“She seemed unfazed and was bragging about what she did. Saying that his leg could be in one cookie, with a big grin on her face.” Police in Davis, California, are investigating allegations that a 16-year-old baked her grandfather’s ashes into sugar cookies and, with the help of another student, distributed them to classmates, some...

Psychology Today describes a toxic work environment as “any job where the work, the atmosphere, the people, or any combination of those things makes you so dismayed it causes severe disruptions in every other aspect of your life.”  A toxic school culture can have severe consequences on your mental and physical health, as well as your overall quality...

The way you operate at work plays a crucial role in your career success. Much of that depends on how you interact (e.g., cooperate, collaborate and manage conflicts) with your colleagues, clients, bosses and people in your professional network. Social psychologists call this your reciprocation style. In his bestselling book, “Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success,” organizational psychologist...

Baking soda is a household item that is primarily used for baking. However, it has an impressive list of alternative uses that many people may not be aware of. From cleaning surfaces to freshening up your pet’s bed, baking soda is one of the most versatile and affordable household tools. In fact, the numerous unusual...

In order for the crops in your home garden to thrive and develop robustly, they require additional nutrients, which can be provided through the use of fertilizers. For those seeking organic options, incorporating banana peels or eggshells into your garden can be an effective approach. By utilizing these natural fertilizers, you can promote healthy plant...

In June 2012, at 34 years old and after 13 years of working in investment banking, I wanted out. So I decided to negotiate a severance, retire early, and live off passive income through my rental properties, stock dividends and e-book sales. But just one year in, I realized that the life of travel and leisure I thought I wanted wasn’t...

Let’s start with some good news first: Three in four Americans now pay more attention to food labels regarding how animals are raised than they did five years ago. And according to estimates by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), more than half of the chicken industry—including the giants like Perdue and Tyson and major fast food...

While some of these words are highly unusual, they are all fun and a bit quirky. So just for fun here is the unusual or funny word that reminds us of each personality type. INFJ- Collywobbles Collywobbles refers to a sick or uneasy feeling in your stomach, which reminds us of the INFJ because of...

There are a lot of items in the world that humans have created. Most of us will not know what even 20% of them actually are. However, satiating such a burning curiosity is easier than ever due to the internet. The subreddit “What is this thing?” (or WITT) is one of the best places to...

Have you ever received a parking ticket and wished you had been given a little leniency? Maybe you were running late for work, or you only had to park quickly to pick up a prescription. Whatever the excuse, you know that you were just a ‘little off’ that day, and it wasn’t a regular thing...

Exhibiting traits such as “fragile self-esteem”, boastfulness, or depression, happens for everyone from time to time. Therefore, it’s difficult to know whether someone is exhibiting typical behaviors or if they’re actually narcissists. For example, it’s not uncommon for people to want to share, or boast about their accomplishments. It’s not uncommon for people have off...

Get ready, we have the most controversial math problem for you to test out against your friends. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like a very complex equation. However, the results that people have been getting have varied so greatly, it’s got all of Twitter in an uproar. Who knew a fun little test would...