How many times a day do you unlock your phone to scroll through your favorite feed? Ten? Twenty? Lost count after breakfast? You’re not alone. The average American checks their phone 205 times a day and spends about two and a half hours of that time on social media. Whether you’re catching up on family…
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Weddings hold profound significance, no matter where you are in the world. Snag an invite to an Indian wedding and you’ll be partying for three days. Attend a Hungarian wedding and you’ll notice the bride slip into a red dress, called a menyecske ruha, at midnight. And at a Congolese wedding, don’t be shocked if…
Picture this: Someone catches your eye from across the bar. Heart racing, you summon every ounce of courage and walk over to them, every step feeling like an eternity. You deliver your best pickup line, and against all odds, they smile. Cue the butterflies in your stomach performing aerial maneuvers. A playful nudge here, a…
“Sorry, I hated that. Sorry, I wish I hadn’t said that.” “Sorry, is this coffee? Sorry, this is my fault.” Comedian Amy Schumer cast light on an all-too-common reality for many women with a 2015 sketch from her show “Inside Amy Schumer.” Entitled “I’m Sorry,” the sketch depicts female thought leaders on stage who apologized so…
As of 2024, the average American spends 279 minutes—over four and a half hours—on their smartphones each day. This constant checking of texts and scrolling through social media can be distracting for adolescents, especially in school. However, there may be a positive side to Gen Z’s technological savvy. Digital platforms and social media can be…
As Halloween creeps closer, many are caught in a festive frenzy, debating their costume choices and whether to grab trick-or-treat candy now or later. Some might even be plotting an escape from their neighbor’s notorious Spook Fest (last year’s themes were a bit much). But amidst all the costume chaos and social gatherings, have you…
Labor Day wasn’t always about end-of-summer sales and long weekends. It was created to honor the hard-fought contributions of American workers—and to advocate for better working conditions during a time when laborers often endured 70-hour workweeks. Before diving into beach plans or backyard barbecues, it’s worth asking: Why do we celebrate Labor Day—and how did…
A former U.S. president. A renowned advocate for racial equality and justice. A popular “sex doctor.” A Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback. What do they all have in common? All were sociology majors, and they all have names we remember due to their stature and achievements. Here we’re going to highlight some influential people who majored…
Have you ever heard of the Hedgehog’s Dilemma? On cold winter days, hedgehogs huddle together for warmth. However, the sharp quills protecting their soft bodies make it difficult, if not impossible, for the creatures to be near each other without causing considerable harm. They disperse, only for the cold to drive them together again. This…
We’re truly in a golden age of content. Kaitlyn Siragusa (better known as Amouranth) is a Twitch star, a top OnlyFans creator, and now, an AI companion bot. As reported by Dexerto, “AI Amouranth” satisfies fans’ needs and offers an experience that “blurs the lines between reality and virtual interaction, creating an indistinguishable connection with…
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