The victors write the history books, so they’re not only inaccurate, but they rarely highlight the historical figures that interest most of us–the dogs. Besides Balto, the hero of Nome, Alaska, how many of us know the dogs that helped shape history? Right alongside the people chasing the horizon line were dogs. Taking payment in …
There’s a lot about cowboy culture that appeals to me—spending all day riding around on horses—making your living playing cards. Maybe panning for some gold and striking it rich. But another unsung benefit of the old west was the slang. Not unlike how people in western towns were a more relaxed, chilled-out version of their …
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This weekend marked the 35th anniversary of Super Mario. If you sit back to think how much time we’ve spent with a jumping plumber over the past three and a half-decades, it’s a little weird. Did Mario give us unrealistic expectations for our futures? That we might have menial, boring jobs, but at any moment, …
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Humans are dismantling the natural world at unprecedented rates. We’re burning the Amazon, melting ice caps, and filling the oceans with garbage and chemicals. As a result, there’s not much wilderness out there anymore. Not the way there was a few centuries ago, at least. Back in the 19th century, there were still places to …
The world’s getting smaller, but it’s also getting more dangerous. Even the United States, a relatively safe place for domestic and international travelers, succumbed to civil unrest, contagious disease, and natural disasters in 2020. Despite historically low prices on plane tickets, think twice before packing your bag and exploring these countries. They’re considered the most …
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Disney released the live-action Mulan movie into their streaming service last week, with a jaw-dropping “premier access” fee of $29.99–in addition(!) to the Disney+ subscription. You can’t blame Disney for trying to recoup some of the $200 million they spent producing a movie set to release during a worldwide pandemic. But there’s not even an …
The phrase “missing person” conjures images of serial killers, human traffickers, and horrible endings. Missing is just a stop on the way to “body discovered.” But sometimes, remarkably, missing people are found alive. Mostly, it’s not hardworking sleuths uncovering criminal activity. Instead, kidnapped people escape, or bureaucratic hiccups reveal runaways and assumed identities. Here are …
Animal shelters emptied during the quarantine. The phenomenon proves that the only thing stopping people from adopting furry best friends was the 40-hour workweek. But plenty of people have allergies or don’t have space for a dog or cat. But bringing a pet (any pet) into your life has a ton of benefits. You get …
Labor Day is next week, meaning it’s now fall, meaning it’s the spooky season! Although, this year’s been chock full of horrors right from the start. But now we can all pretend to be scared about things that won’t phase us at all. Ghosts? Poltergeists? Angry, unmasked Karens are the only thing making anyone’s blood …
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Ever said “fanny pack” around someone from the UK? Chances are you were met with chortles or surprise. Language is one of the most significant divisions between cultures around the world. Actual communication is so much more than just memorizing words out of a dictionary. It involves tone, body language, facial expression, and slang. If …