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7 reasons why people in the past looked so much older
15+ hour, 49+ min ago (1776+ words) Why did teenagers in the 50s look 45? The Wittenberger College 1956 yearbook. Ever look through your parents" high school yearbook and all the teenagers look like they are 35 years old? When you think about how teenagers look today, the difference is striking....
Ethan Hawke playfully roasts Rose Byrne over her 30-year-old scathing review of his first novel.
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (1776+ words) "Its kind of like a Ryan Adams song but not as good." Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke had a hilarious exchange over her past book review The New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2025 was a time of celebration of great…...
'Wicked' author shares the one 'Wizard of Oz' line that inspired Elphaba and Glinda's story
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (1782+ words) Wicked author Gregory Maguire says he "fell down to the ground" laughing when the idea hit him. The two witches in "The Wizard of Oz" clearly had a history together. Maguire was visiting Beatrix Potter's farm in Cumbria, England, and…...
Researchers discovered 1 phrase that can stop an argument before it spirals out of control
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1834+ words) It's brilliant in its simplicity. Researchers say one phrase can grind arguments to a halt. Conflict is a natural and healthy part of our daily lives, so it can be very productive when we know how to have productive disagreements....
Woman shows off her Costco badge and critics quickly get schooled
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1779+ words) People teased her for her excitement, but she got the last laugh. Landing a job at Costco is a reason to celebrate. Most people don't think of retail jobs as anything to write home about, with the general assumption that…...
Teen psychologist explains why kids actually love family vacations, even if they pretend not to
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1814+ words) They may roll their eyes the whole time, but they're really enjoying themselves. A teen looking out the window. Saturday Night Live completely nailed it last year with the sketch "Goth Kid on Vacation," which perfectly sums up what it's…...
Therapists explain the 'Window of Tolerance' concept and give reliable tips on how to widen it
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1745+ words) This idea is reframing many people's approach to mental health. A woman peeks through a window. When it comes to emotional regulation, it can be hard to understand why some days feel so much easier than others. You might have…...
Cheese-loving toddler gains delightfully obsessed fan base after 'heartbreaking' viral video
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1832+ words) We felt that betrayal in our bones, Asa. Asa really, really, really loves cheese. Judging by the number of people who say things like, "I could totally be vegan if I didn't have to give up cheese," it's safe to…...
Gen Z kids see periods in texts as 'aggressive.' No. They're not.
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1821+ words) This is a Gen Z hill I am willing to die on. Periods aren't aggressive. Full stop. "It freaks me out when you say 'yes period' in a text," my high schooler told me one day. "It feels so aggressive,…...
Baby 'writes' heartbreaking pre-apology note to plane passengers on its first flight
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1815+ words) "I made a deal to be on my best behaviour'but I can't make any guarantees." An excellent reminder to show kindness and patience. Recently, one mom was apparently trying so hard to avoid upsetting her fellow flight members that she…...