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Global consumers are willing to put their money where their heart is
The choices we make when we shop can have a big impact on our world. Read about some positive developments driven by people’s shopping decisions.
Truth vs. Perception vs. Reality
Watch this video to learn about the ladder rungs our brains climb so they can gather information and make use of it to determine what’s going on around us.
7 Things Really Bold People Do
What kind of person takes bold actions? Here are some key characteristics of people who dive right in and make their dreams reality.
The Crucial Difference Between a Good Person and a Good Leader
Can a benevolent ruler successfully retain power? Or are readers hoping for the impossible when they wish Macbeth would be a truly good king?
5 Ways Millennials Will Transform The Workplace In 2018
The author of this article predicts several ways the millenial generation will change the world of business.
Researchers Study Effects Of Social Media On Young Minds
Ever wonder what using social media does to your brain? Read to learn what one team of researchers found when exploring this topic.
UChicago research finds location plays critical role in assimilation of U.S. immigrants
This article highlights recent research that suggests immigrants assimilate into American culture in different ways in different parts of the country.
The 13 Essential Traits of Good Friends
What does it really take to form the bond of close friendships? A counselor breaks it down.
Cupid under the microscope
How does Romeo go from being head-over-heels for Rosaline to forgetting all about her when he meets Juliet? It’s the difference between infatuation and love.
About Eugene O’Neill
Learn about playright Eugene O’Neill in this short biography.
A Deeper Look at the Politicians Who Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This article notes some of the key players in the passing of the Civil Rights Act. Roll over the hotspots in the image to find out more about each person.
Ellis Island
This article inlcudes an overview of the importance of Ellis Island in the history of immigration in the United States. It then provides a more detailed timeline of happenings on the island.
African American Spirituals
Why might singing be important for laboring slaves? Click this link to learn more about the important roles folksongs called spirituals played in the lives of slaves.
20 skills you learn volunteering to help you get a job
Volunteering in your community is a great way to prepare for your first job. Click to read a list of 20 valuable skills you can learn from volunteering.
The Impulsive “Teen Brain” Isn’t Based in Science
The author of this article takes issue with the stereotype that teenagers engage in risky behaviors because their brains are out of control, as some researchers have suggested.
Who lives longest? CIA’s top 20 nations for life expectancy
Click through this photo gallery to learn where in the world people can expect to lead the longest lives.
Ad of the Day: Flyers Reach Across the Aisle
An airline recently tackled Americans’ polarization head-on by challenging passengers to come to a unanimous agreement before their plane touched down.
Is Amazon’s New Store Really The Future Of Grocery Shopping?
What does a reimagined grocery store look like? Amazon, a name not associated with grocery stores up to now, opened “Amazon Go” in Seattle in January!
Would you like this new 21st century shopping experience?
Connemara’s 435m-year-old fossil starfish confirmed as new species
On the scenic west coast of Ireland, in the late 1980s, a fossil was found by an Irish geologist. Recently, it’s been dated as 435 million years old and the oldest of its type in Ireland.