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Cosmopolitan

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Who hasn't been strapped for a perfect icebreaker? These tidbits will make you the most interesting person in the room--by far.

Experts say students who take off a "gap" year after high school may be more likely to complete college (26 percent of freshmen don't return to their university for sophomore year).

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Shopping when you're in a crappy mood can cost you--literally. The reason: Scientists theorize that when people feel blue, they tend to devalue themselves, which in turn increases their drive and willingness to spend money.

People seeking their 15 minutes of fame just got a lot more desperate. Attention-hungry civilians are hiring photographers to "stalk" them on their nights out. The cost? Up to $1,500.

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Because more police impersonations are occurring, Arizona citizens are campaigning for A Woman's Right to Light (awomansrighttolight.com), a bill that would allow a woman to drive to a well-lit, populated area when being stopped at night by a cop. ...

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