Ian Hernandez

This State Just Broke a Climate Record No One Expected

This State Just Broke a Climate Record No One Expected

Ian Hernandez

In the ever-changing tapestry of climate records, one state has recently emerged as a surprising frontrunner. With unpredictable weather patterns ...

10 Morning Habits That Sound Small—But Lead to Big Results

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Wake Up at a Consistent Time Wake Up at a Consistent Time (image credits: pixabay) Waking up at the same time every day might sound boring, but it has a massive impact on your body and mind. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that a consistent wake-up time helps regulate your circadian rhythm, making it …

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10 Songs That Were Flops at First—Then Turned Into Legends

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Introduction (image credits: pixabay) Songs That Were Flops at First—Then Turned Into Legends Mr. Brightside – The Killers Mr. Brightside – The Killers (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: The Las Vegas band The Killers’ debut single was a flop when first released in September 2003. Nobody wanted to touch it with a ten-foot pole. Radio …

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The Untold Stories That Shaped Early America

The Untold Stories That Shaped Early America

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The Great Pueblo Revolt of 1680: When Indigenous Resistance Reshaped the Southwest The Great Pueblo Revolt of 1680: When Indigenous ...

Why I Quit Meditating and Started Screaming—And Why You Might Too

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The Meditation Industrial Complex Is Worth $1.2 Billion and Growing The Meditation Industrial Complex Is Worth $1.2 Billion and Growing (image credits: unsplash) The global meditation market reached $1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $2.08 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. Apps like Headspace and Calm have turned ancient spiritual …

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What the Rise of Remote Work Means for Small-Town America

What the Rise of Remote Work Means for Small-Town America

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Remote Work Has Already Transformed America’s Population Map Remote Work Has Already Transformed America’s Population Map (image credits: pixabay) The ...

The Science of Stillness: Why Doing Less Can Help You Achieve More

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The Meditation Revolution Is Reshaping Our Brains The Meditation Revolution Is Reshaping Our Brains (image credits: unsplash) Your brain is literally changing shape right now. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown many positive brain changes and improved several brain functions in people who practice meditation regularly. The scans still detected changes in the subjects’ brain …

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Forgotten Heroes of the Underground Railroad

Forgotten Heroes of the Underground Railroad

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William Still: The Father of the Underground Railroad William Still: The Father of the Underground Railroad (image credits: wikimedia) William ...

The Strangest Laws Still in Effect in Every U.S. State

The Strangest Laws Still in Effect in Every U.S. State

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Alabama: No Dominoes on Sundays Alabama: No Dominoes on Sundays (image credits: pixabay) In Alabama, there’s an old law that ...

14 Signs You’re More Mindful Than You Realize

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You Notice the Little Things You Notice the Little Things (image credits: pixabay) Have you ever caught yourself staring at the shape of clouds or the way sunlight dances through your kitchen window? People who are naturally mindful often tune into the tiny details that others might overlook. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that …

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