BY: IVA CELEBIC Here’s a riddle: what does everyone secretly read but love to deny anyway? Their horoscope. The long debated pseudoscience of stars has always been taboo to mention aloud. Ask someone their star sign, and you risk being…
This bike shop will let you trade in your old car for a new electric bike
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS We love our cars. From the day that the first Model T’s rolled off the assembly line, the Western world has developed a long love affair with the four-wheeled chariot of the people. Our love of…
Bread and circuses: Or how world leaders keep the masses distracted
BY: DUSTIN BATTY Though many different factors contributed to the fall of Rome, one main ingredient was the political complacency of the general population. As the Roman poet and satirist Juvenal pointed out a couple centuries before the empire fell,…
Hitchhiking guide to the United States (Part 1)
BY: TIM O’NEAL While still very common in many other countries, hitchhiking in the United States has gone out of fashion. The distances can be great. There is a stigma around hitchhiking that can be a barrier to catching a…
10 Photos of VW Kombis that will make you miss the 70s
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP What decade do you miss the most? It would probably depend on the culture of each decade. What musicians would you want to see play, what fashion would you want to rock or what part of history…
A gym full of beds has members nap to lose weight
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I don’t know about you, but I would much rather relax than go to the gym. Not sure how many people feel the same way. Ha! Okay, most of us are unanimous on working out, especially when it…
VW camper for sale: the best 5 campers you can buy right now
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP If you live in Toronto (or any big city) you probably have accepted the reality that you may never be able to afford a house. In fact, the average price of a house in Toronto right now,…
Move towards environmental sustainability with these 10 inventions
The concept of environmental sustainability isn’t new. With the risk of sounding like a broken record, for the benefit of those who are unaware, sustainability simply using resources available to our benefit while making sure there will still be enough for the future…
Meet the reverend who showed us why the Bible is a how-to-manual for getting high
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI There is a common understanding across many cultures and religions that an altered state of mind can foster a spiritual experience. For some, this sort of religious experience conjures thoughts of meditation and other mysterious Eastern practices.…
Zero-waste grocery stores are finally making their way to the U.S. and Canada
The average American creates 4.3 pounds of trash per day. That’s 1,569 pounds a year. With numbers like this, it’s no wonder our landfills are overflowing and our planet is suffering. One of the major pitfalls of living in a…
Yoga poses for beginners
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I can barely stand on one leg without toppling over, let alone master those complex yoga poses – or so I thought. Through my research on yoga, and some of my not-so-graceful attempts at it, I’ve learned a…
What is Major Depression?
Depression. One of the most widespread mental illnesses today. But unbeknownst to most, there are various types of depression. Major depression, also known as unipolar depression or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a “persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest…
How Revealing: An online safe space to talk about sexual assault in India
BY: KRUPA JOSEPH Warning: Some of the stories shared in this article contain graphic details of sexual violence. Parents start teaching children right and wrong at a young age. If you are a girl, chances are that you were handed…
The pros and cons of becoming a vegetarian
If you are thinking about becoming a vegetarian or have recently switched to this lifestyle, there is a lot for you to know. If it’s a difficult transition then you’ll probably wonder why you started in the first place. Lo…
How to fall in love with #HostelLife
My first night in a hostel I was 19, in Guatemala, thinking I had no idea what I had gotten myself into, and that I really needed a drink. So much has changed over the last 4 years. From being…
How to go cruelty-free and avoid animal testing
BY RHIANN MOORE Going cruelty-free, particularly with cosmetics, can seem like a daunting task at first. Walking through the local drug store people typically look for the sales, without giving much of a thought to the bunnies and mice trapped…
5 tips that will make living in a van even better
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Cost effective, the ability to be mobile and the freedom to travel wherever and whenever you want are the obvious perks of living in a van. However, ask anyone who actually lives in a van and as…
Global capitalism and unethical outsourcing have caused millions of deaths
BY: DUSTIN BATTY There are many benefits to global trade, such as boosted economies, cheaper products, and availability of more goods—like fruits and vegetables that are out of season. However, despite these benefits, the cons of global trade seem to…
This food contributes to global warming more than any other
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Next time you decide to fix yourself a sandwich, take a good long look at your loaf of bread. Do you like whole grain or white? Rye or pumpernickel? As it turns out, that loaf of…
Five of the best silent retreats around the world to help you find your inner zen
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” – Baba Ram Dass How long do you think you could go without talking? One day, maybe two? How about a week or even a month? How long you could be silent…