Sleeping On It

Sleeping on a big decision, such as buying a car or house, is more likely to produce a result with which people remain happy than consciously weighing up the pros and cons of the problem, based on the findings of Ap Dijksterhuis, Ph.D at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, in his classic article, ‘Sleeping on it.’.

2021 Christmas Retail Rankings: From Bass Pro to Apple

Americans will spend over $800 on gifts for friends, family, and the poor this Christmas. Most of that spending will happen with retailers like Amazon (1.62), Barnes & Noble (2.80), and Lego (3.05) – companies which range from moderately conservative to distinctly liberal.  We don’t...

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The Beatles debut in West Derby 1960

The Beatles on stage in Hamburg 1960: George Harrison, John Lennon, Pete Best, Paul McCartney and Stu Sutcliffe. 60 years ago on December 17, 1960, The Beatles debuted in Liverpool at the Casbah Coffee Club.

Imagine John Lennon as an Octogenarian

John Lennon: October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980. Lennon returned to the recording studio after a five year hiatus. Four decades after his murder, John Lennon continues to be missed for both his music and his activism.

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