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Stats on Waiting—Where, Who, How Long?
One urban legend holds that we spend three years of our life waiting. It's a great stat, but likely untrue. But here are some real stats about waiting. ...
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Doctors Diagnose 'Hurry Sickness'
Half a century ago, an upholsterer from San Francisco made a curious discovery. He was called to a cardiologist's office to reupholster some chairs ...
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Study of How Long We'll Wait
When Timex (the watch company) asked people how long they would wait before taking action in a wide variety of situations, researchers discovered that ...
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On the Leash
Rabbi David Wolpe wrote for Time why he sees the constant communication of modern life as a bad thing. Wolpe says, "Constant connection, increases, ...
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Our Instant Gratification Society Has a Cost
An article in The Boston Globe claims that our "demand for instant results is seeping into every corner of our lives." The need for instant ...
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Cathedral Took 632 Years to Complete
Consider the Cologne Cathedral. Begun in 1248, the Gothic jewel was to be the main place of worship for the Holy Roman Emperors. Frederick II, one of ...
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Research Shows Gratitude Reduces Impatience
You've probably heard the humorous prayer of the impatient person: "Lord, please give me patience—right now!" Most of us struggle ...
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NPR Says We Live in an 'Impatient Nation'
An article on NPR claims that we have become "the Impatient Nation." We want quick answers to complex problems. The article puts it this way: ...
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Researchers Develop Faster Ketchup Flow
An article in Time.com noted that ketchup flows out of a glass bottle at a rate of .028 miles per hour. That's slower than a Galapagos tortoise, which, ...
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'Fast Food Culture' Promotes Impatience
In 1960 McDonald's operated 200 restaurants. By 2024 they had 41,822 restaurants. BY 2027 they plan to add another 9,000 locations. In 2024 there ...
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