When something breaks, all we can usually think about is how much it will cost to replace, but what if, and this is a stretch, there is something special and unique hiding inside the object that just broke. What if inside your orange was another orange? Or a mummy hiding in a statue. It makes […]
Did you know that you can be a good friend who has bad friend habits? And that it might be pushing people you care about away? In this article, we’ll explore 10 such habits and how they negatively impact your relationships. Don’t let these habits sabotage your friendships any longer—read on to find out what they are and how […]
It’s super adorable when dogs randomly put their paws on you — and apparently, it’s not as random as it might seem. Dog behaviorist Rebecca Forrest wrote about the topic at The Dog Clinic. She says that dogs are actually trying to communicate with you when they lay their paws on you. They can’t speak, so a […]
It’s not hard to believe that many people picture a scenario where they retire on the beach. However, finding somewhere to live on a budget can be difficult, let alone on the beach. According to Market Watch, the average retired American lives on just over $45,000 per year. Considering that most married couples over the age of […]
Do you consider yourself to be an intelligent person? Have you been applauded for your creativity and smartness even after having a score sheet that says ‘Below Average’? If not, then you need to reconsider your definition of ‘Intelligence’. Find out the genuine signs of intelligence in a person. It is a sad truth that […]
What makes a person “good” in the grand scheme of things? There are some traits considered to be good by just about everyone. There are also cultural variables as to what symbolizes and expresses goodness in a person. Ultimately, it’s up to the individual to determine what they feel are the qualities of a “good […]
Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains. The concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) can be traced back to ancient philosophies, but it was Goleman’s bestseller ‘Emotional Intelligence’ that popularized the term in 1995. According to Goleman, while IQ and smarts can get you good […]
We all know that love on the brain can make us do stupid things, but Liz Pardue-Schultz from YourTango shares just how far some people have gone. “I went to this beers-and-bible-study thing with her dad. Every week. For a year. I’m an atheist.” Love makes fools of us all, and what better way to drive that […]
When midwife Maria Banhegyi was told “not to get attached” to the tiny, premature baby in her care, it was too late. She’d already fallen in love with Charlie, the quiet newborn whom she’d looked after for months in Brisbane’s Mater Hospital in 2004. When a carer couldn’t be found to take the little boy home, […]
At 71-years-old, Leroy Harley graduated with a master’s in teaching from the University of South Carolina (USC). Enamored with all things new, Harley decided to pursue a path toward education as a new career choice. “I really am proud of myself. I mean, I have to be,” Harley told 11alive News. “Anything that was new and interesting, I became interested […]
King Tut – or Tutankhamun – is one of the most famous mummies and ancient Egyptian pharaohs of today. But in reality, much of his health and life has been shrouded in mystery. When his tomb was found in 1922, a lot was unknown about this seemingly lavish ruler. Over the years, there have been many speculations made […]
Mona Lisa to the Vitruvian Man, so much of Leonardo da Vinci‘s artwork is iconic. The original Renaissance Man, Leonardo was not only a painter, but also a scientist, musician, engineer, and mathematician. Many of his scientific musings and theories were later discovered to have a basis in fact and his paintings have made an indelible mark on […]