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  1. Read more: To Pick on Trans (People)

    To Pick on Trans (People)

    by Charlie Carroll

    Let’s be honest: It’s easy to get worked up about trans people. It’s a simple, convenient, and—dare I say—comforting outrage. A distraction. A mora...
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  2. Read more: "You're Fired!": The Fiery Origins of America's Most Dreaded Phrase

    "You're Fired!": The Fiery Origins of America's Most Dreaded Phrase

    by Charlie Carroll

    “You’re fired.” It’s a phrase that’s come to mean the end. A swift, irreversible conclusion. Donald Trump made it famous on The Apprentice, brandi...
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  3. Read more: 138 BILLION TO ZERO

    138 BILLION TO ZERO

    by Charlie Carroll

    Current Odds of the World Ending: Approximately 138 billion people have lived on Earth. Throughout history, many of them have wondered: Is the worl...
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  4. Read more: The Helicopter Employee

    The Helicopter Employee

    by Charlie Carroll

    We all know helicopter parents, hovering over their kids like they're auditioning for a spot in a surveillance thriller. Now, meet their corporate ...
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  5. Read more: You’re a Narcissist, and So Am I

    You’re a Narcissist, and So Am I

    by Charlie Carroll

    The Science Behind Why You Can’t Stop Staring at Yourself in Video Conferences: Welcome to Zoom, where the real struggle isn’t keeping up with your...
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  6. Read more: The Most Important 5 Minutes of Your Life.

    The Most Important 5 Minutes of Your Life.

    by Charlie Carroll

    During my 15 years as a pastor, I was called to hospitals at every conceivable hour, standing by as people said their final farewells. I've witness...
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