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Singer-songwriter Mike Posner took a break from his music to take a walk — a very long walk, across the entire United States. He shares five...
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Canine cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz offers a peek inside the mind of your dog, sharing solutions to common “misbehaviors” that are often simply the result of...
Harvard professor and “How to Build a Life” columnist Arthur C. Brooks answers the internet’s burning questions about “happiness.” Does anyone else feel depression after completing...
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Restaurateur Will Guidara’s life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town...