Being keen-eyed and detail-orientated definitely has its perks. It makes you a whiz at I Spy and you’re often the first to spot the beach on a road trip. When you watch crime shows, you may pick on details that solve the mystery before the detective does. And most helpful of all, you’re quick to...
Grandmas are the cutest and sweetest people ever. The love they have for their grandkids is so great and undeniable. Generally speaking, grandparents can love their grandkids more than their actual children. This might be due to the following reasons For whatever reason they have, grandparents (grandmas especially) go above and beyond for their grandkids....
Trusting your instincts and putting in some hard work can turn your entire life around, no matter how dire your current situation is. This is what one Louisiana man learned after going from homelessness to making millions with his company that builds beaches in people’s backyards (1). Eric White had humble beginnings 33-year-old Eric White...
Virginia “Ginny” Oliver is 101 years old, but she won’t let her age get in the way of her favorite hobby. She was born in her parent’s home on Claredon Street in Rockland in June 1920. She still lives on that street, albeit in a different home. But this Maine woman became famous for her...
If you’ve ever been stung by one of these horrible little critters, you’ll know that you don’t want them around. Unlike bees, wasps can sting you multiple times! And while they don’t go out of their way to randomly attack you, but if they’re threatened, they will NOT hesitate to jab away! Their stings leave...
Going through cancer is tough on everyone involved, in particular the person who is suffering from the illness. When the disease reaches the terminal phase, the sick person is most concerned about making sure their loved ones will be taken care of when they are gone. Rarely are they thinking about the well-being of people...
As generations, Baby Boomers and Generation Z have had very different experiences. This is because the cultural, technical, and social landscapes of their times were very different. Baby Boomers, who were born between the end of World War II and the early 1960s, grew up in a world that was changing quickly. From the tensions...
Growing up, I had a few friends with old trampolines standing in the backyard. Long unused and gathering cobwebs, these old, massive things just stood around, rusting away and looking shabby. Such an eyesore, and not to mention taking up tons of space! Back then, I never thought of repurposing anything the way I do...
Many kids hate gym class, but this school gave them another choice. Students in Iowa are getting their Physical Education credit by helping people with yard work. The students can get exercise while aiding elderly and disabled people with their gardens and even chicken coops. Tim Hitzler, the social studies teacher, proposed this program at the Alternative...
The world is full of fascinating facts, some well-known, others hidden in plain sight. Have you ever wondered why we shouldn’t interrupt conversations to move out of the way, or why the “Happy Birthday” song was under copyright? Perhaps you’re curious about the difference between a font and a typeface, or maybe you never knew...
This teen from Australia created a mango seed gown to highlight how we as humans waste food. Worldwide, a staggering amount of food is thrown out. To be exact, an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted. In the USA alone, about 2.6 trillion dollars worth of food is lost or wasted each year. This...
It is an innate human factor to strive to be a better person. Whether this is for your benefit or for those you love (or both). Here are 6 easy life changes you can make to improve your self-image Consider others needs before your wants One of the greatest acts of kindness is putting other...
