Everyone knows that most accidents happen at home, which is not surprising. Our home is where we spend most of our time. We cook our meals there, we spend time with our family, and we lay down our weary heads after a long day. All of these activities increase the …

The next time you’re craving some food for thought, don’t reach for a book. Instead, open the fridge, peek into the pantry, or walk into the garden. How come? Why, because the foods in your kitchen and garden have countless interesting stories to tell. Here are 20 mind-boggling factoids about …

Our pets like visiting the vets just as much as we like visiting the dentist. When it comes to vet time, our beloved balls of fur will do their best to escape our clutches (somehow they just seem to know where we intend to take them). Below are a collection …

Art is not as obvious as it used to be these days. Artists continue to explore various mediums, pushing their limits, seeing what they are able to create in the most unconventional ways. One unconventional method is the use of a ballpoint pen – a preferred method used by Ralvin …

When varicose veins appear in the feet, nails become weak, and hair loss occurs, these are indications that blood circulation is problematic. Proper blood flow is essential for carrying oxygen and nutrients to various body organs and removing toxins. Restricted blood flow can lead to various medical problems that can …

Life is full of temporary things that can expire or be taken away, such as lost years, money, property, friends, and spouses. While it’s natural to feel bitterness towards these losses, it’s comforting to know that some things cannot be taken away from us and are within our control. By …

Since the first steam-powered locomotive was displayed in 1804, trains have shaped the course of humanity. By allowing people and freights to be carried along known routes at high speeds, trains made the world smaller, trade goods more available, and travel faster. Thanks to the transcontinental railroad that connected America’s …

Mother nature’s offerings are a bounty that is constantly within our reach. She is artful, colorful, and mesmerizing. All we have to do is go out there and pick up the tools! And this is exactly what this Latvian family does – nature art. Creating anything as a family is …

Whether sweet or savory, bite-sized or fit for for a banquet, who doesn’t love a good pie? While any decent pie needs to undoubtedly be delicious, artist and cook, Karin Pfeiff Boschek, also firmly believes that any pie needs to be as pleasing to your eyes as it is to …

I’ve always been fascinated with Japan and Japanese culture, so I was delighted when I came across these photos from the Meiji era, which someone took the time to painstakingly recolor by hand. The Meiji era was a time of great change for the Far Eastern country – the Imperial …