10 species that have gone extinct in the last 20 years
As the human population increases and climate change and global warming become more prevalent, here’s 10 species to have recently gone extinct.
Origin of Religion: Were They Born Before or After Complex Societies?
For a long time people thought that gods watching over human actions were necessary for developing societies on a large scale. In a small community where everyone knows each other, it is impossible not to notice uncooperative behavior. But when…
Stay Away From Hair Dyes that Contain These 3 Ingredients
Hair dyes are one of the most used products by women. However, after the many alerts about health risks raised by experts, many wonder if it is best to change their habits. Unfortunately, it is not enough to look for…
The Consequences of Gender Selection in the World
Although we are in the 21st century, gender selection is still a major problem. Gender-selective abortions performed in recent decades have caused an unexpected distortion in the ratio of males to females. Statistically, every 100 newborn babies are born 103-107…
Green Technology: 5 Hi-Tech Gadgets That Respect the Environment
Considering the amount of electronic waste we produce, we need to implement green technology. The hi-tech field needs to renew itself and find greener solutions. Someone actually has already tried to combine technology and respect for the environment. As a…
7 Units of Measures That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
When in Rome, take your units of measures. It is already difficult to convert from feet to meters or from pounds to kilograms, which is essential to move in European countries. Things get even more hard if we think that…
Best Household Plants to Grow to Purify the Air at Home
Most people would never say that, yet the substances most dangerous to health are inside our homes. How can we avoid contact with indoor sources of pollution? As well as being careful when buying furniture, preferring eco-friendly detergents and natural…
Valentine Day Origin: Why Do We Celebrate It Today?
The pagan origins of Valentine’s Day, the feast of lovers, were wild and uninhibited. The highlight of the feast was when the matrons let themselves be whipped by a group of naked young men. Then came a pope who christianized…
On Valentine’s Day, Do Not Forget to Respect the Environment
Valentine’s Day is coming up. As an opportunity to express more attention to your partner, it is lately becoming a tool of mass consumerism, to enrich large companies. In fact, we should show love to our partner every day throughout…
Global Warming: is it really getting too hot?
Global warming has become the most pressing concern for humanity in the present day. How hot is it getting and how will this affect us?
Conspiracy Theories Were Born Sooner Than You Thought
A The history of conspiracy is ancient. The moment when the “conspiracy theories” became an explicit and conscious political method to justify political actions was the French Revolution (1789) and the following years. It was the so-called period of Terror.…
Simple DIY Projects to Perfume Your Home in a Natural Way
Having a scented home can help you create a unique atmosphere. However, you don’t have to resort to industrial environment perfumers, which often contain chemicals that are both polluting and harmful to health. Fortunately, it is possible to perfume your…
Is my smart speaker spying on me?
People have grown increasingly comfortable with technology all around them. Smart speakers are now commonplace in millions of homes – are they spying on us?
How This Peruvian People Avoided the War by Drinking Beer
A border town of the pre-Incan Huari empire woven diplomatic relations with neighboring peoples by organizing festivals based on chicha, a fermented beverage made from local berries. Alcohol production could continue unaltered during periods of drought and economic crisis.
3 Toxic Substances That You Can Find Inside Your House
Every day we use products that are dangerous to our health at home, perhaps without knowing it. Among the most toxic substances to which we are exposed on a daily basis are certainly chemical detergents, ammonia and pesticides. The greatest…
5G networks: what are the benefits and how does it work
5G has started to appear around the world, promising faster connections, better communication and more reliable connectivity but how does it work?
What Kind of Fossils Will We Humans Leave Behind?
We are all going to die, and that is for sure. But who will remember us, and how? We are not talking about our children and grandchildren, but something more long-term. What fossils will we leave on Earth as a…
Online Shopping? Then Pay Attention to These Dangerous Items
Shopping online is convenient. In fact, it allows you to shop without moving from home, avoiding trips around the city and crowded shops. Moreover, you can often find great deals online. However, we must pay attention to what we buy,…
Amazon vs Walmart: The Race for Retail Supremacy
Amazon vs Walmart: companies with very different retail strategies. As their market share increases and smaller chains are pushed out of the market, who will take over?
Who Is Ruth Pfau, the so-called ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’
Ruth Pfau has been an extremely important figure to the people of Pakistan. Throughout her life, in fact, she has always done her best to help others. Precisely for this reason, many today call her the ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’.…
Spa in House: DIY and Organic Recipes for a Complete Beauty Ritual
There are rare moments in life when we have a few hours to ourselves. With work, family and daily commitments it doesn’t happen often – but when it does it’s a priceless gift! What better occasion, then, to pamper your…
‘They Never Said That’: 4 Wrong Quotes from Famous People
The web often attributes aphorisms or smart jokes to certain personalities – whether they are celebrities or scientists. However, are they really the authors of these sentences? For example, are you sure Woody Allen really said “God is dead. Marx…
Here Is What Is Going On with Renewable Energies in the World
Now that the new decade has begun, it is time to take stock of the situation regarding eco-sustainability issues. First of all, what is going on with renewable energies in the world? The answer to this question comes from the…
A brief history of bitcoin: the currency of the future?
To some, Bitcoin is nothing but a Ponzi scheme. To others, it’s a tool to revolutionize the economic system. The history of bitcoin has been rocky since its conception and its value as a currency is still up for debate.…
Helicopter safety in 2020: how safe is it to travel by air?
After the recent tragic helicopter accident involving Kobe Bryant as well as Leicester City’s beloved owner in 2018, how safe are helicopters in 2020?
