Tag humor

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A City Dweller’s Adventure on Canada’s Rugged Fundy Footpath

Have you ever been inspired to embrace a passion for something and then quickly realized you don't have the training to enjoy it as you imagined? Maybe what we can appreciate is something very different than what we had in mind, and that makes the adventure even better.

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Secrets to the “Happiness Advantage” at Work

Want to be happier at work? Solid science predicts we actually control 90% of our happiness and only 10% is related to our circumstances! Today, Shawn Anchor tells us how to nurture the "happiness advantage" in our work and home. Amazing!

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A Leopard Seal Tried to Feed this Photographer a Penguin: Capturing a Moment of Kindness from an Apex Predator

Ever see a breathtaking photo from the natural world and wonder how they got that image? Often the backstories are even better than the photograph! Listen to the remarkable tales from a Nat Geo photographer and you will be transformed.

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Getting What You Need More Often

Rejection is something we have all had to face, but fear not! What if there was a better way to look at rejection and what it really costs us?

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Image: Gary Duschl with his Guinness World Record award and his winning gum wrapper chain!

A True Chain Reaction: Linking People with Gum Wrappers!

Clocking in at over a hundred thousand feet, this staggeringly long chain was created by one man over almost 6 decades, with a bit of heartwarming help along the way. Here's the story of Gary Duschl, a very unique Guinness Book of World Record holder who will inspire us all!

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Welcome to Burning Man for Car Geeks!

Taking creativity to whole new levels is even more fun in a crazy community! You won't see shiny cars or world-class engines at this car race, no, but you will see some of the craziest Frankenstein-like cars around. Best thought of as "Burning Man for car geeks," the 24 Hours of LeMons shows there is no end to possibility!

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Bad Drawings Bring Big Smiles: A Portrait of Paw-fect Imperfection!

Can a drawing of a cross-eyed dog better the lives of those less fortunate? We’re embracing our flaws and finding humor within the wonderful work of pet-portrait artist, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle!

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Are Clowns Making Us Healthier?

Could a clown actually improve your health? For thousands of people in hospitals around the globe, these funny characters are their ticket to success! With a surprising range of benefits, medical clowns are improving how we approach healthcare. Check it out!

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Why Is My Cat So Dang Weird?!

The midnight racing, the pre-pounce butt-wiggle... these are just a small sampling of the odd things that cats do. But you don't need to be a crazy cat lady to appreciate these sometimes-ferocious little furballs! Let's start by nipping at the evolutionary excuses your cat has for being, well, the weirdest!