Mindset

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Our ‘Turkey teeth’ cost us $4,800 and look lovely but they’ve ruined our lives’

Cosmetic and dental surgeries have become a popular reason to travel. Certain countries worldwide, like Thailand, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey, have made it all the more possible to get a procedure done because of its affordability. Imagine traveling to an entirely different country for a surgery that ended up being botched. Well, thousands of […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 2 min read

Scientist says the existence of an afterlife is impossible

Numerous books have delved into the subject. Various films have depicted the boundless potential. And religions have been established to offer definitive explanations. Yet the inquiry still lingers: does life continue after death? According to a scientist, the answer is an unequivocal “No.” So why do we keep referring t the ‘afterlife’? Sean Carroll, a […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

To protect his home from flooding, a Texas man spent $8300 encircling his home with 400-foot aquadam

Weather patterns seem to be changing everywhere, and with that comes some unexpected climate conditions—for example, significantly hotter summers in the Pacific Northwest or flooding in the Southwest. In 2015, Texas saw some extreme flooding, but resident Randy Wagner had already fully prepared, setting up Aquadams around the perimeter of his home. A Texas Resident […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

McDonald’s Flipped Its Arches Upside Down To Make A Powerful Statement

According to the Official International Womens Day website, March 8th “is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.” If you drove past the McDonald’s in Lynwood, CA, in 2018, you might have thought you were getting punked. […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Stop asking ‘how are you?’ Harvard researchers say this is what successful people do when making small talk

Small talk is difficult for many people, but it’s, unfortunately, the cornerstone of social interaction. Fortunately, Harvard researchers investigated the best way to chitchat while appearing more confident and making a good impression. After analyzing over 300 online conversations, they found that those who asked meaningful follow-up questions seem more likable. In other words, stop […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photo So Emotionally Devastating, The Photographer Took His Own Life

Being alive is hard. Children, animals, the elderly, and even plants suffer. Life is extremely hard for many around the world. Similarly, sometimes moments happen that cause such great distress one wonders if they’ll ever recover. We all have heard or seen tales of poverty from countries worldwide, reminding us to be grateful for what […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer