People say they don't want to be sad, but their online habits disagree. Content that channels sorrow for views has become a ubiquitous part of online culture. Why does it work? Whether you're a ...

The world of anime isn’t limited to thrilling battles or comedy moments. Some easily stir up your emotions and have a knack for tearing you up. A lot of series embrace sadness to explore the ...

PFP NFTs blend blockchain authenticity with cultural relevance, serving as unique digital collectibles that symbolize personal identity, community membership, and exclusivity in the digital world.

Kamala Harris told her friends she felt sad as Joe Biden said he could have won the election. But despite all this, Kamala Harris never spoke against Joe Biden and did not blame him for the ...

Ah, the Chinese New Year season. When laughter rings out, the food is plentiful, and your relatives double as amateur interrogators. From prying questions about your career to unsolicited advice ...

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What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music? Accumulated evidence suggests that pleasure in response to sad music is related to several factors (Huron ...

In 2021, we witnessed the meteoric rise of NFT avatar projects and the trend has only increased in 2023. But what is a PFP NFT project? And, why are these cool PFP projects so popular? Basically, it ...