4 Valuable Resources Are On The Moon But Who Owns Them
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. Some significant problems developed out of how this situation was handled, not the least of which was that there were...
6 Steps To Less Debt Today
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 of course, there are debts that are seemingly inevitable: mortgages, student loans, medical bills and taxes. These are often debts...
Perseverance Wins: Girl With No Hands Wins Handwriting Contest
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 BBC News, her “writing sample was comparable to someone who had hands.” In fact, her elementary school principal reports that...
Improve Your Heart Health Through A Calm Mind
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 health. A calm mental feeling promotes a healthy heart. There is a natural way, which you can learn on your...
Sprout-Tastic Side Salads
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 with a few inches of water and secure with cheesecloth. Soak the seeds for eight to 12 hours. After that,...
The One-Minute Workout: Could It Really Be That Easy?
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 excuse moot. The study, believe it or not, found that one-minute of intense exercise could improve health and fitness just...
4 Huge Threats To Our Planet
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 enough. The following is a look at just four of the many factors greatly endangering the health of Planet Earth....
8 Reasons We Need To Rethink Hemp
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 been legalized while many others have now permitted the use of cannabis for medicinal properties. This slow but sure process of...
10 Reasons Why Owning Your Own Business Rocks
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 terms of financial stability, the perks associated with being a part of an established organization and less tangible rewards (like...
US Solar Market Growing At Lightning Speed
Our planet's need for clean energy sources is pretty obvious. Our cities are polluted, the ozone layer is threatened and climate change is an ever-increasing worry. In the face of these threats, one tried-and-true source we are turning to more and more is our sun. In a 2015 study published in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews journal, researchers...
