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Ep. 578: Do You Dread Giving a Toast? And You Probably Want the Same Snack

We talk about why proposing a toast can boost our happiness and discuss many do’s and don’ts for making a good toast. We also discuss some funny research about the “diversification bias” that might help you choose better snacks, and the common challenge of plugging in necessary a ...  Show more

A Little Happier: A Happy Story about Queen Elizabeth II and the American Tourists

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