Marcel Kuhn
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 …
The Most Overlooked Skill for Productivity—And How to Build It
The Hidden Productivity Killer Nobody Talks About The Hidden Productivity Killer Nobody Talks About (image credits: flickr) Here’s something that might surprise you: more than 50% of employees reported being “relatively unproductive” at work, according to a massive McKinsey survey of 15,000 people in 2023. But what if I told you the biggest obstacle to …
These 10 Outdoor Style Trends Are Headed for the Exit
The Decline of Overly Ornate Garden Fencing The Decline of Overly Ornate Garden Fencing (image credits: pixabay) For years, decorative metal fences with elaborate curves and flourishes were everywhere, promising Old World charm. But in 2025, homeowners are ditching these high-maintenance borders for simpler, more understated fencing. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ …
More than 25 Million Americans Have a Fear of Flying — Here’s How to Cope with It
The Numbers Tell a Staggering Story The Numbers Tell a Staggering Story (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re sitting in the airport, boarding announcement echoing through the terminal, and your palms start sweating. Your heart races, your breathing gets shallow, and you’re already imagining every possible disaster scenario. If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not …
10 Myths About Meditation That Are Holding You Back
You Need to Empty Your Mind Completely You Need to Empty Your Mind Completely (image credits: pixabay) This is probably the biggest myth stopping people from trying meditation. Meditating isn’t about clearing your mind. It is the process of acknowledging when you get distracted, and simply bringing your mind back to your point of focus, …
The Most Powerful Yoga Poses for Stress—Backed by Research
Child’s Pose: The Ultimate Stress Sanctuary Child’s Pose: The Ultimate Stress Sanctuary (image credits: unsplash) Picture this—you’re having one of those days where your mind feels like a browser with fifty tabs open. Child’s Pose is a restful yoga pose that gently stretches the lower back and relaxes the entire body. Sit back on your …
“These 10 Breathing Techniques Could Change Your Life in Minutes”
The Cyclic Sighing Method – Your Instant Mood Booster The Cyclic Sighing Method – Your Instant Mood Booster (image credits: unsplash) Picture yourself feeling calmer in just five minutes. Cyclic sighing, which emphasizes prolonged exhalations, produces greater improvement in mood and reduction in respiratory rate compared with mindfulness meditation. This Stanford University technique sounds almost …
