I grew up in an era when everyone wanted nothing more than to be seen as “normal.” Conformity was at an all-time high back then and the very last thing anyone wanted was to be considered different ...

The myth of normal tells us that that being within the range of what is considered "normal" is a core feature of successfully being a member of society—and that is simply not true. The myth of normal ...

2."In the 1980s in Australia, even kids 10 or younger could go to the corner store and buy cigarettes for, let's say, your mom. No one blinked an eye. Legislation started being brought in to restrict ...

Life, in its most serene moments, often goes unnoticed. The simple routine of waking up, drinking a cup of coffee, walking through familiar streets, or laughing with loved ones may seem unremarkable.

It's hard to determine a person's status based on their appearance alone, as not all wealth is flashy. Some of the most telling habits of upper-class people have nothing to do with showing off. They ...

While the middle class itself may be shrinking, as a study from the Pew Research Center suggests, the habits, behaviors, and mentalities of adults who grew up in middle-class households are still ...