Category Archives: Culture

Iceland Tests Out a 4-Day Work Week and Meets Huge Success

Photo: Kristin Wilson   “This study shows that the world’s largest ever trial of a shorter working week in the public sector was by all measures an overwhelming success.”   In an increasingly work-focused society, many people are starting to … Continue reading

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MOTHERLOAD

It is often said that the hardest part of any adventure is getting out the door. Planning and packing are tedious and time consuming. But the moment you cross over the threshold from the distractions of the real world to … Continue reading

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Defaced Marcus Rashford mural in Manchester fixed after racist abuse – BBC News

People are continuing to leave messages of support and solidarity at the vandalised mural of Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford. The artwork in Withington, Manchester, was defaced following England’s defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Rashford … Continue reading

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When Did Marriage Become about Love?

Did you know marrying for love is a pretty recent development in human history? A couple in love at a wedding may seem like the most natural thing in the world, but for most of human history this was not … Continue reading

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Why Do Women Shave Their Legs?

[…] Why do women shave their legs and armpit hair, but men don’t? And what does World War II have to do with it? Written and Hosted By: Danielle Bainbridge Graphics By: Noelle Smith Edited By: Linda Huang and Mike … Continue reading

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The curious case of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | IT IS OBSCENE..

Once in a while you read something only a few pages and it makes impact more than books that are like 3000000 pages.. lol The conversation Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie brought through the essay, It is obscene, a true reflection in … Continue reading

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Why Russia is shrinking? | Population decline problem

Why Russia’s young people want out? I asked people in the streets of Moscow! Russia has recorded its largest annual population decline in the previous years. According to Rosstat, the official government statistics service, the number of people permanently living … Continue reading

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Why Your Brain Loves Feeling Outraged and Punishing People’s Bad Behavior | Molly Crockett

Why Your Brain Loves Feeling Outraged and Punishing People’s Bad Behavior Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Get mad when you read the news these days? It’s more than … Continue reading

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Google | Business As Usual

“Business As Usual” is about creating your own sense of movement, taking ownership of what you can influence, and being the author of your own story. A sense of peace and happiness when things seem to be burning around you. … Continue reading

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16 Things I Only Started Saying After Living in the UK 🇬🇧

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