When you help others, you actually help yourself. Research has found that doing good things can give positive feelings, gratification, and an overall increase in happiness. But there’s a less scientific but true phenomenon of “what goes around, comes around.” When a person puts good into the universe, it finds a way back to him....

When cameras were added to mobile phones, suddenly we could take photos any time, anywhere. As phones progressed from flip phones to blackberries and now finally to the smartphones we own today, things got a bit more high-tech. Google then came along with their photo app that stores and sorts your photos for you. However,...

Keira Knightley is not a name easily forgotten. Her role in Pirates of the Caribbean set her on a path to stardom, but that is among the very reasons we have not seen much of her since she parted ways with the franchise. Too Much Fame Foe Keira Knightley One of the most famous names...

Think about stereotypes or biases you might have about people who swear a lot. Do the words “intelligent” and “honest” come to mind? According to this research, these two personality traits are common traits of people who have an affinity for cursing. People Who Swear A Lot Are More Honest A team of researchers from...

The history of money is one of the most interesting and fascinating stories there is to the world. Have you ever wondered how long the coins or bank notes in your pocket have been around for? Because chances are, there’s a $1 bill that’s worth thousands and you just don’t even know it yet! People...

Before we start off with today’s image illusion, be warned that you should not be trying this one if you have a headache. It will only make it worse. Otherwise, this optical illusion is going to make you squint hard to figure it out. The Cause Of Optical Illusions According to Vox, optical illusions like...

Gerry lived in a small town where he had been married to his loving wife, Samantha. They were each other’s childhood sweethearts and dated throughout most of high school. About two years after they married, Samantha told Gerry she was pregnant. Gerry was over the moon with happiness, and the two immediately started picking out...

The world has a plastic problem, and there is no place where it is more evident than in our oceans. This delicate ecosystem and the creatures that live in it is struggling to thrive amongst the plastic bags, rings, bottles, and ties that have invaded their home. What’s worse is that the problem goes much...

As a child, possibly the most frustrating aspect of attending school is learning things you don’t ever need to apply later in your life. You never seem to acquire practical skills. Skills like budgeting and how to manage your time effectively. Or how to cook and understand basic nutritional needs, or even changing the tire...

True love is a rare gift that many of us may never know the joy of having. It is hard to find and still harder to keep. We work our way through so many relationships, losing parts of ourselves along the way in search of the right one, and every time we think we have...

From the time we are born and even into early adulthood, our parents take care of us. Whether we’re near or far away, they’re always checking in to make sure we’re doing alright. This is what makes it so hard when the tables start to turn as they age. Caring for elderly parents is one...

We don’t necessarily think of our grandparents as “cool”. Loving, generous, kind, and so many other things – but “cool”? Depends on how you define it, but they certainly aren’t on track with the latest trends, that’s for sure. We often forget, however, that our grandparents were young and dare I say “hip” once, too....