“I looked around the city and wondered what I would feed my newborn daughter. It became clear that I needed to create it myself. So I hurried to build a vegetable garden.” – Jamiah Hargin Jamiah Hargins was unaware that he was about to revolutionize his neighborhood when he moved to the West Adams area...
Teenagers can’t wait to be liberated by adulthood so they could do what they want, how they want, and when they want it. Then they become 19, 20, or maybe even 21 and discover adulting is hard. Many people at this age may struggle with identifying themselves as adults; after all, they struggle to handle...
There have been many food trends over the past decade. Some are delicious, like avocado toast, matcha tea, and poke bowls. Some are fun, like rainbow pastries, acai bowls, and latte art. And some are downright odd, like charcoal ice cream or edible gold. [1] As you can see, many of these dishes feature some...
Hummingbirds are extremely smart creatures. In fact, they are some of the smartest birds in nature, with brains larger in comparison to their body size than any other birds [1]. Several studies have shown that they will recognize every single flower in their territory and even migration routes. Then there’s the parental care trait found...
After several decades of extensive research, scientists finally established that truly, embryos from several bird species such as quails and chicken can hear through their eggs [1]. Some other species listen to their parents’ incubation calls and may be able to mimic the sounds exactly when they hatch. However, embryonic learning has always been associated...
In a time when there’s little to be happy about in the beautiful country of Italy, the citizens of Castelvetro, a town in Northern Italy, were blessed to have showers of red wine flowing from their kitchen and bathroom faucets [1]. Seriously, it may sound like a joke, but some lucky souls really had red...
Catios are one of the hottest pet trends right now, providing a safe means of letting your pooches out to savor the beauty of the environment without actually being outside [1]. It’s not a cage. It’s a safety porch. It’s common to find people who keep their pets holed up indoors all year long, only...
What’s the furthest distance you have ever swum? A few lengths of your neighbor’s pool? From one end of the swim area at camp to another? There have been some people throughout history who have swum some pretty remarkable distances. American Sarah Thomas has swum across the English Channel four times. A team of six...
Rustic wood furniture comes with a lot of uniqueness and character, often adding a medieval yet classy touch to any space. This style of décor is influenced by a natural, rugged and unrefined standard of rural living. Also known as live edge furniture, rustic pieces are designed with edges that look raw or mimic the...
While actual treasure hunts don’t usually roll around every day (or ever), you can give yourself a thrilling crystal-digging experience by visiting a gem site near you. There are several of these sites scattered across the U.S. where you can mine natural crystals and gems for your keeping. The south in particular is spotted with...
Many Americans love bald eagles. After all, this symbolic bird is the national emblem of the United States and has been since 1782. The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem for the US because they were long-lived, strong, and majestic in appearance. At the time, they were believed only to live in North...
Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are little nocturnal winged insects the size of paper clips. Many people can spot them in warm environments and on summer evenings, often in humid regions in the Americas and Asia. Those who have never seen a firefly in person have been introduced to them by the character Ray in...
