Twenty years ago, people didn’t have cells phones. Very few had computers in their homes, and if they did, they either didn’t have internet or they used dial-up, which they couldn’t use if someone needed the phone (which, by the way, was attached to the wall). Hand-held devices weren’t an option for most people, and...

Who comes to mind at the phrase “richest man in history”? Some people might think of ancient rulers like Tsar Nicholas II of Russia or William the Conqueror. Other might consider more recent billionaires like Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, and Bill Gates. Those who are biblically-inclined might say King Solomon. Celebrity Net Worth analyzed the...

Math is super fun. You just have to tell yourself that if someone else could solve this, you can too. Even if you don’t get the answer correctly at first, you’ll have a swell time seeking the solution. It’s important to take a swing at a random math question once in a while. It’s beneficial...

The uses for lemon peels are endless and, best of all, they’re a natural, inexpensive way to keep your home and body healthy. It’s ironic that some of the most beneficial nutrients are found in the parts of food we tend to throw out — especially lemon peels. The peels are where all of the...

As they say, times-are-a-changin’, and we hope for the better. However, there are some activities that were once considered basic survival skills that are lost by many today. Since the growth and reliance on technology and utility services, people’s attitudes have changed as well as common abilities. Older generations didn’t have such systems in place...

In the past, removing tonsils was a common procedure for children. No one thought much of it; it was almost like a rite of passage through childhood, like braces or removing wisdom teeth. Of course, the procedure can be scary for young children, but the promised ice cream and movies can help sweeten the recovery...

Japanese culture has attracted Westerners for a long time. The food, the language, and the manners all seem to go a long way when it comes to becoming an appealing nation. Even their schools are run differently than ours. They don’t have exams until the fourth grade because a higher emphasis is put on developing...

Pickle juice isn’t something many people think about when it comes to health benefits, but it is an incredibly source of electrolytes, antioxidants and nutrients that is easy to make a part of your diet. The next time you buy pickles, remember that there is more to that jar than just the pickle itself. Learning...

There are multiple ill effects from lack of sleep, and there is one we often forget about: weight gain. People often (and rightfully) blame a poor night’s sleep on too much caffeine, blue light from phones and TVs in the bedroom, anxieties from life, and overall insomnia. Some people like students and parents stay awake...

It has become increasingly difficult for us to stay away from our phone even for just a few minutes. This small device has given us the ability to complete a lot of tasks by just tapping our fingers on the screen. We can now do a multitude of things that used to require us a...

Skin care is important when it comes to having a healthy complexion. But a balanced diet might be even more crucial. Vitamin deficiencies could affect the skin in many ways, such as dry patches, discoloration, bruising, and pimples. Signs of Vitamin Deficiencies on Your Skin  Here are skin abnormalities to look out for but remember,...

People may not know about histamines, but they have heard about antihistamines, also known as allergy medications. Histamines are natural chemicals created by the immune system, and they help us deal with allergens, the substances that cause allergies. They do this by making people sneeze, tear up, itchy, or whatever is needed to eliminate the...