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Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...- Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...
- Quote of the Day by all-time best-known American film critic Roger Ebert: 'Life always has an unhappy ending, but...'- A powerful life lesson on why happiness matters more than finding perfect meaning by the first person to receive a Pulitzer Prize for film criticismRoger Ebert, the renowned film critic, offered a powerful life lesson. He suggested that life's journey, filled with joy and simple pleasur...
- Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
- In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
- Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...
- OpenAI Academy launches three enterprise AI courses to turn access into capabilityOpenAI Academy has launched three structured enterprise courses, AI Foundations, Applied AI Foundations, and Agents and Workflows, designed...
- Moroccan proverb of the day: 'You should think 1,000 times before...' Wisdom that warns against actions you may never be able to undo & why patience has always been one of humanity's greatest strengthsA Moroccan proverb advises people to "think 1,000 times before using scissors," using scissors as a symbol of actions that can have lasting...
- Quote of the day by Erma Bombeck: ‘Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you are looking for, go live with a car battery’ - American humorist on relationships vs uncertaintyErma Bombeck, a beloved American humorist, found laughter in the everyday realities of family life, from parenting to domestic challenges. ...
- Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
- Movie dialogue of the day: Iconic ‘The Godfather’ line written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola that became a cultural phenomenonThe Godfather's iconic line, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse," spoken by Don Vito Corleone, has transcended cinema to become a...
- In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
- Psychology says people who eat the same breakfast every single day aren’t boring: The habit removes one decision from a brain that’s quietly managing more than anyone seesPsychologists suggest eating the same breakfast daily conserves mental energy. This routine reduces the number of daily decisions, freeing ...
- Moroccan Proverb of the Day: ‘In the eyes of its mother, every beetle is…’ There is no love like a mother's love for her childA Moroccan proverb, 'In the eyes of its mother, every beetle is a gazelle,' illustrates how affection influences perception, causing people...
- French Proverb of the Day: “Between man and woman there is… — Life lessons on perception, balance, perspective, cultural expectations and why understanding begins with acceptanceFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Between man and woman there is little difference, but vive la différence.” The saying ...
- In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
- Riyadh Art reveals family tree by Indian artist Subodh Gupta in Riyadh’s financial districtRiyadh Art has unveiled Family Tree (2020), a large-scale public sculpture by Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta, at Riyadh’s King Abd...
- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second...' - A life lesson in theory of relativityAlbert Einstein's famous relativity quote, "When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder...
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting
- Word of the Day: CathexisWord of the Day: Some words stand the test of time because they capture something deeply human. Cathexis is one of those words. Although it...
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