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Culture

The Overused Corporate Buzzwords People Want to Banish Forever

In the world of business, jargon, and buzzwords often become so ingrained in corporate culture that they lose their meaning and impact. These overused terms can make communication feel impersonal and vague, leaving many employees yearning for a return to straightforward language.  Here are some of the most overused corporate buzzwords that people wish would disappear for good. 1. Synergy “Synergy” is a term frequently used to describe the idea […]

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Acts of Kindness

Viral Hot Dog Dropper Receives an Unexpected Lesson of a Lifetime

Four-year-old Matthew Hoobler attended his first major league baseball game on August 14, sitting in the front row with his father and 2-year-old brother at Chicago’s Guaranteed Rate Field. According to Block Club Chicago, the family was there to watch Matthew’s dad’s favorite team, the Detroit Tigers, play against the Chicago White Sox. During the TV broadcast, the cameras caught young Matthew enjoying a large hot dog when, in a

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Relationships

What No One Tells You Enough About Parenting

Parenthood is often depicted in glowing terms: joyous moments, precious milestones, and an endless supply of love. While these aspects are certainly true, there are some realities about parenting that aren’t always fully disclosed before you embark on this journey. Here are some crucial truths about raising children that often remain unspoken. 1. The Overwhelming Nature of Sleep Deprivation While it’s well-known that new parents face sleep disruptions, the extent

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Relationships

What Prehistoric Humans Can Teach Us About Love

Exploring the depths of human history can offer surprising insights into how we experience and express love. While prehistoric societies might seem vastly different from our modern world, they provide valuable lessons about relationships and emotional bonds that are still relevant today. The Foundation of Love: Cooperation and Survival In prehistoric times, love and relationships were closely tied to survival and community cohesion. Early humans lived in small, tight-knit groups

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Culture

Why Gen Z is 74% More Inclined to Choose Homeschooling for Their Children

Once upon a time, the term “homeschooler” might have evoked images of a traditional family with a strict curriculum, where parents kept their children out of school to avoid “dangerous” topics like evolution or climate change. Although such homeschoolers still exist, the landscape of homeschooling has evolved significantly over the years. In 1999, about 850,000 students in the U.S. were homeschooled. By the time the COVID-19 pandemic hit, this number

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Culture

Why the ‘Carefree’ Childhoods of the 70s and 80s Weren’t as Perfect as We Think

When we look back at childhoods from the 1970s and 1980s, there’s a nostalgic tendency to view them through rose-colored glasses.  Images of carefree summer days, endless outdoor adventures, and a general sense of freedom often paint a picture of an idyllic past. However, this perception might not tell the full story.  While these decades were indeed marked by unique experiences and cultural shifts, the notion of them being a

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Culture

Why This Lawyer Believes Babies Should Take Their Mother’s Last Name Goes Viral

In contemporary society, the convention of children inheriting their fathers’ last names seems increasingly arbitrary. A recent tweet by London lawyer Dr. Charlotte Proudman challenging this norm has sparked significant discussion on X (formerly Twitter). On August 9, Dr. Proudman posted: “A message to pregnant women — please give your baby your surname. You carried the baby for nine months, gave birth, and will be responsible for that child for

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Relationships

Woman ‘Kidnaps’ Her Baby to Teach Her Lazy Husband a Lesson

A 29-year-old mother recently shared her troubling experience on Reddit’s AITA forum after returning to work and discovering her husband’s neglectful behavior with their baby. Following a short maternity leave, the woman had no choice but to rely on her husband, 35, to care for their newborn while she was at work. Despite his unemployment since 2021 and reliance on benefits, he has shown little interest in household responsibilities or

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Relationships

Woman Advocates for Understanding: Adult Children Cutting Ties with Parents Shouldn’t Be Judged

A growing but often overlooked issue in American families is the rising number of adult children who are estranged from their parents. Research from 1997 revealed that 7% of adult children had cut ties with their mothers, and 27% had done so with their fathers. By 2020, sociologist Karl Pillemar discovered that about a quarter of Americans are now estranged from at least one parent or child. Steven Mintz, author

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Science

Woman’s Super Smell Helps Scientists Identify Parkinson’s Disease Quickly

We don’t always get to choose our unique abilities, and for Joy Milne, her remarkable gift—a heightened sense of smell—came from her mother’s side of the family. Milne’s extraordinary olfactory skill might have remained untapped if not for her late husband, Les Milne. The couple met in their teens, and as Joy described to NPR, it was “love at first sniff” due to his distinctive and pleasant scent. However, as

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