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“In Sweden, casual chattiness is seen as needless, since conversation is used for exchanging real, meaningful information.” Why Swedes don’t speak to strangers. (I’ll have more to say on this once I’ve moved to Sweden.)

+ “Hogan is among a new cohort of dollhouse devotees who are shaking up how grown-ups indulge in the classic children’s hobby. Instead of outfitting old-timey homes with old-timey décor, they are assembling contemporary miniature abodes packed with tiny versions of trendy trappings sold in stores such as IKEA and West Elm.” WSJ (Gift Article): They’re Spending Thousands Decorating Homes No One Will Ever Go Inside.