While a full 90% of Americans report recycling and reusing plastic bags, some in China are taking the word “recycle” a bit too literally. According to a recent news story, three men in eastern China have been arrested for repurposing plastic medical waste into childrens’ toys and tableware. The men were found by authorities at…

Although indoor plumbing has been around, in some fashion, since 2500 B.C., there are still some parts of the world where indoor plumbing remains a luxury. According to Angelus, because of the plight of these communities, they are perhaps more welcoming to evangelism than other areas of the India. These struggling people witness priests, nuns,…

According to Forbes, the average vacation expense in the U.S. is $1,145 per person, or $4,580 for a family of four. Pretty reasonable, as 37% of all families believe that vacations are the activity that makes families the happiest. Some vacations, on the other hand, can cost much more than this average; that can cause…

They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but all jewelry plays an important role in a woman’s life. From the oldest known jewelry — 100,000 year old beads made from Nassarius shells — to the stunning rose gold and bright gemstone baubles of today, jewelry has the ability to change any outfit, mood,…

After many California cities have had fluoride in their water supply for years, San Jose will finally join them. Until this month, San Jose has been the largest city in the country without fluoride in its drinking water. San Francisco has had fluoride since 1951, Oakland has had it since 1976, and all the other…

Fire safety is more important now than ever in the U.S., after two deadly fire-related disasters occurred just days apart in Tennessee and California. Every year, fires cause wholly $76 million in property loss from hotel and motel fires alone, and wildfires and other building disasters can end up costing much more in damage and…

We all know that we ought to get the seven to nine hours of recommended sleep every night, but actually sticking to that schedule can sometimes be tough. However, a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety may serve as a grim reminder that a lack of sleep may be extremely dangerous, especially…

As technology becomes even more integral in our daily lives than ever before, the question arises as to whether it may be just too much. As our amenities become more and more advanced, so too do the hackers. A number of high-profile data breaches have taken place just within the past few years. But with…

In Alaska’s Arctic Circle, the land is basically treeless where the year-round temperatures make it nearly impossible for boreal roots to take hold. To make up for the lack of agricultural production in the Arctic, people are using a creative type of farming to assist the Alaskan farm communities. Hydroponics can actually increase growth rates by…

A teenager has pleaded guilty to seven hacking offenses under the Computer Misuse Act in relation to the October 2015 TalkTalk security breach that resulted in over 160,000 individuals’ personal data being released publicly. A recent survey suggests that 87% of small businesses have experienced a security breach within the same year, but the truth…