From old wives tales, to frankly incorrect information, science is littered with myths that just don't seem to disappear. Thanks...
What do Humphrey Bogart, James Dean, and Prince have in common? Cultural icons? Sure. Dead? Unfortunately, yes. But did you know that all three icons are...
As the world continues to pay attention to the systemic racism that affects minorities, an Oakley High School student’s note of a company’s racial insensitivities made...
Nurses are often underappreciated heroes. They commit themselves to helping others during health crises, and they try their best to make patients forget about their troubles;...
As old-fashioned as it may seem, there’s something so magical and special about getting a personalized letter or package in the mail. This is especially true...
Activism of all kinds is just as, if not more important, during a global pandemic. In recognizing the essential nature of humanitarian work, Portugal’s Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation,...
Can we all collectively agree that nothing makes us smile more than amazing parents who adore their kids? For some people, the journey towards parenthood isn’t...
The “mask debate” is a hot topic right now in the United States. Some people follow rules to wear a mask inside public places in order...
Imagine being a student who was intentionally excluded from their school’s annual yearbook. What explanation would suffice for such a decision? Now add one more difficult...
One dollar drafts, taco Tuesdays, and pub trivia, the trifecta of weeknight mixers, have been a staple at your friendly neighborhood bar for years. But when...
In the wake of the civil unrest in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd, a nine-year-old by the name of Kamryn Johnson was inspired to...
Activist Malala Yousafzai has fought for equal educational opportunities for girls for years. After being shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in Pakistan in...
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone—from healthcare workers, grocery store employees, consumers, movie theaters, venues, and schools. Businesses closed due to the pandemic, and many...
What makes up a person’s personality is complicated, but in 2017, a team of researchers from the University of Melbourne discovered that those with creative personalities not...
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, we all felt a bit helpless. And while some of us may have gotten stuck in the “what now” phase, others...
Fighting for gender equality in the workplace may seem like a thing of the past, but in the armed forces, women have still been pushing hard...
There were an estimated 858,876 deer in Kentucky at the opening of the 2017/2018 hunting season, a number that grew slightly in the next year or...
Do you have a favorite pet? For many people that favorite pet is probably a dog or cat, though there are probably a few people out...
The worldwide crisis relating to the coronavirus and the disease it causes — COVID-19 — has caused widespread panic and alarm. People are anxious, and rightfully...
In the midst of the coronavirus sweeping the world, most people are attempting to stay safe and healthy by staying home. That also means a major...
On a hot summer’s day at Turi Social Rehabilitation Centre, a maximum-security prison in Cuenca, Ecuador, prisoners hatched a pretty clever plan to cool off. With rainstorms and...
Whether aided along by a helping human hand or best left to their own devices in their natural environment, these creatures have the longest life expectancy...
Adding a puppy should be one of the happiest moments for a growing family. When one family adopted its newest member, a specific puppy breed, they...
Welcome to The Tea, where I discuss the opinions that I’ve been simmering on, served hot. Today’s brew: An open letter to Queen Rihanna. Hello? Is...
Every new parent knows that the second most important piece of baby furniture – after the crib, of course – is the changing table. A newborn...
You can sometimes feel helpless if a loved one has cancer. The diagnosis and treatment don’t only affect the patient but the entire family and friends....
Ever since Wendy Joseph and Dan Hennessey started dating in college, their relationship had its fair share of ups and downs. But one day when Wendy...
Ever since Wendy Joseph and Dan Hennessey started dating in college, their relationship had its fair share of ups and downs. But one day when Wendy...
Bullying has been a fact of life in schools for centuries. The devastating emotional scars can last for years, far into adulthood. Social awkwardness and anxiety...
The old fashioned song, “Get me to the church on time” has never been truer than for one groom in India who found himself late to...
Receiving a college diploma comes at a cost. Besides the hours of studying, students usually find themselves buried in a mountain of debt by the end...
From the magic Persian yogurts, to the Rich Kids of Iran, to Iran's very own soccer stars, after you read these facts about Iran, you'll never...
Recently, a five-year-old boy in Grand Rapids, Michigan by the name of Michael Clark, Jr. stood before a courtroom for adoption proceedings. However, he and his...
A second-grade teacher in Vancouver, Washington, by the name of Laurie Burpee has been fighting cancer since her diagnosis in May 2019. In spite of her...
A five-year-old in California by the name of Katelynn Hardee heard that there were students at her school struggling with lunch debt. Though she didn’t quite...
