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 […]
Have you ever dreamed of riding a bike all the way across America? Well, you’re in luck: soon you will be able to. The Great American Rail Trail will be a coast-to-coast bike trail from Washington D.C. to Washington State. (1) The United States Building A Coast-To-Coast Bike Trail The multi-use trail will cross 12 […]
Even though the 21st century has been upon us for a while, there are still a number of things that are considered “normal” by people of a specific gender. The subreddit, r/AskReddit, encourages people to ask anything they’d like. This time around, Reddit user, u/NumberPractical4830 wanted to know, “What’s something that both genders do but […]
Being a teacher is a difficult job. Besides educating children, checking homework, and giving tests, they are also mentors. However, not every parent is always pleased with the teachers their children get, or with their teaching methods. Which is why it’s so important for both teachers and parents to keep open lines of communication. We […]
In recent decades, scientists have realized that heart attack symptoms can be quite different for women than for men. The journal Circulation published the findings of a multicenter study of 515 women who’d experienced a heart attack. The most frequently reported symptoms didn’t include chest pain. Instead, women reported unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Nearly 80 […]
Overconfidence is usually why most people fail in certain situations. But that does make for funny scenes for onlookers who would probably take pictures or videos. So today, we have 20 such occasions when people were too overconfident in their answers only to be wrong. 17 Times When People’s Overconfidence Led To A Moment Of […]
A workplace functions best when the boss and their employees have mutual respect for one another. Otherwise, it can turn into a cesspool of toxicity. But, there are always signs when things are about to go wrong. So, if you keep a track of such signs, you would find it easy to quit. For, there […]