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What Life Costs Around The World

As a twenty-something adult living in London, I’ve found that one of the most popular topics of conversation at any party is, ‘how much are you overpaying for your tiny room in a shared flat? It’s a depressing game, and one probably not played in other cities around the world, because according to this infographic, Londoners pay the most for housing out of all major city residents. But how do cities stack up according to other metrics?

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Here’s The Plan For A Perfect Mother’s Day

There’s a sharp turn from childhood to adulthood when you start giving gifts to your parents, rather than the exchange going one way- whether for birthdays, Christmas, or other holidays. Mother’s Day can be a particularly fraught holiday, since it can be tough to toe the line between too little and too much. Luckily, this infographic is here to help you out.

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What In The World Is A Hospitalist?

Many people don’t give much thought to what goes on in hospitals. Often, they represent a stressful, miserable place, reserved for some of the scariest times in our lives. But some doctors devote their entire careers to work in hospitals, and you may never have even heard of them.

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The Way Land Is Really Used Across The U.S

One thing that shocks many European tourists in the US is the sheer amount of space. It’s true: America has a lot of room, whether in the width of its streets, the size of people’s yards, and above all, its vast rural expanses. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, ‘What does America do with all of that space?’, this infographic will open your eyes.

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38 Anime Characters That Give Surprisingly Great Life Advice

One of the best realizations I ever had about wisdom was that it doesn’t really exist. Or rather, it does, but there’s no singular, concrete definition of what ‘good, wise advice’ is, which means you can find it anywhere if you look hard enough. Including, as this graphic demonstrates, in the words of anime characters.

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Hangover Tricks That Actually Work

One of the most painful and cruel signs of aging is noticing your hangovers getting worse. It seems like it would be more fair the other way round, no? As a carefree student, I had time to sleep in after a big party, and yet I’d be up and full of energy. Now, as a stressed-out young professional, every drinking occasion mandates a full day (or two) of fetal-position recovery. Life’s just not fair. Luckily, if you’re old and fatigued like me, there are a few hangover tricks that can ease your misery.

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How Often to Wash Clothes

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

I’ll be the first to admit that my clothes-washing schedule is haphazard. Things get thrown in the laundry bin when they start to smell, and that laundry bin gets dragged over to the washing machine in a panic when I notice the dress I was about to wear to an event is nowhere to be found. But it turns out there are much easier systems you can use to stay organized.

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