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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 300 million people worldwide now live with depression. They also estimated that almost 800,000 people die due to suicide every year—that’s one person every 40 seconds. It is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds around the world. Depression manifests itself in almost every […]
A 24-year-old Japanese designer named Kosuke Takahashi has come up with a new typeface that can communicate to people who can and cannot see at the same time. “Braille Neue” incorporates braille characters into their equivalent letters in the Latin alphabet and in Japanese characters, and aims for an “inclusive society where using braille becomes […]
As hundreds of people lined the streets of Cambridge to pay their final respects to Professor Stephen Hawking last March 31, guests at a local church’s Easter lunch enjoyed a three-course meal paid for by the famed scientist’s family in his name. Hawking’s family made the donation to FoodCycle, a charity that helps feed the needy […]
These days, it seems like there’s a new viral meme every week! You’ve seen the hilarious “Selfie Muna Bago” posts and those wacky graduation photos. Now, Twitter is overflowing with these “If you don’t love me at my…” tweets that showcase the best glow-ups from pop culture. Check out some of our favorites below: 1. […]
Do you remember that episode of Friends where Chandler can’t quit the gym? Reddit user Robert Scucci recently went through the same ordeal. According to his post, Scucci needed to cancel his membership to a Planet Fitness gym in Milford, Connecticut because he moved to Nashville, Tennessee. When he tried to do it over the phone, however, […]
Ancient wonders like the temples in Greece and the pyramids of Egypt have fascinated humans for a long time, because they are reminders of the past civilizations and cultures. But since war, natural calamities, and the general passing of time has left these buildings in ruins, it’s hard for us to imagine how they actually […]
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has unveiled their stunning vision for a new museum park in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The design for the Taoyuan Museum of Art, which was created in collaboration with JJP Architects & Planners, is completely pink and inspired by peach blossoms—a nod to city’s history as the “city of the peach.” The museum’s main building will […]
Ever wondered what a country’s name means? This map can answer that. Created by Credit Card Compare, this enlightening map shows you the literal translation of every country’s name. Some countries are named after geological characteristics of the land. For example, Andorra means “Shrub-covered Land”, India is the “Country of the River Indus”, and Portugal […]
Kylie Craven, a mother from Illinois, shared photos of her three-year-old daughter after having a severe allergic reaction to kid’s makeup on Facebook. The photos show her daughter Lydia in a hospital bed with blisters in her eyes and lips. According to the mother, they bought a kid’s makeup set for Lydia from the Family […]