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The 4-word Phrase That Keeps Small Talk Flowing Socializing often requires small talk, but many people find it forced and unnatural. However, using one simple phrase may be the key to making small talk flow more smoothly. In a Reddit discussion ...
The Rule That Solves the 'Eat When It's Hot' or 'All Are Served' Etiquette Debate You've been there before - you're at a restaurant with a group, your food arrives first, and you're left wondering whether to start eating or wait for everyone else...
In San Luis Obispo County, California, Gwen Watkins transformed a simple idea into a mobile movement for dignity. In her seventies, Gwen launched Shower the People, a volunteer-run mobile hygiene nonprofit that's now delivered more than 25,000 shower...
Before she founded a nonprofit that now nourishes 850 families a week, Ali Casparian's dreams were rooted in food. As a young girl, she found joy in the kitchen with her Armenian grandmother and in the garden with her grandfather. She wanted to becom...
It's a dark and stormy night and you've suddenly found yourself swept off of your wooden vessel into the wild Atlantic Ocean. It's 1893, so your woolen clothes are pulling you down to Davy Jones' locker. What kind of dog would want to rescue you? Cha...
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Many people have special Thanksgiving traditions, from gathering with loved ones for a big meal to starting the day with a bit of exercise. Races called "Turkey Trots" have become increasingly popular. This year, the fast-casual restaurant chain QDOB...
The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia was established in the 1970s to uplift and illuminate work in the fabric arts. The space was envisioned as a center for community participation, providing space, tools, and pedagogy to aspiring makers an...
A Show at the National Gallery Highlights the Role of Photography in the Black Arts Movement In a 1968 photograph by Doris Derby, a young girl longingly peers into the window of a toy store in Jackson, Mississippi. Within the image, Derby capture...
This holiday season, as you gather around the table with your loved ones, it's important to remember the people who put food on our tables and the connection that we share. The moment you pick up a carrot, peach, or apple in the grocery store, you're...
The Thiepval war memorial is reputed to be the largest Commonwealth war memorial in the world. Standing alone in the French countryside, its central arch rises 140 feet high and rests on 16 massive pillars. The memorial bears the names of more than 7...
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Crimson kicker Kieran Corr secured a 45-43 win over Penn last Saturday by hitting a 53-yard field goal with just five seconds on the clock. Corr explains how he stays cool under pressure: "Take a deep breath and just trust in your abilities and stay...
Usually driving into a small town in Saskatchewan you can see a couple of taller buildings on the horizon, and maybe a grain elevator. Uniquely, Gravelbourg's skyline is dominated by a cathedral. Built in 1918, Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedra...
Filmmaker George Lucas, the mind behind the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, has been working to build the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles for more than a decade. After pandemic-related delays, the museum finally has an openin...
A terrifying time in two children's lives created an incredible bond between a man and a child. Legendary Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen met a young boy named Bryson Shupe eight years ago. Bryson was a patient awaiting a heart transplant at t...
Rhett A. Butler, the founder and CEO of Mongabay, has been announced as a winner of the 2025 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. The prestigious annual award recognizes "outstanding leaders whose work is courageous, innovative, impactful, ...
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"The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro's Impressionism," the first major U.S. exhibition of the artist in 40 years, is now open at the Denver Art Museum :focal(700x480:701x481)/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/b5/15...
Introducing the Competitive Sport of Spogomi When Samuel Salamone set up his litter.per.follower social media account, he pledged to pick up a piece of trash for every new follower. On the first day, the young teen had zero followers, but picked ...
Psychology professor Elika Bergelson shares three of her favorite things that help her stay warm and cozy, even in the cold New England winters. Penguins Starting around sixth grade, Bergelson's parents encouraged her to read National Geographi...
If you don't remember Uncle Jesse singing his vows to Aunt Becky at their 1991 wedding, were you even alive? OK, maybe that's a bit dramatic, but the Donaldson/Katsopolis wedding on Full House is one of those TV moments that millions remember. Partic...
David Diao Details His Painting on the Cover of Art in America David Diao, whose painting Bauhaus Still Looking to De Stijl (2018) appears on the cover of the Fall issue of Art in America, is profiled in the magazine. From his studio in New Y...
