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77 Stories Of High Strangeness That Might Send You Down A Late-Night Rabbit Hole

This collection explores an online community tracking everything from unusual animal behavior to strange lapses in human perception. The archives map out a perspective where ancient historical riddles meet ideas about the future. Each entry uncovers a documented, unexplained event that leaves observers looking for answers on the absolute edge…

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Success Quote of the Day by father of American psychology William James: 'There is but one cause of human failure. And that is...'

Quote of the Day: William James, the father of American psychology, emphasized that a lack of faith in one's true self is the sole cause of human failure. He believed that lack of confidence, not a lack of talent or opportunity, prevents individuals from reaching their full potential. Real growth…

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Lisa Wilkinson: ‘Evelyn was my safe place. She was my refuge’

The TV presenter turned author on the toll the past five years have taken and how telling the story of Australia’s only Titanic survivor helped her navigate them

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Can we consider ‘play’ to be a religion? Bluey certainly thinks so

Most of us are used to thinking of “religion” in terms of a belief in God or gods. Perhaps the big hitters of world belief systems come to mind – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism or, in Australia, the Dreamtime.

The Conversation

He was sentenced to death despite not pulling the trigger. An unlikely coalition saved his life

In an act transcending politics, tens of thousands successfully banded together to make the case against executing Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton

The Guardian - US

Friday essay: long in the shadow of Freud, Carl Jung’s ideas are finding fresh relevance today

Once upon a time, great psychological thinkers bestrode the earth. William James, Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Fred Skinner, Carl Jung and a few other heavyweights left deep footprints in the cultural landscape. The ground trembled when they fought.

The Conversation

‘Our consciousness is under siege’: Michael Pollan on chatbots, social media and mental freedom

In his new book, the celebrated author explains why we need ‘consciousness hygiene’ to defend ourselves from AI and dopamine-driven algorithms

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A World Appears by Michael Pollan review – a kaleidoscopic exploration of consciousness

The journalist and polymath probes the mysteries of the mind in this unsettling yet life-affirming investigation

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The 10 Most Stressful Movies Ever Made

Looking for comfort movies? Look away.

The Mary Sue

New releases on Netflix: 7 shows and movies you need to watch this week

Our guide on all the new movies and TV shows heading to Netflix this week, including “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” “Steve” and more.

Tom’s Guide

Experts explain why daydreaming could actually be key to a productive day

Experts say that not consciously focusing on anything and allowing the mind to drift can reduce stress and improve cognitive sharpness

The Independent UK

How letting your mind wander can reset your brain

Every day, we’re faced with constant opportunities for stimulation. With 24/7 access to news feeds, emails and social media, many of us find ourselves scrolling endlessly, chasing our next hit of dopamine. But these habits are fuelling our stress – and our brains are begging for a break.

The Conversation

Hidden London: Severndroog Castle, London's Taj Mahal

The magnificent building also offers the very best view of London, writes John Darlington

Evening Standard

How A US Nail Salon Worker Made Over £727k With 13 Remote Jobs – And How He Finally Got Caught

A US nail salon worker masterminded an unbelievable hustle, secretly holding down 13 remote IT jobs and pocketing over £727k.

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Nail salon employee pleads guilty after holding 13 remote IT jobs worked by developers in China

The man had no experience in IT, but he let overseas workers use his driver’s license and U.S. passport to get jobs in tech.

Tom’s Guide

5 Oscar-winning movies to stream on Prime Video right now

Prime Video’s extensive movie library has plenty of Oscar-winning titles, and these are my top picks to watch now, including “The Hurt Locker,” “Manchester by the Sea,” and more.

Tom’s Guide

The best modern war movie ever is now streaming for free — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

Tubi just added the best war movie set during a modern conflict to its free streaming library — you need to watch it.

Salon

Is universal consciousness legitimate?

A new theory wonders if all matter could be "conscious" — before scientists hand-wave it, they should hear it out

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The week in classical: The Turn of the Screw; Wolf Witch Giant Fairy – review

A formidable cast excels in an ingenious, small-scale production of Britten’s ghostly chamber opera; Red Riding Hood clashes with a warbling witch. Plus, a night in with the other Mendelssohn

Salon

Enter the "little man" theory of history

Of course our four-times-indicted ex-president is the archetypal Little Man of history. Sadly, he's not alone

The Hindu

Losing focus

Attention is the process of the mind selecting and focusing on one particular object or train of thought out of several. To challenge the mind, tech-free hours are necessary. Various techniques such as the Pomodoro and "eat the frog" can help reach a "flow state" of creativity and productivity.

LiveScience

Do we really use only 10% of our brains?

How much of the brain does each person use throughout their day?

The Conversation

Chemical adventurers: the science of the mind has a long, colourful history of psychedelic exploration

There is a delirious moment in the 1988 documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History when a back-lit hippie explains that consuming mescaline allowed Native Americans to see the world through the eyes of the cactus. It is the same when people imbibe the skin secretions of the toad, he mumbles,…

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7 best new to Max movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Max gained a ton of great movies for its first full month. Here are the ones with exceptional Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Reuters

King Charles greets wellwishers outside palace before coronation

Britain's King Charles and his son William greeted wellwishers outside Buckingham Palace in central London on Friday, a day before Charles' formal coronation ceremony.

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