Rama’s Bridge: A Bridge Built By Monkeys

In the end, Ravana was defeated, and Rama returned home with his wife to be crowned king. According to the legend, the stones didnt sink because they had Rama’s name written on them. Ramas army then used the bridge to cross the sea towards Sri Lanka. The bridge is about 50 km long. Ramas army of monkeys building the stone bridge to Sri Lanka. There are some half a dozen different theories that attempt to explain the structure....

June 6, 2017 · 1 min · 115 words · Andre Gonzales

The Sunscreen Ratings That Scare People Every Year Are Bullshit

Thats not too much to ask, is it? Back off, EWG, okay? Yes, your sunscreen works. No, it wont kill you. It makes you think that the categoryin this case sunscreenshas products you should buy and others you should avoid. The EWG has a history of playing this game with products where theyreactually all fine. Remember their Dirty Dozen produce lists? And thats twisting the truth. The EWG directly benefits from doing this....

June 6, 2017 · 3 min · 515 words · Katie Bridges

How to Learn to Drive When You Don't Own a Car

Were stuck in a Catch-22: How do we practice enough to take the test that lets us practice? It feels intimidating, but its totally doableand it even has advantages. The unofficial guides atDMV.orgare also helpful. Typically youll get your learners permit by going to the DMV or DOT and taking a written test. Practice with an instructor After you get your permit, it’s crucial that you practice. If youve never driven before, youre best off with a professional instructor for your first few rides....

June 5, 2017 · 3 min · 462 words · Sheila Ho

How to Talk to Young Kids About Sex

I remember thinking, Why is Mom being so weird? Why cant we just talk like normal? That one, awkward experience is actually what inspired me to become a sex therapist in the first place. Dont follow my parents example! You canand shouldhave much more informative conversations with your kids about sex. By the time my mom talked to me about sex, I already knew way more than she realized. For example, kids as young as two can be taught the proper names for their genitals....

June 5, 2017 · 2 min · 403 words · Michael Chan

We Read 7 of the Most Popular Books on Kids and Picky Eating So You Don't Have To

Here are the things they will always eat: Bread. Snacky things, like pretzels, crackers, and yogurt. A few cheeses and meats. Notice the conspicuous lack of fruits and vegetables. First, the books. (More on that later.) Let them get hungry before meals. The kid chooses whether and how much to eat from whats offered. Emphasize variety, and include treats at regular intervals so those foods dont become forbidden fruit. Okay, still curious about how many writers can spin whole books about picky eating from 94 words?...

June 5, 2017 · 2 min · 339 words · Wesley Moore

The Melbourne Building With A Face

He was renowned for working to bridge the divide between black and white Australia. Then, they converted the bands into 3D molded panels for the balustrades. The clearest view can be had from the Shrine, located 2.8 km away. The building took seven years to complete, and was opened on 5 March 2015. Sources:Architecture Australia/ARM Architecture/The Conversation

June 3, 2017 · 1 min · 57 words · Linda James

The Hanging Houses of Cuenca

Along its length, there are many small towns and cities. Today, however, there are only a few of them remaining. Of all of these structures, the most well-known is a group of three with wooden balconies. Over the centuries the houses have served many different purposes, being used as private homes and council houses. One of them is now a restaurant, and another a art museum.

June 2, 2017 · 1 min · 66 words · Cesar Nelson

What to Worry About This Week: Phones, Caffeine, and Meditation

Every day it seems theres a new health study out. Something that used to be bad for you is good for you, or vice versa. Is parents smartphone use really harming kids? Seems like a good question to research. The parents were overwhelmingly white, educated, and heterosexual. The more interruptions mothers reported, the more behavior problems their kids had. This wasnt the case for fathers, though. Is that because a mother-child relationship is more important?...

June 2, 2017 · 2 min · 283 words · Kenneth Knight

Why Early Retirement Isn’t as Awesome as It Sounds

Most people have a hard enough time envisioning retirement at all, much less early retirement. I first read about the concept of early retirement via the finance blogMr. But we do a lousy job seeking out the risks inherent with a huge life change like early retirement. In a recent post, he breaks down one of those risks: early retirement might dull your brain. Researchers call itmental retirement, and it may hit harder for younger retirees....

June 2, 2017 · 2 min · 314 words · Connie Palmer

Jamestown: The First English Settlement in America

Jamestown as it appeared in the 17th century. The first few years were very hard on the settlers. But fresh supplies of new colonists from England prevented the settlement from dying off entirely. At its peak, it had a population of some 500. In the 1600s, there were frequent disagreements and clashes with the natives. In the so called Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, most of Jamestown was burned down. Soon, Jamestown began a period of rapid decline....

June 1, 2017 · 1 min · 104 words · Scott Fuller

Magdalen: The Island of Shipwreck Survivors

Nearly everyone of them is a descendant of a shipwreck survivor. The Magdalen Islands, also known as Iles de la Madeleine, have a long history of shipwrecks. In those days, there were no lighthouses in the area and charts were less than accurate. In the heavy winds, fog and choppy waters, navigation became a game of guessing and dexterity. Many ships along with their passengers perished in the waters. Those who survived chose to settle down and make the islands their home....

June 1, 2017 · 1 min · 208 words · Eric Golden

Mudflat Hiking in The Wadden Sea

A group of mudflat hikers on the Wadden Sea near Pieterburen, Netherlands. The walk is dangerous as the mud can sometime sink in without warning. There are marked routes and is important not deviate from the path. The Wadden Sea is incredibly rich in biodiversity. Many fish species use the Wadden Sea as a nursery using the shallow basin to raise the young. Once they become adults, they migrate to the North Sea....

June 1, 2017 · 1 min · 106 words · Jacob Miller

What Pittsburghers Know About the Environment That Trump Still Needs to Learn

Memo to Trump: Hillary won Pittsburgh. you could findpictures of a Pittsburgh with a nearly black atmospherebut none were taken in recent years. Why are they doing that? My mom and dad both laughed. Theyre cleaning off the soot! Steel is our history, not our future. Steel is our history, not our future. President Trump is half a century too late; steel manufacturing isnt coming back. One house on my street had to have its basement rebuilt....

June 1, 2017 · 2 min · 342 words · Joshua Bullock