Tag: Poverty

Hilarious ‘Sad Brazilians’ Tumblr Captures The Grief Of Brazil

Germany's devastating 7-1 win over Brazil yesterday pushed the World Cup host out of any possibility of a championship. It was a truly crushing win for Germany which spawned videos of people rejoicing in the streets of Berlin, and a rather funny new tumblr. Dedicated to the people of Brazil, "Sad Brazilians" is rounds up the most teary-eyed faces. The country had an...

This Kickstarter Aims To Impact The Future of Irrigation In A Very Positive Way

A new product on Kickstarter called Hydros might just save the suburban lawn. With states like California, Nevada and many parts of the Mid-west experiencing frequent droughts, the American lawn has come under fire. People are often asked to cut back on showers, and watering the lawn isn't even a thought. Water conservation is something that should be a constant goal to strive for,...
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This Family Won $429 Million at the Lottery, and Used it in the Best Possible Way

A New Jersey family is taking the expression "pay it forward" to heart and plans to use their lottery winnings to do some real...

The Shoe That Grows: a Brilliant Solution for Children in Poor Countries

If you have children, then you’re well aware they’re constantly outgrowing their shoes. If you had older siblings, you probably had more than a...

Should the Vatican Sell its Assets to Help the Poor?

Though no official number is publicly confirmed, financial institutions the world over estimate the Vatican’s wealth to be between $10 and $15 billion, making...

America’s Lunch Shaming Issue is Disgusting and Easy to Fix. So Why Aren’t we?

20 million kids in America receive free school lunches, but many others struggle to pay the $2.35 fee. For those who can’t pay, “lunch...

New York Becomes the First State to Offer Tuition-Free College

In a landmark move, New York just became the first state to offer free tuition for four-year state colleges and universities. On Sunday, the...

What is “Lunch Shaming” & Why It’s a Huge Issue in America Right Now

There are a few feelings worse than having to deny your children something that they want, but being unable to give your children what...