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Stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes looks at the world of fortune cookies.

The Science of Small Joys: Why Tiny Moments of Delight Matter More Than You Think

Research shows that frequent small pleasures contribute more to happiness than rare big events. Here's why fortune cookies are a perfect micro-joy.

Lottery wins, career changes, surprise proposals — real stories of fortune cookie messages that proved eerily accurate.

What fortune does your zodiac sign need to hear? We matched each sign with its perfect fortune cookie message.

Why do we believe in lucky numbers? From cultural superstitions to the psychology of luck, explore the science behind what makes us feel fortunate.

From Japanese mindful mornings to Italian espresso rituals, discover how cultures around the world start their day with intention and joy.

From AI-generated personalized fortunes to AR cookie breaking, here's where virtual fortune cookies might be heading.

Why do vague positive statements feel so personal? Explore the Barnum effect and the psychology that makes fortune cookies irresistible.

A deep dive into how we used Pixi.js and Matter.js to create a realistic fortune cookie breaking experience in the browser.

From restaurant tables to wedding favors, explore how fortune cookies have been adapted and celebrated across different cultures.

Fortune cookies aren't actually from China — discover the fascinating true origin story of everyone's favorite post-meal treat.