Melanie Morgan claims gas pumps are “casually sexist”. Being a short woman with small hands, she explains that the pump handles “designed for men” are painful to use. The 31-year-old mother of two now has her partner, Jared Griffiths, fill up their Ford Tourneo Independence. She had sent him photos of her hand struggling with...
Grief isn’t something to try to avoid, and it isn’t something to try to “just get over,” either. Whether you’ve lost a parent, a dear friend, or even a beloved family pet, it’s important to acknowledge your loss and celebrate the life of your loved one as best you can. Some families are moving away...
In 1968, then 52-year-old Dick Proenneke (pronounced “prin-ecky”) moved by himself to the Alaskan wilderness and lived there alone for thirty years. The former mechanic and heavy equipment operator found a shoreside spot in the area that is now known as Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and began building a 12-by-16 foot cabin using...
The art world is known for being somewhat eccentric, but this one is definitely more out there than usual. An Italian sculptor recently sold an invisible sculpture for over $18,000. The Invisible Sculpture That Sold For Over $18,000 In the world of art, $18,000 is not an overly outrageous price. For an invisible sculpture, however,...
World-renowned physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) left behind a trail of famous quotes, wise words, and inspirational sayings before his death. But he’s also known for his real talk, telling audiences that humankind is greedy and a threat to the planet. In 2016, during an interview with Larry King of the Larry King Now talk...
There is no denying that our climate is rapidly changing at the hands of human intervention, and that the earth is entering an environmental crisis. The need for more pro-environment countries, cities, homes, and systems is at an all-time high and requires the immediate, focused attention of everyone, from the world’s leaders, to businesses, right...
Growing up in school, we are told that we can achieve anything with hard work and determination. We are told that the magic combination of those two traits will guarantee success in life. With them, we will make good money, buy a house and a car, and live a good life. This mentality subtly teaches...
Nearly every homeowner at some point has to deal with a pest problem. Usually, those problems are minor – maybe some ants or flies indoors. One animal most of us don’t have to (and never want to have to) deal with in our house is snakes. For a family living in Georgia, this nightmare is...
There’s not a single country out there that doesn’t produce thousands if not millions of tons of waste every single year. The Netherlands alone produces 8.5 billion kilograms of waste each year. (1) Dutch students took that and built an electric car made almost entirely out of waste. (2) Dutch Students Build Electric Car Almost...
A city in Australia went viral on social media for the drainage nets they installed on drains to save water from plastic pollution. They’ve fully outlined the details of the nets so that hopefully, other cities around the world can also implement the project. Australian Drainage Nets Save Water From Plastic Pollution Just half an...
Imagine you’ve been given the devastating news that you have to have one of your legs amputated. The day comes, and you go to the hospital to have the operation. It is done, and you wake up only to find out that they amputated the wrong leg. This is the unfortunately true story of an...
Turtles are some of the most interesting yet elusive creatures on our planet. Currently, there are 356 known species of turtles that exist, but only seven known species of sea turtles [1]. The largest of these species is the Leatherback sea turtle, whose evolutionary roots go back more than 100 million years, is one of...
