The Exercise Elizabeth Gilbert Says Helps Her Sense of Peace Rise
I'm going to answer the questions myself right now, and I encourage you to take a moment to do the same, and to see how your serotonin levels (and sense of peace) start rising already..."
OPRAHOLIDAY
Oprah Has Released Her List of "Favorite Things" for 2016
Great news if you have an extra $11,555 or so lying around!
POSITIVE POLICE
Why Canadian Police Officers Are Handing Out "Positivity Tickets" to Kids
It's the most Canadian thing we've ever heard, too.
RO-RO-RO-RO-MANCE
Lady Gaga's 15-Minute-Long Carpool Karaoke is Worth Every Glorious Second
The newest segment features James Corden wearing a meat dress.
PSA
Finally: A Gun Control Ad Everyone Can Get Behind
Because guns don't kill people; toddlers kill people. Right?
INSTANT CHEF
Microwave Gourmet: 5-Minute Baked Apples With Cinnamon
Quick, easy, and oh-so delicious.
TWIN WIN
Two Identical Twins Put Cheap and Expensive Makeup to the Test
Identical twins, identical makeup looks, two very different price points.
WORK SMART
Why Taking an 'Unsick' Day is Good For You, and For Your Boss
One unsick day could prevent many sick days.
COUNTING DOWN
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Your New TV Obsession
The trailer for 'Big Little Lies' is here and it looks every bit as amazing as the book.
VERY GOOD HAIR
SNL Adds Some Beyoncé to the Election, Turns 'Lemonade' Into ‘Melanianade’
When life gives you political lemons, make jokes.
A MOTHER'S STORY
Vicky Foxcroft's Incredible Speech Brought a Room of Politicians to Tears
"I want my message to be heard by young women, in my constituency and across the country, just to say you are not alone.”
ON THE FLIPSIDE
Microwave Gourmet: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
It only takes 8 minutes.
FAMILY FIRST
Khloe Kardashian is the First Family Member to Talk About Kim's Robbery
"We'll get through it together. Right now, we're just making sure our sister is okay."
CARRY ON
Handy Life Hack: Exactly How to Pack for an Out-of-Town Wedding
Your friend's getting married and the flight's tomorrow. We've got you covered.
FRINGE WARS
Fight Nature with This Incredible Hack for Blow Drying Bangs
Step five: Brush the hairs forward into the position you want and weep uncontrollably because dreams do come true.
The Incredible Judge Changing People’s Lives with Her Kindness
"All judges are human beings under that robe."
LEADING LADIES
Meet the Woman Doing the Job Everyone Else Is Afraid to
This brave doctor is dedicated to taking care of the women in her community—whatever it takes.
MICROWAVE GOURMET
Handy Life Hack: 3-Minute Quiche You Can Make in the Microwave
Let us introduce you to your new breakfast bestie.
BRAINS AND BRIDES
The Most Horrific Wedding You’ve Ever Seen
What's the worst-case scenario you can imagine at a wedding? The groom not showing up? Or, maybe, hundreds of guests being ripped apart by flesh-hungry members of the undead?
COOL JOBS
Watch this Amazing Deaf Woman Give You a Tour of the White House
Leah Katz-Hernandez is the Receptionist of the United States. She also happens to be deaf.
NEW-SHOWS-AND-CHILL
Run, Don't Walk: 9 New Netflix Gems Not to Miss in August
Obsess over these new TV dramas—and throw it back to some of the best rom-coms of the early 2000s.
TRUMP VS. CLINTON
The Simpsons isn't Even Trying to Be Subtle About the Election
Meet the Two Heroes Who Saved the Stanford Rape Victim
In her letter to her attacker, "Emily Doe" thanked the two mystery men on bicycles who saved her. Now, we know who they are.
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This Woman's Words to Her Attacker Are a Lesson in Bravery
Share these words with your sons, your husbands, your boyfriends, your friends—and realize one brave voice can lead to change.
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This Experiment Between Refugees and Locals Is so Powerful
The morale? Everyone has their own, amazing story. We just have to listen.
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Meet the Company That Wants to Be the Netflix of Dreams
Yup, personalized dreams on demand.
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There's Absolutely Nothing Wrong With Being Single
There's nothing wrong with being single. It's not something that should be pitied or looked down on. Its time for society to step of it's high horse.
