When did sports become synonymous with good health? Here’s a brief history
In ancient Greece, there was already an awareness of the need to take care of one’s body in order to stay healthy.
Books about racism, sexuality still getting censored in US
Are schools and libraries in the United States protected from censorship? Not according to the American Library Association.
What if happiness could be learned at university?
Students attend classes on the psychology and neuroscience of happiness, but are also asked to perform tasks that might make them happier.
Shunned by men, the tie gets a new lease of life in womenswear
Forget the high school student look of the 2000s, the tie is being seen as an accessory for completing a casual or grungy look.
Rarely seen Van Gogh painting sells for over 13 million euros
One of the few paintings by Vincent Van Gogh still in private hands sold for more than 13 million euros at auction Thursday, Sotheby’s said.
Want your kids to read for pleasure? Set the example, says study
The study notes a decline in reading aloud with 3 to 7 year olds. Following this period, parents stop “reading stories” to their kids.
The baguette is submitted by France for UNESCO heritage status
France has chosen the baguette as its candidate for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status, the government said Friday.
Exhausted at work? Time to take a microbreak!
Microbreaks, which are breaks lasting around five minutes for example, could help people bounce back and find the energy they need.
Dogs also have the right to a survival kit in case of natural disasters
A Japanese company has come up with the idea of creating a survival bag to allow our four-legged companions to confront natural disasters.