The Industrial Revolution created thousands of jobs and played a major role in the rapid growth of the economy over the last 100 years. However, life as a factory worker has its flaws, including personal safety for its workers. Recently, a major chocolate factory in Pennsylvania exploded, killing several workers. Fortunately, a survivor came forward...
It’s no secret that several companies, both large and small, have been downsizing or shutting down altogether. However, Walmart recently shared that in addition to closing some locations, they plan to incorporate, primarily, job automation into their workforce. Plans to Make a Change Job automation has become a more common trend among businesses in recent...
It takes a very special person to have a green thumb. It’s particularly impressive when said special person has the ability to keep up the same crops for years. Adorable 92-year-old Sybil Gorby has had a beautiful and bountiful garden since 1965. What’s more precious is that her heirloom tomato crop has come from the...
Music has a way of calming the soul and bringing people together, and with enough creativity, anything can become a musical instrument, including the human body. Hands, thighs, and voices can all be utilized to create a beautiful musical sound. Tim Storms has a beautiful and gravelly deep voice, that’s gotten him to the world...
Recycling, and more specifically, plastic recycling, is generally thought of as something we need to do for the health of the planet. Plastics take years to break down, between 20-600. Additionally, this all depends on the type of plastic, but is alarming, nonetheless. Many studies have shown microplastics found in our water supply and in...
Multiple Sclerosis is a somewhat lesser-known ailment, but it can severely impact the body’s mobility and brain function. In recent years, roughly the last 20-30 it has become a much more common diagnosis. From Montel Williams, Selma Blair, and Christina Applegate, many celebrities have made it their mission to show fans life doesn’t have to...
Science has come a long way and every day presents an opportunity to learn something new. In recent years there has been a lot of experimentation with lab-grown things. We’ve heard of GMO fruits and veggies, we’ve heard of prosthetics for missing or damaged limbs, and stem cell research in which stem cells are used...
Seafood is a delicacy and it is a protein staple in many places around the world. Lobster in particular is pricey and is often consumed on special occasions. However, in an effort to regulate sea life and protect the environment, lobster has been added to the “red list”. Protectors of the Ecosystem. Seafood Watch is...
We’ve all heard of certain recipes, typically when baking, that call for molasses or blackstrap molasses. It is a thick syrupy substance, dark in color and rich in flavor. In addition to its ability to add dimension to a dish and despite being a by-product of sugar, Molasses may have some newly discovered health benefits...
One man, in doing something that he loves, built a greenhouse and uses some pretty unconventional methods for maintaining his garden. He created a YouTube channel for those who would like to know more about his methods. Gardening has become a hobby for him, and one that he’s become addicted to expanding on. Food for...
Our jobs take a toll on our bodies and minds, particularly so if we don’t feel appreciated or enjoy what we do. Most people feel as though they’re wasting their lives away working to benefit those in higher-up positions. It is partly because of these sacrifices, that work injuries seem to be intensely frustrating. Then...
Although we put a lot of faith into the legal system, it does occasionally fail us. For example, someone dangerous may be released back into society because there was a lack of evidence. Arguably worse though, is when someone receives a wrongful conviction, and is forced to spend their lives behind bars. After all, they’ll...