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The Three Things to Never, Ever Do After a Bad Breakup
We're going to save you from yourself.
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Trick Yourself Into Eating Healthy (No Kale Salad Required)
Forget Paleo, forget juice cleanses... it's all about balance.
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A Guide to the Brexit for Everyone Who's Not From Europe
A lot of people want Britain to leave the E.U. A lot of people don’t. (Or: Emma Thompson vs. Michael Caine.)
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Finding Dory Might Feature Disney's First Gay Couple
It was a split-second moment that captured the attention of nine million people.
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Donald Trump Should Be Afraid of Women Voters
Never one to shy away from bizarre comments, it will come as no surprise that a majority of women have an unfavorable view of Donald Trump. We take a look at why 'The Donald' should actually be very afraid of women.
STRONG WOMEN
The Prima Ballerina Giving Disadvantaged Children a Future
Tuany Nascimento grew up in poverty, and was never able to realize her full potential. But she's turning that around for a new generation of dancers.
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Your Favorite Actors Aged With Makeup Vs Aged With Time
Makeup artist can transform an actor for a role. Even if the role calls for something as unfathomable as aging.
Girls Can't Code Because of Boobs and Periods, Apparently
These satirical videos from Girls Who Code are comedy gold, and blow apart gender stereotypes.
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Meet the Designer Behind Our New Obsession
We talk to Ariane from Avandi Studio about doubt, imposter syndrome and how travel changed her life.
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You Can Be Funny Without Being Mean: Just Watch Ali Wong
This Netflix special is about to make the comedian a household name.
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The Science of Your Next Great Idea
That feeling of "Aha!" when you get a great idea is caused by a surge of electrical energy in your brain. And understanding how your brain gets there might help you say "Aha!" more often.
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What It Was Like Growing up With Roald Dahl As Your Father
In a word: magical. Completely and utterly magical.
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The Pain of Being Forced to Use the Wrong Bathroom
Meredith Russo's employers refused to recognize her as a trans woman, forcing her to face daily humiliation.
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Twenty Things Muslim Women Are Sick of Hearing
"I'm doing you a favor by hitting on you. No one else probably does because of that thing you wear on your head." Ugh.
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How a Texas Mom Became Ridiculously Internet Famous
When Texas mom, Candace Payne, jumped on Facebook Live to share her new Star Wars toy, she had no idea that she'd become internet famous - or be adored by so many people around the world. Here's why.
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Iphone Updates We Really Need in Our Life Right Now
Think: stopping you spending anymore money on Nordstrom.
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Elizabeth Gilbert's Genius Tip for Squashing Fear
We will never stop fan-girling Elizabeth Gilbert, or listening to her wise, wise advice.
Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham Nail the Nightmare of Shopping
For all of us not a size zero, shopping can feel like a dystopian movie. And that's why this skit is so good.
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The Father and Son Who Keep Typewriters Tapping
Despite the dwindling market, business is good.
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48 Sexist Remarks Women Hear That Men Just Don't
What if I don't feel like smiling?
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The Reason More Kids Should Take Their Mom's Last Name
There are lots of good reasons to keep our own last name: mainly, feminism. Also, it usually sounds better. But when it comes to our kids, the choice is harder.
Jason Segel Kisses Paul Rudd and Everyone Else on Snl
The Vogelcheck family takes the uncomfortable experience of meeting someone's family for the first time to a whole new level.
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The Cost of Healthcare Is Too Damn High!
"It’s kind of hard to plan to fall off your bike and break your arm. And after you break your arm, that visit to the emergency room is going to be expensive."
One in four people in the world live with a mental illness, but it often feels like you're completely alone.
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Winnie the Pooh Wisdom to Share With Everyone You Love
He taught us how to be empathetic, gracious, and more inclusive. Also, to dream big, always dream big...
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Leap Dive Swim: Frankie Cox, Two Hands Restaurant & Bar Nyc
Four years ago, Frankie Cox came to New York City and fell in love. Frankie is now the executive chef of Two Hands Restaurant and Bar in New York’s TriBeCa.
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Leap, Dive, Swim: From "Perfect Life" to Perfect Life
"I wish now I had have done it sooner, that I hadn't have stayed in a job, in a relationship that really, I wasn't happy in, I wasn't passionate about."
