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The evolution of the human diet is a history filled with intrigue and suspense. From learning how to hunt and eat meat to knowing which berries could cause stomach aches, our ancestors most likely experienced some steep learning curves. Fast forward a few millennia to the present day, where humans are now faced with somewhat similar choices… should we try the dodgy-looking, but cheaply priced restaurant that smells nice? Should we risk food poisoning or death if it may yield ecstasy?...

Understanding human behavior is a real-life superpower . It can help you handle awkward situations, build stronger connections, and even influence people when you need to. That’s why today we’ve rounded up psychological tricks that real people swear by, from getting people to listen to handling tough conversations or steering strangers your way. These clever little hacks prove that sometimes a tiny mental shift can make life run a lot smoother....

Everyone likes going on adventures because they’re so fun and challenging. In our regular day-to-day lives, it’s not really possible to just go out on a quest at a whim, which is why we have to make it happen. Escape rooms have solved that problem and made it possible for people to participate in mysteries , work through tough puzzles, and go on cool escapades while still being in a safe place....

Not all knowledge is made equal. Some you get from books and uni days, some of it you learn from practice. The main chunk of information we digest arrives from the internet, and an equally big part of it we don’t need at all. On the other hand, the internet is notoriously good at cherrypicking the most entertaining parts and separating them from boring things. Hence, all the lost hours we lose while procrastinating on a daily basis!...

Most folks would be able to easily and clearly describe an average day. After all, routines, working hours, regular routes of commute all come together to make one day resemble another, for better or worse. But every now and then, the world finds ways to surprise . I live with a chronic disease. I’ve had it since I was 9. My uncle passed away from it when I was 7 or so....

Born in July or August in (probably) 1881, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, besides being the headmaster of Hogwarts wizarding school, was also the most powerful wizard in the world. Sorry fans of LOTR, but this is the undeniable and unmistakable truth! Known to everyone by just his surname, Dumbledore, the wizard became uber popular for his powers, of course, his wit, and a unique way of seeing the world in all of its weirdness....

Dogs are the eighth wonder of the world – their loyalty, love and wet nose snuggles are unmatched and make life about 80% better on any given day. Sadly, many of these fluffy creatures spend long days waiting at shelters instead of cuddling with a loving owner. Beluga was one of them – this senior pooch spent over 700 days waiting for that someone special who would take him to a forever home and call him a good boy....

Sometimes it’s hard to understand how much work goes into something, especially in the creative fields that require a variety of skills. Let’s be honest, the majority of us have no idea what it takes to create some of our favorite things, such as animated movies. Luckily, the masters of the craft are willing to shed some light on their work, some of them even literally. More info: twitter.com Recently, a lighting artist, Dan O’Brien, shared an eye-opening Twitter thread about his job....

A woman was forced to remove her breast prosthesis in public after it set off security scanners at Dublin Airport. Réaltán Ní Leannáin underwent a mastectomy 15 years ago after a cancer diagnosis . When the passenger explained that she was wearing a prosthesis to a member of the security staff, Ní Leannáin claims she was told to remove it in front of other passengers. A woman was made to remove her breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport, triggering public outcry....

As the first openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic figure skating, Amber Glenn ’s identity and beliefs have made her a target of intense online harassment . What should have been a moment of pride and celebration has now turned into a nightmare , as the Olympian revealed the “ scary amount of hate/threats ” she has been receiving since speaking about LGBTQ+ issues last week. Amber Glenn recently revealed she’s received a “scary amount of hate/threats” after speaking out about LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics....

We can’t run away from our demons – they always find a way to creep upon us. If we want to get rid of them, we have to sit down with them, look them in the eyes, and have an honest conversation. This is exactly what the artist Skullbird has been doing afterlife hit them hard, in the form of funny comic series, called Chats with the Void . The full-time graphic designer got the idea for the webcomics project a couple of years ago....

Most people have heard about dwarfism and seen characters with dwarfism in fairy tales and films. However, most people have never met someone like me and thus I, and others with dwarfism, are often treated in a way which is reflective of these representations. As a university lecturer with dwarfism, whose research explores the cultural and social aspects of living with dwarfism, I want to try and dispel some myths....

If you are anything like me, you probably enjoy playing with words. Basing your joke on the way words are pronounced or spelled adds an entire new layer to the funny part. And as an avid reader, I can definitely appreciate a good book pun when I see one. An interesting thing about puns is that even bad jokes somehow make you laugh if they are built on word play. Even if you are more of the intellectual humor type, you can’t help but agree that book jokes can actually be used for more than just passing entertainment....

It is known that the public and the police have a complicated relationship. While the hardworking and honest officers sure do deserve the praise, some of them are bashed for uncalled violence and racism. Recently, one controversial story set in Kiefer, Oklahoma, went viral and people on the internet were divided into two groups. This Thanksgiving, an Oklahoma police officer made a Starbucks run for emergency dispatchers as a ‘thank you’ gesture for working on holidays....

Lies can quietly destroy even the strongest relationships. When trust is broken, the person left behind often feels lost and betrayed , and their entire world has been turned upside down. For instance, a young husband’s life fell apart when a medical emergency revealed his 4-year-old son isn’t biologically his. Now, he’s heartbroken and torn between leaving his wife and fighting to stay in his son’s life, even though they share no blood....

Family betrayals are rarely simple, and their effects can ripple far beyond the couple involved. When a parent cheats, it can shatter trust, reshape relationships , and leave children carrying emotional burdens for years. Today’s Original Poster (OP) was left her shattered after her father’s affair came to light, however, duty to her younger brother left some space for interaction with him. It was during one of these interactions that her father dropped mentioned something that took her by surprise and lost it when she wasn’t on board with it....

15-year-old Bella Vaughn is bracing for motherhood with a boyfriend who was just 12 years old when their baby was conceived, and her father is making it clear the family is profiting from the backlash . The Arkansas teen and her now 13-year-old boyfriend, Hunter , are featured in the new season of the TV documentary series Unexpected , which follows teenage parents as they navigate the challenges of teen pregnancy ....

In order to combat my PTSD, depression, and anxiety, I create. I have done this for many years. Some days I cook, draw, or paint pour. On other days, it is DIY projects, writing, or stencil art. Then, there are days when none of that helps. New creative ideas and techniques are always fun to try. So, if you have any paint pour techniques, how-to pointers on poetry, advice on self-publishing, etc....

I started a project called #DoodleThisPic, which is focused on drawing on stranger’s instragram photos that I receive online. The photos are quite different, they might be featuring dogs, kids, food or scenery. First I make a rough sketch to lay down my idea on the image, then I make the final outline. Finally, I add colors and shades. I use a mobile and a laptop to produce this artwork. The challenge is to to make these photos funny and more interesting....

The Scottish Highlands have the power to capture the imagination in a way that few places on this planet can. Perched on the craggy edge of the North Atlantic, the Highlands instantly conjure up images of rocky precipices, lonely lochs, and rainswept moors. And indeed, their reputation as one of the world’s great epicenters of gray and gloom is well earned. Fort William, the largest town in the Western Highlands, gets just over 1,000 hours of sunlight per year....