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841 According to our Google searches, 2021 was about getting better

The results are in: This past year, people wanted to get better. That's what is clear from Google's annual "Year in Sear...
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840 Spain’s social way to ‘cool off’

When the sun goes down in the Spanish town of Algar, people gather on chairs outside their doorsteps to catch up with fr...
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839 Delhi pollution: What’s causing poor air quality?

India's capital Delhi has experienced some of its worst levels of pollution in many years this winter. It's been blamed ...
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838 These are the world’s most expensive cities in 2021

All over the world, it's been a tough year on wallets. Supply-chain blockages and changing consumer demand have pushed u...
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837 Top 5 health benefits of miso

Miso means ‘fermented beans’ in Japanese. A traditional ingredient in Japanese and Chinese diets, miso paste is made fro...
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836 How to Write a Heartfelt Thank-You Note

The practice may seem outdated to some, but sending a handwritten thank-you note is a timeless and memorable way to expr...
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835 Here’s When You Should Use an Apostrophe

An apostrophe is not an accessory. Here are examples of how and when to use an apostrophe—and when you definitely should...
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834 10 Ways To Help Improve, Maintain Mental Health

Since last year, the pandemic has brought forth many challenges, most of which left us struggling with our mental wellne...
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833 Too Little Free Time Can Make You Stressed and Unhappy. Surprisingly, So Can Too Much

Feel like you don't have enough time to do what you want to do? You're not alone: One survey shows nearly half of the re...
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832 New anorexic patients up 60% among young people in Japan

The number of young people in Japan newly diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia rose about 60 percent in fiscal 20...
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831 Fad diets are out. It’s your lifestyle habits that matter

A full belly makes a happy heart, but your heart will be happier if you focus on sustaining long-term habits. Heart-heal...
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830 The Niigata Geigi: Japan’s ‘other’ geishas

For most people, the word "geisha" conjures visions of Kyoto's Gion district. But there is another major geisha centre, ...
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829 Uniqlo outfits might become Japanese high school’s official uniforms

Among the things the staff of Saitama City’s Omiya Kita High School discussed with parents at its last orientation sessi...
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828 The world’s five safest cities post-pandemic

Nothing in modern memory has changed city life quite like Covid has. From the closure of city-centre offices to mask man...
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827 4 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of 10 Minutes Outside

You don’t need to go far to feel re-energized. Whether your job has you on your computer or on your feet all day, the th...
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826 Number of people with high blood pressure has doubled globally, large study finds

A giant global study finds the number of people over 30 with high blood pressure has doubled over the past 30 years, and...
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825 Climate change: How to be more eco-friendly in everyday life

We've been hearing so much about climate change recently, and the facts don't look good. The evidence shows that, thanks...
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824 Sinigang ‘best rated’ vegetable soup in the world

The Philippines' sinigang is the world's best rated vegetable soup according to an international food and lifestyle webs...
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823 Friday 13th superstitions and history: Why is it believed to be unlucky?

The truth is that no one's sure what the exact origin of the superstition is. The number 13 and Friday both have a long ...
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822 Fredagsmys: The unlikely symbol of Sweden’s ‘cosy Friday’

Nights out may be back on in many countries, but the Swedish concept of 'fredagsmys' champions spending Friday evenings ...
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821 This Is the Difference Between a Hotel and a Motel

They're similar, but they're definitely not synonymous. These two types of lodging have the same basic purpose—a place f...
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820 The science of laughter and why it’s good for us

Everyone likes a good belly laugh from time to time, and science supports that feeling. Studies have shown that laughing...
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819 What does the ‘perfect man’ look like now?

