On the 19th of August, 1883, in a charity hospital in Saumur, France, a baby girl was born into a poor family. Jeanne, a laundrywoman, and Albert, a street vendor, named their..
For Years the Okapi was Believed to be a Mythical Creature, But What is it Exactly?
Upon first spotting an okapi, most people would assume this wonderful and unique animal is related to zebras. That would be an excellent guess, but it would also be incorrect!..
Kitten Bowl IV: An Exclusive Look At One Of Its Best Cat Stars
Yeah Super Bowl 2019 will headline Adam Levine, Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi, and not to mention millions of dollars in promotional funds. It might be the biggest sports..
Sexism and Inequality Are No Match Against Google Employees
On November 1st, thousands of employees and engineers of Google from around the world walked out on their jobs. This bold move marks an important time in the tech giant’s life:..
Recent Study Confirms That Mass Shootings Decrease as Gun Laws Get Stricter
A research journal claims that the states with higher levels of gun ownership experience more mass shootings compared to those who have stricter gun controls. The Federal Bureau..
Is It Possible To Be An Ethical Billionaire?
A billion dollars is a thousand million dollars. To put that in perspective, if you had that much money and spent $10,000 of it a day, it would take you around about 274 years..
The Etiquette of Networking: Enjoying While Making an Impression at Office Parties
It’s that time of the year again, and you must be confused with all the electronic invitations piling up in your inbox. It’s time to celebrate the year’s achievements and you know..
Amazon Proof No More? Family Dollar Is Closing Hundreds of Stores
Dollar Tree Inc., the parent company of budget stores, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar announced that it would close 390 stores during 2019. People saw the company's efforts to save..
The Alternative Lifestyle: The Cost of Living Small
Gone are the days of mega-mansions and luxury lifestyles. With the rise of housing costs and an increasing need to "go green", people are turning to new housing styles. These can..
A Look at ‘La Mamounia’ – Marrakech’s New Insanely Luxurios Hotel
Most luxury hotels fail to distinguish themselves from the rest. The same can’t be said with La Mamounia though, which treats guests with abundant Marrakech in every inch and corner...
How America’s Most Iconic Brewers Survived The Alcohol Prohibition Years
On January 17, 1920, a constitutional ban on the sale, importation, production, and transportation of alcohol made America a dry country. For thirteen years, the nation’s top brewers..
The Bachelor Episode That Gave A Positive Nod to The #MeToo Movement
When Caelynn Miller-Keyes opened up to Colton Underwood about being sexually assaulted in college, it made the episode different from anything the viewers have ever seen from The..
The Real Reason Why Czechs Don’t Speak German
Back in the 17th century, when it was known as the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Czech Republic fell under Habsburg (aka Austrian) rule and their language all but disappeared. In the..
Here’s Why We Should Never Forget Katharine McCormick’s Special Role in the Birth Control Movement
Philanthropist Katharine Dexter McCormick played a highly significant role in a pioneering research about birth control pill that led to its successful development. Beyond her..
Nazi Infrastructure Built For Mass Murder Killed 1.47 Million Jews
The Holocaust, a state-sponsored genocide that systematically killed six million Jews, was one of the worst tragedies that happened in the 20th century and a new study reveals..
Uncovered: Lactating Spiders Feed Milk to Their Young
Spiders may not be mammals but scientist have discovered something new and exciting about these species—spider milk exists. Although mammary glands aren’t used, they produce fluid..