Bill and Glad Forward’s love story was one for the ages. The pair met when they were young children, grew up together, fell in love at the tender age of sixteen, and the rest is history. Bill would ride his bike to her house every Saturday afternoon and the two would ride around town together. After...
The first-ever 3D-printed tiny house now has its first occupant. The tiny house design from ICON has transformed from a concept into a practical living solution. As has the life of Tim Shea, a man homeless up until this point been transformed as the first 3D-printed tiny house resident. It shows that this project is...
At just 15 years old, Jeff Henigson was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. The prognosis for survival was grim. Despite that, he is still alive 35 years later. After the BBC published an article about him last summer, he received an interesting email from a neuropathologist. The man said that he believed...
Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s okay. While laws are put in place to keep a semblance of order in society, many people take advantage of loopholes. Although these things are technically legal, they still irk the moral compass of others. So Reddit user Musuhubber started a thread, asking, “What’s the worst thing that’s legal?” In the replies,...
While studying architecture in 2017, Clarisse Merlet was shocked when she learned how much waste the construction industry produced. The amount of textile waste from the fashion industry shocked her even further. To solve both problems, she invented these eye-catching bricks made entirely of old, tossed-away clothing. This is FabBRICK. (1) Eye-Catching Bricks Made of...
These photos are hard to look at. A group of abused and starving lions in Sudan went viral when activist Osman Salih posted about their plight in a Facebook post. Many people agreed with his statement of “seeing these animals caged and be treated this way made my blood boil.” As a result, the hashtag...
Colon cancer – also known as colorectal cancer – is often referred to as “the silent killer.” The thing is, there usually are symptoms; we just don’t notice them. These are the silent symptoms of colon cancer to watch out for. If you have any of them, visit your doctor right away. The Silent Symptoms...
These homes that build themselves will blow your mind! The endeavors of modern-day architects and engineers have allowed us to go from living in huts made of mud, ice, or animal skins to living in high-rise buildings hundreds of feet tall. There are different styles of architecture. Some have to build on minimal space, so...
Mobile homes are all the rage these days because it allows the homeowner to take their home with them. Many nomads travel the country working in small towns. At the same time, others travel the globe in search of hidden gems and exotic adventures. Social media has provided any and everyone with a platform to display...
Tiny homes have exploded in popularity over the last several years, thanks to television shows like Tiny House Nation, Tiny House, Big Living, Tiny House Hunters, and more. While many of us are fascinated by this somewhat alternative way of living, we may not all be ready to take the plunge and move into a...
We’ve all heard the warning before: Cracking and popping your joints isn’t good for you and might even lead to problems like arthritis (though that’s been debunked). Cracking your knuckles and joints has a seemingly therapeutic effect, placebo or not; people love it. The sound associated with might irritate some around you, but that’s another...
The entries to the World Press Photo Contest have come in, and they are gut-punching. The foundation values high-quality visual stories and journalism. As their website reads, “Our purpose is to connect the world to the stories that matter.” And one photo, in particular, is making everyone gasp. It shows a horse comforting a cancer patient...
