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The Psychology of the Sunni-Shia Divide
Politico Magazine: More than a decade after the Iraq war began, it still boggles our minds: Sunni and Shia—both revering the Quran, following Muhammad and praying to Allah—killing one another. It brings to mind the
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How Music May Make Babies Team Players
The New York Times: Moving with a partner to the musical beat may make people more cooperative — even babies as young as 14 months. Researchers worked with 48 toddlers, each held by an assistant
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Stop cheering me up: Some people don’t want to hear it
TODAY: So, your friend is wailing about the miseries of her bush league job, failed romance, clunker of a car, and all-around lousy life. Instead of trying to cheer her up by saying something positive
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When Negativity Is What We Need
The New York Times: If your friend is feeling bad about himself, you might try to convince him that everything’s actually O.K. But a new study suggests this kind of reassurance doesn’t necessarily make people
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Did Laughter Evolve to Make Us Healthy?
National Geographic: Researchers are looking into what laughter can do for our health. More than a form of communication, laughter helps people thrive. Some folks take that to heart and gather for “laughter yoga.” Watch
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The Best Way to Predict the Future
BBC: Cast your mind back across the turbulent events of recent history. Did you foresee President Obama’s election before he was even elected as a Democratic candidate – or did you back Hillary Clinton? How
