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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Ten common misconceptions about stocks and shares ISAs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many people assume that they can only contribute to one type of ISA annually, but the reality is much more flexible under the UK's ISA rules.
Startup companies
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Three Things Neurotypicals Should Know About Autism

When being given the news that someone in your life is autistic, saying "we are all on the spectrum" invalidates the news you are hearing. It's a way of swatting away the cognitive strain of trying to understand your friend with a new lens.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | I'm a modern nun - I ditched my soul-crushing career for an NJ convent, but I can't live without my Netflix

"We're not Amish - we're nuns. We have a treadmill, we use iPhones and even stream Netflix and Hulu!"
Women in technology
#cannabis
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People With ADHD Are Revealing The Things They Wish Others Didn't Assume About Their Disability

ADHD is often misunderstood as laziness; individuals face significant challenges in attention allocation and executive functioning.
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How we call out the infuriating mistakes we spot in school science textbooks

As scientists and parents, we often find ourselves correcting misconceptions in our children’s science textbooks, urging for clarity on both simplifications and mistakes.
OMG science
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

Ask Ethan: When do stars turn the most mass into energy?

Nuclear fusion is crucial for powering stars, but common misconceptions exist regarding its role and efficiency in stellar evolution.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Debunking Common Myths About 4/20

The term 4/20, widely linked to cannabis culture, is shrouded in myths, including its connection to police codes and active chemicals.
Beer
Canada news
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

35 Hilariously Ignorant Comments Americans Have Made To Canadians

Canadians often find humor in the misconceptions held by people from other countries about their culture and country.
Gadgets
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Surviving a Plane Crash Isn't Just Luck. It's About Doing These Things.

Many people fear flying due to misconceptions, not statistics, as most air accidents are survivable and manageable.
fromBustle
2 months ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Are Way Nicer Than They Seem

Despite their reputation for being self-centered, Leos are kind-hearted individuals who bring warmth and generosity to their relationships, proving they're way nicer than expected.
Mental health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How a Child's Misperceptions Create Unhealthy Narratives

Children misperceive their world due to limited experience, leading to inaccurate narratives.
Emotions drive children's interpretations, which can result in unhealthy beliefs.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Expert reveals if the Devil exists and what he really looks like

Brock explained that the real devil is a spiritual, not physical being, and is likely to appear in highly attractive forms to tempt people, instead of a nightmarish demon showcased in movies.
UK news
Scala
fromZDNET
2 months ago

If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?

COBOL's outdated technology causes misconceptions about Social Security beneficiaries, including false beliefs about dead individuals receiving payments.
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Straight People Are Comically Wrong About What the Opposite Sex Finds Attractive

The study reaffirmed previous findings that heterosexual individuals often have misconceptions about the opposite sex's attraction, exaggerating traits like femininity and masculinity.
Science
fromhackernoon.com
7 months ago

Cross-Functional, Self-Organized, or Self-Managed Teams

Cross-functional teams, when understood correctly, are a powerful tool. They are the state where the team is able to solve all the problems by having all the required knowledge in-house.
Agile
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Why gamers are the best hires to lead teams into the future

Gamers are dedicated, spending hours mastering their skills, learning intricate details of different games, and perfecting strategies to overcome various challenges.
Marketing
fromNatural Health News
9 months ago

Is spicy food unhealthy? A dietitian's hot take

There's a weird misconception that food with flavor is unhealthy, creating a culture where people think healthy food can't be fun or tasty. This misconception extends to thinking spicy food is unhealthy, but it's really about knowing your tolerance and moderation.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Hill
11 months ago

Congress baffled to learn the private sector works from home more than fed employees

Contrary to belief, only 22% of federal employees typically work from home, compared to 25% of private-sector employees by the end of 2022.
Remote teams
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