Nathan Machoka

Unleash Your Mental Potential: 9 Benefits of Sudoku

Sudoku has captured the hearts and minds of many worldwide for almost four decades. It’s a short form of a longer Japanese phrase “Sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru,” which roughly translates as “the digits are limited to one occurrence.” Its simple rules and intriguing challenges make it a great pastime. Whether you are an adult ...

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A Sudoku puzzle.

Lupin Coffee: The Ancient, Caffeine-Free Alternative to Traditional Brews

The world has long been enamored with coffee, with over a billion consumers and approximately 2 billion cups consumed daily. Yet not everyone can indulge in the conventional coffee experience due to allergies, intolerances, or adverse reactions like palpitations, headaches, indigestion, and heartburn. Enter lupin coffee, a promising caffeine-free alternative growing in popularity for those ...

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A cup of lupin coffee.

6 Things to Look for When Searching for a Piano Teacher

Learning to play the piano can be enriching. If you are a beginner or just seeking to become better, finding the right piano teacher can be the key that unlocks your musical prowess. But who’s the right teacher?  This article explores qualities to look for in a piano teacher to ensure a productive learning experience. ...

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A piano teacher and her student.

‘Les Miserables’ Lessons of Generosity and Compassion 200 Years Later

Les Miserables is a timeless masterpiece by Victor Hugo. Its memorable characters, powerful storytelling, and relatable exploration of the human condition have captivated audiences for generations.  Many themes form the core of the Les Miserables novel, musicals, and several stage and movie adaptations. But none is more resonant than the theme of human dignity and ...

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Jean Valjean.

Deadly TikTok Challenges for Teens That Parents Should Know About

TikTok is not inherently dangerous. But like many social media platforms, it gives people, especially teens, an audience anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. It also offers young people constant emotional feedback and validation through short videos and instant gratification through clicks. The prevalence of challenges on TikTok, especially during and after COVID-19, has raised concerns ...

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TikTok on a smartphone.

Respecting Your Elders: Lessons From Korea

Respect for your elders is deeply ingrained in Korean culture. This respect is based on Confucian philosophy and is essential to Korean values and norms. From a young age, children are taught to respect their elders. So even when making important life decisions, the opinion of your grandparents and parents counts. Why is it important ...

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An elderly Korean couple.

8 Tips for a Nighttime Skincare Routine

Why is a nighttime skincare routine important? When you go to sleep, various organs, including the skin (the largest organ), go into repair mode. During the day, your skin produces sweat and sebum to keep supple and protect you from harsh environmental conditions, such as heat, UV, dust, and germs. Being the body’s outermost layer, ...

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Beautiful, healthy skin.

7 of the Most Bizarre Foods in the World

Do you love adventure and exploring unique foods from different cultures worldwide? Out here, extraordinary flavors might make you question your culinary knowledge. From indigenous to exotic, familiar to unconventional, the world has evolved into a buffet of intriguing delicacies. Let’s take you on a surprisingly pleasant and odd odyssey across cultures and catch a ...

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Sannakji, fresh octopus tentacles, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

7 Practical Ways to Overcome Suicidal Thoughts

Active thoughts about suicide involve clear and precise thoughts about taking your life. There are two categories of suicidal thoughts: active and passive.  In active suicidal ideation, a person has not only thought about killing themselves, but also about the means and plans to do it. On the other hand, in passive suicidal ideation, a ...

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Depressed young woman.

Thomas Dambo: Meet the Danish Artist With Whimsical Sculpture Trolls Across the World

Thomas Dambo, or “The Troll Whisperer,” is a Danish visionary artist and storyteller known for his larger-than-life troll sculptures. He pushes the boundaries of imagination, bringing fantastical beings to life from recycled materials like scrap wood, twigs, pallets, and more. More than 120 of Thomas Dambo’s trolls roam the landscapes of Denmark, Australia, China, Canada, ...

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Thomas Dambo on one of his trolls.