People with poor social skills tend to experience more stress and loneliness, which can negatively affect their physical as well as mental health, a study has found. “We have known for a long time that social skills are associated with mental health problems like depression and anxiety,” said Chris Segrin, from the University of Arizona …

This person has made a revolution in recording sphere and became the first American to receive Lenin Order. George Mesrop Avakian (born 1919) is an American music producer, artist manager, writer, and educator best known for his work with artists such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, John Cage, Alan Hovhaness, Keith Jarrett, Sonny …

Did he really just say that? Oh no he didn’t. It can hit you out of the blue like a punch in the gut. “You’ve accomplished so much for someone with your education.” “It’s fine. I’m not mad.” “Don’t be offended, but …” BAM. You’ve been assaulted in the least violent way possible, and yet …

If you spot blue traffic lights and sweet potato Kit Kats, you’re probably in Japan. Cutesy construction barriers Construction can be unpleasant to look at, so might as well make it a little cuter. The unsightly orange and white striped barriers you’d find in America might catch drivers’ eyes, but the cartoon-shaped ones in Japan …

It doesn’t just freshen breath—the advantages that come from munching on a small stick are quite significant from head to toe. Improves memory Chew this one over: If your memory is crashing on you lately, the solution may lie in a simple stick. According to recent studies from a team of psychologists at St. Lawrence …