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A Pinch of Prose for Those Days When You Need It Most
On days when you really need something beautiful, look no farther than the prose of Nayyirah Waheed. Watch her words come to life here.
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When to Junk Your Junk Mail
Kacy Paide from The Organized Office shows us how one simple trick will keep junk mail out of your office (and life) for good. Organizing dreams do come true.
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Neil Gaiman: Alone at Liverpool Street Station
After spending all his money on cigarettes, 16 year old Neil Gaiman is stuck at Liverpool Station with no idea how to get home.
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The Case Against Empathy
"Empathy blinds you to the long term consequences of your actions."
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#Fwiw: The Greenthumb Effect (Or: How to Pick Your Plant)
Our cheater's guide to finding your true plant-love, whatever your gardening skills are like.
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An Animation That Makes Us Believe in Love Again
Disney's "Paperman" might be a modern fairytale, but it's just real enough to make us smile.
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Why It's Totally Okay to Cry at Work
For every woman who has beaten herself up for shedding a tear in the office (or office bathroom).
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What's Your Type: Why We Choose People Who Are Bad for Us
Alain de Botton and The School of Life explain the science of "types"—and how to start picking better ones.
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9-Year-Old Journalist Takes Down Haters
“If you want me to stop covering news, then get off your computer and do something about the news. There, is that cute enough for you?”
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Make the Most of Your Day
Tips to help you get an extra hour (at least) out of your day.
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A Sad Goodbye to the Iconic the Paris Love Locks
A tourist tradition that was once a symbol of love, of unbreakable bonds, symbolized in a city that personifies romance, now broken as Paris' Pont des Arts bridge ends the love lock tradition.
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Untangle That Mess: Displaying Jewelry and Ties
"Max opens the video by speaking directly to Future Me. The me that is draped in beautiful jewelry and a bow-tie-wearing boyfriend who is much more Idris Elba at the Oscars than Tucker Carlson … ever."
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The Origins of Our Most-Used Expressions
We explore the unlikely history of one of our most popular catch phrases and decide once and for all why there really is no such thing as a free lunch.
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How Dr. Seuss Taught Us to Be Ourselves
Whatever your favorite book is—and we guarantee there'll be debates—Thedor Seuss Geisel dropped plenty of wisdom on us. Here are some of the best bits.
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A Father Daughter Dance...In Prison
"Our daddies are our mirrors that we reflect back on when we decide about what type of man we deserve."
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A Real Mother's Day Wish List
Sure, no one can have too many macaroni necklaces. But here are some other gift ideas, just in case.
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Why We Procrastinate and How to Stop (And Get Started)
Tim Urban thinks about why we procrastinate—and explains how it could make us miss much more than our deadlines.
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What Game of Thrones Teaches Us About Economics
There's an upside to our HBO addiction: financial know-how.
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Homemade Indian Cold and Flu Remedy
Pretty Frugal Living's Amirita Singh shares the recipe for an ancient Indian drink that she says helps to fight cold and flu.
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A Weaving Workshop That Will Inspire You to Get Creative
We go behind the scenes at artist Maryanne Moodie's weaving workshop, and find out how everyone has time to be creative.
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Jada, Willow and Grandma on Fame, Drugs and Motherhood
While Will, Trey and Jaden are interesting, it's the women in this famous family that are the most inspiring.
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Train Running Late? Look for Subway Love
This short film reminds us that love is all around—we just need to remember to look up every once in a while.
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How to Weigh a Million Dollars Using Only Your Mind
Before working on a physics problem, it's important to start with a quick approximation. Learn how to estimate the weight of a million dollars.
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Leap, Dive, Swim: Why Don't More Women Pop the Question?
When Lynne popped the question, she and Peter had been together a while and had a child on the way. So she just asked, "Why don't we get married?" 30 years later and they're still happily married.
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Houses I Wish I Lived In, Or: An Abc of Architects
If you spend a lot of time designing your dream home, this Ombú animation is like a menu. Have a look, and get inspired.
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Income Tax: A Class Tax on the Poor
"If the income tax’s 100-year history has shown us anything, it’s that the government is hard-pressed to create a system that will satisfy the rich and the poor."
LET IT SLIDE
Career Advice You Can Ignore
Some career advice is really useful. A lot isn't. Here's our guide to the career advice you can ignore.
