Recently, Paul Salopek, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and member of National Geographic, decided to go on a trek around the globe that will last seven years. His mission? Trace the path of evolution and the way people have migrated to other parts of the planet starting in central Africa. He has named this…
It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know that means Christmas parties. I don’t know about you but ever since I can remember, I have been doing a classroom secret Santa. I absolutely love giving presents out to people because I love to make people smile and show I care. I always try to make sure…
Last weekend, one of the most anticipated movies of the year was released: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the movie adaption of the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Having read the book series and enjoying the second book the most, I was very expectant that the movie would be a solid…
Illusions trick us into perceiving something differently than it actually exists, so what we see does not correspond to physical reality. Hence, the word illusion comes from the Latin verb illudere meaning, “to mock.” Some illusions show us one thing in a picture, while someone else sees something entirely different in the same picture. Overall illusions…
There are several ways we can profit from playing sports and being active daily. This includes psychological and physical benefits. Being active amplifies your physical characteristics. You are able to develop new skills, increase your strength and stamina. Being active leads to a more enjoyable life. It’s a great way to get exercise and have…