The introduction of smartphones has changed everyday communication. People are more focused on their phones, than looking up and talking to the person standing in front of them. While this was understandable a decade ago- when smartphones were just the latest trend- things need to change now. The need for smartphone etiquette has been growing...
It is estimated that more than 264 million people of all ages around the world suffer from depression. (1) Polish artist Dawid Planeta is one of them. To express his struggles to others and help guide his healing process, he turned to his craft: Art. In his series Mini People In The Jungle, he uses...
While out shopping one day, Angela Fellars noticed something interesting on the racks at Nordstrom: Padded bras in the girls’ section. Enraged, she posted her find on Facebook. Her post has brought up a massive debate online about what is and isn’t appropriate for young girls. (1) Padded Bras for Girls: Yes or No? Fellars...
TikTok trends have proven over and over again to be reckless, dangerous, and down-right insane. Despite this, they continue. The latest of these is teeth-shaving, and it is causing devastating, long-lasting effects on teen’s teeth. (1) Teeth-Shaving: Another TikTok Trend That Has to Go Wanting to have the perfect smile is nothing new, especially in the world...
A parrot in Brazil was taken into custody for aiding crack cocaine dealers. It had nearly foiled the police’s drug bust by warning its owners of their arrival. The officers were trained to deal with guard dogs, but who keeps a guard parrot? Arresting a Parrot for Aiding Its Drug-Dealing Owners In its home in...
There is no question that our planet is in the midst of a terrible climate crisis. With the Earth’s future being so uncertain, many people are being forced to confront one of the largest issues related to global warming: overpopulation. Because of this, many women are now choosing not to have kids in an attempt...
Old souls possess deep wisdom and maturity. They don’t crave material possessions; instead, they crave meaning. They are extremely intuitive and are well-attuned to the feelings of those around them. Simple pleasures like walking, reading, and even daydreaming give them limitless joy. Their sensitivity is a beautiful trait, but it could also cause them some...
For the most part, the internet is a wonderful place. You can find almost any piece of information you need at your fingertips! Researching a school paper? Google it! Want to keep in touch with family and friends? Just log in to one of your social media accounts, and it’s possible! Want to listen to...
Money is one of the most controlling factors in our world. We cannot live without it, and that pretty much sums that up. However, it is not always the healthiest relationship. So often we are consumed by the need for it. This need becomes greed, and we lose sight of what is more important –...
You may have met someone pretending to be smarter than they are. They try to use big words or bring up their important-sounding hobby or job. They may even put on thick glasses and wear shirts with collars. However, they tend to be aggressive and argumentative because they always have to be right. They ignore...
It is said that laughter is the best medicine, which is probably one of the reasons why people love comedians so much. Unfortunately, many of the world’s funniest people spend their lives making others laugh while they themselves are hurting terribly. This was the case for Robin Williams, one of the world’s most beloved comedians. Throughout...
Nobody likes to be ignored. It’s a frustrating and annoying thing to experience. Being ignored by our partners, or our children, is one thing. But, imagine being ignored because you are a woman or because of your sex or race! If you can’t think of anything more infuriating than that, have a look at these...
