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Leonardo Da Vinci may have suffered from ADHD, expert claims Leonardo da Vinci may have struggled to complete masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Adoration of the Magi because he suffered from Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a brain expert has claims.

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3D Printed Village by Yves Béhar, ICON, and New Story The walls of each home can be printed in just 24 hours with nearly zero waste.

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Jetsetters

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How Disney Is Turning Nostalgia Into Billions One Remake at a Time A look at just how much money the Mouse House has made since it began mining its own library for gold.

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The New Infinity Pool at JFK’s TWA Hotel Is Making Us Consider a Vacation at the Airport Take some time off to watch the take-offs at the TWA Hotel.

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I Was Friends With My Boss — Then Things Got Weird When Tiffany*, 33, started working as a social media director at a start-up in Washington D.C., she immediately clicked with her boss (who we’ll call Layla). Layla was friendly and funny, and both women bonded about being women of colour in the workplace. “She sort of lit up the room when she walked in, her energy was electric,” Tiffany told Refinery29. But soon, Layla’s behaviour started to make Tiffany uneasy.A few weeks after Tiffany started, Layla began to call her after hours to vent — “first [it was] about work, then it became personal.” Tiffany said. Initially, Tiffany was open to engaging in the conversations as she wanted to impress her new boss, but she quickly started to feel uncomfortable. “I realised she was often calling me to gossip about her bosses or employees she hated,” Tiffany said. “Once she even called me to tell me she was overwhelmed with trying to figure out a way to push some of [her] peers out of the company.” Before too long, Tiffany realised something wasn’t right.Like Tiffany, many professionals have found themselves wanting to develop a connection with their boss — but building a bond with your supervisor can be tricky. On one hand, a strong relationship with a boss can be a foundational career investment and contribute to better communication and collaboration. On the other hand, blurred boundaries between professional relationships and personal friendships can quickly get complicated. Given the fine line separating the two, an important question arises: How close is too close?Olivet Nazarene University recently set out to identify the new norms of boss-employee relationships in the U.S. The survey of 3,000 people found that one in three workers had had a boss ask for personal advice, one in four of those surveyed had hung out with their manager socially, and one in 20 said they were connected to their boss on Instagram or Snapchat. And while the survey found that certain levels of intimacy with a boss — such as meeting their child or significant other — can actually correlate with worker happiness, this isn’t always the case.Jillian*, 29, quickly struck up a friendship with her boss at her tech company in Austin, Texas. The two women were similar in age and, from the beginning, her boss tried to get to know Jillian and the rest of her teammates. “She often invited [us] to her house for social events like holiday parties, and team meals,” Jillian told Refinery29.There were times where she would be working from home and take a video conference call while sitting in bed, with her partner [sleeping] shirtless next to her.But over the course of Jillian's one-on-one meetings, her boss began to share about her past queer relationships. Jillian, who identifies as queer, found this to be an uncomfortable topic to discuss with a new supervisor. "It was as if she was trying to bond over [our] shared queerness," she said. And this wasn’t the only time Jillian was made to feel uneasy by her boss’ behaviour: “There were times where she would be working from home and take a video conference call while sitting in bed, with her partner [sleeping] shirtless next to her,” said Jillian.Though Jillian and Tiffany’s experiences with their bosses weren’t entirely positive, some relationships of this nature are. Abby, 29, ended up developing a very close relationship with her boss while working as a senior account executive at a PR agency. The two would go on vacations together and brunch on the weekends, and acted as each other’s sounding boards for both personal and professional challenges. Abby owed this closeness to the non-hierarchical culture at her company, adding that the two made sure to set clear boundaries — "there [was] an understanding that [our] friendship does not affect work."According to Abby, the relationship with her boss enhanced her ability to work productively and effectively. “While for some people, there can be such a thing as ‘too close,’ it never felt that way for me,” Abby told Refinery29. She added that the two were honest, transparent, and respectful with one another — “just as good friends should be.” Ultimately, Abby credits her friendship with her boss to her success in her role. “Our friendship allowed us to work better together, and ultimately, drove better results for the projects we managed together.”Defining what constitutes an appropriate or inappropriate relationship with a boss varies from person to person. “[The relationship] is okay as long as both parties feel comfortable,” says Ariel Schur, LCSW is the CEO and founder of ABS Staffing Solutions. Ariel started her career as an Employee Assistance Program counsellor for employees of Fortune 500 companies — and she admits she, too, once became friends with a former boss.Though Ariel’s relationship with her boss was healthy, she acknowledges that befriending your supervisor can be tricky territory. “Some people might feel that their boss is contacting them too often, which could be distracting if you are looking to shut off for the night post work,” Ariel told Refinery29. “Being friends with your boss on social media can also be tricky — you don't necessarily want your boss knowing your weekend plans or where you went after work.”For this reason, Ariel recommends reflecting on the type of relationship dynamic you might feel comfortable with — and being very clear about your limits from the beginning. “Unless you set forth very clear boundaries and make a concerted effort to adhere to them, it’s very easy to cross lines,” Ariel said, acknowledging that as people spend more time at work, these lines between the personal and professional can easily blur. “We spend [over] 40 hours a week at our desk, so it's natural to want to have a sense of closeness with your boss.”Unless you set forth very clear boundaries and make a concerted effort to adhere to them, it’s very easy to cross lines.While boundary setting is always a good idea, Ariel also recommends listening to your intuition. “If something feels off, don't ignore the uncomfortable feeling,” she said. If a relationship or dynamic veers into dangerous or uncomfortable territory, say something, she adds. “Don't be afraid to speak up, and don't allow yourself to feel like you 'deserved' it in any way.”Tiffany’s troubled dynamics were resolved after her boss was transferred to a new location after several employees reported her for inappropriate behaviour. And though the situation was settled, it left a lasting impression on her. “I realised it’s naïve to assume that just because [your] boss is ‘cool’ or looks like you means they will be supportive, professional, [or] a good mentor,” Tiffany said. “I’ve learned that the goal is not to be your boss’s pet — [it’s] to be the best at what you do and earn the respect of your team.”As for Jillian, she was abruptly let go after her tech company had a large layoff. And though she is currently out of work, she says her experiences with her old boss are helping her in her job search. “I’m ensuring I look out for some of these signs in future bosses as I interview for new jobs,” Jillian said. “I am learning that it's important to trust my gut — if something seems 'off' there's usually a good reason for it.”Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?How Much Cash Should You Give For A Wedding Gift?Having A Work Spouse Isn't Just Fun, It's Key To Professional SuccessAdvice From A Nice Girl: How Do I Avoid Being A Pushover?

