Why Avocado Oil is Better Than Olive Oil for Cooking
Take a step into the kitchen of any self-professed “healthy” person, and you’re likely to find a bottle of olive oil proudly displayed on the counter. If said person generously extends an invitation for you to stay for dinner, chances are they’ll bust out that glorious bottle of olive oil and use it to fry up a nice lean...
17 Easy Ways To Stay Fit This Summer
Summer is finally here, and for a lot of us, that means more time outside in the sun. During the colder months, it’s easy to hibernate and hunker down. But once the temperature rises, it’s easier to be more active. With that in mind, here are 17 simple ways to stay fit this summer. Ditch the car This might be a...
5 Ways Music Makes You Happy
We all know how powerful music is and how important it is to our everyday lives. It can lift you up and “soothe the savage beast.” Now through a series of research and studies, science proves what most of us have known all along — music really does make us happy. Music alleviates your pain The idea that music can help...
Your Pizza Could Soon Be Delivered Via Robot
Fast food just got a little faster, or slower, depending on where you live. Starship Technologies recently announced they would deploy autonomous robots to deliver orders from a limited selection of restaurants in London this year. Robots delivering food? Last year the Bank of England announced that within 10 to 20 years robots would replace 80 million U.S. and 15 million UK jobs. Now...
Parents Fuming After Hooters Sponsor Cub Scout Camp
What started as a dream day at summer camp quickly turned sour after parents discovered photos of their children posing with Hooters restaurant waitresses at a Cub Scout camp. Apparently, Cub Scout organizers failed to tell parents who was sponsoring the three-day event. Good deeds never go unpunished The Boy Scouts of America are known for their value-based youth programs. Hooters...
Antarctic Sponge Could Defeat Superbugs!
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs are an increasing threat all around the world, and for the last several years, researchers have been looking at alternatives to antibiotics to fight deadly bacteria. Recently, an unlikely candidate has been discovered, in the form of an unassuming sponge from the seas of Antarctica. As we previously reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the...
11 Films That Will Inspire Your Love Of Nature
When done correctly, movies have the ability to cram a world’s worth of experience into an efficient 2-hour window. Also, there are often snacks involved. While the bulk of environmentally themed movies tend to be documentaries, this list focuses on some of the greatest fictional films to ever be made. This is not to discount such great documentaries as “Revenge...
10 Ways To Stop Impulse Buying
We've all experienced buyer's remorse. It's that sinking feeling that sets in shortly after you've made a terrible purchasing decision. The high linked to the moment of purchase wears off, and you realize you've been left holding something useless and unnecessary. Luckily, there are some things we can all do to avoid buyer's remorse. These 10 tips can help. ...
13 Reasons To Drink More Green Tea (We Like #7 Best)
Green tea has been enjoyed in Asian cultures since ancient times. Today, it's a popular drink all over the world, and for very good reason. You probably already know that green tea is healthy. However, do you know just how many benefits it has? If you're not already hooked on green tea, here are 13 reasons to enjoy a...
10 Tips on Wild Camping in Developing Countries
Wild camping can be one of the most exciting experiences possible while traveling abroad. However, for many people, it can also be quite intimidating, especially in developing countries. At first, it can feel like a bit of a leap to pitch a tent in the middle of nowhere, in a country that isn't your own. However, with a few basic...
