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What in the Body Positivity Movement Is Harmful to Women?

There are certain stereotype ideas and concepts about women’s appearance and demeanor prevalent in mainstream society that need to be changed. That is why the body positivity movement started in 2012. There is no denying it has played a role in making life easier for women who have always been judged by their looks and ...

Raven Montmorency

An overweight female surfer smiling and running for the water with her board while a skinny female surfer watches in the background.

Every Person’s Name Is a Song in Kongthong Village

Meghalaya, located in the north-eastern section of India, has many charms that travelers to this region enjoy. It is known for its beautiful forests and hilly terrain, amazing cuisine, and fascinating wildlife. However, in the remote village of Kongthong, how the residents select a name for their children will amaze you. In the village of ...

Emma Lu

Young Indian children along a river.

Being in Space Destroys Red Blood Cells

A world-first study has revealed how space travel can cause lower red blood cell counts, known as space anemia. Analysis of 14 astronauts showed their bodies destroyed 54 percent more red blood cells in space than they normally would on Earth, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. Lead author Dr. Guy Trudel, a rehabilitation physician ...

Troy Oakes

Space station floating in space.

Horse Continues to Follow Her Master’s Route

It is not common to find a horse walking the same route her master use to ride. However, for the residents in the German city of Frankfurt, it does not look surprising, any longer. They have become habituated to the sight of a gorgeous-looking white horse taking a morning walk without being led by anyone. ...

Armin Auctor

Head of a white horse.

Chuck Feeney, a Humble Billionaire Who Gave Away His Money

It is not rare to come across wealthy people or at least read about them. Anybody with access to the web and interest in worldly things knows one or more billionaires, as it is. However, it is indeed rare to find a billionaire who has the guts to give away his wealth without having many ...

Armin Auctor

Billionaire Chuck Feeney with cloudy sky in the background.

432 Hz: The Mysterious Frequency of Music and Sound

In Kansas City, in the U.S., there is a woman named Marissa McCracken. When she hears music, colors and amplitude patterns naturally emerge in front of her eyes, which she then paints into colorful paintings. This neurological trait is known as synaesthesia. From Melissa’s paintings, we can see that different musical tunes manifest different colors and patterns, with 432 Hz being the most harmonious.   ...

Believe It Or Not

Sheet music.

Cats Thrive in Families With Autism

Life for kids coping with autism is tough and it is not something they can help. However, for parents and families of autistic kids, the problems are multifaceted. Autistic children can be enraged and agitated by certain stimuli and these can include certain sounds, sights, smells, or even movements in their vicinity. Naturally, parents of ...

Emma Lu

Asian mother and daughter sitting on the living room floor petting the family cat.

How Kindness to an Old Beggar Was Rewarded

Victor grew up in a poor family in England, and his parents were both working for a living. Although the family lived in poverty, they had an abundance of integrity, kindness, and love. When Victor was a child, he met a poor old man who was begging at the door. It was winter, and it ...

Helen London

A beggar holding a little silver bowl full of coins.

What Is Being in the Flow?

This is an important question, as being in the flow has the potential to impact many aspects of your life. We all know that when we are “in the zone,” everything just seems to flow. Everything clicks and falls into place. We perform effortlessly and our productivity is through the roof. But what is brain ...

Armin Auctor

Man with glasses and a beard with his hand on his chin and a thoughtful look on his face.