MadelineSam woke up. She touched her fingertips to her forehead. Her head pounded. She smacked her lips together and searched for a glass of water or a water bottle in grabbing distance. She glanced at …
Citizen of the World
I jump back as a motorbike speeds right in front of me. The man atop the bike has no regard to my presence. I walked out of my hotel and I am now standing in …
Getting A Proper Education
“We came to London so that Anna could get a proper education,” Martha looked down at her daughter with adoring eyes. Anna’s chamber maid pinned her brown curls to the crown of her head and …
Leaving Oklahoma
Jimmy sat in his rocking chair and smoked his pipe on his porch like he did every evening. This was his moment to think. He would think about the work he completed that day and …
Exploring The World Of New Movies: The Letterboxd Podcast
Letterboxd is a social network for film lovers that allows users to rate and review movies, create lists, and follow other users with similar tastes. The platform has grown in popularity over the years and …
How to Reduce Your Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods
Michael Pollan is a well-known American author, journalist, and activist who has written extensively on food and agriculture. He is perhaps best known for his book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” (affiliate) which explores the complex relationships …
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon: I Bet You Will Now Start Seeing It Again And Again
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon is the phenomenon that occurs when the first time you hear about a concept, a word, or an idea. Then it seems to appear everywhere. But the truth is that it appears …
The Limits of Learning a Language through Duolingo: A Comprehensive Look
Duolingo is a popular language-learning app that has helped many people around the world learn new languages. With its interactive and gamified approach, Duolingo makes language learning fun and accessible to anyone with a smartphone …
The Economics of Unlimited Dining: How Buffets Stay in Business
All-you-can-eat buffets have been a staple of the dining industry for decades. The concept is simple: for a fixed price, customers can help themselves to unlimited amounts of food and drink. However, behind the scenes, …
7 Reasons to Give Intermittent Fasting a Try
Intermittent fasting has become a popular trend in the health and wellness industry in recent years. It involves alternating periods of fasting and eating, with the goal of improving overall health and promoting weight loss. …