The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is one of the only places to find real diamonds at their source. The park includes a 37-acre field of a volcanic crater. Visitors come to explore and dig for various uncut rocks and gemstones — and they can keep whatever they find. Over 33,100 diamonds have...

There are approximately 3 trillion trees gracing this planet. That may sound a lot, but keep in mind that over 15 billion trees are chopped down every year. Plus, according to a study in the journal Nature, the worldwide number of trees had fallen by about 46% since the beginning of human civilization. [1] After...

One photographer captured a series of portraits of British soldiers taken in an 8-month span of time. These illuminating photos were shot before, during, and after their deployment in Afghanistan. Displayed as triptychs, these 3-paneled works send a powerful message. How does war affect those who are in the midst of it? As with most...

This may sound really dramatic and over-the-top, but research has shown that your choice of socks tells a lot about your personality. It’s just like saying, “You can tell a lot about a person by assessing their trash.” That sounds quite corny, but it’s true to an extent, and the same goes for socks. Some...

Are you ready for one of the trickiest math problems you’ve ever seen? This one problem was considered to be extremely difficult for most adults to pass, and many who attempted it ended up getting the answer wrong. However, a few child geniuses showed the world how to correctly solve the equation. Do you think...

If you’re like me, you cringe when you see people leaving the grocery store with a cart full of items in plastic bags. The problem is that even if these people dutifully dispose of these plastic bags in designated recycling receptacles, only a small percentage of it (up to 20 percent) will be recycled [1]....

As a young parent you’ve probably heard the warnings- “they’re perfect now, but wait till they turn two!”. Maybe you haven’t gotten to that stage yet, or maybe you’re already in the thick of it, wondering how you’re sweet, cooing baby turned into this irrational little monster seemingly overnight. Even if you’re not a parent,...

Sometimes, we just need a heartwarming, feel-good story to make us feel good. Even if it’s an older story, the essence of why it is such a beautiful story remains! A real tear-jerker – stories about the homeless and less fortunate. This story is no different, and will have you grabbing for the tissues! It...

In May 2021, Colorado joined Washington as only the second state to legalize human composting as an alternative to cremations and burials (1). This means that citizens of those states can now choose to have their bodies turned into the soil after their death. Body composting is considered a “green” alternative to traditional burial practices,...

What is an illusion? According to one definition, an illusion is “a mismatch between the immediate visual impression and the actual properties of the object,” said Michael Bach, a vision scientist, and professor of neuron biophysics at the University of Freiburg Eye Hospital in Freiburg, Germany. Essentially, an illusion “tricks your eyes” so to speak....

Although some experts claim that they can predict and potentially influence the sex of one’s child during conception, most parents choose to remain surprised. But that doesn’t mean that they stop trying for the gender they want, and in this case, it was a baby girl. The Y chromosome has always been a strong factor...

If you’re a water lover, then your best companion should be a golden retriever. Golden retrievers have a notorious affinity for water and would never pass up a chance to get in a lake. It was no surprise for David Bahnson, a retired orthopedic surgeon in Vermont when his beautiful golden, Susie, jumped into his...