Columbus, OH

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"When I was abroad, I saw them on pretty much every city block. I would love to have the same thing here in the US."

"It's Common In Europe But Non-Existent In America": People Are Sharing Little Experiences Or Traditions From Abroad They Wish They Could Adopt Back Home

Indiana State

"It’s hard to tell what type of 30-year-old you will be at 19."

"I Grew Up In A Strict Religious Culture" — 21 Stories About People Who Got Married At A Young Age Then Divorced

Colorado State

"There is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. I know many married people who are miserable, having affairs, or using their partner just for money, but we're told somehow these awful people are better just because they're married."

Older Adults Who Never Got Married Are Revealing The Surprising "Truths" About What Their Lives Are Actually Like

"It Haunted Me For A While": Hospital Workers Shared The Deathbed Regrets They've Heard That Changed Their Lives

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Recently, Japan has seen a noticeable increase in the number of people choosing to live alone. This phenomenon, known in Japan as hikikomori or hikki, involves people withdrawing from social interactions for six months or longer. According to statistics, the number of hikikomori in Japan has reached approximately two million, with 10% of the population in large cities living as hermits.

Why Japanese People Choose to Live a Life of Solitude and Reclusion

Health Digest

Most of us start and end each day with an established health and hygiene routine. However, we may be better off kicking some of our health habits to the curb.

Everyday Habits That Are Worse For Your Health Than You Think

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The Mirror US

Music icon Madonna is in Italy for her birthday bash and her son Rocco's birthday. But in recent photographs photos, the singer looked to be tired as she walked with boyfriend Akeem Morris

Madonna, 66, looks frail amid breaking promise and outraging locals with $40k Pompeii birthday

New York City, NY

Nassau County, NY

A convicted New York drug dealer and predatory lender who was freed from federal prison after his sentence was commuted in 2021 by then-President Donald Trump was arrested on assault charges. Jonathan Braun is accused in Nassau County court of assaulting his elderly father-in-law as he tried to protect his...

New York drug dealer whose prison sentence Trump commuted arrested on assault charges

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Falling in love is a complex and deeply emotional experience. When you’re already married and find yourself developing feelings for someone else, the situation becomes even more complicated. This emotional dilemma can leave you torn between your commitment to your spouse and your intense emotions for another person. It’s a challenging position, and navigating it requires careful thought, empathy, and a deep understanding of your own feelings.

What to do if you’re married but in love with someone else

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Americans tend to think that our culture is the default. But plenty of aspects of our culture are unique to the United States or at the very least totally weird to almost every other country. Someone asked the people of Reddit to share the things that are considered totally normal in the U.S. that are seen as extremely bizarre in other places. If you are American, some of these might shock you.

10 things Americans think are normal that are so weird to the rest of the world

The pursuit of happiness — enshrined in the Declaration of Independence as one of our unalienable rights along with life and liberty — is in reality big and daunting. Sometimes, it can feel difficult to know where to start, especially when American culture and conventional wisdom tends to get it so wrong most of the time.

I've studied the science of happiness for 10 years—take 5 'simple yet powerful' steps each day to feel happier

Freud explained why he believed men leave good women. Sigmund Freud was an Austrian psychiatrist known as the founder of the psychoanalytic school. He is considered one of the most influential, but also most controversial, scientists of the 20th century.

Why a husband leaves a wife who is good in every sense: 3 thoughts of Sigmund Freud

Insider

Samantha Tsang found out her boyfriend had three other girlfriends. Heartbroken, she reached out to them because no one else would understand how she felt.

I found out my boyfriend had 3 other girlfriends. Then I became friends with the other women.

HuffPost

Children are paying attention to more than parents and caregivers might think.

6 Things Kids Totally Notice Without Adults Realizing It

The Atlantic

It’s a need that government subsidies and better family policy can’t necessarily address.

The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Over the past few decades, we've witnessed an interesting social shift occurring across America. More and more seniors are choosing to end their marriages and live on a new path as single individuals.

Why "Gray Divorce" Is Redefining Senior Life in America

Both of my teenagers are dating, and their breakups are hard on me, too. I don't want to see them get hurt, and I'm invested in their relationships.

Both of my kids recently started dating and their breakups are hard on me, too. I'm also invested in their relationships.

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I moved to Mexico 18 years ago and haven't regretted it: What I've learned about happiness

When I was contemplating moving from California to Mexico nearly two decades ago, I wondered if it was OK to decide to do something just because...

I moved to Mexico 18 years ago and haven't regretted it: What I've learned about happiness

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