Can Exes Be Friends?
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyPartners who break up frequently think that the nicest thing to do is to try to remain good friends. But this nice-sounding gesture frequently brings with it unexpected consequences. It may be better to plot a different course.
How to Recount Your Dreams
AdultsPsychologySociety...We often wake up from a dream with a powerful urge to tell those around us about what happened. But our listeners are also liable to feel restless and bored during our narration of the dream. The issue takes us to the heart of the challenges of communication.
This Woman Is Helping Grieving Parents To Heal | Amazing Humans
AdultsMental HealthSocietyFuneral Director LeighAnne helps parents through one of the most difficult experiences they can face - the loss of a miscarried or stillborn baby.
The Dangers of the Good Child
AdultsHumanPsychology...Good children don't cause problems; they always do what others expect. They seem to be on track. But there are real problems with people who never have a chance to be a little bad.
What to Do About Being Clumsy
AdultsPsychologyRelationships...Being clumsy is one of the most humiliating of scenarios. We need to learn to make friends with our 'inner idiot'.
Pay-It-Forward Pizza | Rosa's Fresh Pizza // 60 Second Docs
AdultsFoodPersonal Finance...At Rosa's Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pies aren't just for paying customers. In a pay-it-forward pizza initiative that began three years ago, people who lunch at the neighborhood pizzeria can donate a dollar and provide a slice for homeless people who otherwise can't afford it, using a system of Post-It notes to keep track of slices that can be redeemed. So far, says owner Mason Wartman, the community has given away more than 150,000 free slices -- plus an immeasurable amount of dignity -- to the homeless.
How to Be Charming When Talking About Yourself
AdultsLanguageSelf...It's sometimes assumed that talking too much about ourselves is rude; and asking questions of others is polite and charming. But the distinction is not quite so simple. There are far better and worse ways of speaking about ourselves. We end up charming when we dare to reveal our vulnerabilities to others.
Why Do We Cook?
AdultsFoodScience...Why do humans cook? Holidays are celebrated in many ways, but chances are they involve eating, and eating a LOT. Ever wonder why we cook our food? We do it because it tastes good, of course, and because our customs and traditions are built around it. But we also cook our food for some basic biological reasons, because of evolution. Some scientists think that figuring out how to cook actually MADE us human! If conversation gets a little dry around your holiday table, now you'll have some awesome science to share with everyone!
Check your intuition: The birthday problem - David Knuffke
AdultsMathSocietyImagine a group of people. How big do you think the group would have to be before there's more than a 50% chance that two people in the group have the same birthday? The answer is ... probably lower than you think. David Knuffke explains how the birthday problem exposes our often-poor intuition when it comes to probability.
What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?
AdultsHumanPsychology...Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up?
Being A Jerk May Not Be Your Fault
AdultsPsychologySocietyLaughter may be contagious, but did you know rudeness is too? Is there a way to stop bad attitudes from spreading?
Why The Popular Kids Don't Stay Cool
AdultsCulturePsychology...Some people in high school engage in risky behavior, such as drinking and smoking, in an attempt to be cool. Does this pay off long term? Join Tara as she reports on new research showing that being popular in high school might be bad in your adulthood!
The Problem with Over-Friendly People
AdultsPsychologyRelationships...Friendliness is a great virtue. Over-friendliness can be an unexpected problem.