Ask most people and they will tell you that the dirtiest place in a home is the bathroom. Well, there seem to be some misconceptions. To identify germ hot spots in the home, the NSF International conducted a study and came up with some surprising results. It turns out that the highest concentration of germs and thus the dirtiest spots are found in our kitchen. The breeding ground for germs is warm and moist places. There are thousands of microscopic, single-celled organisms – in …
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The Global Peace Index (GPI) measures peace according to 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators such as terrorism impact, perception of criminality and political instability. In 2016 the Institute for Economics and Peace measured the safety and peacefulness of 163 countries. The research shows a growing global inequality in peace. The most peaceful countries are further improving while the least peaceful ones are falling into greater violence. The most dangerous countries, at the bottom of the list are Syria, followed by South Sudan and Iraq. The …
While there are many ways to travel, most of them fail in comparison to voyages. If you have the extra time to spare for a vacation, you should definitely consider taking a voyage. Narrowing your destination down to a single location will be extremely difficult since there are a variety of companies that offer voyages through some of the most amazing places, such as Thailand. If you have never traveled by sea before, you are guaranteed to have fun like …
Essential oils should have their place in our home. They have plenty of uses and are extremely helpful for maintaining good health. Depending on why you would need an essential oil, they can be used for treating all kinds of health concerns. Many people use them for DIY products, or just for their beautiful scent. These oils aren’t the cheapest thing to buy, but they are worth the purchase. Using just a few drops of them can be enough! However, before …
The internet of things, smarter transportation networks, increased connectivity – these are all factors that determine how smart a city is. The proliferation of technology in recent years has increased the rate at which cities are becoming more integrated with these new technologies, shaping communities and changing the way in which lives are lived – primarily for the better. However, tech has not gripped all cities equally and innovation has occurred at different speeds. This varies for a number of …
Rosa Parks is one of the most influential figures of 20th century thanks to her contribution to the civil rights movement in the U.S. She started out as an activist in 1930’s and until her death in 2005, Parks left unforgettable deeds in her lifetime. There are many big and small things that Park did that all found their way into making things happen – the African – American people getting their civil rights. Read below to find out more …
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and is one of the most important political figures of the 20th century. He was involved into politics long before becoming a President in 1961, however his presidency didn’t last for four years, as he was assassinated in 1963. During his career in politics, Kennedy managed to help his country a lot – he came up with reforms that helped the U.S. economy to recover from recession and he …
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most prominent figures in the American civil rights movement that took place in 1950’s and 1960’s America. King became a symbolic leader and spokesperson starting from 1954 until his assassination in 1968. His nonviolent activism helped into ending the racism in America by enacting into law important rights. During his activism, King organized and led many protests and marches. He held one of the most famous speeches ever and many times risked …
We’ve all seen those spammy posts online promising us that we can make thousands from home simply from sitting at our computer. Sounds too good to be true… but what if there really was a way to earn some extra cash without setting foot outside your doorstep? Here’s our guide on making a quick buck, from home… 1. Clear out and Cash in Vintage clothing and accessories have seen a surge in demand in recent years, along with vinyl records, …
Harry S. Truman Accomplishments Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States and served from 1943 until 1953. As a president, Truman successfully dealt with many challenges, especially the international. He created the Marshall Plan and the Berlin Airlift, which proved to be very successful and helpful to the war – torn Europe. However, these aren’t Truman’s only accomplishments! He did many other things that made him popular politician, and got him a cover of Time Magazine. Read below to find …