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How Knitting Was Used as an Espionage Tool in World War I

Whenever there is warfare, there are espionage activities. The means of carrying out spying on enemy forces have changed over time. Nowadays, advanced technologies and devices are being used for espionage worldwide, including drones and spy satellites. In ancient ages, animals and birds were also deployed for such needs. However, not many people know that ...

Jack Roberts

Women learning to knit to pass on military information.

Did You Know That Male Emus Raise the Chicks?

The animal kingdom is full of nuances that can leave you stunned and intrigued. Male emus fall into this category. It is not uncommon to witness acts of care and protection for the offspring among certain animals. You may have seen female animals and bird species playing proactive roles in safeguarding and feeding their offspring. ...

Emma Lu

A male emu guarding its eggs.

How Brands and Influencers Are Utilizing YouTube to Make Huge Profits

There is no denying the reach and popularity of YouTube. Billions of people use the trendy video streaming platform to watch movies, music, ads, and other types of video content. However, it is also a favorite with advertisers. While generating ad revenue using YouTube is tricky, and a subtle change in algorithm and advertising rules ...

Raven Montmorency

YouTube on a computer.

Cao Qing, Guardian of Vegetative Patients

Cao Qing was a devoted Christian who, as a young man, made a promise to God that he would one day do charity work that no one else wanted to do. He developed a passion for supporting people who could not live at home due to needing 24-hour care.  When he retired in 1970, Cao ...

Kathy McWilliams

Cao Qing.

7 Principles for Making a Happy Marriage

What makes a marriage work is surprisingly simple. Happily married couples aren’t smarter, richer, or more psychologically astute than others. But in their day-to-day lives, they hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and feelings about each other from overwhelming their positive ones. They have what I call an emotionally intelligent marriage. They ...

Emma Lu

Smiling woman embracing her husband at the beach.

A Mustard Seed Supply Shortage Is Looming on the Horizon

It seems that the world is staring at a supply shortage of major food grains used for making edible oils. In many countries, including Germany, mustard producers are talking about supply bottlenecks. Owing to unforeseen mustard seed shortages, mustard prices may soar upward in Germany, as is being speculated. Of course, this is not without ...

Jack Roberts

A bowl of mustard seeds.

Do Fidget Toys Help You Self-Regulate Anxiety and Focus Better?

There is a misconception that only kids need toys. On the contrary, grown-up people also need toys suiting their temperament. That explains why fidget toys are so much in demand. They are seen a lot in clinics of psychotherapists. However, they are also used profusely by people coping with stress or attention issues. Nowadays, it ...

Armin Auctor

A cupcake-shaped antistress pop it toy in pastel colors on a pastel rainbow background.

From Five-Year Plans to Now Plans

Not so long ago, it was quite common to find people, especially those completing their education or stepping into professional life, who were talking about five-year plans. However, things have changed a lot in the last few years. That is why people today are focusing more on “now plans.” It seems that planning for the ...

Jack Roberts

The hands of two people are seen holding ink pens over notepads on a table covered with a drawing of a scale with the words "life" on one side and "work, career, business" on the other with pencils and colorful paperclips scattered across and a mug of black coffee sitting nearby.

The Largest Statues in the World Are Mostly Religious Ones

There are many ways to express yourself through art and one of these is through eye-catching and aesthetic sculptures. Did you know that the largest statues in the world are based on religious themes and consist of deities, apostles, and holy figures? Some such sculptures carved out of stone and metal remain as memorable and ...

Armin Auctor

Statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro.