Mike West

National Sleepy Head Day: The History of Laziness

Looking for an excuse to sleep in? Maybe it’s time you start looking into celebrating National Sleepy Head Day. Find out what’s unique about this Finnish tradition regarding laziness and how it has legitimate roots in history. There’s an actual Finnish tradition that started in the medieval period, which is now recognized as National Sleepy ...

Mike West

Alarm clock in the foreground with a young man sleeping in the background.

Creative Family Activities: Clever Ways to Have Fun With Everyone

Are you tired of family time being spent around the TV all day? Well, there are a lot of other family activities that you can try to maximize the fun while embracing the bond between everybody. Find out some of the most creative ways to have fun with your family. Finding things to do with ...

Mike West

Asian family rollerblading together.

The Top 8 Places to Skydive in 2023

The thrill of skydiving is described as one of the most terrifying yet life-changing experiences in their lives. For the few who want to try it out or those professionals looking for the best places to skydive, check out the world’s top skydiving locations. Finding the best places to skydive is important for people into ...

Mike West

A group skydive.

Owning a Piece of the Past: The Auction of U.S. Lighthouses

Would you ever buy a lighthouse? In the U.S., this is not a hypothetical question anymore. The government is auctioning off historic American lighthouses, aiming to preserve their legacy while transferring their maintenance responsibilities to private owners. Why are lighthouses significant? Lighthouses once played a critical role in maritime navigation. These towering structures were strategically ...

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Annisquam lighthouse off the north coast of Massachusetts.

Bee Therapy: The Power of Vibrations and Honey Aroma

Conventional therapy might not work for everyone, so new methods have come out every so often. One example is bee therapy, a unique therapy revolving mostly around bees. However, this form of therapy hasn’t yet become too popular as it only exists in a specific place. The first-ever bee therapy retreat has launched in Scotland. Check ...

Mike West

A honey bee collecting pollen.

7 Facts You Didn’t Know About ‘Aesop’s Fables’

Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Famous for the moral lessons behind most of his stories, Aesop’s Fables continues teaching essential life lessons for generations of children. Interestingly, some people only know the stories and very little about the storyteller or the entirety of his work. Here are some of the most ...

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A tortoise and a hare.

Kindergartener Gets Special Hospital Graduation

Missing graduation can be difficult for children, especially since they are celebrations of their early accomplishments in life. This could’ve been something a particular 6-year-old kindergartener would’ve experienced if it hadn’t been of her hospital, which decided to host a graduation on her behalf. This is how a little girl could still attend a special ...

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Jana Deaton at her hospital graduation.