EXPLAIN
What's a "pick me girl"?
A slang term used to describe someone, usually a woman, who tries to gain attention or approval from men by portraying herself as different from other women, often by putting other women down or emphasizing how she doesn't conform to stereotypical feminine traits.
What's Kintsugi?
Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Instead of hiding the damage, kintsugi highlights and celebrates it, transforming the broken object into something more beautiful and unique.
What's a Dunbar number?
Theoretical cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships with. The number is commonly estimated to be around 150, based on research by British anthropologist Robin Dunbar.
What's Stoicism?
Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought that originated in ancient Greece, emphasizing self-control, resilience, and rational thinking as a way to overcome destructive emotions. Stoics believe that virtue, or living in accordance with nature and reason, is the highest good, and they advocate for accepting the things we cannot change while focusing on our own actions and responses.
What phrases from Shakespeare have become a part of our everyday vocabulary?
"Break the ice" – From The Taming of the Shrew, meaning to start a conversation or interaction.
"Wild-goose chase" – From Romeo and Juliet, referring to a hopeless or pointless pursuit.
"Wear my heart upon my sleeve" – From Othello, meaning to openly show emotions.
"One fell swoop" – From Macbeth, meaning something happening all at once or suddenly.