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An Alarming Number of Hong Kong Teens are Seeking Psychiatric Help, According to Report
An increasing number of young people in Hong Kong are seeking treatment for psychiatric problems, according to local public hospital records. There were a total of 4,200 mental health patients aged between 15 and 17 in 2015, a 45% increase from 2010. Also in 2015, there were…
· Laura Hospes
Suicidal 20-Year-Old Photographer Captures Life Inside a Psychiatric Ward to Recover
I was 20, studying photography and, as they say, living life the fullest. But that was not the real me.
· Riley Schatzle
Psychology Professor Gives the Most Evil Extra Credit Problem to His Students
Dylan Selterman, a psychology professor at the University of Maryland, has been assigning the same extra credit problem on his final exam since 2008 — only one class has ever answered correctly. The prompt reads:
· Max Chang
Psychology Study Exposes a Scary Truth About People Who Are Nice All the Time
A new psychology study published this month in the Journal of Personality has revealed a dark truth about the nicest and friendliest people in our society- they are probably more capable of doing the most horrific things if ordered to. Stanley Milgram, a pioneer in social…
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Meet The Man Who Went To Tijuana To Kill Himself But Was Saved By Cocaine And Hookers
Back in 2014, the internet was graced with the tale of a man who went to Tijuana, Mexico looking to end his miserable life but instead found redemption after being introduced to cocaine and hookers and decided to continue living in the end. The man, who can only be identified as…
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Science Says Playing ‘Mario Kart’ Actually Makes You a Better Driver
Playing “Mario Kart” actually makes you a better driver, according to a recent university study. Those hours you spent drifting your way through Rainbow Road may have paid off after all. A new study, published this month in the Psychological Science journal, confirms that…
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Couples Who Drink Together Live Happier, Study Finds
Research has found that couples with similar drinking habits are happier than those with only one partner who drinks. The study, published in “The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Series,” involved married U.S. couples over age 50. Responses from 4,864 married…
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Teenage Girl Discovers Dead Body While Playing Pokémon Go
Shayla Wiggins, a 19-year-old from Wyoming, stumbled upon a dead body while playing “Pokémon Go.” The corpse was found floating on a river, County 10 reported. The shocking encounter took place while Shayla was out for a morning walk, searching for Pokémons. Launched recently,…
· Ryan General
Goats Are As Smart As Dogs and Love Humans Just as Much, University Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that goats, too, can make great pets and may even rival dogs for the title of “man’s best friend.” A recent study by Queen Mary University of London researchers revealed that the goat, mainly domesticated for agricultural purposes, also possesses the…
· Ryan General
Raising Brilliant and Successful Kids Depends on This One Parenting Skill, According to Researchers
How you respond when your child asks you a question will effect whether or not they become successful in life, according to researchers. In the book, “Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children,” it’s revealed that handling sensitive moments in a…
· Ryan General
New York Thieves Con Old Asian Ladies out of $500,000 By Telling Them Their Money is Cursed
New York City police department are on the hunt for five women who are believed to be linked to con artists who victimize elderly Asian women in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn in recent months. The victims were reportedly tricked into handing over thousands of dollars after…
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Asian Men Make More Money Per Hour Than ANYONE Else in the U.S.
Asian men make more money compared to white, black and Hispanic males in terms of median hourly earnings, a new study from Pew Research Center finds. The analysis is based on last year’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As reported, Asian men had hourly earnings of $24…
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Hong Kongers Admit to Purposely Showing Off on Social Media to Make Friends Jealous
Travel photos are among the most exciting things to share on social media, but the reason why is the question that needs honest answers. For many Hong Kongers, these snaps fulfill the purpose of showing off and making friends jealous. That’s according to a survey conducted by…
· Ryan General
Fen Da: Ingeniuos Chinese Startup Valued At $100 Million Only 24 Days After Launch
A Chinese startup, which gave the all-too-common Q & A website formula a brilliant twist, has successfully secured a valuation of $100 million just 24 days after launching. Fen Da is an app that takes inspiration from Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” (or AMA), where featured guests…
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Science Discovers That Texting Actually Changes the Way Your Brain Thinks
A new study has found that some individuals’ brains can have a unique waveform in response to smartphone texting. This “texting rhythm” is the collective result of things that happen during texting like eye focus, handling the device and message construction, among others. It is…
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Science Reveals The One Word That Will Get Someone to Agree With You
Most of the time, swaying other people’s opinion during a political argument, is a near impossibility. However, a new research suggests that just one word can turn an opposing view into a favorable one. A team of researchers from Ohio State University recently published a study…
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Rainbow Sushi on Instagram Has Become Latest Colorful Food Trend
Rainbow colored rolls are the growing trend among sushi lovers on Instagram. No, we’re not talking about the assorted rainbow roll that consists of a California roll topped with sashimi — we’re talking about a multi-color explosion on a sushi feast.
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Science Says Guys Underestimate How Horny Their Partners Are
A new study finds that women have higher satisfaction levels in their committed relationships when men underestimate their sexual desire. In the study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 48 heterosexual couples in Canada who were married or cohabiting…
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People Who Have Intense Nightmares Have a Surprising Advantage, Sleep Expert Says
Sleep researcher says people who have frequent nightmares may be more creative. Dreams have always been a mystery to scientists who have theories as to what causes them and for what purposes they serve. There are two well-known theories as to why people experience nightmares.
· Laura Dang
Ivy League Professor Makes Resume Showing off His Failures to Prove an Important Point
Though resumes are typically opportunities to show off the very best of your life accomplishments, a Princeton professor made it a point to put together a CV of his life failures for all to see. While an individual’s successes are highlighted and shared with the world, the…