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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wilma Murto gave up alcohol โ€“ quickly realized one thing

Pole vaulter Wilma Murto has abstained from alcohol for one and a half years, exploring the social implications of avoiding drinking.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Unique Experiment on the Outskirts of Prague: The Documentary Homeless Blues Seeks Answers to How Hard It Is for Homeless People to Rise from the Bottom and Start Again

The documentary 'Homeless Blues' highlights a social project in Prague that aids the homeless by providing shelter and work, challenging societal views on homelessness and support.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Experiment on School Performance: Why Some Students Perform Better Than Others

The article explores the factors affecting students' academic achievements, emphasizing the role of social background and parental influence on their efforts in learning.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

How dating reality show changed my mind about love โ€” Chidera Eggerue

Contestant Chidera Eggerue reflects on her transformative experience participating in the reality dating show 'Heartbeat', viewing it as a social experiment rather than a quest for love.

Mar 15 โ€ข 00:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Oscar Shorts and 'In the Jury's Crosshairs': what to watch on TV and streaming this week

Several Oscar-nominated shorts are available to stream in Brazil, alongside new content including a satirical drama and social experiment comedy.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now this was left to see... A woman made butter chicken ice cream, people are angry

A viral video of a food blogger making butter chicken ice cream has sparked outrage among viewers, who feel the dish has been ruined.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Bizarre' new series has viewers 'addicted' and another episode airs tonight

A new controversial social experiment series called 'Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing' has captivated UK viewers, set to air its next episode tonight on Channel 4.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 star holds back tears over homeless man who wants to return to jail

In a recent episode of Channel 4's 'Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing', millionaire Anthony Saxon Kearsley experiences a transformative moment while interacting with a homeless man, leading to an emotional revelation.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

2 Rupee Packets or 250 Rupee Bottles... Which Contains More Coffee?

A viral social media experiment compares the quantity and cost-effectiveness of coffee in small sachets versus bottles.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Journey to the largest digital experiment in history: "The prohibition of social networks for minors represents a global power adjustment"

The article discusses the implications of a proposed social media ban for minors in Spain, highlighting the perspectives of young users.

Mar 5 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 series descends into chaos as producer tells contestant 'do not push me'

The Channel 4 social experiment show 'Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing' experienced chaos after a contestant left the show following an explosive confrontation with producers over rules.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Channel 4 Handcuffed cast in full with aristocrat and model competing for ยฃ100k

Channel 4's new social experiment 'Handcuffed' features contestants cuffed together for the chance to win a ยฃ100,000 prize.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I ditched doomscrolling for 50 days and noticed amazing change to my brain'

A woman who stopped doomscrolling for 50 days experienced a significant positive change in her mental well-being.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A โ‚ฌ96 Fine for a Brit in Vilnius Turned into a Social Experiment: The Post Created a Real Storm

A British man received a โ‚ฌ96 parking fine in Vilnius, sparking significant social media attention after he posted about the incident.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province's social experiment becomes a national standard... First payment of 'Rural Basic Income' in Yeoncheon County

Gyeonggi Province has begun disbursing its first 'Rural Basic Income' payments to residents of Yeoncheon County as part of a government pilot program.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Bravo Murillo, the street in Madrid built as a social experiment with a poor side and a rich side... that is obvious

Bravo Murillo street in Madrid reflects a stark division between wealth and poverty, featuring significant disparities in public infrastructure and living conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sergio Mayer justifies his license as a deputy to participate in โ€˜LCDLFโ€™: โ€˜A social experimentโ€™

Sergio Mayer has taken a leave of absence from the Chamber of Deputies to participate in the reality show 'La Casa de los Famosos' for a second time, calling it a 'social experiment'.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

I Take the Wrong Basket and I'm in Their Reality Show Right Away! The Store Experiment Is Not Much to Everyone's Liking

Maxima's initiative to bring people closer together in a Haabersti store is met with skepticism from shoppers.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Surprising Effect of Brain Experiment: People Became More Generous

A new study suggests that synchronizing activity in specific parts of the brain can enhance people's tendency to engage in altruistic behavior.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Maxima's experiment: the red shopping cart helps fight the feeling of loneliness among Estonians

During Valentineโ€™s Week, Maxima is launching a pilot project to foster social connections in shopping environments through its 'Open Hearts Week' initiative.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH: Annual distribution of money to people does not harm them at all โ€“ rather the opposite

A recent study suggests that distributing cash to residents does not lead to negative societal impacts and may instead have positive effects.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carnival makes us feel that there is someone in us

The article reflects on the Brazilian Carnival as a transformative social experiment that temporarily suspends social hierarchies, allowing people to connect beyond their everyday roles.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Streaming: Is it real?

Nathan Fielder's unique approach to reality television blurs the lines between comedy, social experiment, and performance art, leaving audiences questioning the authenticity of his work.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Boys and Girls Alone: 20 children were left alone in a house for a controversial reality show

A British reality show placed 20 children aged 11-12 in two houses without adult supervision as part of a controversial social experiment.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

A Day in the TikTok of a 13-Year-Old: How the Algorithm Puts Vulnerable Minors at Risk

An experiment by EL PAรS using fictional accounts of minors reveals that TikTok's algorithm presents harmful content to adolescents despite over 50 reported safety measures.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Who better withstands pain - men or women? A scientific experiment revealed the truth

A scientific experiment sheds light on the ongoing debate about whether men or women have a higher tolerance for pain, revealing that the issue is complex and influenced by various physiological, psychological, and social factors.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

'Married at First Sight' returns: the most extreme 'I do' comes to Telecinco

A reimagined version of 'Married at First Sight' premieres on Telecinco with twelve singles agreeing to marry strangers in a bold social experiment.

Jan 13 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Lily Phillips, the young woman who slept with more than 1,000 men in 12 hours, converts to Christianity

Lily Phillips, known for her controversial experiment of sleeping with over 1,000 men in 12 hours, has converted to Christianity, sparking viral reactions and social debate.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Why do women pretend to be men on LinkedIn? Their experiments give food for thought

Simone Bonnett's experiment of posing as a man on LinkedIn sparked significant discussion, revealing that such a change dramatically heightened engagement with her profile compared to when she presented as a woman.

Jan 6 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Long Shadow of the One-Child Policy: China Pays for Its Greatest Social Experiment with a Demographic Crisis

China is facing a demographic crisis due to the long-term effects of its one-child policy, which has shifted from birth restriction to encouragement in just a decade.

Dec 28 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Seven Days Pretending to Be a Man on LinkedIn and Showing the Result

Recruiter Jo Knowler conducted an unusual experiment on LinkedIn to test if the platform's algorithm reduces the visibility of women's posts by assuming a male identity for a week.

Dec 26 โ€ข 14:32 UTC

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