It’s been since the 1980s when fragrances and perfumes endorsed by celebrities have been popular. It’s Sophia Loren who is most commonly credited with being the one who created the very first celebrity fragrance. In 1981, she released her perfume called “Sophia,” which was created with Coty, a legendary fragrance company. It was this product … Read more
Smell, memory, and emotion are all so closely related inside of our brains. I can remember being 8 years old visiting my grandparents in Florida for Christmas. The smell of their condo was a mixture of ocean, salt and my Grandma’s holiday pie. She always used a lot of cinnamon in her pies and the … Read more
“Children are natural scientists — they come into the world ready to experiment and learn through play. And they use what they discover to not only adapt the structure of their brains but also strengthen the skills they need to continue being engaged, flexible learners for their whole lives.” — The LEGO Foundation. Children need … Read more
Twitch is an online streaming / viewing platform that was created in 2011. The majority of the content is for online video gaming; however, it can also be used for almost everything else including cooking, Q & A sessions and music. Twitch has grown exponentially since its infancy and now has more than 30 million … Read more
On the online landscape, cyber attacks have been commonplace and hackers prevalent. From personal, small-scale notifications about endangered email passcodes to large-scale infiltrations like the 2014 North Korea hack into Sony, we have seen cyber wars take place. But we are beginning to see larger consequences from these cyber attacks in the form of full … Read more
The past 4 years have seen 95 college mergers, the most in a generation. Most colleges don’t merge entirely by choice but are motivated by a declining list of ways to keep doors open. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, aging demographics, and the shifting national attitude towards higher education, colleges are struggling to compete over a … Read more
In 2022, the value of the dollar has depreciated considerably. Gold, compared to the dollar, does not experience the same fluctuation in value. One hundred years ago, six cents had the same buying power as one dollar today. The rate of inflation today is at its highest since 1981. Consumers are facing the repercussions of … Read more
When you see a member of the U.S. military, you’ll certainly notice the variety of unique patches that are covering the uniforms that these service men and women proudly wear. These patches can come in a variety of different colors, shapes and sizes, and they all have special meanings to them. This infographic from the … Read more
The Mandela effect describes a phenomenon of misremembering information by a large group of people. Initially coined in reference to the mass misremembering of Nelson Mandela’s death date, the term describes discrepancies in memory towards details or events of common knowledge. For instance, many people believe a familiar lyric from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, “it’s a … Read more
Going out to a restaurant for breakfast or brunch is a treat that is beloved by many. Reviewing the menu and choosing what decadent meal to start your day with is part of the thrill. One of the more popular choices on the menu is of course French toast. This simple, yet versatile choice is … Read more
