We live in a world where success is about getting ahead and trying not to stand out too much. Because if you don’t fit in or are a little different from others, you’re considered ”odd” or ”abnormal.” It’s a sad view of life, and it puts too much emphasis on how we look and how…
Given how quickly times change and how quickly trends come and go, it’s no wonder that by the time we’re old, we feel as though we’re living in a world many of us don’t recognize. I’m not just talking about huge changes either, but also the small ones that seem to take place over the…
Actor Leslie Uggams has had a captivating career in both theater and film. Despite having a stellar seven-decade career, the singer and actress from Harlem is most known for her part in the Deadpool series. But, because her marriage to White Australian Grahame Pratt in 1965 defied all expectations for an interracial relationship, her life…
Did you realize that a spice tin’s size can have a significant impact? A number of well-known spice manufacturers, including McCormick & Co., are being sued for the size of their tins of ground pepper. A minor company in the market, Watkins Inc., asserts that McCormick decreased the pepper content in their tins by 25%…
In the realm of parenting, where routine tasks like changing diapers coexist with tender moments, a novel idea has emerged: seeking consent from babies before changing their nappies. This concept, championed by Deanne Carson, a sexuality education expert, has sparked intrigue and controversy alike. Carson suggests initiating a dialogue of consent from infancy, emphasizing the…
Hollywood is a place where dreams come true, but only the most brilliant and fortunate people can get there and stay. Having a successful career in the film industry is not something many people can boast about, but fortunately for us, Tom Selleck is one of those celebrities who has been on television for a…
Dogs and humans have had a special bond since prehistoric times, which is mostly due to their startling neurological similarities. Over 30,000 years of research have been devoted to this unique relationship between humans and dogs, and over that time, numerous commonalities in the two species’ brains have been discovered. For example, there are similarities…
The History, Usage, and Legacy of Vintage Sewing ThimblesHistoryThimbles have a long history dating back to ancient times. Archaeologists discovered the earliest known thimbles in the ruins of Pompeii, dating to the 1st century AD. Made of bronze, these simple yet functional tools protected fingers while sewing. In medieval Europe, craftsmen made thimbles from leather,…
Electric vehicles have their benefits, but like anything, they can also have their flaws. And sometimes those flaws can lead to potentially life-threatening consequences. Renee Sanchez, a Phoenix grandmother, was all set to enjoy a day at the zoo with her 20-month-old granddaughter. She placed her in her car seat, shut the car door, and…
A question that often comes up: can I bath my baby in the sink? And to be fair, it’s one that we asked ourselves back when our own children were tiny- and presumably our own parents pondered the same, too! So we thought we’d settle the debate once and for all, and give you the…