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The topic of sex can be an awkward one, even after all the progress societies have made as the world shifts and becomes more open in all aspects. As a lingering taboo area in most cultures, it’s not always easy to approach sex-related subject matter in ways that are less shameful and more empowering. Like …

Outgoing, jovial, and communicative — those are some core characteristics of extroverted people. But there are a lot of misconceptions about extroverts. Some claim that extroverts tend to be bad listeners, they don’t like alone time, or they are shallow conversationalists. That couldn’t be further from the truth. These stereotypes often cloud one’s judgment towards …

Ah, women, humanity’s finest. Kind-hearted, nurturing, caring, loving, and, let’s face it, overthinkers. Women are complex creatures, continuously baffling psychologists (and men alike). But how much do you really know about the female species? That’s exactly why you need to keep on reading these 53 psychology facts about women. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, …

Image from Pxfuel  What do lightning rods, kites, bifocal lenses, and turkeys all have in common? Benjamin Franklin, of course.  As a predominantly self-taught man, Franklin made impressive feats as an intellectual, scientist, diplomat, inventor, and author. His innovations secured him as a forward-thinker and led him to groundbreaking discoveries that helped shape the world …

Talented author, dedicated activist, and passionate lecturer, Helen Adams Keller fulfilled these roles brilliantly. Her accomplishments stack up so high. You’d be tempted to forget that she had to overcome severe personal challenges to become a literary and disability rights pioneer. Her marvelous work catapulted her to worldwide notability and forever stamped her name in …

Photo by Mike Gorrell on Unsplash Chances are you’ve heard of Zeus, and in one way or another, the ancient deity delivers quite the dose of surprising conversational topics from time to time.  That is, of course, if you know enough about the man, the myth, and the legend. Although, in between the mythology surrounding …

For ages, the mysterious Aztecs have captured the curiosity and fascination of people worldwide. Also known as the Mexica, they built a flourishing society that thrived in the 14th and 15th centuries. Their hunger for dominance drove them to conquer rivals and forge strategic alliances, expanding their empire across a large part of Mexico. In …

There are few writers as synonymous with English literature as William Shakespeare. Bearing the title of England’s National Poet and fondly called The Bard of Avon, there’s simply no escaping the influences his works and his life have left in the world. Now you may have read or seen one (or more) of his plays, …

If you didn’t know anything, or perhaps your knowledge is low about the Spanish Civil War, then you’ve come to the right place.  There have been over 10,000 wars in the history of mankind. Some are huge and had an everlasting impact on civilization, like World War 2. Simultaneously, some are within the parameters of …

Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness most people don’t fully understand. Society has shunned those suffering from the condition for decades due to the symptoms and abnormal behavior associated with the disease. Discrimination has left a significant stigma around the illness. With so little public knowledge about the warning …