There is a lot of new research showing that there is a strong and undeniable link between the health of our gut and the state of our mind. This is a big change for modern medicine. Scientists are starting to see the digestive system as an important partner in controlling mood, stress, and anxiety, rather than just the brain as...
From Soil to Plate: The Unseen Journey of Everyday Foods
Eating is now just a simple transaction in the modern world. We go into a grocery store, fill our carts with a lot of options, and don’t think about how each item got there. The strawberries in winter, the coffee beans from a faraway continent, or the fresh bread on the shelf all have a story—a fascinating journey that starts...
A Brief History of Ice Hockey: From Frozen Ponds to Global Phenomenon
Ice hockey is one of the fastest and most exciting team sports in the world today. Millions of people love how fast and physical it is. But the story of how the game went from its simple beginnings to become a global powerhouse is a fascinating one of adaptation, innovation, and cultural blending. It is a sport that was born...
London’s Unusual Museums
If you only have a limited amount of time in London, there are a few of the usual must-sees: the British Museum’s Parthenon Marbles, the Natural History Museum’s dinosaur exhibit, Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting at the National Gallery, and the like. But while these might be the crown jewels of London’s museums, the English capital has plenty more hidden gems...
Boston: The Economic Engine
The real estate market of Boston is a unique tapestry woven from rich history, academic prestige, and cutting-edge innovation. Being a worldwide center for education, technology, and biotech, the city sees constant demand pressure in its housing market, making it immensely competitive in the US. While challenging in one respect, this environment opens up opportunities rarely available to either buyers...
How much money do you need to start a business in the US?
Many people dream of starting a business in the US, but the first step from idea to reality is often a simple question: “How much money do I really need?” The answer is not simple at all and can be very different, from a few hundred dollars to millions. The most important thing is to know what affects these costs...
A Journey Through the 5 Oldest Libraries in the World
Libraries have always been more than just places to store books. They are the custodians of human knowledge, history, and culture; they are the sites where ideas are transmitted from one generation to the next and the past meets the present. The oldest libraries in the world attest to humanity’s centuries-old pursuit of education and the preservation of the written...
Legal oddities: The strangest cases to ever go to court
Below are some of the odd and funny cases we have gathered from all over the globe. While these cases are rather amusing, they often come from a background of rather serious and complex legal matters. The Case of The “Haunted” House In an odd case in a north-eastern state, a homebuyer sued the seller after finding out that the...
ZARA commercials were banned because they showed models who were “unhealthily thin.”
The advertising watchdog has said that the fashion company ZARA published “socially irresponsible” pictures of women who looked too thin. There were two product listings on the ZARA website in May. One had a picture of a model wearing an oversized pocket shirt, while the other had a picture of a model wearing a voluminous combination shortdress. One person complained...
The Age of the Algorithm: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) has changed from being a story in science fiction to being an important part of our daily lives. AI is transforming our environment in big ways, from the voice assistants on our phones to the personalized suggestions on streaming services. In short, artificial intelligence (AI) is the process of making machines that can think...