To The Girl Who Hasn’t Been Herself Lately

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Life is hard, trust us, we know. It has a way of sneaking up on you when you are least expecting it and taking you out at the knees. What’s worse, is that it doesn’t seem to care that you’ve already been knocked to the ground, it will rub dirt in your …

Getting Stoned With Your Spouse Could Reduce Conflict in Your Marriage

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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When it comes to fostering healthy relationships, drugs and alcohol are typically viewed very negatively- and rightly so. Addictions and substance abuse can destroy the bonds you have with friends, families, and spouses, and tear relationships apart. A more recent study, however, has been published that suggests that marijuana use may not deserve the bad…

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Only 5% of People Will Graduate from This Odd One Out 8-part Quiz! How Many Can You Solve In 30 Seconds?

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I know what you’re thinking. This is too easy. Well, at first, it looks that way, but trust me, you’re about to seriously challenge yourself. There are 8 tests with an odd shape embedded somewhere. Can you spot all the odds in 30 seconds in this hard quiz? Get your strop watch ready! This awesome…

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A scientific study claims that your age affects how you see this famous optical illusion

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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There are many different optical illusions that have stumped people for decades- the Impossible Trident, the Cafe Wall Illusion, and the Impossible Elephant are just a few examples of how easily your eyes can be tricked. One of the most famous of these illusions is “My Wife and Mother-in-Law”, also known as the Boring Figure,…

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Science Say People Who Swear A Lot Actually Make Better Friends

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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Finding the right world to accurately express our emotions, particularly when we’re angry, frustrated, or stressed, can be difficult. In these instances, swearing can be very helpful with effectively getting our point across, or releasing some pent-up emotion. Most of us are taught from a young age that we should not swear, as many curse…

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The First Animal You See Reveals A Lot About Your Hidden Personality

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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If there’s one person in our lives that is the most important for us to discover and get to know on a deeper level, it’s ourselves. The more we understand ourselves – what we like, dislike, what motivates us and what holds us back – the more we will thrive in all aspects of our…

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Grandfather bravely comes out as gay at 90 years old, proving it’s never too late to embrace your true self

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It’s never too late to embrace your true self. No one embodies that more than when this grandfather comes out as gay. After living in secrecy 90 years, Kenneth Felts was ready to be his authentic self. Grandfather Comes Out as Gay At 90 Years Old At the age of 90, Kenneth, who lives in…

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Married Couple Discovers They Were Childhood Sweethearts Two Decades Later

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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Destiny, anyone? Who would have thought those adorable 6-year-olds playing in the sand would be married one day? It’s amazing what love, friendship, and a dash of fate can do. When Heidi Parker was six years old, she went with her family from Sheffield, South Yorkshire to Bodrum, Turkey, for a summer holiday [1]. Her…

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Not Everyone Can Solve This ‘Simple’ Math Problem from the 1950s without A Calculator

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A math question from the ‘50s is causing a major stir online, and most people aren’t actually able to solve it correctly without using our saving grace – the calculator [1]. I know you’re thinking this is another one of those annoyingly difficult questions that pop up occasionally and everyone always seems to have a…

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People Who Struggle to Get Out of Bed May Be More Intelligent, Evidence Suggests.

Pierre Van ZylOpinion, Personal Growth + Development

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Do you often find yourself staying up into the wee hours of the morning, working on a project or engaging in a hobby? Do you find that you don’t want to get out of bed when your alarm goes off? People who tend to sleep in late are often considered lazy and are associated with…

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With only months to live, Indiana high school senior gets married in touching ceremony

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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After a six-year battle with cancer, 18-year-old Chase Smith has received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Given only three to five months to live, he decided the most important thing in his life is the incredible love he has for his girlfriend Sadie Mills.  The pair got married in their driveway in April surrounded by friends…

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Why People Who Marry Teachers End Up The Happiest

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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People can tell a lot about each other based on their career paths. That’s not to say the stereotypes of different jobs are always accurate. Lawyers aren’t necessarily smooth-talkers, accountants aren’t necessarily nerdy, and artists aren’t necessarily soulful. However, there are certain traits that are vital for people to succeed in their chosen professions.  For example, veterinarians need to care about animals, managers need to have…

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Most people fail – but can you find the dog in this picture?

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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Humans love solving puzzles. When we’re kids, it starts with word searches, find the difference photos, and the ever-popular Where’s Waldo? book series. From puzzles to crosswords and sudoku, we’re always looking for ways to challenge our brains. One of the most fascinating of these is optical illusions. From the 12 dots illusion in 2016…

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Teenage ‘Angel’ Cashier Picks Up $173 Grocery Bill for Senior Shopper Who Found Himself Short on Cash

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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Teenagers often get a bad rap. They’re told they’re lazy, untrustworthy, disruptive, and rude. While there certainly are many teenagers out there (and adults, too) who fit that description, there are just as many out there who are hardworking, kind, and considerate members of society.  One teenaged girl from Georgetown, Tennessee, has proved just that….

