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In an effort to show kindness to animals, and humans alike, PETA wants Major League Baseball (MLB) to stop using the term ‘bullpen.” Instead, they suggest using the phrase “arm barn.” Is the term ‘bullpen’ insensitive to cows? Does it degrade the athletes who play baseball? Not many people are out there wondering about the […]
· 2 min read
When it comes to cleaning our homes, there are many things we tend to overlook. If you have never learned how to clean your toilet tank, let alone cleaned it at all, you are not alone! The saying “out of sight, out of mind” pops into my head for this one. Just because we do […]
· 5 min read
Not even a century ago, men went to work and women stayed home to care for the children, cook, and clean. As time passed, this is no longer the status quo. Many factors contributed to this, from women joining the workforce to an economy that practically requires a two-person income. However, because of these recent […]
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One of the biggest reasons why people choose fast and processed foods over fresh foods is because it’s what’s accessible and available to them. However this new grocery store in Boston is changing the game and shifting the power to the lower-income populations, who want to eat healthily, but otherwise cannot afford to do so. Daily […]
· 4 min read
What’s your dream house like? If you were allowed to choose a home that would be paid for in full, what exactly would you go for? How big would you want it to be? How many rooms would you love to have, and how would you decorate the interior? More importantly, where do you want […]
· 3 min read
In all of aviation history, few tragedies rival the demise of Air France Flight 447. The flight tragically claimed the lives of all 228 souls aboard, crashing into the frigid depths of the Atlantic on June 1, 2009. The final moments of the doomed Airbus were immortalized in the black box recordings, offering a haunting […]
· 5 min read
Buying a used car can be somewhat of a daunting task. It’s difficult for the average person to know what signs to look out for and avoid. However, professionals know exactly what looks good and what doesn’t. Luckily, a professional mechanic shared one helpful tip to assist in making the best decision and explained to […]
· 4 min read
Internet food trends are often a hit or miss. What may look delicious on Instagram may not pan out in your own kitchen. But social media may introduce you to wonderful recipes and food tips that have become part of your regular routine. Yes, they may seem ridiculous with outlandish ingredients, but once you try […]
· 4 min read
For some people, it is impossible to feel a physical attraction to someone without first establishing an emotional connection with them. According to Healthline, these people may feel like something is wrong with them or even wonder if they’re capable of feeling sexual attraction at all, aka they are asexual. There is nothing wrong with […]
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How much work is really good for us? Overworking much takes a major toll on mental health, but being unemployed could as well. A new study in Social Science and Medicine researched the perfect middle ground. They discovered that to reap the psychological benefits of work; people need eight hours per week in total. That’s […]
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There are some stories that become horrifyingly etched in our memories, and this is one of them. Police arrested three staff members of an assisted living facility for allegedly running an elderly fight club with patients with dementia. The suspects in question — Marilyn McKey, 32, Tonacia Yvonne Tyson, 20, and Taneshia Jordan, 26 — […]
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Self-checkout, yes or no? People tend to be divisive on this issue; some use it all the time, and some never do. And for some, it depends on how many items they are buying, using self-checkout for short shopping lists. Meanwhile, some individuals specifically avoid it because they believe that they are taking jobs from […]
