If you find yourself wondering at the end of the month where all your money went, you’re not alone. Everyone’s financial situation is different, but most of us share these silly money-wasting habits. While some expenses are justified, others leave us wondering why we ever bothered in the first place. By cutting out these unnecessary expenses, you can free up more of your hard-earned cash for things that truly matter. Too Many Subscriptions Source: Proxima Studio / Canva Pro A $15 streaming service doesn’t seem like much…until you add 5 others into the mix! Suddenly, you’re spending hundreds on multiple…
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NASA recently faced a difficult decision regarding the two stranded astronauts, Sunita “Suni” Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June. Thanks to a series of technical issues on the Boeing _Starliner_, what began as an eight-day mission has stretched into months. The space capsule developed thruster problems, making it unsafe for the astronauts to return as planned. NASA had to make the tough decision to send the Starliner back to Earth alone, leaving the astronauts in space. The Initial Mission Plan dima_zel / Canva Pro Williams and Wilmore, both seasoned test pilots,…
Back in 2018, a collection of rare Stephen King books was destroyed by a water main break in Bangor, Maine. Gerald Winters and Son is a small bookstore that specializes in selling rare Stephen King novels. They collect first editions, manuscripts, and even King’s personal letters. But after the flood, the shop lost tens of thousands of dollars of rare merchandise. A Collector’s Dream Source: @gwandsonbooks / Instagram The shop owner, Gerald Winters, had spent 20 years accumulating an impressive collection of King’s work. In 2016, he finally achieved his dream of opening a rare bookshop in Bangor, King’s hometown…
It’s a strange question, but hear me out: Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Mediterranean Sea disappeared? Well, wonder no more, because about 5.5 million years ago, it did exactly that. When the Mediterranean Sea Almost Vanished Source: RomanBabakin / Canva Pro No one alive today has ever known a world without the Mediterranean Sea. But, around 5.5 million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea faced a dramatic crisis. Known as the Messinian Salinity Crisis (MSC), this event saw the Mediterranean largely cut off from the Atlantic Ocean, causing it to evaporate almost entirely. How Did It Happen?…
“If it’s Boeing, I ain’t going” is the popular refrain that apparently, now applies to space travel. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has encountered numerous technical issues since its development, with a recent incident that surprised many. During its stay at the International Space Station (ISS), a mysterious ‘pulsing’ sound was detected, sparking concerns. Overview of the Boeing Starliner Source: @nasa / X The Boeing Starliner launched in June 2024, with two NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on board. The original plan was to spend about a week in space before returning home. But since then, it’s been a series…
People always say you’re best dressed when you feel the most comfortable. The reason is that when you’re relaxed you can portray your most authentic self. There is no right way to be you, but studies suggest that people who are considered most true to themselves do these things in common. Here are several things you can do to be your most authentic self and bring your best self forward. Introspection Source: Andrew611mac / Getty Images (Canva Pro) It is important to take the time to review and prioritize what is most beneficial and important to you as an individual.…
When people think of volcanoes in the United States, they often think of Hawaii. However, there is one state that has over 28 times as many active volcanoes as Hawaii – Alaska! What is an Active Volcano? Source: Luis D. Alvarez / Canva Pro An active volcano doesn’t mean a volcano that is _actively erupting. _It’s just a volcano that has erupted in recent history and is expected to erupt again. Volcanologists classify a volcano as active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years, which is relatively recent in geological terms. How Many Active Volcanoes Are in the…
Humans have been making maps for thousands of years. Nearly every ancient civilization created its own version of a map to try to better understand the world around them. But who actually made the world’s first map? Let’s find out. The World’s Oldest Map Source: benedek / Canva Pro The world’s oldest map was made by the Babylonians on a clay tablet. The Babylonian World Map, also called Imago Mundi, dates back to the 6th century BCE. The map features a central circular area representing Babylon, surrounded by other regions and features, such as the Euphrates River and nearby cities.…
Stephen Hawking, the prestigious and widely respected theoretical physicist and cosmologist has come up with a theory explaining exactly why Alien life has yet to contact us. The theory raises an abundance of questions and it may not be what you predicted, nevertheless, it may offer some much-needed insights. In comparison to the rest of space, planet Earth is nothing but a small blimp of dust in the grand scheme of things. This being the case it is quite likely that there are other life forms going about their lives, what is little old planet Earth to them anyway. Countless Ways…
The first two humans to step forth on the moon are no other than Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. However the milestone doesn’t stop there, sure that was monumental in itself for July 20, 1969. Their first steps are captured via a tripod on a live stream for television. This event was without a doubt history in the making. The camera for this live stream in itself has become an artifact and rightly so. Items Left Behind Source: Helen_Field / Getty Images (Canva Pro) If such a camera was not left behind it would surely be displayed with pride in…