April just smashed a bunch of heat records, marking the warmest for that spring month ever recorded. The global temperature last month was 1.11 degrees Celsius above the 1951-1980 average and well above the previous April record, set in...
The last time a human society discovered large tracts of land that had previously been inaccessible to them, the result was a chaotic flag-planting race between England, Spain, France and anybody else with boats and a thirst for spices....
Nearly everything in our society tempts us to live our lives in debt. From alluring cash-back credit cards, down payment-free cars and “no payment for 12 months” furniture, we are immersed in a worry about it later financial culture. Then...
No, you didn’t read that incorrectly. Anaya Ellick, a seven-year-old from Virginia, won the special needs category in the National Handwriting Contest. Using just her arms, Anaya beat 50 competitors with an impressive composition for the win. According to...
How you mentally feel, or your mental health, influences your heart health. A calm and quiet mental disposition can be learned by anyone. Accessing a good state of mind improves how you mentally feel, and therefore, improves your mental...
Sprouts are so simple to cultivate, you don’t even need soil! With some wide-mouthed jars, cheesecloth, and seeds or beans, you’ll have your own home-grown sprouts in no time! Simply add washed seeds or beans to a jar, cover...
For most people trying to start or maintain an exercise regimen, not having enough time to exercise is one of the biggest obstacles people cite for not sticking with it. However, a recent study may have just made that...
It's no secret that our modern way of life is pretty disastrous for the planet. Our oceans, air and land are being desecrated, and while some efforts are underway to mitigate the damage, they may not be progressing quickly...
As a result of a continuing nationwide battle over its legalization, cannabis continues to attract the attention of the media and spark heated debate amongst otherwise seemingly placid citizens. In a number of states, recreational use of marijuana has...
The mythologist Joseph Campbell once said, “Follow your bliss and doors will open.” That’s an empowering thought, but how many people forgo the self-made path in favor of a well-trod one. No doubt, a conventional career offers many benefits in...