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...
This CIA quiz has baffled Twitter users, but you could give it a shot yourself. If you’re familiar with recent viral puzzles, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s not a math problem this time. This challenge involves an overhead shot of a city with the question: “Are you able to determine the time of day in...
Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of complicated emotions. Especially if you’re a teenager still looking for a connection. When you’re the one that has to watch all of your friends get gifts and sweets while you get nothing. This can have an emotional toll on you whether you realize it or not. However, this...
Crystals and minerals are some of the loveliest gifts that nature has to offer. You are considered lucky if you are able to find any yourself. If you’ve ever gone crystal hunting, you probably already know how rare it is to find an intact geode. Not to mention finding a fully formed heart shaped amethyst...
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...
It’s hard to have one kid sit still, don’t get started on a million. A project called ‘V-Star Change the World’ took place at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya Buddhist Temple in Thailand, where 1 million children meditated together. The children came from over 5,000 schools, selected especially for the challenge of meditating next to each other in...
Furniture giant, IKEA, does it again by trying to save the planet by conserving the forests, one tree at a time! Wood is essential for our survival, we use it for fuel, and we use it to build. Almost everything we use came from a tree – paper, utensils, the frames on our walls, and...
