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At 96 years old, Iris Apfel is not what you would picture any other 96 year old to be. Her signature big glasses, flashy clothing, and confidence have defined her as an icon for all those who want to stand out and be different. Not only has she become an icon in fashion, modeling for […]
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This article was originally published in June 2016 and has since been updated. In a world where we are constantly being told we need more stuff, it’s so easy to become ‘consumed’ with the act of consumption and end up with clutter in our world. Consider the last thing you bought. Was it absolutely necessary, […]
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It’s always better to find natural solutions to real-world problems. The Rimping Supermarket in Chiangmai, Thailand has taken drastic steps towards ditching plastic wrapping as a packaging solution. They decided that the amount of plastic being wasted in the world every day is already enough. From a real estate company’s Facebook post, people all over […]
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How many times have you heard the age-old saying, “Slow and steady wins the race?” Probably hundreds. It’s a simple yet profound piece of wisdom that gets thrown around a lot (probably too much). But, people underestimate how much those six little words can impact their lives. Aesop’s Fable: The Tortoise and the Hare You’ve […]
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Cleaning the toilet is nobody’s favorite chore. Strapping on the rubber gloves and breaking out the toilet brush is hardly the stuff that dreams are made of, but it’s a job that needs doing! There is a way you can reduce the number of times that you clean the toilet, and at the same time […]
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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 […]
