Flowers play a dominant role in our everyday lives. Whether you’re a casual admirer or an ardent enthusiast, everyone can agree on their natural beauty. They also happen to be incredibly meaningful, making them […]
The lawlessness of the oceans has given rise to countless absurd and remarkable stories of renegades and mavericks seeking to escape national sovereignty. Sealand is a perfect example. A “micronation” consisting of an eerie […]
Christmas is the time to be merry – for most this means sharing a good time with friends and family, but indulging in food, presents and TV is also a way for many to feel cheerful. […]
If you have good or excellent credit, you may qualify for a credit card offer with an introductory 0 percent APR. Then, when you’re approved, you can charge holiday gifts to the card […]
America loves its furbabies. The percent of U.S. households with a pet is climbing — about 70% now, with more than 23 million households adding a cat or dog during the first pandemic year. That’s […]
Dating Costs Rise Match Group (MTCH), the owner of popular dating apps Tinder and Hinge, just reported a 2% increase in paid subscribers across all of its platforms for the third quarter. In particular, […]
Fall is a wonderful time of year to introduce some new flowers to your home. Among the season’s most popular are chrysanthemums. Lovingly referred to as the queen of the fall flowers, the “mum” is symbolic […]
Flexitarianism isn’t so new after all. As it turns out, kings in the medieval period ate mostly plants, with meat served as occasional treats for feasts and other celebrations. A study from researchers at Cambridge […]
Christmas is simply a magical time of year where friends and family come together, overeat and indulge. But sometimes it can be a real pain in the backside thinking of amazing Christmas gift ideas for […]
Making a career change can be a daunting task. It’s hard to know where to start, and even harder to figure out which career path is right for you. Or even when you’re starting out after […]
Air pollution has decreased in the U.S. over the past decade — but not everyone is breathing easier. People of color, regardless of income, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than the U.S. population […]
As a local business owner, you know the importance of your community. Your neighbors are the ones who frequently visit your shop and recommend your services to others in the neighborhood. They are your […]
The holiday season is here again. Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday you were wracking your brain for a budget-friendly gift for that special someone? Whether you’re buying for your Mom, Uncle, or BFF, […]
When you think of addiction, you might automatically think of people who are dependent on drugs, alcohol, or food as a coping mechanism. But it’s also possible to be addicted to money. This issue can […]
Private space travel is taking off, with around $265 billion having been invested in space startups since 2014. According to Space Capital, almost half of this sum went to companies in the U.S., while another […]
The shot from high above Earth was otherworldly. As the International Space Station passed over Baltimore and Washington D.C. on July 15, 2020, the crew snapped a photo that fascinated onlookers. Despite being only […]
Everyone wants to save more money. But in 2022, it’s arguably more challenging than ever before. In fact, you can see that gas prices are soaring, grocery prices are rising, and the overall […]
With rising inflation and stagnant wages, being frugal with your spending is a good idea. But you can go a step further: By learning some valuable life skills and DIY-ing more activities, you can save […]
When Australian researchers went to find out how much genetic diversity was contained in the seagrass meadows of Shark Bay, a World Heritage Area in Western Australia, they were in for a surprise. […]
Too big to police, and under no clear international authority, the high seas constitute perhaps the wildest and least understood frontier on the planet. Invisible to most of us landlubbers, the diversity of characters […]
Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably […]
Sales Have Stalled With the average national mortgage rate hovering around 7%, the housing market, which was on fire during 2020 and 2021, is finally starting to cool down. Existing homes have fallen for […]
Despite several studies finding that social media is rife with misinformation and widespread consensus that foreign actors tried to use social media to influence the past two U.S. presidential elections, Americans continue to rely heavily on […]
The term “the seven seas” has different meanings to different people and cultures. Some think of inland bodies of salt water like the Dead Sea and the Black Sea when using the term, but historically, it has […]
The vastness of the oceans and the impression (as the old and erroneous saying goes) that “dilution is the solution to pollution” has for centuries given humans the license to dump virtually anything offshore. […]
Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. The concept gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s when communes became more widespread, although many traditional, rural communities have long engaged in these practices. […]
Prepare For A Pricey Holiday The holidays are often the busiest and most hectic time of the year. This year, thanks to record-high inflation, you can add “priciest” to that list as well. […]
As one of the most successful women in Hollywood, it seems like there’s nothing Gwyneth Paltrow can’t do. From starring in the biggest Marvel blockbusters to launching her wellness and lifestyle company, Goop, to landing […]
What is a Gift Tax? It is a federal tax imposed on certain transfers of any assets made as gifts without expecting anything in return. In 1924, the gift tax was first introduced to prevent […]
As the weather cools, the question of how to manage holiday expenses often bubbles to the surface. A budget and dedicated savings account are excellent places to start, but there’s one way to take […]