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Why You Should Try Nordic Walking This Winter
If you've noticed people clicking along sidewalks with ski-pole-looking sticks lately, they're not lost cross-country skiers. They're Nordic walkers, and this Finnish fitness trend is catching on in the United States as more people discover it's basically a full-body...
The Hidden Danger of Buy Now, Pay Later Holiday Shopping
Half of shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later services for holiday shopping this year, according to PayPal's latest report. That's a massive increase from previous years, and it makes sense on the surface. Splitting payments into four installments with no interest...
The Ralph Lauren Christmas Trend Is Missing the Point
If your TikTok algorithm has been showing you tartan-draped mantels, oxblood velvet ribbons, and vintage ornaments arranged just so, you've encountered the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic. The trend has racked up millions of views across social media, with former...
Run Clubs Are Booking Patagonia Trips Now
Global run club participation jumped 59% last year, according to Strava's 2024 Year in Sport report. But the real story isn't just that more people are running together; it's what they're doing next. These groups aren't stopping at weekly neighborhood loops. They're...
“Blowing Off Steam” Worsens Your Anger, Science Says
Your friend just did something that makes your blood boil. You call another friend to vent. You rehash the whole story, getting more worked up as you go. Afterwards, you feel... better. Or do you? Turns out, that feeling of relief is a lie your brain is telling you....
The Neuroscience of Black Friday Panic Buying
That little red notification flashing "Only 3 left in stock!" isn't just informing you. It's rewiring how your brain makes decisions. Every countdown timer, every "12 people are viewing this item" alert, every flash sale pop-up has been carefully engineered to exploit...
Nearly Half of Americans Are Skipping Alcohol This Thanksgiving
Here's a statistic that might surprise you: nearly half of Americans prefer non-alcoholic beverages over traditional boozy drinks at Thanksgiving. This past year, 48.97% of survey respondents chose mocktails and alcohol-free options over wine, beer, and cocktails at...
TikTok Made a 50-Year-Old Psychology Concept Go Viral
If your social media feed has suddenly been flooded with people claiming they "genuinely reach flow state" while doing the most random things, you're not alone. TikTok's latest trend has everyone from college students to politicians joking about entering this magical...
The Trad Husband Paradox: Few Are Models. Most Are Ghosts
Vox recently posed a question that cuts to the heart of the tradwife phenomenon: who is the "trad husband"? Tradwives are everywhere on social media, their content racking up millions of views. But their allegedly dominant spouses remain curiously invisible, standing...
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