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Do you say "haitch" or "aitch"? The pronunciation of this sometimes-silent letter has quite the haughty history.

The haughty history of the letter H
Throughout history, those with social clout have set the standards for what’s the more acceptable pronunciation
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When it comes to appearing powerful, does size really matter?

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These power couples take #relationshipgoals to a whole new level. 💞

The special skills power couples cultivate
There may be a secret formula to becoming a successful super duo
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We used an algorithm to create fake start-up names that are ridiculous, yet they sound like actual start-up names.

These fake start-ups highlight tech firms’ silly name trends
Tumblr, Flickr, Grindr – tech firms sure like to follow rigid naming conventions, and this comedy company’s predictive tools can come up with names for them all on their own.
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Be big. Be bold. Be assertive... but how? 🤔

How to fake confidence
To be a leader, it’s said you have to act big, act bold. What if it’s uncomfortable for you? Here’s how to fake it
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It's an unbelievably expensive endeavor.

The cost of changing an entire country’s alphabet
The Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan is changing its alphabet from Cyrillic script to the Latin-based style favoured by the West. What are the economics of such a change?
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New research has found the fastest typists use a certain technique.

One skill to make you type a lot faster
New research has found the fastest typists use a certain technique – but experts disagree on whether it’s worth learning.
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The was day officially known as Högertrafikomläggningen, when a potentially catastrophic changeover took place.

A ‘thrilling’ mission to get the Swedish to change overnight
Just over 50 years ago, Sweden conducted the biggest, most expensive traffic conversion project Europe had ever seen. Today, it’s a success story that continues to inspire economists.
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We found the best month, day of the week and time of day to get things done.

Is this the best time to be productive?
Can’t be bothered on Fridays? Feeling lazy in the summer months? You’re not alone. Here’s why.
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Your EQ is the emotional equivalent of your IQ. So how emotionally intelligent are you? (via Quartz)

To increase your emotional intelligence, develop these 10 qualities
There are many different kinds of intelligence, and it’s our job to discover what they are and how to integrate them into our lives.
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What can we expect when members of Gen Z become our colleagues?

How the youngest generation is redefining work
Driven, practical and entrenched in social media – here comes the post-millennial workforce.
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The faith-based farms that are flourishing in the US 🌱🌽🌾 (BBC World Service)

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Can you keep a secret? These jobs require total confidentiality.

The entourages of the travel elite
The very wealthy can afford to bring their personal trainer, bodyguard or private chef with them when they travel. But for these support teams, what is the job actually like?
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The honeymoon period is over, but is it possible to fall back in love with your job?

How to love your job again
The stats all seem to point one way – that most of us aren’t engaged or even happy at work. But there are ways to turn it around, writes Eric Barton
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Well, well, well... looks like Gen X has some explaining to do.

Why the millennial stereotype is wrong
They’re lazy, bored and are constantly job-hopping – or so the stereotypes would have you believe. Jess Holland takes another look at the myths of Gen Y
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How much will it cost Swaziland to become eSwatini? And who's paying?

The cost of changing a country's name
What's the price tag to rebrand an entire nation?
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