I recently watched a movie in a movie theatre for the first time in two years. Yes, it’s been two years. When I was on my exchange in Europe I lived in a small town where none of the movies had English subtitles, and when I got back everything was closed due to the pandemic.…
On November 30th, Barbados celebrated its independence. Not from a dictatorial governmental unit, but rather, from the monarchy. After 400 years of being under English rule, Barbados is now a free state. It was finally able to elect a president instead of having the Queen as their head of state, making Barbados a republic of…
Just over a month ago, the internet was taken by storm as the “#teamseas” was spread everywhere throughout social media. Whether it be Youtube or Twitter, everyone was supporting the message of one fundraiser. From gaming channels or lifestyle gurus, to influencers of all sorts, it seems just about every major content creator was hopping…
For many of us, oceans can seem daunting or spectacular natural phenomena. Despite our varying conceptions of the oceans, it is undeniable that they are an important natural resource to all of us. Oceans are not only essential to the livelihood of marine life, but they also supply resources for humans and act as a…
The very first American Olympics marked itself for its distinction. However, rather than being groundbreaking, this Olympic event was simply bizarre. August 30th, 1904, Francis Olympic Field Held during the 1904 World Fair, this marathon was not the spotlight at the event. Primarily due to poor management and planning, this marathon established its reputation due…
German scientist Rebecca Weiss presents the future of contraceptives, in the form of a modern “testicle bath”. Odd opening isn’t it? However, it’s all true. “Coso” is a male contraceptive that is hormone free and reversible. The industrial design graduate made this device as a part of her master thesis. Furthermore, the device won top…
It probably sounds quite strange to say this during winter, but this is a PSA to open your windows. But why should you open your window? The winter season indicates that you’re likely going to stay inside for extensive periods of time. This implies concentration of indoor pollutants such as dust particles. The United…
We live in a world defined by an abundance of information. Our phones and computers continually collect data about us. Similarly, posts and photos and videos—all of which have to “exist” somewhere in the real world—flood the internet. We call it the cloud, but the actual information up in the cloud ultimately still has to…
Podcasts have been gaining popularity due to the pandemic, and lately, I’ve been hooked. Whenever I need to get ready, clean around the house, or if I’m just chilling on the couch, I like to throw on one of my saved podcasts. I like to listen to a variety of different types, mainly because what…
Whether they’re books, movies or short films, all dystopian genres draw my attention. Ever since Covid busted into my life without a warning, movies are mostly what keep me entertained during the tedious lockdowns. While all my friends are going on trips and camps, I don’t quite blend in with those physical activities. Instead, I…
Throughout history, women have made countless discoveries and advancements in the fields of STEM. Growing up, I did not know the names or faces of most of these women. Therefore, in today’s blog, I wanted to help you and I explore the accomplishments and lives of several females in STEM throughout history. Marie Curie…
Have you ever wondered why we are so interested in horoscopes? I have always thought about this fascinating topic and where our interest in these astrology concepts stem from. At first, I thought it might be influenced by social media as horoscopes and zodiacs are gaining popularity on various social media platforms. However, I realized…
Just this month, Bitcoin and Ethereum—two of the most valuable cryptocurrencies—reached all-time highs in prices. The upsurge of cryptocurrencies in recent years has spurred on a new financial ecosystem—one built around blockchain, the same technology used by cryptocurrencies. Its users call it decentralized finance—DeFi for short—and it promises a financial system without traditional financial institutions,…
“Disney” this one word includes our childhood, memories, love, and many other things. Disneyworld is a magical place for adults and kids. Disneyworld uses many tricks to help people to have the best time and use more money in Disneyworld. These are ways how Disneyworld psychologically manipulates people to have more financial benefits. 1. Smell…
I was inspired to write this blog after recently leading cooking projects that had a “Local Food” theme. Currently, local food is a controversial topic. Therefore, my goal with this blog is to shed light on the issue and provide as holistic of a perspective as possible, not state my opinion. Please note: Most of…