"Bird theory," a hypothetical making the rounds on social media, is being used to put relationships to the test. Here's what it means.

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The setup is simple. One partner points out a bird to the other — or in a common variation, recounts a fake bird encounter from earlier in the day — and awaits a response. A partner who responds with ...

A simple relationship test called the “bird theory” is spreading on TikTok as a way to find out if your partner even cares. All you have to do is point out something not particularly interesting, like ...

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Wise men say patience is a virtue, but it's tough to stay patient after North Carolina dropped its third game of the season—an ugly 38-10 loss to Clemson that left the Tar Heels at 2-3. The sting is ...

Over 3,900 film artists, including some of Hollywood’s most celebrated names, just signed a boycott of Israeli cinema institutions. They claim this is a principled stand. I call it what it is: a ...

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The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...

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