Frappuccino for the Holidays

I don’t usually get too into the really outrageous drinks at Starbucks or other coffee joints, but, I have to admit, this looks pretty mouthwatering. Starbucks in Japan (boo!, bring it here) launched a Merry Strawberry Cake Frappuccino last week and, by all appearances, it looks delicious and very festive! 今日(11/1)から『#メリーストロベリーケーキフラペチーノ® / #メリーストロベリーケーキミルク』がお店に新登場😊 他にもホリデーシーズンの特別なひとときを彩るグッズやコーヒー豆、フードが勢ぞろいです🎄✨ https://t.co/NBRuX9uBtZ...

Raising a Child in America Is More Expensive Than It Has Ever Been

One of the reasons that millennials cite for either not having or waiting to have children is that they just can’t afford it. And while it’s true that raising kids has always been pricey, it’s also true that the current cost is higher than ever…and it’s still rising. So is it really the case that...

“Revolutionary” New Air Filtering Device Could Be a Big Deal in the Fight Against Climate Change

A carbon dioxide filtering device that can capture carbon dioxide from the air at just 400 parts per million has been hailed as a “revolutionary” instrument for tackling our climate crisis. Sahag Voskian and T. Alan Hatton, chemical engineers at MIT, developed the method, which captures CO2 by passing air through special charged plates. Carbon...

Research Study Finds That Cats Are Just As Loyal As Dogs

Dog people versus cat people arguments have been around a long time. Dog people love that pups are super loyal, always waiting by the door for their arrival, and never leaving their side. While kitty owners may feel the same way about their pets, cats’ loyalty has always been a little bit…questionable. Not any more!...

The Weird Way the Phrase “You Guys” Entered the Lexicon

I grew up in the Midwest, where “you guys” is the preferred way to refer to a group of people, no matter their gender(s). I also lived in Texas for awhile, and have since adopted y’all because I’m lazy and it’s shorter. Also it’s fun to say. But where did the phrase “you guys” come...

Take a Break from Your Daily Routine and Enjoy These 10 Interesting Facts

The daily grind. Workin’ 9 to 5…or later. No matter what your work schedule entails, sometimes you just need a break. Am I right or am I right? Yes, I’m right. That’s why you need to take a short break, push your work to the side, and enjoy these 10 facts. That way, you’ll at...