Social norms are informal rules that govern behavior in groups and societies. They touch almost every aspect of our lives. Academics like to use this comparison to explain the concept: just as grammar is a set of regulations that governs the structure and organization of language, social norms regulate the structure and organization of people, … Read more

There’s nothing more disappointing than dreaming about those delicious leftovers from your favorite Italian restaurant all night, only to find that someone else has devoured them before you had the chance. Whether it was a family remember you live with or a colleague who you share the fridge with at work, meal stealing is a … Read more

In 1867, Mark Twain wrote the famous book The Innocents Abroad, where, in his witty and sometimes cynical manner, he shared travel notes from a long trip to European countries. More than a century and a half has passed since then, and if Mark Twain lived today, he would most likely choose TikTok to express … Read more

It’s a cliché, but it’s true. Men just don’t understand women. For example, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE showed that men had twice as much trouble deciphering women’s emotions from images of their eyes compared to those of men. (In addition, their brains showed different activation when looking at men versus women’s … Read more

Roommates—just like landlords—can make your life either a fantastic adventure full of camaraderie or the type of hell that’s normally reserved for the most egregious sinners. The odds are that you’ve lived with at least one person who kept getting on your nerves. But very few of you have probably faced someone as bad as … Read more

To each their own, people often say, referring to, well, basically anything in life. And hobbies are in no way an exception. While some people spend their time enjoying the thrill of kitesurfing, others might be equally content with staying at home and doing some knitting. And who’s to say that one is better or … Read more

Building a romantic relationship means creating memories that, in turn, make us who we are. However, when something goes wrong or when people simply grow apart, they often experience the urge to destroy these memories, and destroying things associated with one’s ex might be one part of such attempts. The question is, how far is … Read more

According to the writer Tom Lichtenheld, “A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” Yes, this is an absolute truth – traveling definitely expands our horizons and we learn a lot of new things both about the world around us and … Read more

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the life of a home inspector is a boring one, but this fascinating Instagram account says otherwise. By posting some of their most striking discoveries on their IG, Boston Home Inspectors take us along on their most interesting home inspections. A home inspector’s job is to provide prospective home … Read more

A 2020 Cato national survey found that self-censorship is on the rise in the United States. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Americans say the political climate these days prevents them from saying things they believe because others might find them offensive. Additionally, nearly a third (32%) of employed Americans say they are worried about missing out … Read more