About Eugene O’Neill
Source: PBS
Learn about playright Eugene O’Neill in this short biography.
People
A Deeper Look at the Politicians Who Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Source: Smithsonian
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
Source: HISTORY
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
Source: Library of Congress
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
Source: Youth Volunteer Corps
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
Source: Smithsonian
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
Source: CBS News
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
Source: AdWeek
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?
Source: Guest of a Guest
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
Source: Today Tells
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.