Humans have always gazed at the sky, and the sky has always provoked questions. One of the most enduring mysteries is whether or not there is intelligent life outside of the Earth’s solar system. Ancient peoples all over the world came up with creation m…
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Whether in science or religion, there’s a prominent notion that our universe had a beginning. For instance, the first book of the Torah is named Bereshit, which means “in the beginning” in Hebrew. And most of us see the Big Bang as our universe’s origi…
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Many healing herbs target physical concerns like inflammation, digestion, and cardiovascular health.
The world is filled with healing herbs and plants that serve a multitude of applications. For as far back as history goes, humanity has been taking advantage of som…
Retrograde is a visual illusion tricking us into thinking that the other planet is moving backward.
Chances are, you’ve probably heard complaints about the planet Mercury entering retrograde, but what exactly does this mean and why do so many people care? Whether…
Boy Scouts of America make a ground breaking decision to accept transgender youth.
The Boy Scouts of America was formed more than 100 years ago to meet the needs of boys. It’s estimated that more than 2.4 million boys participate in the organization in the United…
Things you can do to prevent suffering from loneliness.
Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty. -Mother Teresa
The holidays may be all about family and togetherness, but for some people, this season only exacerbates the feelings o…
Work to develop your critical thinking skills.
Even if you’re not active on Facebook, you’ve still probably heard about the problem of fake news. Fortunately, Google and Facebook have both pledged to take steps to reduce the prevalence of fake news sites. Howev…
Earning a college degree has positive consequences for your children.
It’s no secret that earning a college degree makes you more employable. It’s estimated that college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn at least $17,000 more than people with a high sch…
Ushering in the month of September
A septangle is a figure with seven sides. A septave is a seven-tone musical scale. A septuagenarian is a person who is between 70 and 79 years old. It’s almost a conundrum why September, from the same Latin root “septem” whi…
If you can forgive, it may benefit your mental health.
When you get the wrong drink at your coffee shop, how do you respond? Maybe you think, “Oh, they made a mistake. They’re busy, I’ll just have them fix it.” Then there’s the, “I’m never coming here…