In 1997, the California-based non-profit Roots of Peace launched with the mission of “removing the remnants of war and restoring agricultural productivity and prosperity.” Over 25 years, the organization has worked in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Afghanistan to replace minefields with farms, orchards, and vineyards, giving the land back to the people. And now, despite the ongoing conflict, […]
According to a new study recently published in the medical journal Neurology (the official publication of the American Academy of Neurology), eating more flavonols, which are antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss. As CNN reports, the study found that the cognitive score of people in […]
Bar carts sure had a good run, didn’t they? They quickly became the must-have piece of furniture that had everyone searching estate sales, discount furniture stores and even online marketplaces for a hidden gem to display their favorite booze and barware. And then, the novelty wore off, and well, you’re not alone if your bar […]
A clear majority of Twitter users who took part in a poll by Elon Musk voted for him to step down as head of the social media platform, a result to which he promised to follow through, even if it didn’t go his way. “Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results […]
The final meteor shower of 2022 will take place on the longest night of the year, an event that is often overlooked following the hyperactive Gemenids. The Ursid meteor shower is usually the least observed of the major annual showers. In the northern hemisphere December nights are cold and often cloudy. Another hindrance is the fact that […]
What does legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath have in common with George Lucas, the filmmaker behind the “Star Wars” franchise? Both are considered visionary geniuses, both have inspired legions of fans and both have become icons in their own right. And now, their creative visions have joined forces, if you will, in the form of Star Wars […]
Fruitcake! Every year at Christmas it shows up. In fact, December is National Fruitcake month. People bring fruitcake as gifts, they make jokes about it, and sometimes they even eat it! But love it or hate it, fruitcake never goes away. What’s the story behind this sturdy seasonal dessert? First, it’s not just a cake […]
As the so-called “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19 continues across the United States, health officials are encouraging people to wear face masks again, especially children. As ABC News reports, health officials in multiple states, including New York, California and Arizona, are strongly recommending people wear masks because of the ongoing threat of flu, COVID-19 and RSV happening all at once. According to the Centers […]
The New Year always rushes in with an overflowing list of resolutions to tackle. Some we accomplish and some we don’t. One resolution that’s always high on the list—and usually kept—is to make home renovations. As Forbes reports, renovating and remodeling your home can not only make you feel happier about the space you live in, […]
England’s hopes of lifting the World Cup might have been dashed, but Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and John Stones did not want to leave Qatar completely empty-handed — hence they will be taking home a stray cat befriended by the team at their training base. As Reuters reports, England came up short against France at this […]