This Easy Daily Practice is Scientifically Proven to Improve Your Health and Happiness
Most of the world’s greatest religions and philosophies teach the value of gratitude. “Always find something to be thankful for, even in the hard times,” the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. The Buddha once...
Tribe’s Kids Can Literally Swim Underwater Like Mermaids & See Like Dolphins
Every kid (and let’s be real, probably every adult) dreams of being able to swim like a mermaid, or see through the ocean like a dolphin. Over the years, we’ve invented equipment to help us...
Scientists Explain Why We Should Ditch Kindles and Get Back to Paper Books
There are plenty of great reasons to prefer reading an eBook over a paper book; but there’s also something very satisfying about cracking the cover on a paper book and smelling the irresistible combination of...
The Universe’s First Space Hotel is Set to Open in 2025
The world that Stanley Kubrick envisioned in “2001: A Space Odyssey” looks like it was only about 24 years ahead of schedule. That’s if The Von Braun Space Station opens as planned in 2025. The...
Heightism: the Prejudice Affecting Men That No One is Talking About
Over the past few years, there has been a growing movement to promote body positivity among women. As a result, women that buck traditional beauty standards have been gracing magazine covers, retail outlets have been...
Oregon Figured Out a Way to Make Recycling Easy, Lucrative and Efficient
Nowadays, recycling is more important than ever. According to Greenpeace, at least 10 percent of the 260 million tons of plastic produced each year ends up in the ocean. Trash is slowly but surely destroying...
Why Fat-Shaming Only Perpetuates Obesity, According to Science
Comedian Bill Maher ruffled a lot of feathers last September when he suggested Americans can help lower healthcare costs by collectively losing weight. “At next Thursday’s debate, one of the candidates has to say, ‘The...
45-Year Long Study Delivers the Secret to Raise a Child Genius
Every parent sees a genius in their child. The key is recognizing a truly gifted child’s potential and helping to foster them on a path of lifelong learning. According to a 45-year study of more...
Why Do So Many Americans Claim to Have Cherokee Blood?
Throughout my entire life, I was told that I had Cherokee blood. My dad claimed to be 1/16th and my mother always said she was 1/8th. Although, I never heard a convincing story about any...
Why Do Some People Remember Their Dreams and Others Do Not?
In 1964, Paul McCartney woke up with a melody in his head that came to him in a dream. He sat down at his piano and played the tune to avoid forgetting it. He then...
These Custom Wheelchairs are a Dream Come True for Disabled Children
What child wouldn’t want a magical moveable costume designed by some of America’s most talented set and costume designers? Thanks to Magic Wheelchair, several wheelchair-bound children will have that chance this Halloween. Ryan and Lana...
This Japanese Test Will Help You Figure Out Your Life’s Purpose
One’s overall health can be dictated by a number of factors, be it your diet or the amount of exercise you take. One Japanese theory boils it down to one very simple factor; our purpose...
Jewish and Muslim BFFs Win Halloween With Their Awesome Costume
Throw out your cat ears and your witch hat, folks. There’s a new costume in town, and it’s doing a lot more than just winning Halloween. The costume designed by best friends Casey Pearlman and...
Study Explains Why Having a Dog Makes You a Better, Healthier Person
Good news, dog owners! Our furry friends are some of the most important beings in our lives— serving as pets, confidants, and highly valued family members. We spend a great deal of our time caring...
This Woman Went From Being a Hasidic Rabbi to an Inspiring Trans Activist
Abby Stein always considered herself a girl at heart, in body and mind. It wasn’t until she realized everyone else thought she was a boy that she knew something wasn’t right. As she wipes lipstick...
Trailblazers Share Morning Routine Tips That Turned Their Life Around
Beep! Beep! Beep! That’s your morning alarm, aka the most dreaded sound in the whole universe. But what if we told you that it needn’t be the sound of terror? Mornings are famously the most...
“ICU Grandpa” Gives Love to Premature Babies When Parents Can’t
Baby Logan was born three whole months early. Determined severely premature, he has been in the hospital’s ICU for six weeks. While Logan’s mother wishes she could be there day and night for him, she...
Move Over, Impossible Burger. Lab-Grown Meat is Just a Few Years Away
Human meat consumption is both a massive environmental problem and, for many, a moral issue. Livestock farming is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, accounting for 18% of manmade greenhouse gas emissions worldwide....
