Over the last 3 decades, the number of students being homeschooled has increased 10-fold, showing a 919% increase and making it the fastest-growing form of education in America. In part, this can be attributed to the lack of faith in public schools as well as the increase in private schooling costs. Parents are getting fed...Read More
In a down economy, the last thing on most people’s minds is fashion (at least it should be). The frivolous spending that is required to look great is something that many people put aside. That is, unless you’re living in America, where it seems that fashion is always a “necessity” in one way or another....Read More
Only 1/3 of Americans have faith in the public school system. Between lack of funding, gang violence, and general shift in western society’s opinions on just about anything that the government has a hand in, the perception of public schools has been on a steady decline for the last 30 years. The educational system as...Read More
They’re a girl’s best friend. They can often be found in the rough. They are the epitome of style, fashion, wealth, and status. Diamonds have been an important part of jewelry and decor for centuries. Still, very few truly understand the most basic aspects of them. That’s where our friends at Brilliance come in to...Read More
These are two of the fastest maneuvering birds in the world. Rarely do we get to see them in action, at least to this extent. But, some have decided to take it a step further by attaching cameras on the back of these magnificent creatures. And what was captured on camera for the first time...Read More
There are certain conditions that must be met for a state to be able to fully take advantage of solar energy – clear skies, good land, logistical benefits, etc. Our friends at 1bog explore the question and bring us the some answers. “One Block Off the Grid organizes group deals on solar energy. Since 2008,...Read More
Summer’s almost over, but it’s still pretty darn hot outside. What are you doing to keep cool? There are many ways, but most of us just turn up our air conditioning and roll with it. This isn’t the only way to do it. This graphic by Become breaks down 15 ways that we can stay...Read More
Over half of US households have pets. Many of these pets live inside and roam around the house. Many of these roamers spend time to some degree on the very place where our faces and heads reside for 8 hours a day. Is it safe? Take a look at this infographic by SleepBetter. It may...Read More
Business has become a mobile experience. Many are constantly connected to the point that we can hear business transactions at the grocery store or watch people have corporate meetings while alone in a coffee shop. Things have changed dramatically and a good chunk of the change that’s taken place can be attributed to smartphones. For...Read More
