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Taking Kids to Restaurants Without the Tantrums! 

Every parent or adult who has experienced bringing kids to a restaurant knows that any fine dining experience could quickly become a nightmare once a child starts throwing a tantrum. But kids are kids. So guess how the Internet reacted when a popular restaurant in rural Georgia charged some extra dining surcharge for what they ...

Viena Abdon

A family dining out.

Iconic Paintings and Their Real-Life Destinations You Can Actually Visit

Art and real life are closely intertwined, with artists finding inspiration for their creations in everything around them, including places and their surroundings. Whether it be a building in their hometown or a picturesque view, artists forever immortalize these locations on their canvas, adding their style, interpretation, and imagination. Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and ...

Arianne Ayson

Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies.'

Sherlock Holmes: The Inspiration Behind London’s Iconic Consulting Detective

London, with its intricate tapestry of history and culture, served as both home and inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the illustrious detective Sherlock Holmes. As you wander its foggy streets, you discover the city itself was one of Doyle’s greatest muses. The bustling metropolis of the late 1800s, with its underbelly ...

Viena Abdon

Tower Bridge London in fog at night, London, England.

The Wonderfully Strange Penny-Farthing Bicycle

The penny-farthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler, or ordinary, is an early type of bicycle. It was popular in the 1870s and 1880s, with its large front wheel providing high speeds, owing to it traveling a significant distance for every rotation of the legs, and comfort because the large wheel provided greater shock absorption. The history of the penny-farthing The ...

Viena Abdon

Riding a penny-farthing bicycle.

Seal Savior: Cornwall’s Kindhearted Lifeline for Marine Life

A complex web of interdependence exists between the various organisms that comprise an ecosystem, such as seals. Earth’s rich biodiversity is essential to the planet’s continued existence. Therefore, the loss of even a single species can have far-reaching effects on the biosphere. Some species become extinct because of human interference, specifically deforestation and destroying their ...

Viena Abdon

A seal.

The Importance of Honesty: Lessons From Three Stories

In a world where shortcuts and quick fixes often seem tempting, the virtue of honesty remains a cornerstone of character. The following three stories underscore the importance of honesty, reminding us that honesty is not only a moral duty, but also a pathway to unexpected rewards. 3 results of honesty 1. A soldier’s surprise victory ...

Max Lu

Signpost with the words 'honesty,' 'integrity,' and 'ethics' on it.

A God-Sent Magic Coin Made a Man Rich

Not long ago in China, a young man was honest and good at math and writing. He knew how to do business well and had saved up some money. Unfortunately, bad luck followed, which made him lose all the coins he had earned. He ended up wandering the streets and destitute. One night, he was ...

Emma Lu

A few Chinese yuan coins.

Roots of a Founding Father: The Early Life of George Washington

George Washington, renowned as the first President of the United States, had his beginnings in a prosperous plantation family in Virginia in February 1732. His life, characterized by personal loss, enduring resilience, and steadfast moral integrity, offers a timeless narrative that resonates with people of all ages. This journey through the early life of George ...

Max Lu

George Washington statue erected outside The National Gallery.

10 Foods to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

There’s an increase in the number of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10 percent of people 65 years of age in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is projected to double in 20 years, and that is an alarming statistic. The risk of you or someone you ...

David Jirard

The omega-9 oils in walnuts make them a great brain food.