The term psychology comes from the Greek word "psyche," which means "spirit, soul," and "logia," which means "study, research."
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World Kindness Day, from the World Kindness Movement, is a universal awareness day about promoting the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world, and is celebrated on the 13th of November every year.
Celebrate by being kind online too.

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People think hair and nails grow after death, but it’s an optical illusion: as skin dehydrates and shrinks, nails and hair look longer — No actual postmortem growth happens.

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About 1 in 18 people, men and women alike, have an extra nipple (polythelia). They can be tiny, hidden spots or a full nipple with milk-producing tissue.
A mutation can activate the NRG3 gen and cause a third nipple.
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Depending on when you ask, the answer to “which planet is closer?” can be Mercury, Venus, or Mars — their orbital positions change distance over time. ✨️

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🧠 Sexual assault is not defined by gender. Research confirms that female perpetrators of sexual violence against men are more common than many realize.

📊 A 2014 study found that 79% of men who were “made to penetrate” someone else reported female perpetrators. Most men experiencing sexual coercion or unwanted contact also reported female offenders.

Yet harmful stereotypes—like the myth that men are always willing—prevent many victims from coming forward and cause their experiences to be minimized when they do.

It’s time to recognize that men can be victims too—and ensure justice is accessible to all survivors.

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Female elephants stay with the same herd their entire lives. Males only remain with the herd until they are 12 to 15 years old. The Male elephants then either join a "bachelor" herd or they live alone only rejoining the females during mating season.

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Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions.

Choose your source:
[Source1]
Or
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Or
[Source3]

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👀A 16-year French study suggests bras may weaken natural breast support muscles over time. Preliminary findings indicate going braless could improve posture and muscle firmness.

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Among the Kreung in Cambodia, families traditionally build small “love huts” near the home for teenage daughters (about 13–18). These huts let adolescent girls meet potential partners privately at night so they can explore relationships and choose a partner by compatibility and consent rather than by arrangement.
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👑 Did you know? King Charles III has *two* birthdays each year!
He was born on November 14, but his official public celebration is held in June with the Trooping the Colour parade. 🎂🎉

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If a website is blocked on your work/school internet, you can use Google translate as a proxy. Just copy/paste the URL into it. This method works because it loads the page through Google's servers, which can bypass certain network restrictions. However, the technique may not display dynamic content, like videos or interactive elements, correctly.

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🌍 Food brings us all together! 🍽️

Every culture is unique, but we all share a love for delicious food.

What's a special dish from your country? Or what amazing food did you discover while traveling? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Share your favorite cultural foods below! 👇

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#FoodCulture #TravelFood #GlobalCuisine #ShareYourFood

Did you know? 🌱 Soy is totally safe for men and doesn't lower testosterone or cause "man boobs"! Science confirms that eating normal amounts of soy can actually boost heart health, build muscle 💪, and even lower prostate cancer risk. Only extreme overeating causes issues—so enjoy that tofu stir-fry guilt-free! 😊
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In Hungarian, the @ symbol is called a kukac, which means “little worm” or “maggot.”

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The slang word for orgasm in Japanese, iku (逝く), translates to 'die and go to heaven'.

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🇧🇷 November 15, 1889 – Brazil became a republic! This day is celebrated as Republic Day (Dia da Proclamação da República), marking the end of the Brazilian Empire.

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Dogs do see colors, but not like humans—they have only two types of color-detecting cones in their eyes, compared to humans who have three. This means dogs see blues and yellows clearly, but reds and greens appear as brownish-gray, making red toys hard to see against green grass. This was confirmed in studies, where dogs were tested to distinguish colors and rewarded with treats.
So, if your dog misses a red toy, it's not their fault; it's just their vision! 🐶🔵🟡
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Request: Respond with pictures or videos of your dogs with their favorite toys!

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Cats have three types of color-detecting cones, just like humans, but see colors less vividly. They perceive blues and greens well, but reds and pinks may appear grayish. Their vision excels at detecting subtle movement, especially in dim light. 🔵🟢🌙

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👑 Cyrus the Great of Persia (600–530 BC) is celebrated for the Cyrus Cylinder, an ancient clay proclamation considered one of the earliest declarations of human rights — promoting religious tolerance, ending slavery, and allowing self-rule for conquered peoples.

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Alexa is always listening. 🎤
(And so are other apps)
Its microphones are constantly on, collecting voice recordings, tracking your habits, and building voice profiles. This data can be accessed by algorithms, human reviewers, and even third parties. 😬

Protect your privacy:
- Mute the microphone when not in use 🔴
- Delete voice recordings regularly or auto-delete them 🗑️
- Disable human review in the app settings 📱
- Use white noise to mask conversations 🌊

Take control of your data! 🔒
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