Nigeria to Pass U.S. as World’s 3rd Most Populous Country by 2050, UN Says Published in LifeTimes 22 Jun 2017 (NBC NEWS/AP) UNITED NATIONS — India's population is expected to surpass China's in about seven years and Nigeria is projected to overtake the United States and become the third most populous country in the world shortly before 2050, a U.N. report said Wednesday. Read more...
The Best Breakfast Spot in All 50 States Published in Food & Gourmet 22 Jun 2017 (MENTAL FLOSS) Whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of the day, where you choose to break your nightly fast is an important decision. Read more...
26 incredible micro homes you won't believe Published in LifeTimes 22 Jun 2017 (LOVE MONEY) Muji Cork Hut: 3 million yen ($28k) With space at a premium and land prices sky-high, an increasing number of people are embracing the eco tiny or micro house movement and downsizing to the extreme. Read more...
50 state road trip: Bucket list destinations in the USA Published in Travel 21 Jun 2017 (USA TODAY) If you really want to explore the USA, you'll need a stop in each state. GoBankingRates.com has chosen one can't-miss stop in each state as their bucket list destinations in the USA. Looking to make your budget last through all 50 states? Read more...
The 9 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids Published in Family, Relationships & Community 16 Jun 2017 (PUREWOW) While snail mail may be a thing of the past, there is still a palpable joy (followed by the puttering of tiny footsteps) that fills a house when a package is delivered. And double that joy when the package is addressed to the kids themselves. Here, the nine best subscription boxes for kids that will make them laugh, read, learn and play. Read more...
10 Ways to Turn Your Bedroom into a Rustic Country Oasis Published in Homescape 16 Jun 2017 (PUREWOW) Charming, rustic and wonderfully free of pretension: There’s a reason country interiors have such timeless appeal. Don’t live on an actual farm (le sigh)? There are still easy ways to get the look. Now, if you need us, we’ll be escaping to a cozy farmhouse hideaway, if only in our slumber. Read more...
How to Clean a Sponge, According to Science Published in Homescape 15 Jun 2017 (EPICURIOUS) Ever since the invention of the sponge, that magical tool for cleaning dishes, pots, and surfaces, humans have grappled with a paradox: How to clean a sponge itself? Read more...
How 4 technologies designed to prevent hot car deaths work Published in Headline News 14 Jun 2017 (ABC NEWS) More than 800 children have died from heatstroke in hot cars since 1990, including 12 so far this year, according to Kids and Cars, a nonprofit focused on children’s safety. Read more...
American castles: A touch of Europe in the USA Published in Travel 14 Jun 2017 (USA TODAY) There's no need to fly to Europe to see some amazing examples of castles. From fortresses to mansions, some privately owned and some run by the goverment or charitable foundations, these castles all contain a beauty from a different age. Read more...
Old-school typewriters attract new generation of fans Published in LifeTimes 14 Jun 2017 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Typewriter enthusiasts gather at an Albuquerque restaurant to experiment with vintage Smith Coronas. Fans in Boston kneel in a city square and type stories about their lives during a pro-immigration demonstration. A new documentary on typewriters featuring Tom Hanks and musician John Mayer is set for release this summer. Read more...