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Boss Helps Struggling Employee Many people have hit hard economic times, barely scraping by and making ends meet with nothing leftover once the bills were paid to buy something new. Financial struggle is tough, and unless someone has experienced ...
Who's in, who's out: Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup? Emotions ran high on a night of historic wins and last-gasp goals as the last eight of the 43 automatic qualification spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were sealed across Eur...
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's Intimate Wedding Celebration In December 2024, music producer Benny Blanco and singer Selena Gomez announced their engagement, delighting fans with a series of photos showcasing Selena's impressive diamond ring. Th...
How a Small Idea on Two Wheels Grew into a Community Kids Can't Wait to Join By the time the first bell rings on Fridays in Montclair, New Jersey, something remarkable has already unfolded across town. Children burst out of their houses balancing...
Robert Irwin's Heartwarming Tradition Before Every DWTS Episode Robert Irwin is a wonderful ambassador for conservation and a talented dancer on Dancing With The Stars. He carries on his late father Steve Irwin's legacy in a very special way befo...
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A Viral Karaoke Star on the High Seas Cruise ships are often the perfect family vacation, allowing you to visit multiple destinations on a tighter budget while enjoying resort-style entertainment and activities. However, the sheer size of these v...
Psychologist Steven Pinker, Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology, explained the concept of "common knowledge" in a conversation with the Kennedy School's Jennifer Lerner at the IOP Forum. Pinker defined common knowledge as "I know something. Yo...
New research suggests the Band of Holes functioned as a barter marketplace before becoming an accounting system for the Inca :focal(800x602:801x603)/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/1e/f8/1ef81ff2-a918-4e11-829...
Nestled amid the verdant hills of Nantou County, Taiwan, the Songboling Visitor Center serves as a serene sanctuary for tea culture and wellness. As part of Taiwan's commitment to preserving and celebrating its rich tea heritage, this center offers a...
Tennessee Mom Praised for Allowing Bullied Daughter to Change "Offensive" Name Kids can be cruel, often bullying one another over something as simple as a name. When Danielle Remp's daughter Dixie faced constant ridicule and harassment at school ...
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California Attorney General Argues for Return of Nazi-Looted Painting Held by Madrid Museum California has rejoined a 20-year legal battle over a Camille Pissarro painting that was sold under duress during the Nazi regime. This week, California A...
Architects Design Beautiful Public Toilets in Japan In a recent project, 16 renowned architects came together to redesign public restrooms in the dense Shibuya area of Tokyo, Japan. The "Tokyo Toilet" initiative aims to create accessible and visu...
Marina Abramovic's Iconic "The Artist Is Present" Performance In 2010, legendary performance artist Marina Abramovic was invited by curator Klaus Biesenbach to present a retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Biesenbac...
Feel a Connection to a Celebrity You've Never Met? Your Bond May Be 'Parasocial,' Which Is Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2025 The term is used to describe "a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person t...
Meet the Superheroes Serving Silicon Valley's Unhoused In the heart of Silicon Valley's glamorous tech paradise, modern-day superheroes known as Batman of San Jose and Crimson Fist are stepping up where many fear to tread. These anonymous heroes ...
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The Thumbs Up Debate: When Generations Collide Gen Zers have been campaigning against the ubiquitous thumbs up emoji for years, viewing it as a passive-aggressive, low-effort response. Recently, one Gen Z LinkedIn user, Yanni Pappas, proudly decl...
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Welcomes KPop Demon Hunters Balloon Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and one of the most anticipated elements of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year is the debut of a new balloon featuring characters...
After the journey through the winding roads of Hong Kong Island's verdant south side, the first sight that greets visitors to the popular beach town of Shek O is the much-loved bus terminus. Though many beachgoers will make a beeline straight for the...
Watch Four Furry and Adorable Cheetah Cubs on the Smithsonian National Zoo's Online Feed The "strong, active" and "vocal" babies were born during the government shutdown, and they and their 5-year-old, first-time mother, Amabala, are thriving...
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Riga, Latvia For the first two centuries of its existence, the story of Riga's Old Jewish Cemetery was like the story of any other Jewish cemetery in Europe. The cemetery was established in 1725 at what was then the out...