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...
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In the dark about stars in the sky? Here’s why you can’t spot them during your flight. Have you ever found yourself on an airplane at night, peering out the window in the hope of catching a glimpse of the stars? It’s a magical sight to behold, but more often than not, it remains elusive....
In 1992, a television show had a profound impact that transcended entertainment, leaving children traumatized and their parents in shock. The show was Ghostwatch, a groundbreaking mockumentary-style program that blurred the lines between fiction and reality, with real-world consequences.1 Hosted by iconic figures like Michael Parkinson and Sarah Greene, it presented an innovative format, sparking...
Let’s be honest, apartments are expensive, and we pay through our noses for tiny spaces and no views. California is particularly known for its more expensive lifestyle. One only has to browse through a few rental ads to realize that the average earning citizen cannot afford the cost of housing. There are, however, other options…...
Camping is pure fun – more so when you add a bit of “glamour” to it, hence, glamping. While there’s nothing wrong with connecting directly with nature once in a while, under the stars and close to the earth, you may want to have a less stressful and more relaxing experience. These apartment-like tents were...
Maybe you have stumbled across some mysterious object while cleaning out an older relative’s house. Or, you may have inherited something from a grandparent that you cannot make head or tails of. There is only one way to satisfy our curiosity during such situations, and that is to ask the Internet. It has never been...
There are so many items that we have made during the course of our existence that it’s impossible to remember all of them, and many of them can be mysterious. These mystery items are often (but now always) from a time past with no current practical use. Today, we bring to you six mystery items...
This time of year is full of magic and wonder. The colors of nature are changing, emulating fireworks. It’s the perfect weather to cozy up indoors for a lazy movie day. Or layer up and take a walk basking in the sun and deeply breathing in the crisp air. Not to mention the upcoming feasts...
Starting a 9 to 5 job can be a daunting experience, especially for recent graduates who have just bid farewell to the world of academia.1 Suddenly, the familiar structure of classes and exams is replaced by a world of cubicles, commutes, and the ceaseless tick of the office clock. The transition from student life to...
Kim Phuc Phan Thi, known as ‘Napalm Girl,’ receives final burn treatment 50 years after iconic image
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...
One of the most exciting things about moving into an old house is the possibility of discovery. People have founds all kinds of cool things hidden in their walls, basements, attics, or floorboards. One odd antique relic was found in a home that was 100 years old. A vintage marble razor blade sharpener and it...
With the winter season approaching, the weather is getting better and better, which means more holidays and vacations. With that said, flying can be expensive, so finding cheap flights is a must. One woman has found a ‘cheat code’ that she uses with Google Flights and has decided to share the knowledge. She originally shared...