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Landlord surprised woman with groceries for family after telling her not to worry about rent

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Learn, Personal Growth + Development

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The coronavirus lockdowns have halted the economy and prompted mass lay-offs in almost every industry. Businesses are struggling and people being forced to stay home and rely on their savings – if they have any. Thousands of people across North America are only weeks away from no longer being able to afford to keep a…

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6 Hard Truths About Love

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While you may have your bed of roses, don’t expect it to be completely thorn-free. We all grew up having this surreal image of love that just seems laughable in adulthood. While it’s important not to encourage the concept of love as a bitter-sweet ride at all times, the truth is also not easy to…

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Alabama Man Who Mows Lawns for the Elderly Now Delivers Free Meals and Supplies to People Who Can’t Leave Their Homes

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While millions of people across the United States are stuck indoors due to the Coronavirus outbreak, a man from Alabama has continued to mow lawns for free and now, he’s delivering food and supplies as well [1]. Since 2015, Rodney Smith Jr. has been mowing lawns for the elderly, the disabled, struggling single mothers and…

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Top 20 Motivational Quotes To Unlock The Power Of Gratitude

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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The first case of the coronavirus was found in China in late November and early December 2019. [1] On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, with over 118,000 cases of the illness spread all over the world in over 110 countries and territories. [2] By March 30, 2020, according to…

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Teen Creates Website For He And His Friends To Deliver Groceries To Seniors

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, News + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development

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It’s well known that the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 impacts the elderly more so than the young. According to Forbes and Statista, approximately 30% of adults over the age of 65 who test positive for COVID-19 must be hospitalized and the fatality rate of those over 75 years of age is over 10%. [1]…

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Each Night, Atlanta Residents Cheer On The Medical Professions Fighting Coronavirus

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Learn, Personal Growth + Development

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Medical professionals and first responders have, seemingly overnight, found themselves fighting on the front lines of a battle they didn’t see coming: the battle to keep coronavirus patients alive. In recent weeks, photos of the tired, marked faces of medical professionals have gone viral on social media, showing the toll that the coronavirus pandemic has…

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The healing power of finding humor in difficult situations

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly everyone around the world. Our day-to-day lives have been changed in a significant way, and there is currently no way of knowing exactly when -or if- things will return to the way they were before. In these scary, uncertain times, people are looking for ways to cope. Some are…

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Should all children learn sign language?

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion, parenting, Personal Growth + Development

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Imagine the excitement you would feel on the day your baby brother is being born. Not only can you not wait to meet them, but your head begins to fill with ideas about all the fun things you will do together as you get older. Now imagine being told that your new baby brother sustained…

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There Are Merit Badges For Adults Because Adulting Is Hard

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Teenagers can’t wait to be liberated by adulthood so they could do what they want, how they want, and when they want it. Then they become 19, 20, or maybe even 21 and discover adulting is hard. Many people at this age may struggle with identifying themselves as adults; after all, they struggle to handle…

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4-year-old Girls Insist They’re Twins because They ‘Have the Same Birthday and the Same Soul’

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They don’t see color. They see love. In 2017, 4-year-old preschoolers from Miami went viral online for insisting they could not just be best friends or mere sisters. Jia Sarnicola and Zuri Copeland have been telling everyone they’re twins, and they have a long list of reasons to back up their stand. According to the…

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Real Men Protect Their Women, They Don’t Abuse Them

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Opinion, Personal Growth + Development

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Why do people raise girls with the “there is no love without pain” mentality? Love requires work and compromise, but it does not have to be painful. Love is kind, patient and beautiful. Everyone deserves to be happy when they are in love. It’s time we stopped justifying abuse and passing it off as “the…

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If You Love Someone, Tell Them, Because Life is Too Short to Take Your Time.

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When the news hit that Kobe Bryant’s helicopter had crashed and he, along with his young daughter Gianna and several other passengers did not survive, the world was left in a state of shock. As fans mourned their basketball hero, the internet was flooded with heartfelt tweets, Instagram posts and Facebook messages from his friends…

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Dentistry Student Shares Touching Story of Being Raised by Father with Down Syndrome

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Sader Issa is a Syrian student studying dentistry. By all accounts he is just like any other young student his age- he enjoys spending time with friends and family when he’s not studying and is working hard toward building his future life in his chosen profession. There is one thing that differentiates Issa from most…

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