From plus size to silver fox, the accepted ideal of male beauty is constantly shifting. What makes a man handsome – or b...
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818 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese ice cream debuts and quickly sells out

The Kraft Heinz Company has partnered with Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to introduce a limited-edition macaroni ...
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817 Fashion for Crocs continues to break records

From the Oscar's to the Love Island fire pit - there's no doubt Crocs have made a pandemic comeback. On Thursday, the ch...
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816 Why you should actually break for lunch

Taking time for lunch doesn't have to mean preparing a big meal. The key is thinking about lunch as any other appointmen...
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815 The billionaires fuelling a space race

Dubbed "NewSpace", an increasing number of entrepreneurs are joining in the race to create cheap, commercialised space t...
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814 How to Get Rid of Itchy Mosquito Bites ASAP, According to Experts

Of course, the best way to stop mosquito bites is to prevent them in the first place with an effective insect repellent....
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813 How to get people’s pronouns right and what to do if you slip up

With Demi Lovato revealing that they are non-binary and using they/them pronouns, it's a good time to make sure you're u...
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812 3 Things That Will Make You Happier Than Money, According to Research

The key to finding the right balance is to remember what you're actually chasing. Money and success are pretty meaningle...
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811 Well-off Latin Americans are heading to the U.S. for Covid vaccine shots

Frustrated with the lagging pace of Covid vaccination campaigns at home, wealthy and middle-class Latin Americans with t...
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810 Older Uk farmers to get $140,000 for retiring

The government in the United Kingdom wants to change its farming industry. It wants younger people to enter the professi...
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809 Is it the end of the line for landline phones?

When did your home landline last ring? On the rare occasion it does, we all know the chances are it's going to be a scam...
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808 What Is the Healthiest Way to Cook and Eat Eggs?

Eggs are delicious and extremely versatile. They can be cooked in many different ways and are easy to combine with other...
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807 Why Swedes don’t speak to strangers

In many cultures, striking up a conversation with a stranger is the norm, and could even lead to a budding friendship. B...
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806 Milk-free Milo and meatless ‘pork’: Nestlé and other brands bet big on plant-based food in Asia

Milo chocolate milk has been hugely popular in Southeast Asia for decades. Now the breakfast and tea time favorite is ab...
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805 This little-known Japanese fruit now has a cult following

When Jerry Callahan had his first bite of a Sumo Citrus fruit about nine years ago, he knew he'd tried something special...
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804 Bhutan’s 350-year-old recipe for wellbeing

In this secluded kingdom, a secret incense formula believed to promote healing and happiness is known by only two people...
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803 Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays

A theme park dedicated to Nintendo's famous Super Mario World has opened in Japan, nearly a year after it was originally...
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802 Dictionary.com Announces New Words Relating to Covid, Social Justice, and More

Dictionary.com on March 11, 2021 announced its latest addition of new words, which reflects the ongoing impact of COVID-...
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801 What is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment. It was started by the World Wide Fund...
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800 Ontario Doctors Can Now Prescribe Time in Nature to Patients

Unilever New Zealand is testing a four-day work week - CNN Two hours a week, 20 minutes per day. That's the amount of ou...
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799 Addicted to News

The news has now become omnipresent. Everywhere we look, we just can’t seem to shake it off — and we love it. We love re...
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798 9 Important Benefits Of Sweeping The Floor

Living in a dirty house can cause you a lot of stress and everyone with a sense of responsibility can realize this. Clea...
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797 Zoom Burnout Is Real. Here Are 4 Practical Ways to Cope

In the Before Times, video calls for many American workers were a novelty -- a rare occurrence you might encounter if, s...
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796 COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: What to Know Now

Before issuing EUAs (Emergency Use Authorization) for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the FDA reviewe...
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795 Face Masks Are Going Tech

Face masks will be an immutable part of our foreseeable future, so it’s no surprise that manufacturers are rolling out n...
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794 Jeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon CEO

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down from his role as chief executive later this year and transition to the role of ...
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793 A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

At first glance the silicone wristband could be mistaken for one that tracks your heart rate when you are doing exercise...
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792 The only real way to detox your body

First, don’t skip out on your nightly seven hours. Research has shown that your brain undergoes a natural detoxifying pr...