Today, we dare you to go into a food store or look at a restaurant menu without being shocked by how much things cost. Even though prices will rise less quickly in 2024 than they did the year before, your food bill will still go up. That’s right. We probably won’t be able to get...

Nestled deep beneath the waves surrounding Cuba lies one of archaeology’s greatest unsolved mysteries. In 2000, researchers using sonar equipment spotted a strange series of structures on the ocean floor off the tip of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. These formations, unlike anything typically found underwater, sparked theories of a lost civilization and renewed interest in the...

Greetings from the strange and fascinating world of succulents! These ornamental plants have some really unusual designs that resemble something out of the wildest imaginations of fantasy illustrators. Not all cacti are succulents, but almost all succulents are, and succulents thrive well in arid environments. Succulents are one of the most popular plants. So, there’s...

In a TikTok video, fans were shocked to learn that McDonald’s Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce has an apricot taste. Some people were upset, but McDonald’s Australia recommended that for a fun change, try Soft Serve with the sauce. Almost certainly, if you go to McDonald’s, you have a go-to dish or favorite meal. But when...

Washrooms all over the world are called by different names. In fact, in some countries, washrooms are called by more than a single name. Case in point, the United Kingdom- where public toilets are referred to in many ways. Some call it a restroom, while others call it a loo. However, there are quite a...

Food is a basic necessity, and we cannot function without it. We would like it to be appealing, in both taste and appearance. Sometimes, food doesn’t look all that appetizing, but we eat it anyway. You might be pressed for time or just not in the mood to look for anything else. BUT SOMETIMES, we...

Get to know the special glow-in-the-dark flower this spring. The soft glow of these genetically modified petunias fills your garden. When you see a Firefly Petunia for the first time, you might think you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. But these flowers really do glow in the dark. Scientists, including Karen Sarkisyan, a...

Bananas are a healthy source of nutrients- and usually, there are relatively inexpensive. Buying bananas is the way to go. And let’s be honest, grocery shopping does make most of us quite giddy with the experience. But, we do need to make sure that we are buying the best product possible- as people regularly manipulate...

Robert Frank, the acclaimed Swiss-American photographer and documentary filmmaker, once said: “There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.” We live in a world where humanity can be a dark, grim place. However, the opposite is also true, which is why we have compiled these photographs. Yes, a photograph is...

What type of flower are you? What country represents your personality? If you see THIS image first, this is what it says about you? How many of those personality headlines have you clicked on in your life? (If you’re anything like us, the answer is A LOT.) In it, author Laura Schocker cites psychologist Robert...

For kids with autism, the world can be perceived as a scary and overwhelming place. A fun-filled park with various attractions could be a bit too much for a kid who suffers from sensory overload as a result of autism. Flashing lights, loud sounds, sudden outbursts, extreme colors, funny smells, and certain rides can make...

As efforts are being made worldwide to decrease plastic waste, many innovative ideas have surfaced on social media platforms. With this, we can’t help but admire what’s happening in the bars/restaurant scene in Italy. It seems only fitting that bucatini pasta, the tubular noodle, is the new eco-straw of some Italian businesses. Many establishments are...