You may be familiar with the term “all rivers lead to the ocean”. We often forget that what we do on land directly affects our oceans and what we, as a society, are doing is not very pleasant for our ocean neighbors. About 71% of the Earth’s surface is water, with the oceans making up...

In China, bears are seen as a symbol of strength, power, and courage. They are an animal that has been worshipped and honored for centuries. However, there is a dark side to this honor, as Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners harvest bear bile for human consumption in order to treat a number of illnesses. The Process...

Think back for a moment to when you were only two, three, or even six-years-old. You may not be able to recall much from those ages other than what parents or other family members have shared. But most people probably weren’t learning and speaking a foreign language or attending a prestigious university. What kid does,...

Letters, check. Numbers, check. Basic punctuation, check. You’re off to a good start if you know how to use those things on your computer keyboard. But what about the other keys you never touch for fear of somehow breaking your computer (like those ‘F’ ones)? This article will walk you through what those soon-to-be-known keys do...

You wouldn’t believe all the great stories I have. There was this one time I was sailing on the Atlantic Ocean, and the ship was attacked by cannibalistic pirates who took the crew for hostages and lunch. There was another time I was at a masked ball in Victorian Paris with a secret mission with...

Grilled food is undeniably delicious, let it be burgers, chicken, corn on the cob, steak, or something more inventive. During warm weather, it’s an enjoyable time to connect with family, neighbors, friends, and old acquaintances. Unfortunately, our grills are harmful to the environment. Whether you use wood chips, charcoal, or propane, it releases emissions and...

Sambo’s life was utter misery from the moment humans decided to use her as a tourist attraction. And now this poor overworked elephant is dead. Reports say that Sambo was being forced to ferry tourists to the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat, in Cambodia. Temperatures exceeded 100 degrees, and there was not...

There are many different ways that humans have abused animals for their entertainment. From putting them in circuses, to riding on their backs for entertainment, we have come up with countless ways to use animals for our amusement at their expense. A shocking trend first reported in 2011 saw live animal keychains being sold around...

For fifty years, Raju endured various forms of abuse and lived in chains 24/7. When he became aware of his rescue, the elephant couldn’t contain his emotions and began to weep. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in confinement day in and day out, endure painful shackles around your feet, and...