CultureHusband spends years planting thousands of fragrant flowers for his blind wifeWhen Toshiyuki Kuroki’s wife Yasuko went blind and lost her sparkle, he spent years transforming their garden into a floral paradise for his wife to smell.
CultureIn Rome you can pay bus & metro tickets by recycling plastic bottlesCommuters in Rome who recycle plastic bottles at metro stations can accumulate credits for the purchase of bus and metro tickets through apps on their phones.
CultureDutch supermarket introduces a unique "chat checkout" to help fight lonelinessAt the Dutch Jumbo Supermarket in Vlijmen they help fight loneliness amongst the elderly with a Chatter Checkout and special Coffee Corner
CultureHow “true doors” decals help people with dementiaSee the effect of True Doors at one nursing home in the Netherlands, where made-to-measure decals of patients’ own front doors help them get “home” and bring a smile to your face.
CultureBoy with autism the youngest to attend oxford university at age 6Now 13 years old, the young scholar who has dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon was recently listed in the top 30 most remarkable people in the world with Autism who have impacted society.
CulturePrisoners share their cells with a dog and it has a magical effectGiving people more instead of less responsibilities can work wonders.
CultureShould children clean their own schools? Japan thinks so.Many Japanese schools don’t hire janitors or custodians in the traditional American role, and much of the school cleaning is done by the children themselves.
CultureMachu Picchu is now wheelchair accessible thanks to two friends and a new wheelchairMillions of people flock to see the magnificent ruins and incredible landscape that makes up Machu Picchu every year.
CultureFrance banned children under 15 from using their phones in school and the U.S. is following suitA lot has changed in the last few decades. Kids are getting phones at a younger and younger age.
CultureKnow these pressure points that can relieve stressStress in an unavoidable feature of life. Nobody likes it, but it's not as if there's some button that you can press to turn stress on and off... or is there?
CultureWhat happens when you stop bathingNo soap, no water, no nothing. If you don't shower regularly, that's your prerogative (though there's no guarantees your friends and family won't have something to say).
CultureComics show what men need to understand about periodsMany ladies understand the inconveniences that often accompany their periods, but not all men are aware of these challenges.
CultureNarcissists say these 6 things when they are talking to youIt’s a cliché within a cliché to point out our collective infatuation with using psychiatric terminology to diagnose our friends and enemies.
CultureWhat your anxiety dreams meanHave you ever had a recurring dream about your teeth falling out? Or being chased by an animal?
CultureHow long drugs stay in your systemSome of the least dangerous drugs such as marijuana can be detected in your urine, blood, and hair for much longer than harder drugs such as heroin and meth
CultureWhat marijuana does to your metabolismThe effects of marijuana use are wide-ranging. Some strains make you feel sleepy and relaxed, others make you feel energetic and creative.
Culture3 very real things that happen to your body when you stop having sexWhat exactly happens to your body when you decide to abstain from sex?
CultureWhy do we buy engagement rings?By now you may have caught whiffs of the historic marketing strategy that turned a simple carbon stone—a diamond—into an eternal and essential symbol of ever-lasting love.
CultureIn 1938, Nazis demanded to know if ‘The Hobbit’ author was Jewish. He responded with a high-class burn.In 1938, English author J. R. R. Tolkien and his British publisher, Stanley Unwin, opened talks with Rütten & Loening, a Berlin-based publishing house, about a German translation of his recently-published hit novel, “The Hobbit.”
CultureTom Hanks shares the 'Mister Rogers' moment that made him 'bawl' and inspired him to play the characterAt the Toronto International Film Festival about his new role and revealed that he wasn't much of a Mister Rogers fan growing up.
CultureTeam of retired U.S. Navy Seals are saving teenagers from human traffickingSaved In America, co-founded by private investigator Joseph Travers, is a group of volunteers including teams of retired Navy Seals, police investigators, and other experts.
Culture‘The Simpsons’ may have predicted Greta Thunberg’s climate change speechIn the clip, Lisa talks about Springfield only having 50 years left unless something is done to avert the damage of climate change.
CultureBillionaire Robert F. Smith pledges to pay off student loans of an entire graduating class and their parentsThe $34 million gift to Morehouse's new Student Success Program will be used to pay off the student loans of the 400 Morehouse students.
CultureA very funny comic perfectly shows the differences between generationsIllustrator John Atkinson of Wrong Hands perfectly summed up the differences between Baby Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials in one brilliant cartoon, “anatomy of generations."
CultureHigh-school graduate’s speech goes viral after he calls out his school’s alleged sexual assault, bullying, and neglectIt’s taken on a life of its own.
CultureA shower is not just a shower when you live with depressionTo you, it may not seem like a big deal, but to me, it marks being able to actually start my day, even if that means starting my day at 2 p.m.
CultureComic perfectly nails how moms and dads are treated differently in publicA popular comic by parenting site Babble highlights some of the different ways moms are treated in public compared to dads, with many parents commenting that they can relate to the image all too well.
CultureThis app makes your phone buzz when you approach places where women made historyThe SPARK Movement is aiming to put women on the map.
CultureThere's a wonderful reason why Mister Rogers always said aloud he's feeding his fishAfter premiering on Canadian TV in 1963, Fred Rogers' beloved children's program debuted in the U.S. in 1968, inspiring generations of kids across North America to be more thoughtful, kinder neighbors.
Culture'I felt ill': Brendan Fraser describes sexual assault that nearly made him quit actingRemember Brendan Fraser? 10 years ago, he was one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Then, he suddenly disappeared.
CultureWhy Are Marriage Rates Down? Study Blames Lack Of ‘Economically-Attractive’ MenMarriage rates have steadily declined over the past few decades, and now researchers from Cornell University are offering up a possible explanation.
Culture10 tricks to appear smart in meetingsThe illustrated guide comes from the brilliant mind of Sarah Cooper.
CulturePhoto of police officer breastfeeding a stranger's hungry infant is warming hearts around the worldOfficer Celeste Jaqueline Ayala was walking the halls of a children’s hospital when she heard a familiar sound.
CulturePlease read this before you post another RIP on social mediaGrieving in the technology age is uncharted territory
CultureA Florida woman turned her abusive husband’s guns into the police. She was thrown into jail for armed burglary“A scary precedent that if someone seeks help to escape."
CultureAfter his old master wanted him back, the freed slave’s response is a literary masterpieceAnderson’s letter showed compassion, defiance, and dignity.
CulturePeople urged to stop vaping after mysterious illness kills 5 and leaves 450 sickA mysterious vaping-related lung illness has now killed at least five people and taken 450 people ill with symptoms including chest pain, shortness of breath, and vomiting, across 33 states according to health officials.
CultureInternet helps woman track down man who gave her a bike at a refugee camp 24 years ago.29-year-old Mevan Babbakar asked the internet to help her find a man who worked at the refugee camp she lived in as a child.
CultureTeen Licks Medical Equipment at Doctor's Office and Her Mom Gets ArrestedThis new trend of people licking things that other people could potentially use and then putting them back as if nothing happened is so gross and weird.
CultureForever 21 in Hot Water for Sending Atkins Diet Bars in Plus-Size Order PackagesForever 21 is rightly in trouble for sending Atkins diet bars in its plus-size packages.