Posts by Ingrid Cruz

Outer space is full of many wonderful things! Other planets, stars, moons, and even cool-looking—but dangerous—asteroids. Everything is just fine as long as these asteroids stay in their place. Astronomers have named certain stand-out asteroids, and animator Alvaro Garcia Montoya decided to animate them and compare them to New York City so we could understand...

It’s hard to get accurate footage of nature, but technology is now allowing us to do things we never could in the past. The Fish Whisperer decided to strap a GoPro onto a turtle he befriended so he could get us a unique view of turtles who live in a pond. First, he showed us...

CodyDon Reeder is a science YouTuber who conducted a science experiment that first got him the attention of BoingBoing. His channel, Cody’s Lab features some creative DIY science experiments. He specializes in making these experiments easy to understand and to make science less intimidating. Then again, he did decide to stand on some liquid mercury, confess...

Conventional wisdom says that staying home is best whenever you’re sick. Coughs, colds, the flu, and infectious diseases such as the coronavirus aren’t just contagious, they require you to rest. Unfortunately, an estimated 20 million Americans go to work while sick every year because their job doesn’t provide sick days. Other precautions include washing one’s...

Suppose you’re working on a huge goal. You want to get straight As, get a raise, or start a new organization. Or maybe it’s as simple as running a big race. These things will require planning, discipline, and willpower. You will want to give up at times, but then you remember your family, friends, and community...

Being an adult is hard. You have to work 40+ hours to keep a roof over your head, pay bills, and do pesky chores. Cleanliness and order is an important part of living your best life, but there are some chores you don’t have to do so often. Let’s check out some of these chores...

Servers at restaurants are often on the receiving end of hostile customer behavior. We constantly see them serve up memes about customers who refuse to tip, leave filthy tables, and make unreasonable demands. But restaurant servers are also human, and they also make some epic workplace mistakes. One Steak ‘N Shake customer was surprised with...

Conventional wisdom says that middle children tend to develop undesirable traits because they don’t stand out in the same way as their elder or younger siblings. But is it true? Reader’s Digest says most of the symptoms of “middle child syndrome” are hearsay. Here are some reasons why… 5. They’re Talented Middle children are known to...

South Park is a well-known show that’s no stranger to public scrutiny and criticism. Sift through the internet and you’ll see many think pieces, essays, and rebukes against the show. Author Dana Schwartz is one of the many people who has recently voiced her opinion on South Park’s cultural impact—and the damage the show has caused. https://twitter.com/DanaSchwartzzz/status/1228019211311562752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1228019211311562752&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgod.dailydot.com%2Fdana-schwartz-south-park%2F...

We take it for granted that technology has made things so much easier than they were for our parents or grandparents. Taking notes is almost obsolete nowadays because people can quickly type up, record, or use their phones to document meetings and events. So how did people do this before? Shorthand script, which looks like...

With its beautiful beaches, cosmopolitan cities, and delicious food, Thailand is a great place to take a vacation. Travelers can also revel in the country’s beautiful architecture as well. The country boasts a beautiful Buddhist temple called Wat Samphran, or Temple of the Rising Dragon. Located in Thailand’s Samphran district, the bright pink temple also...

There are a lot of stigmas around mental health issues, but this is slowly changing. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says that in 2018, approximately 19.1% of people in the United States experienced mental illness. Obviously it’s important to be sensitive about mental health issues in the country, but one Twitter user spoke...

Everyone has different ideas about what they want to do with their money. What seems convenient for one person may not be so great for someone else. Some Redditors revealed that there are many things they REFUSE to pay for despite the fact that others gladly fork over their cash. The original question is: “What...

Alright fam, it’s time to talk about life hacks that help us become better people. Because we always want to work to improve our lives, and understanding how we can sometimes fail is essential to leading a more purposeful life. That brings us to biases. They’re patterns of thinking we’re not even aware of most...

We all have choices to make every day. We choose what to eat, wear, and who to be friends with. Flaws in our decision-making system can have a profound effect on ourselves and others. The problem is that many of us don’t work to identify anything that clouds our process. Even worse, we may not...