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7 Tiny Homes You Can Buy on Amazon Now you can add a tiny home or cabin kit to your cart.

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Mental Space

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mymodernmet.com

Tattooist Recreates Art History’s Greatest Paintings on the Skin of Her Clients She turns people into living museums.

telegraph.co.uk

The dark side of sumo wrestling – and the etiquette of watching a bout They rinse their mouths, sprinkle some salt, clap their hands, stamp their feet – and then, once the niceties are over, they charge at their opponent in a fast-paced, powerful and near-naked clash that is often over in seconds.

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Can We Live Longer but Stay Younger?With greater longevity, the quest to avoid the infirmities of aging is more urgent than ever.

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Healthy Living

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gq.com

How The For-Profit Prison Industry Keeps 460,000 Innocent People in Jail Every Day Cash bail presents people with two choices: debt or jail.

popsci.com

It's surprisingly hard to tell if someone's drowning, so we made you a guide The water can be dangerous, particularly for youngsters who don’t know how to swim. Here's how to spot and prevent drowning.

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32 Posters of Badass Women in Science to Inspire Girls Today “At the end of the day we're standing on the shoulders of giants, and most of these women are lost."

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This twist on a tamale is Mexico’s best on-the-go breakfast Caloric and delicious.

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Genetics May Play a Role in How You Make Decisions, According to a New Scientific Study Making a choice might be as biological as it is metaphysical.

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The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat It's time to bust out the all-purpose cleaner.

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Vanilla fever How did hunger for the humble vanilla pod lead to greed, crime and riches? Wendell Steavenson travels to Madagascar to meet the new spice barons

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The 10-Second Secret to Faster Learning This new research-backed study hack requires absolutely zero effort (really).

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Coleslaw Is a Barbecue Staple, and This Protein-Rich Version Cuts Back on Added Sugars It's truly delicious.

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What Freaked Me Out in the Delivery Room, According to 13 Dads Thirteen fathers on what moved, surprised, and scared them during the birth of their child.

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391-Year-Old Bonsai Tree Survived Hiroshima Bombings and Keeps Growing This Hiroshima bonsai tree, now in the U.S. National Arboretum, survived the atomic bomb in 1945, but it's history was only revealed in 2001.

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3 cities in the U.S. have ended chronic homelessness: Here’s how they did it Nine more have ended veteran homelessness. It’s part of a national program called Built for Zero that uses a data-based approach to help officials figure out exactly who needs what services. Now it’s accelerating its work in 50 more cities.

smithsonianmag.com

A Total Solar Eclipse 100 Years Ago Proved Einstein’s General Relativity Two teams of astronomers voyaged to Africa and Brazil to observe the most famous eclipse in science

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Winning At Life

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architecturaldigest.com

Get Off the Grid at These Beautiful U.S. Islands Without Cars The serenity that attends a vehicle-free zone is priceless—here’s where to find it

gizmodo.com

Why Self-Checkout Is and Has Always Been the Worst Automation is often presented as an inexorably advancing force, whether it’s ushering in a threat to jobs or a promise of increased leisure or larger profits. We’re made to imagine the robots rising, increasingly mechanized systems of production, more streamlined modes of everyday living. But the truth is that automation technology and automated systems very often fail. And even when they do, they nonetheless frequently wind up stranded in our lives.

