Every year, my mom makes an icebox cake for my birthday. The tradition hasn't been without its setbacks (memories of knocking the whipped cream off the counter come to mind). But regardless of any ...

Creative people often have chaotic bursts of inspiration that lead to what they believe are great ideas, but that people with average minds find bizarre. These people don't live like the average ...

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