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Unless you’re a data scientist or you don’t have another data visualization job, choosing the right way to present information can be overwhelming. Software like […]
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Unless you’re a data scientist or you don’t have another data visualization job, choosing the right way to present information can be overwhelming. Software like […]
Continue reading »In an overwhelming world, small acts of kindness can seem insignificant. In a world where bad things happen every day, what difference can a little […]
Continue reading »After a scorching summer across the country, cool, breezy autumn weather sounds particularly refreshing this year. And as the days get shorter and the season […]
Continue reading »Modern city life is amazing: we can order a burrito on a bike to our door and (usually) have reliable internet. But cities are built […]
Continue reading »You won’t be able to take anything with you when you die, including your body. Without serving you, your organs would simply rot, which would […]
Continue reading »Internet common sense makes it clear when to go to the police: never. While there’s a lot to be said for this philosophy, the Internet […]
Continue reading »A few months ago I tried to photograph myself on a flock of ducks so that they would think that I was their mother. It […]
Continue reading »The idea of ”rich people” eating has changed a lot over the last few decades, from rich food used to be more about calories and […]
Continue reading »It’s natural to want to dump all of our various character traits – good or bad – into neat baskets or “personality types.” I’m to […]
Continue reading »Everyone knows what a police raid is, but until recently, most of us probably thought raids were something the rich and powerful didn’t have to […]
Continue reading »Earlier this week, I asked Lifehacker readers to share pandemic purchases that made sense at the time but are now filling them with shopper’s remorse. […]
Continue reading »As global warming changes the climate, once temperate areas will become hotter. Scientists predict that in 2050 the temperature in the average US city will […]
Continue reading »One of the most frustrating hobbies I’ve ever had was archery, but not because it’s hard to hit the target on the wall (it is, […]
Continue reading »Sarcasm is difficult to convey in writing, but the consequences of misusing or misinterpreting a sarcastic phrase can be serious. Sarcasm is, after all, “abrasive […]
Continue reading »If, like me, you end up getting occasional bruises from hitting furniture and struggling to get to a place without getting lost, poor spatial awareness […]
Continue reading »While the chances of being hit by an exploding manhole cover are low, they are not zero. According to the 2021 New York City Mayor’s […]
Continue reading »Hay transformation que casi todo el mundo conoce bastante bienne. Por ejemplo, which weighs 20 kilograms and is 44 weights (just what repeats the original […]
Continue reading »From choosing between two restaurants to choosing between two job offers, there is no single reliable approach to decision making . We’ve covered quite a […]
Continue reading »The worst heatwave in human history is still toasting the UK, and this is apparently not an anomaly. Climate change means it’s almost definitely the […]
Continue reading »When we have been wronged by someone, general advice usually includes forgiving the offender. As we know, this means that we should strive to “stop […]
Continue reading »Social burnout is the term we use when you overexert yourself on social media to the point where you feel like you just can’t do […]
Continue reading »Even if you’ve never heard the term “executive function,” you may painfully realize how important it is to daily life. Executive functioning is often described […]
Continue reading »When I was visiting a friend in India a few years ago, I wanted to cram as many travel items into each day as possible. […]
Continue reading »According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, only 37% of Americans believe life is better now than it was 50 years ago, and this […]
Continue reading »Divorce has long been recognized as one of life’s most stressful events , along with the death of a loved one and serious illness. Divorce […]
Continue reading »Lawyers make tons of money because legal things are hard . They study our legal system so we don’t have to. However, there are a […]
Continue reading »The key to giving a great speech is to actually write a great speech. All speech-related advice centers on our collective (and perfectly rational) fear […]
Continue reading »Commercial lobster fisherman Michael Packard claims he was caught by a humpback whale while diving in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, last summer. Speaking of his experience, […]
Continue reading »For something that affects so many Americans, we don’t seem to understand how gas prices actually work. Bizarre conspiracy theories and free-floating anger flourish in […]
Continue reading »“Manhattanhenge” is back to chatter as the phenomenon comes to an end on Tuesday, but what the hell is it? If you live in New […]
Continue reading »There’s no shame in wanting your stunning photos to spice up your Instagram grid. Hell, some people make a living this way. Of course, you […]
Continue reading »The jury is still out on the “correct” way to eat a banana , but it’s undeniable that you’re wasting banana peels if you just […]
Continue reading »House arrest may seem like one of those special deals that celebrities get, and the infamous ankle bracelets are the highlight, but the reality is […]
Continue reading »In order to live in the world, we usually start from the assumption that we are experiencing the same reality as others. But this can […]
Continue reading »The idea of going to a nude beach may sound exciting, intimidating, or both, but if you find it tempting, it’s worth trying at least […]
Continue reading »When you need a ride, are you sure you know what is the best and cheapest option? Should you open one of your ridesharing apps, […]
Continue reading »Last week, Green Day frontman Billy Joel Armstrong told a crowd in London that he plans to renounce US citizenship because the Supreme Court overturned […]
Continue reading »Leeches. Parasites. Maybe even bed bugs ? There are various names for homeowners, but none of them are auspicious. The couple who run the “15-Airbnb […]
Continue reading »Physical functions are messy, and no matter how carefully you plan, your body will betray you at some point, causing you to defecate in public […]
Continue reading »When you’re removing hair from your face or legs, all you really need is a razor and something to reduce friction between baby’s delicate skin […]
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