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The Tricks to Make Yourself Effortlessly Charming
From the first moment you walk into a room, people are making judgments about how much they like you. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your chances.
From the first moment you walk into a room, people are making judgments about how much they like you. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your chances.
With just a few ingredients, it will dramatically improve any and every cake.
Christians long held a monopoly on virtue—until Pierre Bayle made the case for moral atheists, using comets and aliens.
Dogs can act like illness psychics.
Some early risers might get more done, but it turns out there are times when getting up earlier can make you less productive.
Here’s how to make a critical ingredient for a stunning garden right at home.
A humble Scotsman saw something strange in the water—and daringly set out to catch it—only to have lecherous out-of-towners steal his fame and upend his quest.
Going inside the safest and most dangerous place on the road.
Walking may combat brain ageing and memory loss—but is it enough exercise to keep you fit?
In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age.
It shouldn’t replace stretching but can complement it quite nicely and improve flexibility.
Experts offer tips on prepping for a race—without feeling overwhelmed.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Over the last 20 years, television has changed, but the malignant narcissists of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” have not.
When Nicole DuFresne was killed in 2005, the media twisted the narrative by latching onto a phrase she said: “What are you going to do, shoot us?”
Professor Marcia Bjornerud urges us to understand rocks as records of earlier versions of the planet—and as a call to protect its future.
A thin line separates transactional marriages arranged by matchmaking networks from the world of human trafficking.
When it comes to severe medical situations, emergency medicine doctors see it all. They’re the physicians who folks of all ages rush to when something serious goes wrong.
Decades ago, a generation of UK schoolchildren unwittingly took part in an initiative aimed at boosting reading skills – with lasting consequences
In a world-historical moment rife with villainy and loose scruples, James Gunn has staked his reboot of the DC Comics Universe on a Superman with core values, a sunny disposition, and a weakness for romance.
The night of the flood, he was awakened by the popping sounds of pipes snapping as his cabin lurched into the river.
Agentic AI pioneer Chetan Dube considers ways that everyone can be lifted by the tide of AI, not just those with the capital to leverage it.
White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.
“A lot of the weather forecast offices now are not operating at full complement of staff,” said the former lead of NOAA.
An Xbox executive’s solution for laid off staff? Let a chatbot handle the grief and career planning. Welcome to corporate care in 2025.
Designer Rob Johansen’s restoration of the 1899 home in Manhattan’s Upper East Side is a lesson in “time-hopping.”
If you’re looking for a low effort refresh, these six cleaning tasks will leave your home feeling cleaner than ever, and without spending too much time.
The US president’s tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region’s crucial supply chains.
The duo offered a place where parents knew their daughters would be enriched and happy. During the tragic floods, Dick Eastland died trying to save them.
His expedition found a “mountain of gold” at the bottom of the Atlantic. But he might never see a cent of the lost fortune.
Gamblers pointed out on social media that by limiting the tax deduction to 90% of losses, bettors could actually owe taxes in years where they netted a loss on their bets.
Syria’s public healthcare system teeters on the brink of collapse after years of war and sanctions
My futile quest to avoid the material that my entire world is made out of.
Kiwis can boost your gut health. They may also lower triglycerides and cancer risk.
People worry that others will see them as immoral and incompetent for quitting their passion. These fears are often misplaced.
In this environment where it’s difficult to get your foot in the door, one mistake that some recent graduates make is assuming that their degree will automatically get them a job.
The federal government could soon recommend that people only receive flu shots made without an ingredient called thimerosal.
Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.
This is proof that strangers can decide, together, to make things better.
Understanding how your body works can be the key to reducing stress. For example, you’re probably aware of your fight-or-flight response—the body’s way of preparing itself when it believes it’s being threatened.
Services that split up payments into installments are increasingly popular, especially among young and low-to-middle income shoppers. But now the FICO credit scoring company will be tracking that debt.
The biggest concerns are a) maximizing comfort and b) masking sweat so one doesn’t look like a sentient pile of wet laundry.
Employers might want to keep an eye open for any visible facial creases, suspiciously mussed hairdos, or groggy comments during video meetings with remote staff. It turns out nearly half of people working from home admit to taking naps on company time.
Parisians have begun bathing in the Seine for the first time in over 100 years after a ban was lifted. The French capital has created three swimming zones along the river as part of its Olympic legacy.
Whether you're looking to move more or you want to upgrade your daily stroll, these tips will help you pick up the pace.