Ian Hernandez
7 Common Homeowner Habits That Could Be Breaking the Law
Collecting Rainwater Without Permission Collecting Rainwater Without Permission (image credits: pixabay) You might think that water falling from the sky belongs to everyone, but many states have strict laws about rainwater harvesting. Colorado, for instance, only allowed homeowners to collect rainwater in 2016 after decades of prohibition, and even now there are limits on barrel …
These 15 Paintings Were Hated When First Shown—Now They’re Icons
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (image credits: unsplash) It’s hard to imagine that the Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous painting, was ever anything but beloved. Yet, when Leonardo da Vinci finished it around 1506, it was just another portrait among many, and it didn’t captivate audiences. In …
How the Gold Rush Changed the West Forever
The Spark That Ignited a Nation The Spark That Ignited a Nation (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: one man picks ...
10 Defining Technological Advancements in U.S. History
In the tapestry of American history, technology has played a pivotal role. From the first whispers of industry to the ...
How do you know if you are still conscious
The Mirror Inside Your Head The Mirror Inside Your Head (image credits: pexels) Ever wonder if you’re truly awake or just going through the motions? It’s one of those questions that hits you at 2 AM when you’re staring at the ceiling. Consciousness is your awareness of yourself and the world around you. This awareness …
10 Brain Tricks That Improve Focus (And Only Take Seconds)
Box Breathing – The Navy SEAL Secret Weapon Box Breathing – The Navy SEAL Secret Weapon (image credits: unsplash) Ever wondered how Navy SEALs maintain laser focus under extreme pressure? Box breathing is a technique used by Navy SEALs, athletes, and high-performers to sharpen mental clarity under pressure. The technique is surprisingly simple: breathe in …
13 Discoveries That Started as Myths—But Turned Out to Be True
The Lost City of Troy The Lost City of Troy (image credits: flickr) For centuries, Troy was thought to be just a legend from Homer’s “Iliad”—a city of heroes, gods, and a wooden horse. Skeptics were everywhere, dismissing it as pure fiction. But in the 1870s, Heinrich Schliemann shocked the world when he unearthed ruins …
12 Home Features That May Not Survive the Next Design Cycle
Open Concept Living Spaces Open Concept Living Spaces (image credits: pixabay) Open concept living rooms and kitchens once felt like the answer to every modern homeowner’s dreams. But recent surveys, including one from Zillow in early 2025, reveal a surprising shift: 42% of homebuyers now prefer at least some separation between spaces. The pandemic taught …
10 Experiments That Changed the World (And Nearly Went Wrong)
The Manhattan Project: The Day the World Held Its Breath The Manhattan Project: The Day the World Held Its Breath (image credits: pixabay) When scientists gathered in the New Mexican desert in 1945 to test the first atomic bomb, the stakes were nothing short of apocalyptic. The Trinity test marked the birth of the nuclear …
9 Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything for These Top Thinkers
From Scarcity to Abundance: The Wealth Paradigm Revolution From Scarcity to Abundance: The Wealth Paradigm Revolution (image credits: unsplash) The transformation from thinking there’s never enough money to seeing limitless possibilities becomes the foundation for extraordinary wealth creation. Most people believe once their money is gone, that’s it – there’s no getting it back. In …
