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Here's why Millennials send you to voicemail.

The #1 Unexpected Reason Why Millennials Hate Talking on the Phone, According to Psychologists

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When you're young, it's hard to imagine becoming the cranky older person many of us meet. However, biology often has different plans. As we age, our bodies undergo hormonal changes that can lead to emotional imbalances, contributing to the grumpy reputation some older individuals develop. Difficulty hearing, pain, and dementia are other reasons that older people sometimes experience unattractive mood changes.

15 Things That Annoy Americans as They Grow Older

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Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. Through a collaboration between University College London, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Imperial College London in the UK, we set out to answer this question using the world’s first controlled “challenge trial” for COVID – where volunteers were deliberately exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, so that it could be studied in great detail.

We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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"I grew up rich and had no idea that it was not normal for people to rent out the whole Disney Land park for a child's 7th birthday."

19 Former "Rich Kids" Confessed The Ridiculous Ways They Found Out Their Lives Weren't Normal, And I Was Shocked By 99% Of These

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Dumphones have skyrocketed in popularity, as 2.8 million were sold in the US last year. People said they were in constant 'zombie mode' before making the switch, but now feel free,

Why Americans are ditching their smartphones for 'dumb' devices

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	Whether you’re pushing your college-bound kid reluctantly out of the nest or doing so with gusto, you’ll both feel much better about the transition if you’ve prepped them to handle small yet significant parts of the real world. There are so many things every grown-up child must eventually learn how to do — like cooking a decent meal, for starters.Life With an Empty Nest: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Crying)




	Sure, you can try to walk them through it on the phone once they’re out of the house, but why not get the ball rolling now? That way you...

15 Life Skills Every Kid Should Know Before They Leave for College

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I'm a journalist and consultant, and my partner is a carpenter. He showed me my career isn't my identity and changed how I think about layoffs.

Dating a carpenter taught me my career is not my identity. He doesn't worry about getting laid off and just focuses on the next job.

Supporting a struggling adult child is an emotional and challenging experience for any parent. Struggling adult children may exhibit reactivity or defensiveness as they navigate their challenges. It's easy to fall into the trap of only seeing the negatives when your adult child struggles. Supporting a struggling adult child is...

7 Ways to Transform Your Struggling Adult Child's Life

Now that school is out and children are home for the summer, many parents have reached out to me concerned about their children’s lack of motivation. The first thing I help parents understand is that motivation is natural. We all do what we like and will work for what we want. Instead of focusing on motivation, it is vital for parents to spend time helping their children develop a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that we can improve anything through effort, learning, and persistence. A growth mindset will forever shape how your children approach challenging situations, cope with failures through flexibility, and develop resilience.

Teaching Your Children to Have a Growth Mindset

The double empathy problem describes how autistic and neurotypical people misinterpret each other's signals. Research suggests that individuals in the general public have lower empathy accuracy toward autistics. It is easy for autistic and neurotypical people to miss each other's boundaries due to these differences. Clear communication without assumptions can...

Why Are People Mad?: Autism, Double Empathy, and Boundaries

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Is ennui a normal part of being a teenager—or something for parents to worry about?

‘Inside Out 2’ has parents wondering if they need to worry about teen ennui

Employees are often encouraged to give their all at work, pushing hard to keep things running smoothly. However, Gabrielle—known as @gabrielle_judge on TikTok—recommends the opposite. She often highlights workplace issues and suggests that employees should "normalize being dumb at work" due to the overburdening and ruthless nature of today's workplaces. "If you don’t know how to do that, just cosplay, just pretend," she advises.

Woman suggests 'playing dumb' at work and her reasons seem quite valid to many: 'Best decision ever'

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

We all have those moments when a small change makes a huge difference in our lives. Whether it's finding a way to streamline daily tasks or discovering a new approach to self-care. Recently, a Reddit thread asked users to share the life hacks that had the most profound impact on them. Their responses were inspiring, practical, and sometimes downright ingenious. Here are some of the most compelling tips that could potentially change your life too.

14 simple life hacks will help you get your act together

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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What a big experiment giving money to parents reveals

In 2018, a remarkable experiment was launched called Baby’s First Years, studying young children in the US. The main question it asked was simple: What does...

What a big experiment giving money to parents reveals

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