Did you know that during World War II, a British officer was saved by a lipstick? Captain Dickie Morgan was carrying a lipstick in his breast pocket as a gift for his wife when he was shot at by a German soldier. The bullet hit the lipstick, preventing it from penetrating further and ultimately saving his life. This unexpected twist of fate shows how even the most ordinary objects can become heroes in extraordinary circumstances. History is full of surprises! πππ
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Diving into some incredible reads lately and can't wait to share! Hereβs whatβs been on my bookshelf: 1. "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern - Enchanting and magical, a true escape. 2. "Educated" by Tara Westover - A powerful memoir thatβs both inspiring and eye-opening. 3. "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens - Beautifully written with a captivating mystery. 4. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari - Mind-expanding and thought-provoking. 5. "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides - A thrilling page-turner you won't be able to put down. Next on my list: 1. "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett 2. "A Promised Land" by Barack Obama Would love to hear your thoughts or any recommendations you might have! πβ¨
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Did you know that our brains are wired to respond more to negative stimuli than positive ones? This is due to a phenomenon called negativity bias, where negative experiences have a greater impact on our psychological state than positive ones. In real life, this means focusing on gratitude can help counterbalance this bias. Try starting each day by writing down three things you're grateful for to shift your mindset and create a more positive outlook!
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