There’s lots of reasons why diversity is good for the workplace, but what you may not consider is that diversity can actually be good for productivity. Open Forum offers several reasons. Here’s just one: Be a talent hunter. Imagine having a reputation for being a talent hunter, for being known as the type of leader …

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Few pictures of pop culture are as recognizable as the Beatles strolling across London’s Abbey Road, and though it only took photographer Iain MacMillan ten minutes to get the shot we all know and love, you can cross the street plenty of times in ten minutes. Norwegian Wood has a behind-the-scenes look at that day, …

The private lives of scientists can reveal much about the way they think and work. For example, Einstein’s hair wasn’t the only wild thing about him. The famous physicist also had numerous sexual liaisons during his two marriages. Read on to learn about the dalliances of other scientists including Einstein, Erwin Schrödinger, and more. Full …

From behind the Polaroid camera, Andy Warhol captured a series of simple, yet, stunning, photographs of Blondie front-woman Debbie Harry in 1980. No Photoshop or Instagram needed. Full collection at Retronaut. A slew of celebrity happenings.

Mom always said that writing thank-you notes was an absolute must, and we’re happy these celebrities took Mom’s advice so that we have the chance to read them today. Adrienne Crezo of mental_floss searched through the collection at Letters of Note and found eleven great examples of celebrity gratitude. Above: Once upon a time (1989), …

Ever wonder what it would be like to hear colors? Now there’s an app to simulate what those who have that nifty neurological condition known as sound synesthesia experience thanks to artist Perry Hall. According to the Sonified site: A real time instrument, Sonified uses your iPhone/iPad’s video camera to translate qualities of light and …

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Want to break into business but don’t have a penchant for computers? Great news! There are plenty of booming industries that don’t invovle technology. For example: Relaxation beverages. If you think this is a fancy phrase for wine and beer, think again. “Sleep-aid beverages” are the yin to the energy drink’s yang, intended to help …

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