Marcel Kuhn
The Real Meaning Behind 10 Common Symbols in Eastern Traditions
Yin and Yang: The Dance of Balance Yin and Yang: The Dance of Balance (image credits: rawpixel) The bold black and white swirl of the Yin-Yang is more than just a cool design on T-shirts. In Chinese philosophy, Yin and Yang represent the duality that runs through everything—light and dark, male and female, day and …
The U.S. State That Once Declared Independence—And Almost Got Away With It
The Forgotten State of Franklin The Forgotten State of Franklin (image credits: unsplash) In the mid-1780s, a lesser-known chapter of ...
What Made Me Quit Traveling to Europe (And Why You Could, Too)
The Price Shock That Changed Everything The Price Shock That Changed Everything (image credits: pixabay) I remember standing in a Paris cafe, staring at a simple sandwich that cost €18, and thinking “this is getting ridiculous.” With travel costs becoming the most cited barrier to European travel, mentioned by almost half of respondents not planning …
7 Joyful Places to Call Home—And 3 Nations Struggling With Misery
Finland: Where Trust and Community Create Pure Magic Finland: Where Trust and Community Create Pure Magic (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re lost in Helsinki and your phone dies, but instead of panic, you feel completely safe asking any stranger for help. That’s Finland for you, the world’s happiest country for eight consecutive years running …
This State Just Broke a Climate Record No One Expected
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
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 …
10 Songs That Were Flops at First—Then Turned Into Legends
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 …
The Untold Stories That Shaped Early America
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
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 …
What the Rise of Remote Work Means for Small-Town America
Remote Work Has Already Transformed America’s Population Map Remote Work Has Already Transformed America’s Population Map (image credits: pixabay) The ...
