If you ever thought that you were too old to learn a language or some other skill, you probably never heard the remarkable story of Kimani Maruge. Some people say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but Kimani first entered elementary school when he was 84-years-old. In … [Read more...]
Lessons From The Life Project
During one week in 1946, 14,000 babies were born in Britain. From their first breath to old age, scientists have tracked and recorded the lives of each one. New cohorts of babies have been added multiple times over the decades. At this point, there are five generations … [Read more...]
The Power of One
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the actions of one person can actually make a difference in the lives of others. The world’s problems seem too big for any one of us to do something about. But the story of Rajesh Sharma, a shopkeeper in New Delhi, shows us that just one person … [Read more...]
Multiple Intelligences
What does it mean to be intelligent? Have you ever heard someone say, "What an intelligent guy!" or "I wish I had her intelligence." Well, usually we think of intelligent people as being really smart, you know, they score well on tests, get good grades in school, and solve … [Read more...]