Businesses know that public perception is imperative to their success. So they strive to stay away from scandals — or try to hide them. Unfortunately, many famous brands have bad ethics, and their customers hate them for it. These controversies vary from selling dangerous products, breaching privacy contracts and unethical manufacturing practices — including human...
If you often find yourself dozing off at your desk in the middle of the afternoon, or driving with your windows down in hopes that the fresh air will keep you awake during your commute home, you’re not alone. The American Sleep Association has done the research and the results are in- America is a...
We all have those bad days, once in a while, and if you’re not an excellent actor, you’d end up walking around with a grumpy face that screams, “Not in the mood.” Well, lucky for us it only happens once in a while. Think of these little guys who have to wear that annoyed look...
As the weather is cooling down across the Northern hemisphere, many of us sit in our homes and offices dreaming of warmer, more relaxed places. Though your goal of retiring somewhere warm might seem lofty, I promise you it is not. These are five places where you can retire by the beach for less than...
After living alone on an island for over 30 years, 81-year-old Mauro Morandi is finally leaving. He has lived on the island of Budelli, off the coast of northern Sardinia, since 1989. After facing eviction several times, he’s decided for himself that it’s time to go. (1) Man Living Alone On An Island Since 1989...
In 1868, a little girl named Myrtle Corbin was born in Texas. Everything about her was perfectly normal – except that she had four legs. Doctors were baffled at first, but later they discovered that she was born with a dipygus twin. This is the story of her life. (1) The Story of Myrtle Corbin:...
How do you deal with stress? Hit the gym? Get outdoors? Grab the nearest glass and bottle of wine? You may want to consider breath control exercises, a secret that Buddhists, yogis, and those who practice meditation have known for years. Now, we have science to back it up. How Breath Control Exercises Help You...
Vitamins and minerals are essential to our health in many ways. Each of them works separately and in tandem with other vitamins and minerals to keep our bodies healthy and functionally optimally. Having sufficient status of each of these micronutrients is the difference between a person who is thriving versus one who is simply surviving....
Do you remember learning about the structure of the Earth in grade school? You were likely told that the Earth comprises four main layers: The inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. Scientists from the Australian National University (ANU) have found evidence that our planet’s inner core might have a hidden structure of two unique...
Solar power as a method of electricity generation has many advantages. It is a renewable and highly abundant resource, and it is sustainable. It can meet the needs of present populations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Harnessing solar energy also does not, in general, produce any pollution (though the...
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It allows us to form deeper bonds with others and support one another through difficult times. In 2016, researchers from the University of Michigan wanted to figure out if certain countries tended to have more empathetic citizens than others. They...
Even with all the love and compassion in the world, sometimes natural instincts are best respected and feared. In Russia, a 41-year-old man lost his life due to a bear attack. However, he was not out in the wild. There were extenuating circumstances behind the fatal attack. They were so polarizing that social media users...
