The concept of having roommates or flatmates was a huge movement in the sharing or rental economy, and in my opinion, depending on a person’s frame of mind, it actually boosts the standards of living by reducing outrageous housing costs. If you can share a space with your friend or a co-worker comfortably, there’s no...
Have you ever noticed a greenish-grayish tinge around the yolk of a hard-boiled egg? If you have only ever eaten soft-boiled eggs, probably not. But if you are prone to boiling eggs, getting distracted, remembering the eggs, and rushing back to turn the stove off — don’t worry, we’ve all been there — you’ve probably...
Costco is known for its bargain deals, many of which come from its Kirkland Signature brand. However, some people might skip Kirkland to buy more familiar brands, assuming they are better quality. But both products might be exactly the same, aside from the price and label. See, Costco doesn’t produce Kirkland items itself; they are...
In 1995, divers explored the Japanese coast and discovered a strange pattern on the seafloor. Upon further inspection, more of these circles appeared. They looked like geometric designs, similar to crop circles. For over a decade, no one knew who was the artist behind these etchings. But to everyone’s surprise, the creators of these 7-foot-wide...
Jeans are a staple in many people’s wardrobes. But they come with a long-winded debate: How do you wash jeans? That is, should you wash jeans? Even laundry experts seem to disagree on this topic. So Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh tried to set the record straight with his own denim-washing habits. Or lack thereof. In...
How did people navigate forests before GPS, maps, signs, or even painted trail trackers? If you enjoy hiking in nature, you may have passed by the answer without realizing it. Native Americans found a way to leave clues without infringing on the environment. Plus, their method lasted a long time, much longer than a piece...
You never know what might become valuable in the future. Back in the 1960s, people went through their days innocently buying toys, listening to music, and talking on the phone, but today, those common items have become vintage collectibles. In fact, many modern people are nostalgic for the 50s, 60s, and 70s, not necessarily because...
In 2013, a tugboat towed an oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria. Suddenly, at 4:30 in the morning, a rogue wave capsized the boat and snapped the tow rope. The boat sank and when divers swam through its remains three days later, they were only looking for bodies. However, one passenger was a Nigerian...
Homelessness affects people all around the world. In the United States, about 567,715 people were left without a home “on any given night” in 2019. To make matters worse, 37% of these people sleep outside with no shelter. [1] While homelessness is a growing issue with no clear solution, there are ways to immediately help individuals residing in...
Fifty years ago, Kim Phuc Phan Thi appeared in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo. She was nine years old at the time, running naked after a napalm attack in Vietnam on June 8, 1972. The photo was titled “The Terror of War” but it had become better known as “Napalm Girl.” It became a symbol of...
Steve Irwin’s father Bob allegedly wants to start a legal battle over the Australia Zoo against its current owner Terri Irwin, Steve’s widow. Bob Irwin, 84, has not been quiet about his disdain for how Terri runs the park. He claims she has commercialized it to the point that it has lost its focus on...
Damion Draper, QMHP, MPA, quit his job, and the internet is cheering him on. Draper had worked at the company for seven years, but when his supervisor denied his request of taking time off for two days, Draper danced his way out — literally. The TikTok video where he tells the story and shows off...
