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How to turn small talk into smart conversation
Tips from a comedian and a journalist on the art of going from small talk to big ideas. Try these out at the next summer wedding reception.
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When Shakespeare committed word crimes
Shakespeare coined new words when he needed -- or merely wanted -- them. Can you guess which words were invented by the Bard?
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It’s a monster jellyfish! It’s a tangle of plastic! No, it’s art.
Artist Shih Chieh Huang takes everyday objects—garbage bags, plastic bottles, food containers, old computer parts—and transforms them into surreal sea creatures. See his work, up close and personal.
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7 ways stress does your mind and body good
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal used to believe that stress is bad for your health. Then, new research changed her mind. Here are 7 studies that suggest new ways of looking at stress.
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The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice
"Everyone has a choice. Even if you’re trained to hate, you can choose tolerance. You can choose empathy." An American boy raised on dogma and hate, who chose a different path — this is Zak Ebrahim's story, shared on the TED stage and coming soon as a TED Book. See the trailer now, with the book and the full talk to come September 9.
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