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90 Interesting And Uplifting Posts That Are A Much-Needed Break From Everything Going On (New Pics)

When you’re buried in the monotony of daily life, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to be truly amazed. But amazing things are happening all around us, all the time, and sometimes we just need a reminder to stop and notice them. So we’ve rounded up some posts…

Bored Panda · Sep 8

115 Photos And Facts That Showcase Just How Incredible Our World Really Is

When thinking of wonders, minds drift to cosmic nebulae, deep-sea trenches, or ancient ruins. But the world is made up of much more rare and magical creatures, landscapes, and architectural marvels. For example, did you know that there is a jellyfish called the Psychedelic Medusa? Or that there is a…

Bored Panda · Jun 9

Reinterpreting ‘awe’: why cross-cultural emotional intelligence needs to be handled with care

Awe has become a kind of emotional currency in Western wellness circles – revered for its ability to boost mental and physical health and even social interactions. There are findings linking awe to increased prosocial behaviour, curiosity, humility, wellbeing, lower post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more adaptive physiological profiles. And…

The Conversation · Mar 3

Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

Researchers who told people to either buy themselves a gift or give one to a stranger, found those who gave to others felt a lot happier. Here's how to get the mood boost without the shopping stress.

WEKU · Dec 18, 2023

Awe can alter our sense of self and open us to new possibilities – could it help save the planet?

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently made the claim that climate change has an image problem. He railed against what he thinks is an overemphasis on degrowth and bad optics:

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

Universal's Super Nintendo World is the play-focused theme park land for our times

LOS ANGELES — A credit list into the hundreds — likely thousands — helped bring Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World to life. And the details show it.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2023

Oh wow! How getting more awe can improve your life – and even make you a nicer person

Whether it’s the immensity of the Grand Canyon or the beauty of an intricate spider’s web, feeling awestruck is good for you. Here are 10 ways to get awed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022