Posts by Ingrid Cruz

Facebook is now a sort of necessary evil. We’re inclined to mistrust people who don’t have a profile with the company, and many entrepreneurs and large-scale brands also depend on the site for access to their customers. But questionable things are frequently posted on the site, and we all know the allegations against Facebook around...

Most of us have been in a minor car accident or we at least know someone who has. And it’s not uncommon that a brush with mortality would cause someone to go into a shock for a while – stuff like that is really scary. 16-year-old Katie Cornetti recently found out just how terrifying a...

Christmas and the holidays are often a time of sweet treats and nostalgia. For some people, this means buying chocolate-filled advent calendars. Now, you could totally celebrate Christmas and other holidays with any chocolate, if you wanted. So why does advent calendar chocolate taste so special, then? The little pieces of chocolate often contain round...

Vaping has been under scrutiny for a while now. Though it was at first thought to be a better alternative to normal smoking, now it seems to be causing strange lung diseases, and people are speaking out about the negative effects they experienced. Teenagers such as Chance Ammirata are taking to social media to post...

Some people love Christmas because it means spending time with friends and family. Others, such as this couple, love Christmas because it means they can go buck wild with decorations – even make their own trees out of mirrors. Emily Seilhamer and Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė make these amazing trees every year. Seilhammer is actually an artist...

Let’s face it: sometimes people who don’t have children can judge parents harshly if it seems they can’t control their child. Many of us roll our eyes at the sight of a child throwing a tantrum. Others complain when a baby on an airplane won’t stop crying. Perhaps a few (just a few, I’m sure)...

Sesame Street has been with us for 50 years now. The classic kids’ show focuses on education, morals, and ethics brought to life through its mix of puppets and their human friends. Characters such as Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie, Rosita, and many more are a part of our pop culture lexicon....

It’s the holiday season again, and that means people are shopping, eating, and spending time with their loved ones. And of course, scammers are ready to take advantage of people during this vulnerable time. Authorities are warning the public about a ‘secret sister’ scam that is going viral on Facebook. Some social media users may...

McDonald’s is a mainstay in our culture for many reasons: it’s fast, cheap, and convenient. Inevitably, some people will see some strange things there. A few brave Reddit users decided to spill the beans about some intense experiences there. Their tales are below so you can gasp too. 10. “I Just Sat There in Shock” Some...

Gráinne Kealy got into a car accident in 2007, when she was 22. Her boyfriend at the time was driving, so put her feet up on the dashboard to relax. Then the couple slipped on some ice and collided with a wall. She wound up with an uncommon injury because of her seemingly inconsequential decision....

Countries around the world signed the Paris Agreement in 2015 so they could find ways to protect the environment. Today, scientists have realized that the climate is changing faster than they first thought. This year’s UN Report says that greenhouse gas emissions must decrease by 7.5% every year going forward to reduce the probability of...

Artist Albin Talik, from Krakow, Poland, is a talented fellow who uses a humble technique to make beautiful cityscapes: paper collage. His technique is so precise that it’s easy to look at his collages and think they’re traditional oil paintings. You could even describe Talik as a paper painter. He meticulously sorts through thousands of...

Koalas are adorable marsupials native to Australia. You very likely won’t see them ever unless you visit a zoo or visit the country. So what are they really like? Here are 12 facts to help you get to know the cuddly critter a little better. 12. Their Name Means “No Water” The word koala comes...

Environmental activists and policymakers are probably excited that Dunkin’ Donuts is getting rid of styrofoam cups at its locations. The successful chain announced the move in 2018, and it is getting moving. The implementation of these changes will be 100% complete by April 2020. https://twitter.com/DunkinBoston/status/1197590505368018944 This is a step in the right direction. The chain’s...

Taking care of yourself isn’t always easy, but you’ve got to do it anyway (well you don’t have to, but you should). So in the interest of helping make things just a smidge simpler, we’ve got a few ways you can improve your daily routine. Again, you don’t have to…but you should! 1. Using a Paper Towel https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GGwCdnAEV/...