As the U.S. Open wraps up today, now is as good a time as any to extol the virtues of tennis — and there are many. Atlantic writer Alexandra Moe serves up the science-backed reasons it's the ultimate lifetime sport, dubbing it a workout for both the brain and the body. Read her love letter to the game. — the Nice News team
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How to Kick the Cycle of Comparing Yourself to Others
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When Assistant Editor Rebekah Brandes was in her early 20s, starting to make her way in the world and experiencing her first achievements as an adult, her best friend said something that's stuck in her mind ever since: "Your successes are not my failures." It's been well-established that this digital era of constantly displaying our triumphs, outfits, relationships, and more can easily lead to comparisons and feelings of inadequacy — which can sometimes even result in anxiety, depression, or poor self-esteem. And that brings up another oft-repeated expression: "Comparison is the thief of joy." But amid the constantly updated feeds of everyone's greatest moments, how can we truly stop that thief from plundering our supply? One key is making sure our cache of joy is being constantly replenished — looking for ways to spark and nurture it is arguably one the most important things we can do for our well-being. But there are other strategies to kick the cycle of social comparison, including giving yourself a little more credit. Click below for our roundup of expert advice on the topic.
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Planning Your Next Vacay? The Case for Taking a Skillcation
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Make room, staycations and coolcations. The latest travel trend making waves is the skillcation — a trip planned around a hands-on activity, whether that's cooking in Italy, surfing in Costa Rica, knitting in Iceland, or cheese-making in Switzerland. Instead of just checking a place off your bucket list, skillcations are about turning a holiday into an enriching adventure offering meaningful growth opportunities that travelers can carry with them long after they unpack their bags. Research shows that learning new skills is associated with improved memory and attention — and can even help preserve the brain's white matter. "Learning a skill is also associated with improved integrity of white matter, which is responsible for sending information between different parts of the brain," learning specialist Rebecca Mannis told Thrillist. Another perk of skill-building: It can rekindle the magic of being a beginner again. "We don't always have the opportunity to be beginners at something," said Samantha Edu with the mental health app Headspace. She added: "Practicing a skill brings us back to a childlike state of play, which, experts agree, boosts creativity and leads to enhanced well-being." Feeling inspired? Check out seven skillcation ideas.
Tech
The Titanic Wrecksite Was Located 40 Years Ago: See Footage From the Discovery
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The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The ship was one of the largest luxury ocean liners ever built and had been proclaimed "unsinkable" — making the disaster all the more shocking. As it lay in its final resting place on the ocean floor, the ship and its tragic story captivated both members of the public and oceanographers. Interested parties immediately began proposing ways of finding the enormous vessel, but the underwater technology needed to locate it wouldn't be in play for another 73 years. Finally, on Sept. 1, 1985, after around a week of searching, an international team of scientists located the Titanic 12,500 feet beneath the ocean surface about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. It was mostly intact (besides having split in two), upright, and in "superb condition," expedition lead Robert Ballard told ABCNews at the time, having been preserved by the ice-cold water and lack of light. Learn more about the discovery and see footage from that day 40 years ago.
Culture
A Queen Classic, Reimagined: "Bohemian Rhapsody" Makes History With Zulu Rendition
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In 1975, "Bohemian Rhapsody" became an instant classic. While countless covers (from The Muppets to Glee) have paid tribute to what's considered one of rock's most enduring anthems, Queen has never authorized a translation of the song — until now.Fifty years after the single was released, a new version is delighting fans, this time in the Zulu language and performed by South Africa's acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir. Though the words may not be familiar to most fans, the melody remains unmistakable. The choir — which you may recognize from their appearance on America's Got Talent — worked for years to preserve the original song's meaning while adapting the words to fit the Zulu language, although some lyrics intentionally remain unchanged (like "Galileo, Galileo!"). "We realized that we'd be the first translation that's been commercially released," the choir's artistic director, Ralf Schmitt, told NPR, noting front man Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar. "So, we're very honored to have got the permission, and we hope that we've done the piece justice." We'd say mission (above and beyond) accomplished: Watch the music video to decide for yourself.
Sunday Selections
Deep Dives
The story of surfing in the mainland U.S. starts with three young Hawaiian princes
In sub-Saharan Africa, a small forest bird called the honeyguide has developed a cooperative relationship with the humans who forage for honey there — the bird responds to people's calls, leads them to beehives, and then gets to enjoy the discarded beeswax. Biologist and author Rob Dunn explores this and other fascinating ecological mutualisms, which, per the book's description, "might be the most important forces in the evolution of life." In doing so, he creates a "call to action for a more beneficent, less lonely future."
In the years since The Office went off the air over a decade ago, its fanbase has held strong (and continues to grow). Now, those who got a kick out of the hilarious mockumentary series about a paper company can tune in to what promises to be another hilarious mockumentary series about a paper — but this time, full stop. This spinoff show, which sees Oscar Nuñez reprise his role as a frustrated accountant, focuses on the not-so-stellar staff of a small Ohio newspaper and the new editor-in-chief trying to revitalize the publication. The entire 10-episode first season dropped Thursday on Peacock.
This Week in History
Elvis Presley Appears on "The Ed Sullivan Show" for the First Time
September 9, 1956
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In 1955, Mississippi-born Elvis Presley was already sending shockwaves through the South with his sultry voice and, shall we say, evocative dance moves. But the success of "Heartbreak Hotel" the following year, his first No. 1 single with famed record company RCA, garnered him an invitation to perform for a much bigger audience, on The Ed Sullivan Show. The 21-year-old Presley had already appeared on a few TV shows, but none compared with his Sullivan debut. With 60 million viewers tuning in that night — 82% of the television viewing audience, per the series' website — Presley's star rose even higher.He would make two more appearances on the show (by the third time, CBS censors required he be filmed from the waist up), but his first remains a milestone in his journey to being known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll.Watch him perform "Hound Dog" during that first appearance.
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