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Can you make your own luck? Experts explain how to stack the odds in your favour
Thought-provoking

Can you make your own luck? Experts explain how to stack the odds in your favour

Can you make your own luck? Experts explain how to stack the odds in your favour
20 rebus puzzles that are almost impossible to solve
Culture, Our Language, Thought-provoking

20 rebus puzzles that are almost impossible to solve

You're going to need a lot of patience and a good eye to solve these tricky rebus puzzles. How fast can you decipher them all?
13 things that could happen when you quit social media
Mental Health, Science/Technology, Thought-provoking

13 things that could happen when you quit social media

Social media is glorious fun and a colossal time-suck, not to mention pretty darn addictive. Here's what happens when you pull the plug, even for a short hiatus.
Mental Health, Thought-provoking

26 powerful quotes that capture the weight of depression

These quotes pinpoint the weight of emotions you can experience when depression takes hold
Here’s what your handwriting says about you
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Handwriting can reveal 5,000 different personality traits: what does it say about you?

The way you dot your "i's" and cross your "t's" could reveal more about you than your realise.
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How to respond to a racist without emotion

When it comes to racism, silence can be deafening. If you're having trouble figuring out how to speak up, try these approaches.
18 words for things you never knew had a name
Our Language, Thought-provoking

What’s the name for that? 18 words for things you never knew had a name

Druplet, pip, tragus... these names and more are real words – whose meanings will surprise you.
These are the 7 daily habits of natural born leaders
Inspirational, Thought-provoking

Daily habits of natural born leaders

Life coach Allison Task shares the daily habits, skills, and mental shifts of natural born leaders that will help put you in charge.
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12 logic puzzles that will test your smarts
Thought-provoking

How smart are you? These 12 logic puzzles are a tough mental workout

It might not seem like there's enough information to solve these logic puzzles at first – but that's part of the fun!
If you can answer these Mensa quiz questions, you’re probably a genius
Thought-provoking

Think you’re a genius? Test your smarts with Mensa quiz questions

Here's a fun way to put your IQ through its paces. Try these sample questions!
15 most chilling UFO sightings ever recorded
Culture, Thought-provoking

UFO sightings: 15 most chilling sightings in history

If you're a sceptic, these 15 creepiest UFO sightings will make you believe. If you already believe, prepare to get spooked!
You may think you know your colour wheel, but the stories behind these rare colours just might blow your mind
Thought-provoking

These are 15 of the rarest colours on Earth – and where they come from

You may think you know your colour wheel, but the stories behind these rare colours just might blow your mind
Why do we laugh? The science behind laughing, according to experts
Culture, Thought-provoking

Why do we laugh? The science behind laughing, according to experts

There's way more to our giggles and guffaws than simply thinking something is funny. We asked a laughter expert to explain.
Thought-provoking

What would happen if the world’s natural resources ran out?

It’s easy to take things like oxygen, water and fuel for granted, but many of these precious resources are not renewable – and losing them could be catastrophic.
What is climate anxiety, and how to manage it for peace of mind
Mental Health, Thought-provoking

What is climate anxiety, and how to manage it for peace of mind

Climate anxiety is a valid response to the very real threats against our environment, and it's especially prevalent in young people. Here's what to do about it.
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