Imagine, if you will, that you’re on the verge of leaving on the vacation you’ve always dreamed of, and your mode of transportation is an airplane. Envision yourself joyfully stepping onto the aircraft, warmly welcomed by a friendly and accommodating cabin crew. Now, consider this. Where exactly are the flight attendant’s arms? We understand that...
There are quite a lot of assumptions that Americans have about the rest of the world. But then, the other side of the equation is also correct. The rest of the world (Read Europeans) also have quite a few assumptions about the Americans, which might be a little close to home. So, let’s check out...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Most of us dream of the day we’ll become a retiree. Often fantasizing about have the option to go somewhere new, exciting, and even exotic with our newfound freedom. However, without a steady income, funds get a little tight. Particularly in America, where the cost of living is outrageously high. The cost of living will...
One of the most famous financial experts of the current decade, Martin Lewis, recently warned the general populace about the dangers one can associate with debit cards. Speaking at the latest edition of the Money Show, Martin stated that more and more individuals were incapable of making ends meet- which was coupled with them falling...
We all know where babies come from. However, most of us don’t think about the difficulties, or costs, associated with becoming pregnant. Some couples can have sex and get pregnant the old-fashioned way. However, other couples overcome many more hurdles and may require some help from IVF hormones or a sperm donor. A man from...
Are you interested in keeping bees? Well, it’s time to take notes from Morgan Freeman because the 83-year-old actor, film director, and philanthropist began a new hobby, and it includes a lot of bees – 26 beehives to be exact [1]. We first heard of Freeman’s interest in beekeeping which started all the way back...
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...
If a teenager might be planning a school shooting, what should their parents do? Nichole Schubert found herself in this predicament. She was cleaning her 17-year-old son’s room when she found his journal detailing a murder spree. But after a few hours of anguished deliberation, she called the police to inform them about her son’s...