Humans, Editor's Pick

A Stolen Watch, a Paper Bag, and a Teacher’s Lesson in Compassion

In a classroom brimming with the day’s usual hustle, an unsettling discovery was made—a student’s watch had vanished. As whispers swirled among the desks, a consensus formed: the culprit was surely among them, a fellow classmate. The tension escalated, and each student inwardly prepared to confront the thief, awaiting the teacher’s intervention with bated breath. ...

Mikel Davis

A school teacher's desk with a stack of books, colored pencils, and a green apple.

Foods to Incorporate in Your Diet That Help Prevent Blood Clots

It’s common knowledge that nutrition plays a crucial role in your overall health, but did you know that certain foods can help prevent blood clots?  While not a disease on its own, thickened blood is a condition that can significantly affect your health, particularly as you age or live with certain medical conditions like hypertension, ...

Hermann Rohr

A blood clot forming.

Gym Etiquette: How to Earn the Respect of Other Gymgoers

If you’ve never been to the gym, your first day there can be intimidating. You come face to face with jacked guys lifting huge weights, people yelling and grunting, and a culture you have to navigate to become one of the “gym bros” or “fit chicks.” Like many public places, gyms have a code of ...

Nathan Machoka

Weight training equipment inside a modern gym.

The Timeless Virtue: How the Power of Morality Shapes Your World

In a world that often seems driven by power and force, a timeless principle continues to inspire and guide humanity: the power of morality. Throughout history, those revered and respected are individuals were of high morality. It’s not the might of armies or the decree of laws that win the hearts and minds of people, ...

Max Lu

Integrity.

The Trial of a Monkey

Guo Zizhang, the mayor of Jianning City, had always been capable since he took office. Once on his way to report to a new post, Guo Zizhang passed through a scenic spot, so he ordered the sedan chair to stop. He stepped out of the chair to enjoy the scenery when a monkey caught his ...

David Jirard

A monkey.

How 2 Old Men Settled a Grave Injustice

There was a rich man named Chen Guorui in Wangjiang County, Shuzhou (now known as Wangjiang, Anhui). He started working by smelting iron ore and eventually became extremely wealthy. He wanted to find an auspicious burial place for his mother. After the news spread, feng shui masters came one after another, offering to divine an ...

Emma Lu

A Chinese cemetery.

Could My Glasses Be Making My Eyesight Worse?

So, you got your eyesight tested and found out you need your first pair of glasses. Or you found out you need a stronger pair than the ones you have. You put them on and everything looks crystal clear. But after a few weeks, things look blurrier without them than before your eye test. What’s ...

Troy Oakes

A pair of glasses on a crossword puzzle.

8 Ways Gratitude Can Make Your Job More Meaningful and Rewarding

The COVID-19 pandemic marked a pivotal shift in global workplace dynamics, leading to a wave of resignations as employees re-evaluated their job satisfaction and sought environments where they felt more valued. This phenomenon, widely known as the Great Resignation, continues to influence corporate cultures and employee retention strategies. Recent research underscores the critical role of ...

Nathan Machoka

Words of gratitude and appreciation written on rocks sitting in the grass.

 6 Practical Tricks to Organize Your Closet

Some people are okay with three pairs of pants and a few T-shirts, while others are the complete opposite. A full closet makes them happy. These people may find it difficult to donate or give away some or all of the clothes they don’t use. However, the challenge arises when this abundance transforms your closet ...

Nathan Machoka

Interior of a well-organized closet.