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In 1998, a man illegally cut holes in a Tucson street curb. The result changed the law.
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (344+ words) He ratted himself out to the city when it was clear his water diversion plan had worked. When you live in a hot, desert city that only gets 11 inches of rainfall per year, water is a precious resource. And yet,…...
Stanford researchers find a single question could be the key to changing someone's mind
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (169+ words) Curiosity goes a lot further than we might think. The diversity of humanity means people won’t always see eye to eye, and psychology tells us that people tend to double down when their views are challenged. When people are so…...
Happiness researcher explains how making a 'reverse bucket list' can change your life
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (422+ words) Take life by the bucket. We live in a society that prizes ambition, celebrating goal-setting, and hustle culture as praiseworthy vehicles on the road to success. We also live in a society that associates successfully getting whatever our hearts desire…...
Communication expert explains Dolly Parton's trick to handle people who talked down to her
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (596+ words) Dorie Clark shares how Parton used the “label upgrade” strategy. Dolly Parton was a master musician, accomplished cook, and, perhaps most importantly, an excellent communicator. Parton could masterfully handle any insult, joke, or mean-spirited words that came her way. Communication…...
How embracing the 'Empty Boat Theory' can help you keep anger and anxiety in check
4+ day, 47+ min ago (471+ words) Letting go of anger is a beautiful thing. We all have moments where it feels like the world is against us. When we assume people are thinking negatively about us, we act accordingly by becoming angry or anxious. Once that…...
Retired cop shares unconventional safety tips for Gen Zers headed to college
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (542+ words) “A little forethought can save a lot of pain.” Former cop Michael Arterburn, who’s spent 23 years as a detective specializing in domestic violence cases, knows a thing or two when it comes to staying safe. Even though he’s retired from…...
My Gen Z kids stress about texting their elders. Here's how I taught them to 'translate."
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (724+ words) It’s almost like learning a different dialect. As a Gen X parent, the things my teen and young adult kids fret about often surprise (and occasionally amuse) me. For instance, texting anyone older than them causes far more consternation than…...
Teacher shares 9 great things we took out of the classroom that need to come back immediately
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (689+ words) Whatever happened to spelling tests? Like most institutions, elementary schools evolve, whether because of advancements in technology, new methodologies, or fluctuating school budgets nationwide. An elementary school teacher recently went viral on TikTok for calling out nine things that have…...
English professor explains why happy, successful people have one thing in common: true literacy
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (956+ words) A few minutes of actual reading per day can boost health, wealth, and longevity. Literacy, the ability to read, used to be a rare thing. Only 200 years ago, as few as 12% of people around the world could read at a…...
One simple word makes children 30 percent more likely to cooperate. It works on adults, too.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) Human psychology really isn’t that complicated, if you think about it. Berger explained the technique using a Stanford University study involving preschoolers. The researchers messed up a classroom and made two similar requests to groups of 5-year-olds to help clean…...