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What It's Like to Be the Son of a Terrorist
"The son does not have to follow the ways of his father. I am not my father."
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Elephants: They're Just Like Us!
After studying elephants for 20 years, biologist Caitlin O'Connell-Rodwell has concluded that elephants and humans are remarkably similar, especially when it comes to our families.
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Does It Take Money to Make Money?
This video from the RSA looks to answer the question, when it comes to entrepreneurship, does it really take money to make money?
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You're Invited to Flo & Frank's New York Pop-Up Shop
Our pop-up shop is this Saturday: visit our New York office for a curated market of treasures just for you.
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Why Your Hands Could Do With a Makeover. Yes, Your Hands...
We spend so much time thinking about our faces that we forget about the other bits. Here's a beauty tip you might never have thought of.
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Learning to Stand Together
Twice-divorced Anna March finally found happiness with her paraplegic husband, Adam.
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Beat Your Creative Block With a Simple Trick
"Sometimes, I am so creatively blocked up that I yearn for there to be a mental colonic that could release everything clogged up in my mind in one big, messy, go."
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The Cutest Kindergarten Ever
Takaharu Tezuka has designed an amazing kindergarten. His Tokyo project also changes the way we think about children and the way they learn.
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A New Kind of Capitalism—And Why It's Better for Democracy
Greece's Yanis Varoufakis says capitalism is bad for democracy, and what we need is a new kind of capitalism. Find out how that would work, exactly.
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What Monkeys Teach Us About Economics
Whether it's mini fruit-tokens at a zoo market, or the global housing market—we're more like our primate relatives than we think.
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Imposter Syndrome: The Fear of Being Found Out
70 percent of women experience impostor syndrome at some point in their professional life. See if you have the symptoms.
"He decided to buy an abandoned cave in Worcestershire county in the U.K., and turn it into a modern home. You know, like you do."
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Four Steps to a Chicer Coffee Table
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Emily Henderson demonstrate how to make your coffee table look chic in an effortless, my-life-is-just this-fabulous kind of way.
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A Soulful Ballad Unintentionally Written by Frat Bros
This soulful ballad is made up of explicit texts from frat boys to a college-aged girls. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe.
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Modern Love: A Doctor's Broken Heart
Thomas Hooven started his pediatric residency in the cardiology unit. An appropriate location because he had just had his heart broken…three weeks before his wedding day.
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10 Essential Styling Secrets for Your Home
Learn to style your home with these essential styling secrets. Martha Stewart, eat your heart out.
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Debt and the Deficit: How It Works
Debt and the deficit are not the same. Find out why and also look at some kittens.
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Overheard in New York City
Only in New York! Check out some of the more interesting things Flo & Franker's have overheard around the city.
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Morgan Spurlock's Cave-O-Nomics
Even a caveman can understand the economy! Documentarian Morgan Spurlock explains the basics of how the economy with the help of cavemen Ugg, Glugg and Tugg.
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Why We Blame Our Partners Before Ourselves
Good news: fighting is actually a sign of love (well, sometimes.)
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What to Do When the People You Love Are Annoying
Seeing "the weakness of strength" is the best way to deal with that moment when you realize the people you love are annoying.
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Where Illegal Food Goes to Die
The United States has strict rules about entering the country with food items from other countries. Learn what happens to those items that get confiscated. Hint: it includes something called "The Grinder."
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Removing a Purity Ring: Losing Religion and Virginity
"I remember sitting in the youth group chapel of my church, everyone was singing worship songs," she recounts. "They were closing their eyes and they were lifting their hands. In that moment I knew I didn't believe the way they did."
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Why We Failed to Win the War on Drugs
For over 40 years, the U.S. has been fighting an unwinnable "War on Drugs." Find out why the war is failing and how a change in approach might help.
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Why Your Money Doesn't Fall Apart in the Washing Machine
Find out the secret behind this convenient mystery—and when you can expect to finally see a woman on your money.
Get a look inside designer Patrizia Moroso's home. Watch the whole mesmerizing piece here.
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#Fwiw: A Day in the Life of a Tea-Totaler
Tea is good for you, and great to drink throughout the day. Find out why this old favorite is having a moment.
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Makers Stories: Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey discusses how she got to where she is today in this profile by MAKERS. Learn how she turned road blocks, tragedy, and inequality into what inspired her to become...well...Oprah.
