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Things Everyone Does But No One Admits

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We all like to think we’re unique, but let’s be honest—humans are creatures of hilarious, embarrassing habits. Here’s a list of things we all do but pretend we don’t. 1. Hitting ‘Ignore’ on a Call and Then Texting, “Hey, what’s up?” You see the call, you panic, and instead of answering, you wait a few minutes and text like you totally weren’t available. Let’s face it: you’re not always in the mood for lengthy conversations. Texting is concise and after an exchange of brief messages, you can go back to lounging on the couch and binging on your favorite shows.  2. Rehearsing a Conversation in Your Head Like You’re in a Drama Series Before an important conversation (or, let’s be real, before ordering at a restaurant), you mentally script your lines like you’re the main character. Too bad the other person always improvises and you are left fumbling for words. Have you considered going to improv classes? 3. Watching Yourself Cry in the Mirror You’re sad, but then curiosity takes over. “...
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From Thou to LOL: The Evolution of English from Old to Modern Slang

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 Gone are the days when people spent time with each other, indulging in meaningful conversations. People were praised for being well-spoken and making an effort to articulate their points.  While in the olden days, conversations could be very wordy, the new way of conversation includes using so many abbreviations that it requires specialized knowledge to understand what is going on.  Here is how conversations have evolved over time. And for many, here’s a translation of conversations of today.  1) Old English: "Thou hast my gratitude." → Modern Slang: "Thx a ton!" Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. But in the olden days, people used a lot of heartfelt words to express their gratitude. In modern times, a simple text, minus a couple of letters, is enough to convey appreciation.  2) Old English: "I know not of what thou speakest." → Modern Slang: "IDK what ur talkin’ bout." What are you talking about? In this case, the question is asked to clarify d...
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How to Deal With Travel Anxiety

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  The time has arrived for you to travel and guess what? You're one of those people who get travel anxiety no matter how frequently you travel. Travel anxiety is very real, and while there are many solutions out there, ranging from taking deep breaths and listening to calming music, why not try a different tactic? One that not only tackles anxiety but also makes you relaxed and perhaps even smiles? Here are some ways to deal with travel anxiety: 1) Pretend you're the MC in a movie You are the main character in your life, so why not pretend you've landed a major role in a movie that involves you traveling. Pretend that the first shot is of you in the airport. Wear your best clothes, and make sure you're delivering your dialogues properly. Consider wearing makeup. Make sure you're giving your best take as you get your bags checked in. Don't forget to pose occasionally. 2) Act like a celebrity We've all seen the paparazzi hound celebrities when they are going t...
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What is the Point? The AI chatbots Thing

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The future is here and AI has been effectively replacing humans in customer service.   Now talking to humans for any kind of support is a privilege and your problem has to be really complex and desperate to be chosen for a human agent.   If not, get ready to spend minutes "talking" to a chatbot who will repeatedly ask if they managed to solve your problem, as if expecting assurance or compliments.   When you cannot find any contact information on a website, you resort to clicking on the AI chat option, hoping they will transfer you to someone who can sort out your issue.   You are welcomed in a friendly manner before being given options. None of these options are about your current issue. So you type your problem only to be told that it is not understood.   You pick an option from the menu, something close to your issue. Solutions are immediately given and you have already tried them all.   The chat bot has the audacity...
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Romantic Movies That Would Have Ended in Divorce

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For many, romantic movies are a source of comfort. There’s always a happy ending. The couple always overcomes trials and tribulations and gets together.  The background score is great, the people in romantic movies are pleasant,t and the couple has amazing chemistry.  But let’s face it. In the real world, none of these stories would actually work. The couple doesn’t always get together. Soul mates end up going their separate ways. The people around them may be jealous and not want them to get together.  The trials and tribulations may not be so easy to overcome.  Without further ado, let’s take a look at the happy endings in romantic movies and whether the couple would have actually made it.  1) Titanic For many, this is the ultimate romance movie. Jack and Rose have an epic romance aboard a doomed ship and though they never get together, their love is everlasting.  But what if Jack hadn’t died? What if he had gotten on that debris with Rose and survived?...
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What is the Point? The Cake Smashing Thing

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It's someone's special day. A birthday, wedding, retirement...whatever.   This person wants to be made to feel special. They are happy to be surrounded by friends and loved ones.   There's music, laughter, good food, and good times.   It's now time to cut the cake. Everyone is singing and cheering.   But one cheeky person thinks it will be hilarious to smash cake on that very person's face who just wanted to feel special for one day.   This person is mindless of the fact that they will be effectively ruining someone's day.   Someone has spent time and money to look and feel good on their special day. They've bought accessories, spent minutes perfecting their look so that they can capture memories on photos.   One prank ruins it all.   The person's face is pushed into gooey cream and cake. The cake, which also cost a lot, is ruined. No one else wants to eat it because who likes smashed cake with a perso...
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What is the Point? -- That Space Travel Thing

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Why did six wealthy women go to space?   Was it to promote space tourism? A new album or product? To flaunt their wealth? Or to actually create awareness of gender equality and inclusion of women in STEM?   While the purpose of this space "mission" was lost once these women landed back in Earth, what they did manage to achieve was harsh criticism for their 11 minute stunt.   I want to believe that there was a reason these women decided to undertake this trip into space. It couldn't only be to sing songs, and pay tribute to loved ones.   There has to be a better purpose for wasting vast resources to enter space and return to Earth and behave like heroes.   Nevertheless, what is the point of the backlash.   Say what you want, this eleven minute mission has promoted space tourism. It has proved that if you have money to spend, then even space isn't out of reach. You don't need to work hard to get into space programs to be ...
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