Do you know what your birth month flower is? Use our ultimate guide to give a special someone in your life a personalized flower bouquet for their birthday. Although not everyone knows it, just like our zodiac sign, each of the 12 months is associated with a flower. So not only does your birth flower … Read more
It’s been a few months since we had our last meteor shower, but the night sky is about to light up once again—with starry streaks brightening the night. This annual Lyrid meteor shower will begin tonight on April 16, and it’ll peak next week from April 21-22. The Lyrids are one of the oldest known … Read more
Instagram/@Shaqfu_radio NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal played in 15 All-Star games and has more awards than we can list. After retiring from play, Shaq suited up as a high-profile sports commentator, but for a long while, he’s been earning a reputation as an MVP in another arena—random acts of kindness. As quick with a spontaneous, spur … Read more
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is known for his spiky bleached hair, a love of barbecue, and doing nice things. When California wildfires hit communities last fall, he went to affected areas to feed thousands of firefighters. And now? He’s helped raise nearly $25 million for restaurant staff facing financial struggles because of the pandemic. Partnering … Read more
An ambitious restoration of the concrete drag strip that is the Los Angeles River could welcome back endangered southern California steelhead trout to one of the country’s biggest cities. After dramatic flooding in the 1930s saw flood control measures turn a once-major migration route for the fish into a 49-mile paved waterway hemmed in with … Read more
The limitations on travel during the pandemic has given many cabin fever, ad one aviation enthusiast in Scotland is relieving his frustrations in some extra curious ways. Pulling out an authentic airplane trolley, going back over Instagram airplane photos of past trips, and rolling up his sleeves, Nik Sennhauser has been recreating his favorite airplane … Read more
100 years ago today, Peter Ustinov, the iconic actor, writer, filmmaker, and diplomat was born in London (just barely because his Russian parents had just arrived there). He won plenty of awards, including two Academy Awards for Supporting Actor (in Spartacus and Topkapi, and a nomination for Quo Vadis); 3 Emmys (Omnibus: The Life of … Read more
Cognitive motor training helps in the fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia, as demonstrated for the first time in a study by an international team of researchers. A dementia diagnosis turns the world upside down, not only for the person affected but also for their relatives, as brain function gradually declines. Those affected lose their ability … Read more
The Advocate/YouTube A house is where people live but a home is where people are loved. Sometimes, the bonds of family have no relation to biology. That’s why when a group of fraternity brothers learned their “second mom” needed help to retire, she didn’t even need to ask. Jessie Hamilton worked as a cook at … Read more
Smartwool Smartwool designs base layers, baseball caps, leggings—basically every apparel item you could want for an active day out in nature. But what the Colorado brand is really known for is its socks. Super cozy, super quality, Merino wool socks. As of Earth Day on April 22, Smartwool will be recycling your old socks—no matter … Read more