Some people spend their days fanaticizing about what it’d be like to have enough money to retire early, have good health benefits, or just live a life of luxury and adventure. For a lucky few, that fantasy may become reality. For even fewer, that goal may just be helped along, beyond our wildest dreams by...

In 1987, the Japanese Coast Guard set out to determine how many islands comprised the mountainous country. They determined there were nearly 7,000 known islands. However, thanks to a new study, scientists believe there could be around 7,000 more unaccounted for. In December 2021, the Japanese parliament concluded the first estimation is outdated and, therefore,...

There’s so much uncertainty in the world, we’re stressed and overworked, and many are watching their dreams slip through their fingers. As a result, love and stories that are more upbeat and positive are something we all could use a little more of. After all, it is a beautiful and powerful force. In this incredibly...

We all know that garbage is everywhere. It’s hard to find somewhere, particularly major US cities, where garbage doesn’t line streets and highways. Not only is illegal dumping disgusting and illegal, but it also has a negative environmental impact. One woman living in the UK got so fed up with “fly-tipping” in her community that...

Most of the time when people buy a home, they take into consideration the possibility that they may eventually have guests. Be in family from out of town, your old college roommate, or neighbors visiting from your hometown. Often the most people can come up with a guest room. However, there are a lucky few...

The human body is complex and can withstand some pretty spectacular feats. Which is why people seek to nourish the best way they can. Sometimes that may be by consuming something healthy or avoiding something unhealthy, like added sugar. We’ve long heard of the health risks of consuming too much sugar. In 2020 Patricia Smith...

There has been much debate in recent years about the role religion should play in schools and everyday life. Many people stand by the belief that America is a “God fearing Country” while others strongly advocate for religious freedom. One of the constitutional amendments is “freedom of religion” so how important is religion to the...

Germany is known for its beer and bratwurst. These are two traditional mainstays in the German diet. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is built on the idea of protecting animals and ensuring they are treated in a way that is humane so it is understandable that these German delicacies aren’t their cup...

Becoming one of the most iconic movies of the 1990s, if not all time, the Titanic was a historical tragedy that nearly everyone has heard of. However, many misconceptions regarding the topic include where it sank. Titanic the Movie In 1997, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio evoked raw and pure emotion on the big screen,...

The majority of people have gone on a date with someone they thought they hit it off with, only to find out in the coming weeks that they’ve been ghosted. While it’s incredibly disheartening, no matter who you are, when a spouse does it, it’s even worse. Isabelle Glastonbury from Australia shared her own account...

People may pick at or chew a loose or chipped strand of their nails from time to time. In contrast, even more, people make that a frequent habit. While it’s an annoying and seemingly unhygienic habit there may be more to it. It turns out nail biting is actually a medical condition. Complexities of Nail...

Be it overstimulation or just a need for some peace and quiet; certain sounds are unbearable to some people. Some of the most common annoying sounds include loud breathing, snoring, people chewing, and even yawning. Researchers are still trying to understand many aspects of the human brain but have discovered something fascinating- hating these sounds...