While child mortality rates in the West are arguably the lowest in history, today’s children still face dangers. Mostly they’re in the form of accidents, avoidable but unforeseen. For example, drowning, the second leading cause of death for children younger than age five. On a tragic level, they may be victims of abuse, a situation…
6 Easy Ways You Can Increase Your Life Expectancy Today
Life is a precious thing, and we’re living a lot longer than we used to. Over the years, life expectancy in America alone has increased significantly. That being said, life expectancy is an average number, and it’s different for everyone. There are a lot of factors that go into your own personal life expectancy, and…
Solar-Power Pipe Dreams Shot Down as the Hunt For Sustainable Solutions Continues
A recent article published by Phys Org debunked claims made by a viral video that celebrated solar roadways as the future of the world’s energy supply. One of the first solar roadways ever built, the five-million-euro project in Tourouvre-au-Perche France barely produced half of the energy it was expected to. Instead of generating 800 kilowatts…
Wait, Can You Really Hire a Happiness Specialist?
Ever heard of a happiness specialist? Neither have we. In fact, this job didn’t exist until Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Telecommunications became the first country to implement such a job in the workplace, allegedly. The Orwellian-sounding “happiness specialist” is responsible for maintaining adequate happiness levels in the workplace without sacrificing productivity. In mere hours after the news…
A Love Story: Celebrities and Their Sunglasses
Americans love music, reality TV, and celebrities. One thing that makes musicians, TV stars, and other celebrities so alluring is their fashion choices, especially when it comes to sunglasses. Sometimes the sunglasses that these fashion icons wear are sleek, hip, and inspiring. Sometimes… they are downright ugly. According to Page Six, Hollywood’s new favorite sunglasses…
Mass Shootings Are Having An Effect on Insurance Now
When a business or school buys insurance for a building, they expect to use it for wear and tear. Leaks and broken tiles. Worse case scenario, a break-in or robbery. Storm damage is the most common, with around 30% of all premiums paid in the U.S. going toward wind and hail damage to a building….
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Died Without a Will
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was one of the most prolific and talented people of all-time. She was a successful singer, songwriter, pianist, actress, and civil rights activist. She past away in August at the age of 76 years old in Detroit, Michigan. Despite the fact that Aretha Franklin died with a reported net…
Mountain Goats Are Flying Over Washington As Officials Rehome Them
The skies in Washington State have seen some strange objects flying among the clouds. They’re not birds, they’re not planes, and they’re certainly not Superman. They are mountain goats, being flown by helicopters from Olympic National Park to Washington’s North Cascade mountains. The National Park Service has initiated this mass move of goats in collaboration…
The State Of Energy In The U.S. — How Do We Become More Efficient?
In the on-going trade battle between the U.S. and China, energy is one of the few sectors that was excused from the massive tariffs. On September 20, it was revealed that China would be placing a 10% tariff on natural gas from the United States. Of course, this is a significant tariff, but much less…
California Study Finds Promising Results With Near-Zero-Emissions Engine
Trucks and other vehicles are a staple in today’s society. Without them, people would have a pretty difficult time getting around. Because of this, more and more vehicles are being made each year. And while the manufacturing industry contributes $2.17 trillion to the economy each year, vehicle emissions are damaging to the environment. But a new study…