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Why Tragedy Makes Us Happy: The Secret of The Titanic

Find out the real reason we're all obsessed with things that are sad and epic.

Love Impacts Brain Development: Week in the News

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How to Make Yourself Lucky: The Science

Read the science behind what makes some people luckier than others.

Top 3 Dating Lessons from Goldman Sachs

See why corporate relationships and romantic relationships are surprisingly similar.

How to Date an Iron Lady: Lessons from Margaret Thatcher

How do you become one of the most powerful women in the world and stay married at the same time?

The 4 Best Reminders from Women’s Day

Check out the most original ways the world celebrated International Women's Day.

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Why Tragedy Makes Us Happy: The Secret of The Titanic
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  • Current Events

    Why Tragedy Makes Us Happy: The Secret of The Titanic

    Why Tragedy Makes Us Happy: The Secret of The Titanic

    April 13th, 2012

    What is it about the Titanic, exactly? ...

    Love Impacts Brain Development: Week in the News

    Love Impacts Brain Development: Week in the News

    March 20th, 2012

     Love Impacts Brain Development in Child...

    How to Make Yourself Lucky: The Science

    How to Make Yourself Lucky: The Science

    March 16th, 2012

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  • Science

    Why We Kiss: The Science

    Why We Kiss: The Science

    February 27th, 2012

    There’s more to kissing than meets the e...

    The Surprising Secret for Finding “The One”

    The Surprising Secret for Finding “The One”

    February 14th, 2012

    "Music is the mediator between the spiri...

    The Graph That Explains All Break-Ups

    The Graph That Explains All Break-Ups

    February 8th, 2012

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  • Art

    How To Read A Woman’s Mind: Use This Map

    How To Read A Woman's Mind: Use This Map

    January 11th, 2012

    If you’ve ever wished that there were a ...

    How to Dance When You Don’t Dance: The Dater’s Guide

    How to Dance When You Don't Dance: The Dater's Guide

    December 5th, 2011

    “Dancing: the vertical expression of a h...

    Putting the “Man” in “Mankini”

    Putting the "Man" in "Mankini"

    October 25th, 2011

    The top hat is out; the beach thong is i...


  • Philosophy

    How To Know If Someone Loves You:  Kierkegaard Rips Off the Armor

    How To Know If Someone Loves You: Kierkegaard Rips Off the Armor

    January 16th, 2012

    When it came to love, Kierkegaard had it

    Rhymes with Witch: A Buyer’s Guide to Mean Girls

    Rhymes with Witch: A Buyer's Guide to Mean Girls

    November 29th, 2011

    “Be mean, keep ‘em keen.” That’s what t

    Animal Instinct: What Pets Teach Us About Love

    Animal Instinct: What Pets Teach Us About Love

    November 28th, 2011

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