The 2023 Lahaina fires burned down over 2,000 buildings, including historical sites like the Pioneer Inn and Waiola Inn. However, 86% of the destroyed structures were residential. While 102 people lost their lives, thousands of families became displaced. Although a year has passed, the recovery and rebuilding goes slowly, leaving many residents homeless with dwindling...

Young people don’t worry about their health the same way older individuals do. Of course, many Gen Zers and Millenials do prioritize their physical and mental wellbeing. But they are young, while the risk of life-changing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and cancer increases with age. However, research shows that Gen Z and...

Should non-alcoholics quit drinking? Maybe. Alcohol seems to have permeated through modern culture. There’s drink for every occasion, including celebrating good news or recovering from bad news. But that doesn’t necessarily make people alcoholics. So is there a reason for casual and social drinkers to go sober? Youtuber Evan discovered many after quitting alcohol for...

The definition of laziness is subjective. It tends to include a lack of motivation, unwillingness to work, low energy, lethargy, etc. However, the exact meaning depends on who’s saying it. Culture, society, and personal experiences can affect how a person views this trait. Because of this subjectivity, some psychologists believe laziness is not a real...

There are many aspects of language that native English speakers take for granted. For example, there are words that look like they rhyme but don’t: come and home, and through and cough. Then there are words that are spelled the same but are pronounced differently depending on the context: tear and tear, and wound and...

Nature is full of vibrant colors. Trees alone boast a wide spectrum of shades, from pink cherry blossoms to deep green pines to yellow maple leaves. However, some trees have white bark — not naturally like birch trees — because of human-done paint jobs. This isn’t a trend to make the trees look cool; after...

Potatoes are a kitchen staple. They store better than most other produce and they are extremely versatile. They are delicious when fried, roasted, baked, boiled, mashed, put in a stew, or paired with all sorts of other foods. However, they can also be filthy in their raw form. Unlike other produce, potatoes are almost always...

Scientists have studied dogs to uncover the smartest breed, but the answer isn’t so simple. Dogs come with different types of intelligence, much like humans. Some are empathetic, some are intimidating, some are gentle, some are super-sniffers, and some are fast learners. But when people discuss dog intelligence, they usually refer to the quality of...

You can buy just about anything from Amazon. From clothes to groceries to supplements to furniture to personalized cardboard cutouts. It also allows access to hard-to-find items. Instead of running around town trying to locate specific costumes, you can find them online. If your local stores seem to always be out of your favorite skincare...

Dry skin can occur for a number of reasons. Many people struggle with chapped lips and hands in the winter. Hot showers could also dry out the skin, especially if they are long and frequent. And some people naturally have dry skin due to genetics or aging. However, dry skin can lead to cracks that...

Most people don’t wash fruit or vegetables with peels. After all, peels are nature’s packaging that protects the food inside. However, some people online are encouraging others to begin washing their bananas after buying them. Unlike apples and tomatoes, the problem isn’t the possible presence of dirt and bacteria. Rather, fruit flies may be using...

Bananas are tempermental fruits. They break easily, bruise easily, and rot easily. They seem to spend a lot of time being green before turning brown. The yellow stage is often a “don’t blink or you’ll miss it” situation. However, it’s possible to prevent bananas from becoming overripe too quickly. It all depends on where you...