In 1872, half a century before American women could vote, Victoria Woodhull (September 23, 1838–June 9, 1927) ran for President, with Frederick Douglass as her running mate.
Papers declared her candidacy “a brazen imposture, to be extinguished by laughter rather than by law.”
People — working-class people, people of color, people relegated to the margins of their time and place — clamored to hear her speak, rose up in standing ovation by the thousands, cried and cheered.
Everyone wants to be happier, but most of us misunderstand what happiness truly is. Discover the surprising facts about happiness (and how to create more of it)—backed by science.
There is a 50 percent increased risk for dementia in lonely individuals...
Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby
The sense of loneliness spiked during COVID and continues to harm our society and health. Who is most affected and what should we do to fight this trend?
Nowadays, everyone needs to learn how to do their own fact-checking and content moderation. Just because something is repeated thousands of times does not mean it is true.
“There are two methods. One method is to obtain everything that we want and desire – all the money, houses, and cars; the perfect mate; and the perfect body. The Dalai Lama has already pointed out the disadvantage of this approach; if our wants and desires remain unchecked, sooner or later we will run up against something that we want but can’t have.
The second, and more reliable, method is not to have what we want but rather to want and appreciate what we have.“
How will AI affect our hearts and minds in the coming year? What will the continuous evolution of AI do to our emotions, mental processes, and behaviors?
"Fall in love with your life. Wake up early, buy your favorite coffee, go for walks, eat good food, wear what makes you feel confident, and listen to your favorite music. Purposefully create these small moments that make you fall in love with your life." ~Unknown pic.twitter.com/oShc6BKl6y
“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another… A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.” ~Amelia Earhart
It’s empowering to realize we can connect with anyone with our thoughts, words, and actions. All it takes is intention and attention.
“So, I shut it off So, I shut it all off So, I shut it off So, I shut it all off (Oh, oh, oh) It’s been a long way down (Oh, oh, oh) It’s been a long way down
What you don’t know won’t hurt you, yeah Ignorance is bliss I’m a happy idiot, Waving at cars I’m gonna bang my head to the wall ‘Til I feel like nothing at all I’m a happy idiot”
Are you experiencing strong, difficult emotions due to the upcoming election? Four Buddhists offer advice for dealing with despair, anger, grief, and anxiety. (This applies to the results as well!)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand[a] was one of the key events that led to World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated on 28 June 1914 by Bosnian Serb student Gavrilo Princip. They were shot at close range while being driven through Sarajevo, the provincial capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, formally annexed by Austria-Hungary in 1908. Princip was part of a group of six Bosnian assassins together with Muhamed Mehmedbašić, Vaso Čubrilović, Nedeljko Čabrinović, Cvjetko Popović and Trifko Grabež coordinated by Danilo Ilić; all but one were Bosnian Serbs and members of a student revolutionary group that later became known as Young Bosnia. The political objective of the assassination was to free Bosnia and Herzegovina of Austria-Hungarian rule and establish a common South Slav (“Yugoslav”) state. The assassination precipitated the July Crisis which led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and the start of World War I. The assassination team was helped by the Black Hand, a Serbian secret nationalist group; support came from Dragutin Dimitrijević, chief of the military intelligence section of the Serbian general staff, as well as from Major Vojislav Tankosić and Rade Malobabić, a Serbian intelligence agent. Tankosić provided bombs and pistols to the assassins and trained them in their use. The assassins were given access to the same clandestine network of safe-houses and agents that Malobabić used for the infiltration of weapons and operatives into Austria-Hungary.” Source: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand – Wikipedia
If you find this interesting, you might like this book…
The history of the Jewish community in Vienna is long and rich, dating back to at least the 12th century when Jews were first documented in the city. However, the era of the Nazis marks a profoundly tragic chapter in this history, characterized by persecution, displacement, and genocide.
Early 20th Century and the Jewish Community
Before the rise of the Nazi regime, Vienna was home to one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities in Europe. By the early 20th century, approximately 200,000 Jews lived in Vienna, contributing significantly to the cultural, political, and economic life of the city. They played prominent roles in various fields, including science, the arts, and politics. This community was known for its rich cultural legacy, symbolized by figures such as Sigmund Freud and Theodor Herzl.
Captain Herbert Sobel, portrayed by David Schwimmer, is the commanding officer of Easy Company in “Band of Brothers” and is depicted as a petty tyrant. The paratroopers in the series, including Dick Winters (Damian Lewis), develop a deep hatred of Captain Sobel, but is the series’ portrayal of Sobel during WWII historically accurate? We explain why HBO’s “Band of Brothers” presents a one-sided and exaggerated view of the real Herbert Sobel. We reveal what some of the Easy Company veterans had to say about his depiction in both the Stephen Ambrose book and the HBO miniseries, which deviate somewhat from the true story. We also explain what happened to Herbert Sobel after WWII, including the tragic ending to his life. #bandofbrothers#herbertsobel#ww2#dickwinters#easycompany#wwii
Those who are interested in the fair would do well to research the great planner of the fair, Daniel Burnham. Not only did he successfully manage this event which was a huge pivot in Chicago history but he also designed the Mall in Washington from Congress to the Lincoln Memorial and everything in between…
“Your new life is going to cost you your old one. It’s going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. It’s going to cost you relationships and friends. It’s going to cost you being liked and understood. It doesn’t matter. The people who are meant for you are going to meet you on the other side. You’re going to build a new comfort zone around the things that actually move you forward. Instead of being liked, you’re going to be loved. Instead of being understood, you’re going to be seen. All you’re going to lose is what was built for a person you no longer are.” Brianna Wiest
Bright, shiny objects! 
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