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12 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts

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12 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts

6 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Reading More

Reading has some surprising benefits.

6 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Reading More

At Wine Tastings, the Cheap Stuff Tastes Better If You Think It's Expensive

Cheap wine can taste better to some when the price tag is switched.

At Wine Tastings, the Cheap Stuff Tastes Better If You Think It's Expensive

How Do You Acquire an "Acquired Taste"?

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How Do You Acquire an "Acquired Taste"?

Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks

Olympic National Park in Washington.

Sympathy vs. Empathy: What’s the Difference?

Empathy in motion. Or is it sympathy?

6 Effective Tips for Coping With Panic Attacks

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The 10 Happiest Songs, According to Science

She's walking on sunshine.

The Best Way to Break a Bad Habit

Breaking bad habits requires a little more than just willpower.

American Murder: The Family Next Door: 6 Facts About Chris Watts and the Psychology of Family Killers

The Watts family is featured in American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020).

Fright Fest: The Science Behind Why We Love to Be Scared

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Common Misconceptions About Depression

Justin Dodd, ready to debunk mental illness myths.

Study Finds Slow-Blinking at Your Cat Could Improve Your Communication

A happy cam-purr.

The Reason It's So Hard to Spot Your Own Typos

We have a difficult time catching our own typing mistakes.

Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?

Who wouldn't be screaming in this situation?

Norwegians May Hold the Secret to Braving a Winter Lockdown

Some people can change their winter mindset.