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The Return of “Third Places” & Why Everyone’s Craving Community Spaces
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term "third place" in 1989 to describe the social spaces distinct from home (first place) and work (second place). He argued that communities need these informal gathering spots - coffee shops, bookstores, libraries, parks, barber...
“Underconsumption Core” Is TikTok’s Answer to Overconsumption
TikTok has given us a lot of "cores" - cottagecore, goblincore, normcore. But the latest aesthetic to take over the platform is different. It's not about buying into a new look. Underconsumption core is about proudly showing what you're NOT buying. What Is...
Coffee Naps Are Actually Science-Backed (And Wildly Effective)
It sounds completely backwards: drink coffee, then immediately take a nap? Won't the caffeine keep you awake? But here's the counterintuitive truth: caffeine naps, or "coffee naps," are not only possible but potentially more effective than either coffee or naps alone....
The Rise of “Rage Applying” & Why Workers Are Mass-Applying to Jobs
You've had a bad day at work. Your boss dismissed your idea in a meeting. You got passed over for a promotion. Your workload doubled with no additional pay. You're tired, frustrated, and undervalued. So you open your laptop and start applying to jobs. Not just one or...
Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With “Vintage” Tech From the 2000s
Walk into any trendy neighborhood and you'll spot them: young people taking photos with chunky digital cameras from 2005. Texting on flip phones. Listening to music on iPods with visible click wheels. Using old Nokia phones as their primary device. Gen Z - the...
The “Slow Living” Movement Is Taking Over Fall 2025
Fall is here, bringing crisp air, golden leaves, and a shift in how we spend our days. As the season sets in, people are embracing comfort, nostalgia, and creativity in new ways. But this year feels different. There's a deliberate turning away from hustle culture and...
Museums Are Getting Radical Makeovers This Year
After years of construction delays, funding challenges, and pandemic disruptions, 2025 is emerging as a banner year for museum openings and expansions. From New York to London to Tokyo, some of the world's most ambitious cultural projects are finally opening their...
Sourdough’s Comeback From Pandemic Hobby to Grocery Store Takeover
Remember lockdown sourdough? The starter-sharing, Instagram-posting, carb-laden hobby that kept us sane in 2020? Well, that fever dream of fermentation has evolved into something bigger, weirder, and way more profitable. Sourdough has broken out of artisanal bakeries...
The Viral “Romanticizing Your Life” Trend Is Changing How We Think About Daily Routines
The idea of "romanticizing your life" has exploded across TikTok and Instagram in recent years, but underneath the aesthetic trends, there's a deeper and more powerful truth: how you experience your day is often more about perspective than circumstances. To...
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