Hugging – the act of embracing someone else – has been used since the beginning of time to express comfort and support. We hug when we’re happy, sad, scared, proud, excited, grieving, and everything in between. Hugging makes bad times feel better and good times extraordinary – and now we actually have scientific proof as...
Welcome back to another post about things non-Americans say Americans pretty much can’t understand! We scoured the internet to find some of the best ones, and here they are: 1. RadioShack The OP said: “The American mind can’t comprehend this. It’s 2024 and I just purchased something from RadioShack.” RadioShack filed for bankruptcy in the...
Most people who have enough money to do so will donate to charitable causes here and there. Few do what one of the world’s greatest boxers of all time has done. Manny Pacquiao builds homes for the poor with the money from his winnings, bringing hope to an entire community. Manny Pacquiao Builds Homes for...
Whether or not you’re a church-goer, fifteen years ago, San Francisco’s St. Boniface church started something that would change the community forever. Many churches keep their doors open during the day so people can come in to pray, reflect, contemplate, slow down… Father Louis Vitale partnered with activist Shelly Roder, who started the Gubbio Project,...
Snow leopards are big cats, about 60 to 120 pounds heavy and four to five feet tall. So why is it so hard to find one in this photograph? Wildlife photographer, Saurabh Desai, traveled to the Spiti Valley of Northern India for a big cat photoshoot. Among his beautiful repertoire is a photo of what...
Rubba dub-dub, three men in a tub, right? Well in this case it is you could fit a whole lot more. Zodiac has released these giant inflatable pools that you, your family, your neighbors, and your neighbor’s friends could swim in, and comfortably. In these hot summer months, all you and the family wanna do...
Think you know the difference between blue and green? Think again! There is another optical illusion known as the blue or green illusion that is making people second-guess their own eyes. This is how it works. The Blue Or Green Illusion Optical Express conducted a survey to see how people perceived color. They conducted a...
You should always try your best to be kind to others, even if they are starting to get on your nerves. Being a kind person is a strength in today’s world. If you can show inner strength and patience while someone else is trying to tear you down, you will inspire those around you to...
For the Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville residents, the staff set up a senior’s slip and slide for the residents, and the iconic outing went viral on social media. “All the residents loved it!” says Jackie Altier, 35, the executive director of Oaks at Northpointe. “…The slip-and-slide event brought back their childhood. They said it...
We are often taught that apologizing even when you’re not wrong is the fastest and simplest way to maintain peace in any situation. We may be fully aware that we have not erred but just offering an apology makes us “the bigger person” and would potentially limit any future conflicts. This is probably helpful with...
Singer, songwriter, and big-time animal rights activist, Willie Nelson is an all-time favorite in the county music scene. However, his unique style of music isn’t what has gotten him in our hearts this time, it’s his love and kindness towards animals. Willie Nelson Born in Texas in 1933, the 86-year-old has had a long and...
No matter how we grew up, regardless of our culture or background, we all seem to share similar childhood memories of enjoying our own version of frozen ice pops during those long hot summers. Maybe you and your mom created your own homemade version of popsicles from fruit juice or yogurt as a kid. Or...