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25 Must-Do Hikes in Texas You've got a lot of ground to cover.

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I Went to The Pyramids - Here Is The Downside No One Talks About There are few monuments in the world that are as iconic as the Pyramids of Giza, a necropolis that dates back nearly 5,000 years.

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Green Power

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Machine Learning And AI Are Not The Same: Here's The Difference When it comes to Big Data, these computer science terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. While it may sound confusing, it is actually simple to differentiate the terms when you understand how they work together. Here is the difference between AI and Machine Learning

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Think Tank: How AI Can Power the Future of Fashion The authors see AI empowering designers, brands and retailers to make better products and create more compelling shopping experiences.

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Putting Down Your Phone May Help You Live Longer By raising levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol, our phone time may also be threatening our long-term health.

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Jerry Saltz’s 33 Rules for Being an Artist How to go from clueless amateur to generational talent (or at least live life a little more creatively).

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The Secrets of the World's Greatest Art Thief Stéphane Breitwieser robbed nearly 200 museums, amassed a collection of treasures worth more than $1.4 billion, and became perhaps the most prolific art thief in history. And as he reveals to GQ’s Michael Finkel, how Breitwieser managed to do all this is every bit as surprising as why.

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How to Bounce Back From Rejection When someone rejects you, it helps to remember that there’s another you.

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22 Mixed-Breed Dogs You’ve Never Seen Before Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, arguably more than any other species in the world! For the last thousands of years, we’ve bred dogs to create breeds with different colors, coats, shapes, and sizes. Lately, mixed-breed dogs are everywhere!

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Bound Together

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popsugar.com

The 10 Best Royal Maternity Style Moments Ever 10 royal maternity outfits we still can't get over.

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The weirdest things we learned this week: Rats with fetishes and America's first banana What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast.

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My Mom Reviewed 'Avengers: Endgame' and Loved It A layman's take on the biggest movie of all time.

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The Best Basic Buys That Will Never Go Out Of Rotation The best of the basics, from white tees to mom jeans, all according to satisfied customers, top-rated, and our expert Shopping team.

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30 Mysterious Celebrity Deaths That More People Should Be Talking About Natalie Wood. I think Christopher Walken and her husband at the time, Robert Wagner, who were with her on the night she died, have some explaining to do. Nobody can seem to get their story straight…

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Occult Serial Killers and the Supernatural From self-proclaimed werewolves to strange and sinister killer cults, some serial killers propel themselves into the realms of mysticism, magic, demons, and more.

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The Complex Legacy of America's Lawrence of Arabia Archaeologist Wendell Phillips traveled throughout Yemen in the 1950s, where he found ancient treasures and controversy

yesmagazine.org

The Fallacy That 1619 Was the Start of Slavery Distorts History The worst consequence of raising the curtain with that date is that it casually normalizes White Christian Europeans as historical constants.

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A Mexican Photographer Explores the Enduring Bonds of Her Indigenous Culture The photographer Citlali Fabián documented the culture that persists and sustains in her hometown Yalálag, Mexico, and beyond, through its residents and its diaspora.

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Portraits of People Whose Traditional Māori Tattoos Disappear in Wet Plate Photos “When photographs of tā moko were originally taken in the 1850s, the tattoos barely showed up at all. The wet-plate photographic method used by European settlers served to erase this cultural marker.”

mysteriousuniverse.org

The Strange Possession of Maria Talarico The story of a ghost who managed to possess a young woman in order to solve his own murder.

gizmodo.com

Why Neanderthals Had Faces That Were So Different From Ours Compared to modern humans, Neanderthals had heavy eyebrows, huge noses, and large, long faces that bulged forward. Using 3D computer models, an international team of scientists has analyzed these facial features in detail, uncovering some likely explanations for these dramatic physical differences.

scientificamerican.com

Our Language Affects What We See A new look at “the Russian blues” demonstrates the power of words to shape perception

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Fashionista in the Making

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fastcompany.com

How to redesign your days to give you back a few extra hours every week We’ve all got a fixed 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. But in 2019, you can feel like you have more time every week by making different choices about how you allocate your hours. Here are 5 strategies.

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Sweet Potato Enchiladas - Easy Weeknight Casserole Sweet Potato Enchiladas - indulge in Mexican cuisine without feeling guilty! The perfect vegetarian enchilada recipe and can be made gluten-free too!

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