Back in 1993, one research found that after a group of students listened to one Mozart piano sonata for 10 minutes, they experienced an improvement in their spatial reasoning skills, more than they did after they listened to relaxation instructions for reduction of blood pressure or nothing at all. Moreover, […]
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Awesome: Grocery Store Opens a ‘Chat Register’ for Lonely Elderly Customers
A popular supermarket chain from The Netherlands claims they’ll introduce 200 chat registers throughout their stores and they will be intended for customers who’re not in a rush and are looking for a chat during checkout. The initiative announced by the Jumbo chain is said to be part of their […]
Spain Bans Plastic Wraps for Fruits & Veggies in an Effort to Reduce Waste
Unfortunately, the single-use plastic wrap is what helps keep fruits and veggies fresh and clean, and almost every household or market uses it. Supermarkets are overflown with this type of packaging, most of which isn’t recyclable. Sadly, plastic waste that’s produced by food consumption ends up in landfills and the […]
Azuki the Pygmy Hedgehog Packs His Tiny Bags & Goes Camping in this Adorable Photo Shoot
Do you know Azuki? He’s the insta-famous, pygmy hedgehog from Japan. Azuki is a happy and lucky kind of guy. He enjoys apples, hot baths, and massages. Until recently, he spent a cozy life indoors with his human and liked it a lot. But, all of those soft blanket naps, […]
Dining Cabins Made from Plastic Bottles Withstood the NYC Hurricane & May Be the Future of Disaster Relief
Bottled water is among the first relief supplies that agencies send out into disaster situations. But what if these bottles are also useful to make an emergency shelter? When a disaster like a hurricane or a typhoon strikes, bottled water is always there, sent by relief agencies. Today, a team […]
The UK Becomes the Latest Country to Ban Single-Use Plastics
As part of their effort to decrease the plastic waste that’s polluting our precious oceans and planet, governments from all over the world are putting a ban on single-use plastics. These tiny items like cutlery, cups, plastic bags, and balloons can stay polluting the oceans and marine life for hundreds […]
Nintendo Is Partnering with a Non-Profit to Bring Gaming Consoles to Hospitalized Children
Having to stay in the hospital is no fun, particularly when you’re a child. So, it seems that there’s no better way to pass the time than by playing some video games. At least this is the idea behind the new Nintendo Switch gaming stations which are being installed throughout […]
Meet Manta: The Sea-Cleaning Sailboat that Collects Up to 3 Tons of Garbage per Hour
Designed to help in the fight against ocean pollution, the Manta sailboat uses several surface collection systems. This pioneering and eco-friendly sailboat operates at 75 percent without fossil fuels. It’s a multipurpose boat that’s moved by renewable energies and it’s a new way to keep our oceans safe. The preservation […]
Atlanta Sisters Raise Thousands to Gift Refugee Children with School Supplies
These two girls from Atlanta made it their mission to help the local refugee families who can’t buy backpacks and other school supplies as the new school year approaches. It all began with their passion for baking which was then transformed into a campaign to raise money to give back […]
Bighearted Plumber Is Fixing Seniors’ Plumbing Free of Charge
This generous plumber went viral after people heard of his free-of-charge fixing of boilers and pipes for OAPs and disabled customers. James Anderson is a caring tradesman in his fifties who has helped thousands of vulnerable and elderly people in need. He even closed his private firm and launched a […]