About that “#blessed” hashtag in social media: “There’s nothing quite like invoking holiness as a way to brag about your life. But calling something ‘blessed’ has become the go-to term for those who want to boast about an accomplishment while pretending to be humble, fish for a compliment, acknowledge a success (without sounding too conceited), or purposely elicit envy.” Jessica Bennett
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A U.S. map based on a Gallup poll from last year shows the relative interest residents of each state have in moving out of that state. (HT: 22 Words)
A new study from Stanford researchers found that a person’s creative output can increase by as much as 60% when walking. HT: Time
Serious reading takes a hit from online scanning and skimming, researchers say. I think this is true. I read a lot of blogs and short articles, but I still need the longer arguments laid out in books.
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