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What We Learn Before We're Born
Annie Murphy Paul explains that some of the most important learning we'll ever do happens before we're born. Everything from speech patterns and accents, to PTSD and weight issues, can be learned while in the womb.
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How to Build the Perfect Art Gallery Wall
Katherine Schwarzenegger provides step-by-step instructions for building the perfect art gallery wall, with a mixture of framed art pieces and three dimensional objects, in your own home.
A hundred bucks can go a long way—or not very far at all. See some VERY different versions of the weekly grocery shop.
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Mastering the Art Of: Dinner Party Cooking
You may not be Julia Child, but we can help you can fake it for the night.
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Why Everyone Is Chucking Their Stuff (Should You?)...
"Lived-in" is out, clean and modern is in. But we need to be mindful of where that stuff came from and how not to bring more of it into the house.
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Leap, Dive, Swim: Buena Vista Farm
Adam and Fiona Walmsley were happy in the city, but something was missing. So they took the plunge into farming life. Find out how they made it work.
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Russian Relatives and Fake Teeth
Families are crazy. In-laws are even worse. Find out how one man made amends to his beleaguered wife.
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Supply and Demand, Brought to You Through Dance
Canes, show tunes, and a fun explanation of a powerful rule. No one ever said economics had to be boring.
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Our Guide to Creating the Perfect Mantel
All you need is one well-styled feature to transform a room into a Tumblr dream.
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What Screenwriting Can Teach You About Life
Screenwriter Meg LeFauve (writer of Pixar's The Good Dinosaur and Inside Out) offers advice to film students but that advice goes far beyond just writing a character. It can very easily be applied to every day life.
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Why Envy Is a Beautiful (And Useful) Feeling
We're taught that envy is a bad thing. But it might actually hold the clue to what we want from life.
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There's Actually No Good Reason Tax Day Sucks so Much
Depending on who you believe, a) a few parties have a very vested interest in the current system, or b) automated taxes are "socialist."
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Allison Arden: Getting Where You Want to Go
"Put yourself out there, don't worry about what other people think, and just be you."
How renting a washing machine could save the world.
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Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower
Check out this quick, cute explainer of mindfulness, and find out why it's really a superpower.
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Shonda Rhimes on "The Hum"
Shonda Rhimes says she is a titan. We totally agree, and this is why.
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What the Panama Papers Tell Us About Tax Havens
Edward Snowden is calling this the biggest leak in history.
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Rethinking Infidelity: Why Happy Couples Cheat
Sex therapist Esther Perel thinks the way we view monogamy and marriage have changed, so it's time to rethink the way we view infidelity. Check out her explanation for why even happy couples cheat.
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The Parenting Promises We Made (Then Broke)
All parents make promises to themselves about how they're going to raise their children—and all parents end up breaking a lot of those promises. And that's okay!
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The Higher Education Bubble: What College Is Worth
The unnerving similarities between higher education and the housing market will make you wonder if a college education is still worth it.
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Stress: Your Body's Misunderstood Best Friend
"I've turned stress into the enemy. But I have changed my mind about stress, and today, I want to change yours."
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The Perfect Man (He's Not Real)
A grandma with Alzheimer's finds the perfect suitor for her daughter, in this animation for NYT's "Modern Love" series. Spoiler: he's not real.
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A Workplace Training Video That's Actually Helpful
News Hangover's Keli Dailey gives us a guide to how people really behave in the office.
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How to Make an On-The-Go, Protein-Filled Breakfast Bowl
It's so easy and fast to make, you'll have no excuse but to start eating breakfast.
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Digits: A Story of Getting and Losing a Phone Number
"Trash the system or crash the planet—it's a tough choice; it isn't much of a choice."
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Three Low-Calorie Cocktail Party Recipes to Try
These delicious cocktails are easy to make and sure to impress.
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Michelle Obama on Why Education Matters
Michelle Obama believes girls' education is the key to progress in our communities and in the world at large. After watching this speech, you will too.
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The Story of Economics, Told With Felt Bits
A helpful explainer for all those times you want to sound knowledgable about economics.
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How to Make Space for a Growing Family
Apartment Therapy visits two growing families living in two apartments with identical floor plans in Brooklyn. Check out how each family is making their space work for their changing needs.
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Smart Economics: The Education of Ethiopian Girls
$4 billion. That's how much Ethiopian girls would add to their economy if every girl finished school.
