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Discover how mindfulness reduces stress & boosts health. Learn simple techniques for mindful eating, exercise & better sleep to enhance your well-being. Start your practice today!
Wu Zetian: Concubine, Empress, China’s Only Female Emperor – Her Ruthless Rise & Lasting Legacy
Discover Wu Zetian, China’s sole female emperor during the Tang Dynasty era.82 Explore her incredible rise from concubine, ruthless tactics, effective reign, Buddhist patronage, & complex legacy debated for centuries.
Parental Leave & Work-Life Balance: Why Better Policies Benefit Everyone
Explore global parental leave policies and their crucial link to work-life balance. Learn benefits (parents, kids, employers), challenges, and why paid, equitable leave matters. Includes vocabulary, quiz & discussion.
The White Buffalo Calf Woman: Unpacking the Sacred Lakota Legend, Her Gifts, and Enduring Message of Hope
Explore the profound Lakota legend of the White Buffalo Calf Woman (Pte San Win). Learn about her arrival during famine, the gift of the Sacred Pipe (Chanunpa), the Seven Sacred Rites, and her enduring prophecy. Discover themes of harmony, respect, and hope. Includes vocabulary lessons, quiz, and discussion.
Are We Failing the Future? Environmental Choices That Matter Now
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The Chameleon Effect: Why You Unconsciously Copy People (It’s Social Glue!)
Unlock the secrets of social psychology! Learn about the Chameleon Effect – our unconscious tendency to mimic others’ posture, gestures & mannerisms – and how it builds rapport and empathy.
Elephant Alarm Call for Humans: Did You Know They Have a ‘Word’ For Us?
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