4 Reasons American Parents Are Less Happy Than Their European Counterparts
Studies on happiness and parenthood abound. One study finds that parenthood, on average, is more happiness-stealing than the death of a loved one. Another finds that parenthood gives life more meaning, and that meaning leads to long-term happiness. In short, it’s complicated. Relative happiness between parents and non-parents in different countries, however, presents fewer complications. According to a new study...
5 Reasons Why I Love Broccoli (#2 Is My Favorite)
I’ve long gotten over the childhood trauma my mother caused by demanding that I remain at the dinner table until my broccoli was finished. I choked it down because my desire to play outside outweighed refusal to eat the mushy mini trees. My taste buds have immensely matured since then, and now broccoli is one of the first vegetables I...
First Robot Used To Kill In The U.S.
Remote control robots have been used by the U.S. military since the war of Afghanistan to defuse explosive devices. U.S. law enforcement also uses robots to investigate suspicious packages and cargo. Last week, for the first time, law enforcement in Dallas used a robot to deliver an explosive device that ultimately killed a suspected sniper. Robot kills shooting...
Pokémon Go: Great Cardio Or Ultra Dangerous?
If you've seen more people than usual walking down the street staring down at their phones, possibly bumping into objects and passersby, you can blame Pokémon Go. This app has captured the hearts of both kids and adult 90s kids who want to relive their childhoods and delve further into the realms of Pokémon than ever thought possible. Pokémon Go...
Would You Like To Be “Zapped” Awake?
The sound of my alarm is something I dread. At 5:30 a.m., my husband and I often awake from a deep slumber, rolling around as if we’re not human. Yeah, we usually get up, but don't get me wrong, there have been days when we’ve subconsciously turned off our alarm and slept on. You can probably relate — that feeling...
Why I’m Supporting The Refugee Team At The Olympics
A team without a country will be competing in the Olympics in August this year. The first ever refugee team will enter the opening ceremony in the Maracana Stadium before hosts Brazil and will be participating under the Olympic flag. The move represents recognition of refugees' contribution to the world. It acknowledges that not everyone lives in a country with...
19 Foods That Make You Happy
Food for thought: Since gut-health is linked to the brain, there’s a good chance that what you’re feeding yourself is also feeding your mood. Just as some foods can make you feel lousy after eating, others can make you feel great, thanks to mood-boosting nutrients. Brazil nuts Your thyroid plays a key role in your mood, according to the...
Chewbacca Mom Sings A Song To Heal The World
Whether you love her or find her adorably annoying, Candace Payne, a.k.a. Chewbacca mom from Granbury, Texas, wants the world to know that like us she too feels the pain from recent events that unfolded in Texas. Best known for donning a Chewbacca mask, Payne decided to go viral once again by performing her version of Michael Jackson’s 1991...
Tables Turned: Bullfighter Gored to Death Live
On Saturday, July 9, a bullfighter was fatally gored in front of a spectator audience while being filmed for live television during the Angel Fair in Teruel, Aragon, Spain. Spanish bullfighter Victor Barrio, 29, died from the wounds hours later. After the bullfight, the television station broadcasted replay shots of the goring from various angles. In order to protect...
10 Ways To Be Better Prepared For a Power Outage
The 2013 ice storm left millions of people throughout North America without power for days and some, weeks. It’s not just an ice storm that can leave you without power, it could be a hurricane, tornado, local downed wires or — worst-case scenario — a widespread power outage like the Northeast blackout of 2003. We count on electricity for...