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More Fit-Spiration That's Not About a "Beach Bod"
Five really good reasons to hit the gym.
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Carol Burnett and Her Amazing Grandma
Actress, comedian, singer, and writer Carol Burnett talks about her childhood and her amazing grandma in this sweet animation.
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The Difference Between Finance and Economics
This video gives you the low-down, so you can stop using these words interchangeably.
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Anne Sweeney on Intuition and Trusting Your Team
"[The goal] brought the team together in a way I've never seen before or since. They had to rely on each other at such a high level and the level of trust of the group went through the ceiling.
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The Cowboy and the Matchmaker
Steven Petrow tells the unlikely story of how a cowboy helped him find love, in this animation from The New York Times "Modern Love" series.
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Shop Handmade: Artist and Illustrator Libby Vanderploeg
The gif artist Libby VanderPloeg created for International Women's Day in 2016 took the internet by storm. She tells us more about her work for our Shop Handmade video.
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Adam Wade Talks Recess, Romance, and Roy Orbison
Adam Wade recounts how the Roy Orbison song "Running Scared" inspired him to go after his crush when he was in fourth grade, and continues to help him believe in himself to this day.
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A Penguin Is Redefining #Relationshipgoals
The story of a friendship that crosses oceans, literally. Find out how a penguin and a retired bricklayer bonded for life.
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Another Saturday Night at the Clam King
Adam Wade was an awkward teenager who spent every Saturday night with his grandmother and great aunt.
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Makers: Ellen Degeneres
In her Makers profile, Ellen DeGeneres talks about her sheltered youth, making it as female comedian, deciding to come out on TV on her ABC show "Ellen" and being herself no matter what.
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Jessi Klein: Surviving Her Sister's Disney World Wedding
Comedian Jessi Klein's story of her sister's Disney World wedding includes a blackout, a canceled flight, a possible love connection with Rescue Ranger Dale, an airport gate of delayed passengers singing and a complete loss of faith in humanity.
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The Man Making Art Out of Money
Mark Wagner makes all his art with a single material: dollar bills.
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73 Questions at Home With Sarah Jessica Parker
Just like Carrie Bradshaw's tutu, there are some things only Sarah Jessica Parker can pull off.
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Fit-Spiration That Has Nothing to Do With Your "Beach Bod"
Being healthy is about so much more than looking good in a bikini.
Things seem to be more expensive, but it doesn't mean the cost of living is rising. Necessarily. This video explains.
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This Meeting Could Have Just Been an Email
Employees hate meetings. Meetings can be necessary and informative, but more often than not they are a waste of time that could easily have been an email.
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A Clever Trick to Store That Leftover Wine
Amanda Hesser demonstrates a trick for storing leftover wine in this handy video. Although isn’t "leftover wine" an oxymoron?
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A Blind Ear: A Devastating Family Story From the Moth
Kambri Crews shares a powerful story about her discovery of her deaf parents' abusive relationship.
First step: remember more than 80 percent of our worries never eventuate.
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The Worst In-Law Horror Stories We've Ever Heard
The Motherish staff share their answers to the question, "What's the worst thing your in-laws have done?" in an anonymous video. The answers might make you grateful for your MIL.
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In a Nutshell: How a Bank Works
A handy animation for anyone still not sure how banks work, or what exactly happened with the GFC. So, most of us.
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Film Critic Roger Ebert on Why Ego Is a Good Thing
A lot of people think ego is a bad thing. Except Beyoncé, and Roger Ebert. The film critic tells us why in this great animation.
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When a 22-Year Age Difference Becomes a Problem
Tim and Sarah McEown didn't think their age gap was an issue, but the lesson they learned after Tim's heart attack changed their perception.
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How to Find a Date Without the Internet
Yes, it can be done.
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Who Are You? Multiracial Americans Share Their Experiences
As we grow more diverse, our views on identity should grow with us.
For me, every time someone purchases any of my pieces I have a mini internal celebration. It’s exciting to know that someone wants to take home something I made with my own hands."
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An Amazing Healthy Cookie Recipe That's Not an Oxymoron
Oatmeal, bananas, and chocolate. Delicious.
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How Birth Order Really Affects Your Personality
Why you should marry a middle child, yet vote an oldest child for president.
