When Summer Camp Doesnt Work For Your Kid
Posted on August 29, 2024
| 7 minutes
| 1398 words
| Martina Birk
My son, M., is seven years old. His favorite activity is to play with Legos by himself. He likes baseball, tolerates swimming, and while most kids run in spurts or dashes, he prefers the quiet solitude of distance running, and runs two miles with a sub-9 minute mile split. He goes to school willingly each morning and has a small group of friends there, whom he plays with at recess. Yet for M, summers are the worst.
[Read More]Why Do We Cry? The Science of Crying
Posted on August 29, 2024
| 8 minutes
| 1643 words
| Kelle Repass
Michael Trimble, a behavioral neurologist with the unusual distinction of being one of the world’s leading experts on crying, was about to be interviewed on a BBC radio show when an assistant asked him a strange question: How come some people don’t cry at all?
The staffer went on to explain that a colleague of hers insisted he never cries. She’d even taken him to see Les Misérables, certain it would jerk a tear or two, but his eyes stayed dry.
[Read More]Why Energy Drinks Are Worse For You Than Soda
Posted on August 29, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 505 words
| Tandra Barner
Energy drinks are known for their high caffeine content, which often tops that of soda and even coffee. But they seem to affect people’s hearts and blood pressure differently than other caffeinated beverages, suggests a small new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
In the study, researchers divided 18 men and women into two groups. Half were given a 32-ounce commercially available energy drink with 320 mg of caffeine, as well as other ingredients like taurine and ginseng (both dietary supplements).
[Read More]Why We Wear Green on St. Patricks Day
Posted on August 29, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 527 words
| Billy Koelling
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is seeing green—whether it’s the green Chicago River, green beer, green milkshakes or green clothing and bead necklaces. Many might believe that the Emerald Isle and the color green are linked because of the country’s verdant landscape, but the association actually traces its roots to Irish political history.
In fact, blue is believed to have been associated with Ireland before green was. Henry the VIII claimed to be king of Ireland in the 16th century, and his flag at that point would have been blue.
[Read More]"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Review
Posted on August 28, 2024
| 5 minutes
| 1009 words
| Martina Birk
My son does not own any Transformer dolls. I'm sorry, make that Transformer action figures. But if he did, upon my return from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, I would have taken these Hasbro toys outside, placed them under the wheels of the car and driven back and forth across them until they were ground into dust. My motivation would not be revenge for the lost hours I've now devoted to the Transformers (well, maybe a little).
[Read More]10 latest senator styles for men ideas
Posted on August 28, 2024
| 2 minutes
| 297 words
| Martina Birk
These are the latest senator styles for men you can sew if you have an event to attend.
We've compiled a list of the ten best senator styles for you: 1. Bishop's neck splashed jacquard ADVERTISEMENT
This senator style has a bishop neck collar and a splashed design that exudes effortless simplicity. The arms are three-quarters. 2. Double-left panel with metal buckle The left panel of this senator style has a design and a cute metal buckle to add to the edginess of the look.
[Read More]13 of Aretha Franklin's most inspirational quotes on music, respect, and love
Posted on August 28, 2024
| 1 minutes
| 52 words
| Billy Koelling
Aretha Franklin died at her home in Detroit on Thursday at the age of 76, her publicist told the Associated Press. The "Queen of Soul" was one of the best-selling female artists in history with 75 million records sold worldwide in her career. These are 13 of her most inspirational quotes.
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5 foods that can act as natural Viagra
Posted on August 28, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 433 words
| Billy Koelling
Certain foods, rich in nutrients and beneficial compounds, have been found to enhance libido and improve sexual performance naturally. 5 foods that can act as natural Viagra Here are five foods that can act as natural Viagra and provide a boost to your sexual health without the side effects of medication: ADVERTISEMENT
1. Watermelon Watermelon, often enjoyed as a refreshing fruit, is rich in citrulline, an amino acid that relaxes and dilates blood vessels like Viagra.
[Read More]5 myths you will only hear in Nigeria
Posted on August 28, 2024
| 2 minutes
| 336 words
| Patria Henriques
Many tribes are still deeply entrenched in traditional practices that tell stories of demons, spirits and the occult.
Nigeria is a country of myths and legends passed down from generations. Here are some interesting myths and legends that some Nigerians hold dear. 1. Whistling at night invites demons According to Nigerian folktale, whistling at night is wrong and could have dire consequences. Legend has it that whistling is an invitation for the spirits.
[Read More]A group of prominent scientists says we have three years to save the planet from irreversible destru
Posted on August 28, 2024
| 1 minutes
| 60 words
| Kelle Repass
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