Indeed, when we look at ourselves now and compare our looks with our Homo-sapiens ancestors, we can conclude we’ve come a long way. In fact, some 800,000 and 200,000 years ago, the rapid changes in the climate of the Earth coincided with the tripling of the size of the skull […]
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60 Years ago, He Couldn’t Pay for College: Today, He Donated $20M for Students
Although a college diploma isn’t a guarantee for brilliance, having the opportunity to get higher education may be essential for a successful career and life. Namely, some 60 years ago, Calvin E. Tyler Jr. had to drop out from college since he couldn’t pay for it. However, this week, the […]
Couple Forced Apart 53 Years Ago Reunites & Finds the Daughter They Gave Up
When they were in their teens, this couple was torn apart; but, after 50 years, they found each other and went to search for their daughter whom they gave up for adoption. Denny and Karen Vinar were teenagers when they fell in love; in the year of 1961, it seemed […]
Empowering Youth: 8-Year-Old Writes Books to Motivate Children to Read
How many 8-year-olds do you know who can say they’re two-time published authors and co-founders of a not-for-profit? I guess, not many, not even one, right? However, it’s not impossible, at least, for one inspiring girl, Selah Thompson. This 8-year-old girl, at the age of 5, noticed that a large […]
Always Look on the Bright Side: Can Optimism Help Us Live Longer?
‘Look on the bright side of life’ is a common advice we hear often. It sure sounds nice and comforting and nowadays, researchers also claim it may help us prolong our lifespan. According to the study that was led by American academics and published in the Proceedings of the National […]
Life Isn’t Easy for People with Overthinking Minds & Sensitive Hearts
No matter how strong we are, we all need rest because it helps our body rejuvenate and recover. But, our mind and body suffer when we don’t get the needed rest. This is especially true for people with overthinking minds who seem to be awake even when they’re sleeping. An […]
Life Can Be Challenging for People Who Overthink & Have a Sensitive Heart
Even though overthinkers are people who have a sharp wit, a highly functional brain, and an awesome capacity to go through all details in a given situation, their minds function a bit differently than those of other people. Yes, these people are detail-orientated and can be excellent friends and partners; […]
A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life
There are so many quotes that are a real inspiration for us, but the latest one that we’re amazed by is ‘a negative mind will never give you a positive life’. It really hit us and it motivated us to learn how to stop negative thinking because this doesn’t make […]
Scientists Used Frog Cells to Create the First Living Robot
A group of scientists from the US Tufts University have successfully created xenobots. These are tiny robots made from the skin of frogs and heart cells that are able to walk, work together, and heal themselves. The configuration of the frog cells is defined by algorithms and then, they’re constructed […]
Ladies, We’re Proud of You: 17-Year-Old Jamie Margolin Is another Passionate Climate Activist
Greta Thunberg isn’t the only youngster who’s trying to help make the world a better place, but the 17-year-old Jamie Margolin from Seattle too. The young, but already passionate and dedicated teenager claims that climate anxiety has been a part of her life as long as she can remember. She […]