Did you know that living in a city is actually pretty bad for your happiness? Studies show that you’re more likely to be happy the smaller the city that you live in. But with 5 billion people living in cities by 2030, is there a way we can change the unhappiness found in … [Read more...]
Life Without Money
Can you live without money? Heidemarie Schwermer can. This 71-year-old German lady stopped using money about 18 years ago. But no, she does not go hungry or live on the street. She does not own a house, and all her belongings fit into a tiny suitcase. Is this minimalism at its … [Read more...]
The True Cost of Bottled Water
It’s dinner time on a hot summer day. And you have a choice of bottled or tap water to go with your meal. Which do you choose? Well, if you’re like most people in the developed world, you’ll go for the bottled water. After all, it seems safer, cleaner, and it costs money, so it … [Read more...]
Environmental Friendliness
Saving energy and being environmentally friendly is all the rage right now. It makes sense, too, because we’re living in a world with limited resources. And we don’t want to use them up too quickly. At home, most of us make a conscious effort to turn off unused lights or to not … [Read more...]
Treasure Hunting In The Trash
You've heard of vegetarians, but what about Freegans? 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' is a common English expression that perfectly describes Maximus Thaler and other Freegans like him. Freegans believe in an anti-consumer lifestyle. They search through the trash to … [Read more...]
How Many is Enough?
Children are precious. No one would argue with that, but how many children is enough? Michelle Duggar, the mother of one of America’s most famous large families, says that she leaves that question for God to answer. In 1988, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar had the first of many … [Read more...]
Game Changer
A game changer is an expression that describes an idea so different and original that the system or “game” cannot continue in the same way. Copernicus’s idea was a complete game changer that changed the way we see the world. He was an astronomer in the 15th and 16th century … [Read more...]
Guinea Pigs As A Food Source?
Guinea pigs. I have two of them in my house now. My daughters wanted them for pets. And they're OK with me. They're cute. They make funny noises. And more importantly, they make my girls happy. Indeed, guinea pigs are popular pets for many children. Guinea pigs are also well … [Read more...]