Next time you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, turn that bad day around with the help of these seven tips! Learn how here.
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10 Women, 10 Countries, 10 Different Ways of Being a Mom
In Sweden, mothers get 480 days of paid maternity leave. On the inverse, mothers in China return to work soon after giving birth out of fear they'll lose their jobs.
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5 Clever Ways to Get an Extra Hour Out of Your Day
So you can have more time to do what you love.
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A Family Tree That Will Connect All of Humanity
Like a family reunion, for the entire world.
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How to Act Like You Know What's Happening at All Times
Soren and Jolles offer some useful tips for faking it until you make it that can be used is both professional and social situations.
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How to Be Clean and Lazy at the Same Time
Soren and Jolles offer some cleaning tips that don't involve any real cleaning. With these slight changes, you can be as clean as you are lazy.
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Jane Fonda on Why Life Just Gets Better As You Age. Boom.
"Now that I am actually smack-dab in the middle of my own third act, I realize I've never been happier."
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From Their Son's Illness Came a Life Lesson
Roberto and Francesca spent months feeling like failures.
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Delicious, Easy, and Quick Japanese Breakfast Roll
All you need is salmon, nori paper, soy sauce and avocado.
Quinoa, the World's Best-Dressed Imaginary Toddler
Quinoa is an imaginary well-dressed toddler from the very real writer and mother of two boys Tiffany Beveridge. Check out Quinoa's fabulous imaginary life.
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The Difference Between a Mutual Fund and an E.T.F.
"If in 2016 the U.S. government produced a video like this, we’d all lose our minds."
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Shop Handmade With Micush Art & Illustration
Michal Gal-Marko, the artist behind Micush Art & Illustration, discusses creating a home-goods business from her whimsical illustrations. Learn more here.
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Sex Ed That's About More Than Std Prevention
In schools kids are learning about the dangers of sex, but they're not learning the "fabulous, wonderful things about sex."
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A Truly Hilarious Take on Divorce Announcements
What if we announced divorces the way we announce relationships? Above Average hilarious explores divorce announcements in this video.
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Upstairs Neighbors: What They're Doing up There
Above Average gives you a hilarious inside view of why your upstairs neighbors are making so much noise. Watch the whole video here.
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We've Found the Funniest At-Home-With-A-Celeb Video yet
Making a Murderer Vs. Serial: A Recap of Two Favorites
We'll tell you all you need to know about the popularity of true crime stories,specifically Making a Murderer and Serial. Watch it here.
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A Plant Killer's Guide to Creating a Pretty Indoor Garden
Guru Emily Henderson shows us how to keep our inner brown thumb at bay.
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The Challenge in Saving for Tomorrow
Economist Shlomo Benartzi explains why saving for retirement is hard and why when we get money, it’s really hard not to spend it on things we want right now.
The Power of Positive Psychology, According to an Expert
Shawn Anchor explains how positive psychology works and why it is the key to a happier workplace and the way you handle stress.
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From Damascus to Detroit: One Refugee's Story
This is the story of Zeina, a Syrian refugee in America who found a new happier home in Detroit. Watch her family's inspiring story here.
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Feist Has Released an Unexpected Cover of "Inside and Out"
The classic disco song has been reinvented as a modern pop ballad. And it works.
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Why Your Soy Latte Isn't Better for You Than Cow's Milk
Is soy milk really healthier for you? if you've ever asked yourself that, this explainer video will answer all your questions.
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Shop Handmade With Eeli-Ethel Polli Ceramics
We’re thrilled to offer an exclusive range of Eeli-Ethel Polli ceramics made especially for our readers at the F&F Boutique.
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What You Need to Know About Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance. That’s one phrase that’s been making headlines since scientists discovered a type of bacteria that is resistant to all antibiotics.
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Packing for Your Next Plane Trip
Packing a case is tough. Traumatic, even. Jenna Marbles gets it.
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Shop Handmade With Anna Westerlund Ceramics
"When you buy a handmade piece, you can see the passion and love that were used to make it."
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Four Lessons in Creativity by Julie Burstein
"Embrace what you can control and accept what you have to let go."
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Are You Saving Less Than the National Average?
In 1970s, the average American household saved 12% of its income. Today they only save only 5%.
Passive income is any income you don’t earn - like interest and rent paid on owned properties.
