Scott Hamilton is a renowned American figure skater. Born in August 1958, Hamilton became a four-time world champion and the gold medal winner in men’s figure skating in the 1984 Olympics. However, his story took a tragic turn when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1997. Although he recovered, it was unfortunately only his...
In the Netherlands, some schools offer gardening in their curriculum. In between math and literature classes, the children go outside to grow their own food and learn about plants while collaborating and communicating with their peers. They learn with all of their senses, and they are more likely to try the fruits and vegetables they...
Ian Clifford took sick leave in 2008 and hasn’t returned to work since. The now-50-year-old initially signed off because of poor health, which turned into IBM, the tech company he worked for, paying him a £54,000 yearly salary. According to IBM’s health plan, Clifford is owed this payment until he is 65 years old. However,...
Earwigs put the “creepy” in creepy crawlies, with their scuttling legs and long pincers on their tails. Old wives’ tales say these insects crawl into people’s ears and burrow into their heads. Fortunately, they are actually relatively harmless, so finding some on occasion isn’t usually a problem. However, if they seem to be setting up...
Mothers would do anything for their kids. They are self-sacrificing and unconditionally loving. Except for the ones that aren’t. There are many reasons why some mothers are neglectful, self-serving, and spiteful. One reason is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) or narcissistic character traits. Narcissistic mothers need constant praise and admiration, and have an exaggerated sense of...
TVs are a mainstay in many households. They tend to dominate living rooms, reigning over the sitting area. Although this is an ideal set up for movie night, they are an eyesore the rest of the time. You may be trying for a cozy and sophisticated space but that large black rectangle is clashing with...
Children are uniquely affected when they are brought up by narcissists. Now, narcissism exists on a spectrum from minor tendencies to narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It’s typically categorised by a sense of superiority and prioritization of your own desires over others. This can be followed by grandiosity, a lack of empathy, entitlement, intolerance to criticisms,...
A woman called 911 and pretends to order a pizza to report her abuser. Even two years later, her code inspires others who cannot call emergency or support services directly. The dispatcher Tim Teneyck was confused by her pizza order at first, but he understood the emotion and fear in her voice. “You see it...
Let’s face it: Many people don’t know much about washing machines. To be fair, it’s not something people buy frequently, and it’s definitely not a particularly enjoyable purchase. Overall, laundry is a task that people like to get over with, but it’s also crucial when it comes to hygiene and looking clean. There are many...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship has fallen under scrutiny ever since they got together. So when the couple split up to attend different events, people began to speculate about their separation. After seeing them as a couple since 2016, it’s a little strange to see one without the other. But at the Dealbook Summit...
It’s universally known that it’s harder to make friends as you get older. However, what’s less acknowledged is the difficulty of maintaining these friendships. As much as you might cherish them, you’ll see and speak to your friends less often. Life will get in the way. Suddenly, years have gone by without contact. There was...
From Drew Barrymore to Ron Howard, many Hollywood stars today are still remembered for their breakout roles as child actors. For example, people may have first seen Drew Barrymore in 1982’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Of course, there’s Daniel Radcliffe and the rest of the stars from the Harry Potter film franchise. That’s not even mentioning...
