How to Stay for Free Anywhere in the World

Thanks to theplummeting pricesof long-haul plane tickets, traveling is easier and cheaper than ever before. The two had been living in Cambodia, but decided upon leaving that they wanted to keep traveling. Turns out, the opportunities were limitless. The whole idea was to go places. We didnt have anything to tie us down or to hold us back, she said. Basically, we just thought this would be a great way to see the world....

March 12, 2019 · 2 min · 290 words · Kimberly Cowan

How to Explore Prostate Play

But the prostate can be so much more fun that that! Unfortunately, a lot of heterosexual men feel embarrassed exploring anything butt-related. That taboo has been decreasing over the last few years, but its still frustratingly prevalent. What is the prostate, anyway? The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system. It aids in producing and releasing ejaculatory fluid. During arousal, the prostate swells up with fluid, which it eventually expels when a man ejaculates....

March 11, 2019 · 2 min · 422 words · Margaret Zimmerman

I'm Author Nefertiti Austin, and This Is How I Parent

Nefertiti Austinis the single mother of two children she adopted from the foster care system. What is it that you most want readers to know about that experience? Id like readers to know that in the 21stcentury, motherhood is still centered in whiteness. Often other versions of motherhood are marginalized, ridiculed or ignored. Even as an academic, I had struggles finding parenting role models who were not white. What initially pulled you toward adoption?...

March 11, 2019 · 2 min · 382 words · Brandi Wiggins

What to Do When a Colleague Overshares

Send questions about your work dilemmas, large or small, to[email protected]. Dear Human Resource, I work as a host in a popular restaurant. I often work shifts with a guy Ill call Brad. He is about my age (mid 20s) but we have very different backgrounds. I went to school, got a grad degree, and live with my partner. The problem is, Brad hates his fiancee. She cant be trusted to do the laundry....

March 11, 2019 · 3 min · 439 words · Ashley Nolan

The Arsonist Who Set Fire to an Ancient Wonder of The World So That People Would Remember Him

On the night of July 21, 356 BCE, two important events took place in the Mediterranean Basin. One created history, the other erased it. He was Alexander the Great. The other event was more prosaic: an arsonist set fire to a temple. That temple, however, was no ordinary temple. Dedicated to goddess Artemis, the temple was supposedly the first Greek temple to be built of marble. The colossal structure was more than a hundred meters long and half as wide....

March 9, 2019 · 1 min · 206 words · Patricia Montes

Stolpersteine: The ‘Stumbling Stones’ of Holocaust Victims

With hundreds of things to see in Berlin, few tourists pay attention to what lies under their feet. But once you know they exist, you begin to come across them with surprising frequency. Two Stolpersteine outside of a building in Heidelberg, Germany for Max and Olga Mayer. They both escaped Germany in 1939 via Switzerland and Spain to the USA and survived the Holocaust. Demnig has now laid over 70,000 stones all over Europe and Russia....

March 8, 2019 · 2 min · 228 words · Anthony Ray

The Lifehacker Guide to International Travel

So youve finally booked that overseas vacation thats been marked on your calendar for months now. What kind of hitches, exactly? Heres a list of everything you oughta accomplish before your flight finally takes off. Its simpleso they wont interpret any foreign transactions as fraudulent and block your card from making purchases. Some banks will also let you set this up online if youre phone shy. choose Set Travel Notice in the drop-down menu....

March 8, 2019 · 6 min · 1174 words · Taylor Wheeler

I'm Reproductive Geneticist Dr. Mandy Katz-Jaffe, and This Is How I Work

We talked to her about her background and her workflow. My background is that of a reproductive geneticist. Take us through a recent workday. 7:45 a.m.: Drop my kids at school 8:15 a.m.: Arrive at the clinic. First task of every day is to analyze overnight genetic testing for clinical patient reports. Have to admit that my entire world is on my phone! Whats your workspace setup like? My workspace is a little unconventional since it includes both an office and lab....

March 7, 2019 · 2 min · 413 words · Amy Cochran

The Catholic Church Built by a Muslim Emperor

The Church of Akbar. Barely fifteen years old, Akbar was already leading armies against rulers of adjacent kingdoms. Akbar then marched towards Lahore, in present day Pakistan, and conquered the capital. He even ousted the mighty Rajputs from their home, Rajasthan. All this before he was eighteen. Akbar abolishedjizya, a tax that non-Muslims had to pay. He granted Hindus the ability to freely worship their faith and build temples. Akbar sent word to the Portuguese governor of Goa that he would like to hear from the Christian priests....

March 7, 2019 · 1 min · 173 words · Jessica Long

Wrangle Control of Your Life with a Notion Wiki

Notion is free to use and has apps for yourbrowser,Windows,Mac,iOS, andAndroid. Start with a template You dont have to know anything about Notion to start using it. Once you fire it up, decide whether you want to employ a pre-filled template or start bare. There are blank templates, too, though theyre not available from the Templates option. If you think you’re able to use Notion for something, you probably can....

March 7, 2019 · 2 min · 225 words · Jacqueline Stephens

Teach Your Kids the Difference Between Danger and Risk

Most of us have stories like this from our childhood. Of course, it wasnt considered neglectful then, in the 1990s, so why might it be now? Was something about our exploration inherently dangerous? We never explored at dusk or by ourselves; we always stuck together. There were risks, though. But for the most part, we knew our limits and we stuck to them. One is dangerous; the other is risky....

March 6, 2019 · 2 min · 319 words · Alicia Ortiz

All the Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Own Business

Starting a business is a deceptively complicated process. Its not as simple as coming up with a great business idea and putting that idea into action. Questions to ask yourself prior to beginning a business How will this business make money? This might seem like a no-brainer, but take some time to think about it. Are you selling a product? What are they actually buying? A tool that makes their lives easier?...

March 5, 2019 · 5 min · 1008 words · Alexandra Stephens

How to (Happily) Return to Work After Your Maternity Leave

When do I pump? How do I catch up on all that I missed? Note: Many of the tips here apply to those who work in traditional 9-5-ish jobs. Well delve into parental leave for freelancers in the near future. You will be a blubbering mess. However you use those days of extra childcare, youll be glad you had that buffer. If what you have left will temporarily sufficegreat. If not, gather what you need....

March 5, 2019 · 2 min · 300 words · Samantha Martin