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Convos With My Two-Year-Old: Your New Favorite Series
Children say funny things, but when an adult man dresses as a child says it, it suddenly becomes so much funnier. Watch "Convos with my 2 year old" here
"It sounds like the solution I would offer up as a kid, but it turns out the idea has had a lot of very smart people in favor of it throughout the years."
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An Easy, No-Bake Dessert for the Lazy Sweet Tooth
All it takes is some salted butter, chocolate, milk and saltines.
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The All-Time School Girl Fantasy Scene in 16 Candles
To Make a Real Difference, Should You Donate Differently?
The best way to donate is not the way we're taught to donate. Learn how to donate correctly with this TED talk. Watch the whole thing here.
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After You: A Short Film About Suicide
On the surface it is a film about suicide, but it is more than that. The look on the mans face when he sees that the woman is gone shows that it is also about what life is like after you lose your partner in life
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Signs Your Dentist Might Be Ripping You Off
In case you needed another reason to avoid the dentist, it turns out dental scams are a thing. Learn how to avoid being scammed by your dentist here.
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The Changed Dating Landscape: What's up With Hookup Culture
Hookup culture isn't real. At least, that's what this video by NY Mag is claiming. Check out the whole thing here.
Soren and Jolles Take a Billion-Dollar Idea to Shark Tank
The invention that every woman needs, The Tie A Purse™ is ready for the Sharks. The Tie A Purse™ is (probably) the world’s only shoestring purse organizer.
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Here's How to Create a Successful Home Office
Home office design: create an office that is functional and inspirational with our tips for creating a successful home office.
True Love Tinder Robot Wants to Help You Get a Date
Your sweat and heartbeat are used to help you find true love (or at least lust) on Tinder.
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Ryan Reynolds Vs. an Unassembled Ikea Crib
Building Ikea furniture is always easier said than done. This video proves it's no easy task, even if you're Ryan Reynolds. Watch the whole thing here.
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Learn to Nap Productively—Yes, Really
Napping productively might sound counterintuitive, but according to this video, when you nap may increase productivity. Let's hear it for naps!
Tipping doesn't work, so why do we still do it? The Atlantic explains the history of tipping in the U.S. and why we still tip in this helpful explainer.
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Helen Fisher Explains What the Brain in Love Is Like
The Science of Love: The brain reacts to love the same way it reacts to cocaine, Helen Fisher explains. Learn more about the science of love here.
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Carpool Karaoke With James Corden and Adele
James Corden and Adele sing "Hello" during this segment of Carpool Karaoke, and it's amazing. Watch the whole video here.
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Ruth Crilly on How to Pose for a Photograph
Everyone on the red carpet practices for their shots, so why shouldn’t you? We all have a good angle and there are master techniques to taking photos.
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Women in Startups: Underfunded and Undervalued
To every woman frustrated by the gender pay gap: This one's for you. Watch Marjora Carter discuss her experience with the gender pay gap here.
An 11-Year-Old Dances Phenomenally to All About That Bass
This kid’s body is e-l-e-c-t-r-i-c.
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"Seth Brings Jon Snow to a Dinner Party" Video Is Hilarious
Seth Meyers is having a dinner party and everyone’s friendly, drinking wine, making good conversation. The mood is chipper and lively. Until Jon Snow speaks.
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Habib Galbi: A Music Video You Need to See
"I can't stop singing it or thinking about it."
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Cat Cafes Just Got Even Weirder
Cat cafes are the latest craze in cafe experiences. One cafe in Shanghai is going the extra mile, with a cat cafe run by actual cats. Watch it here.
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Teenage Girls and Accusations of Hysteria
If a woman was hysterical it meant she was too loud, too promiscuous, too emotional. But isn’t that what we are — all of us — at one point in our lives?
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Tom Waits' Voice Must Be Heard Every Day
The impact of powerful words, read aloud by a powerful voice, cannot be overstated.
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The Peach App Could Be the New Twitter
New social networking app Peach has hit the scene and devotees believe it has staying power. Here's how to use the new app.
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Money Can Buy Happiness, Depending on How You Spend It
"You will be happier if you spend money on someone else, no matter how big or small the amount."
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A Teenager Takes a Stand Against Cyber Bullying
"I was cyberbullied in eighth grade. I couldn’t go to school and I couldn’t talk to people because I was so worried about what people were saying about me."