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​​What’s the Difference Between a Memoir, a Biography, and an Autobiography? The three primary formats used to tell a life story are a biography, an autobiography, and a memoir. Simply put, a biography is the life history of an individual, written by someone else. An autobiography is the story of a person’s life, written by that person. And a memoir is a collection of memories written by the person themselves. A biography, also called a bio, is a non-fiction piece of work giving an objective account of a person’s life. The main difference between a biography and an autobiography is that the author of a biography is not the subject. Biographies include details of key events that shaped the subject’s life, and information about their birthplace, education, work, and relationships. An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person. Because the author is also the main character of the story, autobiographies are written in the first person. The purpose of an autobiography is to portray the life experiences and achievements of the author. Therefore, most autobiographies are written later in the subject’s life. Memoir comes from the French word mémoire, meaning memory or reminiscence. Similar to an autobiography, a memoir is the story of a person’s life written by that person. The difference between a memoir and autobiography is that a memoir focuses on reflection and establishing an emotional connection, rather than simply presenting the facts around their life. The author uses their personal knowledge to tell an intimate and emotional story about the private or public happenings in their life.

“What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room.” - Ray Charles #quotes

The bumblebee bat is the world’s smallest mammal. #rank #animals

Water is not entirely colorless; it has a very slight blue tint due to the absorption and scattering of light The blue hue is more noticeable when observing large volumes of water, such as in a deep lake or ocean. #science

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ChatGPT and AI is going to make us stupid, similar to how gps made us forget how to use maps. #thoughts

Dwelling on your problems, mistakes, and weaknesses increases your risk of mental health problems. #health

An estimated 10-35% of the population has a photic sneeze reflex A reflex that causes them to sneeze when suddenly exposed to bright light, such as the sun or camera flashes. #knowledge

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When you wish others well, feelings of abundance and gratitude build inside of you, which make you magnetic to blessings in your own life. #tips

The HTTP 451 error code signifies a web page is legally restricted and can't be displayed This code pays homage to Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451," a novel about censorship. #knowledge

Cursing while working out can enhance your performance by increasing pain tolerance and temporarily boosting strength. #health

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“Either I will find a way, or I will make one.” - Philip Sidney #quotes

Puerto Rico is the tip of a large underwater mountain that descends about 30,000 feet to the bottom of the Caribbean Sea — nearly the height of Mount Everest. #places

Pandas can poop up to 40 times a day. #animals

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You know what's strength and power? Choosing to show kindness, empathy, and compassion, even when it's not easy. In that moment, you lead with love. You may even inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect of positivity and goodness in the world. #tips

The longest official name of a place is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, a hill in New Zealand. #rank