The Pre-Viking Legend of Ragnarӧk
Source: ThoughtCo.
One of the best-known Norse myths about the end of the universe may have originated in a real-world ancient catastrophe.
Culture & Society
The Dawn of the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Source: The Atlantic
In this article, Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee discuss the second machine age, in which artificial intelligence and the ability of most people to access online resources will come together to create new innovations.
“Space Dive” Success: Baumgartner Breaks Skydive Record, Sound Barrier
Source: National Geographic
Read about, and watch a video of, Felix Baumgartner’s world record-breaking skydive in October 2012, when he broke the sound barrier by jumping to Earth from a helium balloon in the stratosphere.
Meet the Sacrifice Generation
Source: Bethesda Magazine
In Montgomery County, Maryland, Asian immigrants straddle a cultural divide.
Do Something
Source: DoSomething
Whether it’s disaster relief, anti-bullying, or animal adoption, find a cause that matters to you. What will you do to effect positive change?
How One Observant Muslim Persuaded Her Parents to Let Her Attend Princeton
Source: The Hechinger Report
The eldest daughter of six children in an observant Pakistani Muslim family has to persuade her parents that accepting her place at her dream school – Princeton – will not contradict her faith.
11 Outlandish Ways Aristocrats Displayed Their Wealth During the Gilded Age
Source: Mental Floss
Imagine having a bathroom of gold or rerouting an entire train track and moving a town in order to avoid the sight of train smoke. These weren’t the actions of finicky royals, but instead a reality for tycoons and socialites during the Gilded Age. Read more about the outrageous ways people spent their money.
In 1870, Henrietta Wood Sued for Reparations—and Won
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Henrietta Wood’s story of enslavement and kidnapping is not unique. However, her story is one-of-a-kind due to the fact that she won a civil suit against her kidnapper and was awarded reparations.
America Is a Dream
Source: The Atlantic
A recently unearthed comic by Stan Lee reveals the lens through which he viewed American society and politics in 2007. Many of the divisions remain, as does the hope that the United States may one day be united.
This Game Allows You to Plant Trees Around the World Simply By Answering Trivia Questions Correctly
Source: Good News Network
What if you could have fun learning and help the planet by planting trees at the same time? Plant the Peace created a game to let you do just that. Read about the game and plant a tree or two here.