Aloe is the ancient beauty secret you can grow on your windowsill, plus more small actions with big impacts
Take a few minutes today to appreciate some of the fascinating animal life that live in the tropics, discover an ancient beauty secret you can grow...
The Fascinating Fauna of Guatemala
As one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet, Guatemala is home to some amazing animals. Some you’ve probably heard of....
Aloe vera, asses’ milk and an asp: Cleopatra’s hacks for a beautiful life and painful death
Since its debut on the health and beauty stage more than 5,000 years ago, aloe vera has been used as medicine, skincare and even food.
Africa Is Not a Country and Other Things You Need to Know About the Continent
A lot of misconceptions surround Africa, partly because we most often hear about its struggles. But the continent is far more than the sum of its...
Discover the foreign language you didn’t even know you can speak, plus other news for a smarter week
Did you know you use Quechua words all the time? Learn about the Quechua culture you didn't know you already know, plus take a deeper dive into...
Eco-Friendly Back-to-School-Shopping Made Easy & Other Good News
Back-to-school shopping can be stressful, wasteful and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. These tips will make it all a little easier on the...
Become a Chocolate Connoisseur: Impress Your Friends with Cacao Knowledge
The average person in the U.S. eats about 10 pounds of chocolate a year, and worldwide, the chocolate industry is worth more than $100 billion....
Vibrant Quechua fashion mixes ancient craftsmanship & European influences
From jaunty bowler hats to gorgeous shawls and elegant high heels, the fashion of the Quechua communities in the Andes Mountains is striking. The...
We don't hear enough about women and LGBTQ migrants at the border - journalist Alice Driver is working to change that
Too few women are covering the humanitarian crisis at the border, and that means stories about women, girls and families get left out. Let's fix that.