Most people assume the best way to increase their lifespan is through some sort of scientific or technological advancement. After all, people are living longer than ever, [1] and so much of that is due to societal progress. But one 2012 study found that loneliness could worsen the health of elderly persons and recommends different...
So many good drinks could be improved with ice cream. After all, there’s the popular American root beer float and the Italian drink Affogato, a scoop of ice cream with espresso. Now, get ready for the best drink-and-ice-cream combination of all: Wine Floats. What Are Wine Floats? Wine floats follow the same recipe pattern as...
Dick van Dyke is a legendary actor and comedian best known for his roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. [1] At 95 years of age, he’s still a Hollywood darling, and last week he reminded everyone why. Van Dyke was seen giving wads of cash to people...
The definition of concentration is the mental effort toward whatever you are working on at a particular moment. That’s not to be confused with attention span, which is how long you can concentrate on something. But everyone has experienced moments where concentration is a struggle. It could be while studying the night before a big...
Ice melt is a must-have in the winter. While snow and chilling gales look lovely from the safety of indoor heating, stepping outside is much less magical. Ice hides under snowy walkways, stairs, and driveways. It’s too easy to slip and suffer a nasty — sometimes debilitating — fall. Even once you pave the way,...
The award of “longest-living U.S. president” officially goes to Former President Jimmy Carter. His post-presidential life has gone on for about 40 years, and he’s now 96 years old, outliving George H. W. Bush, who passed away in November 2018 at age 94. This milestone didn’t come easy. Carter has faced multiple medical issues, including brain...
Back in 2016, a little boy went viral for helping his dad give skin-to-skin to newborn twins. In 2021, this story has become even more meaningful. With the current pandemic, people are missing out on social connection and human touch. They are unable to travel to friends and relatives in other countries or states. During lockdowns,...
Shane McDaniel became famous in 2018 for the best reason. The single father and his sons cut wood to give away for free to heat homes through the winter. This act turned into months of helping families in need. However, it all began as a family-bonding event. McDaniel, the owner of Norm’s Market-Keg & Bottleshop in Lake...
Most presidents live in luxury after their terms are over. But not Jimmy Carter. This former US president moved from the White House into a two-bedroom ranch in Plains, Georgia. His home is worth just $167,000. In other words, the house is less expensive than the armoured secret service cars parked outside of it. Former President Jimmy...
Crime and mystery is an extremely popular genre — and for good reason! Aside from their fast pace and interesting characters, what people love most is trying to solve the puzzle. Take Sherlock Holmes stories, for instance. In every adaptation of the detective, the audience is trying to use the clues to guess the ending....
Here are five riddles ranging in difficulty but can you solve them all? Each one involves a different way of thinking, which could help you assess your strengths when it comes to problem-solving. Of course, solving riddles aren’t the same as taking an IQ test — which is typically very long and thorough to cover...
Coolers are essential for camping, road trips, beaches, and picnics. When my family would go camping every year, the coolers were the most important equipment to bring (aside from tents, of course). They not only kept the beers and sodas chilled, but they were also packed with perishables like meat for barbeques and milk for breakfast cereal....
