Cancer doesn’t discriminate. Regardless of who you are or where you’re from, there’s a good chance you know someone affected by the disease. Unfortunately, cancer takes the lives of many people every day. Still, survival rates continue to rise. Better technology, screening, and treatment options are giving those diagnosed with cancer a chance to fight….
If you learned it at school, it’s natural to assume it’s true. But if you ask historians, you might be surprised to learn the stuff your teacher stated as facts in history lessons is often riddled with inaccuracies. Things we assume are real, like Columbus discovering America or Betsy Ross sewing the country’s first flag,…
On June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army was born. It’s the oldest branch of the military and was founded to fight the Revolutionary War. Maybe you already knew that. We wouldn’t be surprised if you did. Given how many Americans have served in the Army at one time or another, chances are good that you’ve…
Some Americans assume their nation leads the world in overweight individuals. However, the United States is outpaced by ten other countries when it comes to obesity rates. Nevertheless, we continue to grapple with significant overweight population issues. A Punch to the Gut Our World in Data recently published an interactive map based on NCD Risk…
Being honest is typically the wisest approach and the best way to handle most situations. After all, lies often lead to unwanted repercussions. But there are certain times where stretching the truth can actually be helpful. When handled with care, lying in the following situations might even strengthen your relationships. 1: Raising Someone Up If…
Many of us know someone who constantly talks about the “good old days.” The problem? From an objective, societal viewpoint, past decades weren’t always better. Nostalgia plays a huge role in why people think the good old days were better. Psychologists describe nostalgia as a natural process and something that can help people anchor their…
Between the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the broader use of recreational drugs, there’s no doubt that the 1960s had a lot going on. This unique and tumultuous time in U.S. history changed our world in many ways. However, some of the things we believe about the decade aren’t entirely true. As with…
Working in the restaurant industry isn’t as easy as it may seem. Serving tables is hard work, and sometimes guests inadvertently make it more difficult. Before making your next reservation, ensure you’re avoiding these not-so-polite restaurant habits. 1: Seating Yourself When you walk into a restaurant and see an empty table, why not snag it…
The United States has adopted holidays from other countries, but it’s also home to some unique dates that aren’t celebrated anywhere else. Which one of these holidays is your favorite? 1: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Date: Third Monday in January Martin Luther King Junior Day (MLK Day) commemorates Martin Luther King Jr, a leader…
Home to monsters and legends, lakes are fascinating pieces of nature. Our technology allows us to know what lies so many feet underwater, but the myths are no less wonderful (or scary) to imagine. On that note, according to Brittanica, these are the nine deepest lakes on Earth. Did you know one of them is in…
