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Kissing may have a surprising new origin, as per a new study!
Kissing rituals are remarkably diverse, and it’s clear that kissing is deeply woven into our social…
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“Please do not photograph our homes!” plead Goa’s homeowners
This relentless influx of visitors has transformed a once peaceful neighbourhood in Goa into a nois…
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Caitlin Clark is a Rorschach test
The 22-year-old basketball sensation is at the center of a brewing culture war. It says a lot more …
Lindsay Gibbs
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A boomer who moved from Minnesota to Mexico said his cost of living dropped by 50% — but transplants need to respect the culture
Mark LeGeros's move abroad is one that more retirees are contemplating amidst shaky finances and pr…
Juliana Kaplan
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A boomer couple on Social Security moved to Guatemala because they couldn't afford to retire in the US. After 2 years, they moved back.
Robert Zimmerman and his wife moved to Guatemala to retire on Social Security income, though they o…
Noah Sheidlower
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History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
MrBeast is closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, and is likely to overtake it with eas…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Zuck's birthday T-shirt is a tribute to ancient Rome, Facebook's history, and going hard
"Carthago delenda est" means "Carthage must be destroyed," a popular idea from Rome around 150 BC. …
Kieran Corcoran
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As PM Modi awaits his third big win, here’s how BJP created history during the 2014 & 2019 Lok Sabha elections
The BJP has come a long way since 1984 when the party won just two seats. Its pro-Hindutva stance p…
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Conservative boycotts against Target and Bud Light are working thanks to a 'perfect storm' of social media and culture wars, experts say
Experts say conservative boycotts are increasing due to a "perfect storm" of real-life culture wars…
Avery Hartmans,Natalie Musume…
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35 of the most influential hip-hop songs in music history
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Business Insider made a playlist of the genre's most …
Callie Ahlgrim
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The designer of Twitter's iconic blue bird logo hopes it will live on in social media history — even though he isn't too sad to see it go
After seeing Elon Musk"s choice for an "X" logo, many users are mourning Martin Grasser's simple, s…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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There's one big unexpected culture shock Americans can't stop talking about when they move to Europe
People who have moved to Europe from the US often comment on a big difference in how the cultures a…
Charissa Cheong
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Why Michael Che's 'SNL' joke about Israeli vaccinations sparked a debate about anti-Semitism
Several Jewish advocacy groups have called on Michael Che and 'Saturday Night Live' to apologize fo…
Rachel E. Greenspan
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Japan takes earthquake safety seriously. Here's how its culture of preparedness keeps so many people alive.
Japan is a hot spot for earthquakes, and it's spent decades becoming one of the best-prepared count…
Jenny McGrath,Morgan McFall-J…
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The Facebook group that's a lifeline for Russian speakers in the US to share real talk about the war in Ukraine
A group that was once a place for gossip and news for immigrants has turned into a lifeline for peo…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Spotify, YouTube, and others remove Highland Park suspect's songs and videos after history of disturbing content
The 21-year-old suspect posted online as "Awake The Rapper" and created music videos of himself tha…