BY: RHIANN MOORE IKEA has (probably) caused countless breakups, family fights and ended friendships. With seemingly no solution to getting cheap furniture without entering into a metaphorical boxing ring between building partners, this couple decided to up the ante by dropping…
Protesters wouldn’t let Trump get a word in during his scripted speech in Detroit
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI Teleprompters on either side of the podium were Donald Trump’s best friends on Monday afternoon when he spoke in front of the Detroit Economic Club. The event was supposed to be an unveiling of his plan to…
The rare and unusual syndrome where you see everyone as the same person in disguise
By: Jocelyn Schwalm Living in a world with only one person disguised a million different ways would be a terrifying place to be. For those suffering from Fregoli Syndrome, this is the kind of delusion that seeps into their reality on a daily…
The first ever refugee team is making history at the 2016 Olympic Games
By: Jocelyn Schwalm This year’s Olympics are a far cry from the usual fun-spirited world games that take place every four years. Suffice to say, the lead up to this year’s Olympic Games has not garnered the traditional hype that usually surrounds this type of global…
Breweries are now being used as multi-purpose yoga studios
By: Jocelyn Schwalm A yoga teacher from Ottawa is changing the face of the traditional yoga studio. Ashley Kolklj has put together yoga workshops that consist of practicing yoga in different breweries around Ontario, and finishing the class with an ice cold pint. The founder, Kolklj, states that…
The artists who bought Trump’s bus have started his wall and sent Mexico the bill
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI There were only three people in Philadelphia who could rile up such mixed emotions with so little effort. One was about to become the Democratic Party’s first female nominee, and the other two had just returned from…
How one beer company is working to create sustainable art out of air pollution
BY: RHIANN MOORE Tiger Beer and Graviky Labs definitely know something about how to make the best out of a bad situation. Asia has had a major issue with air pollution in recent years. In an attempt to ease the strain these…
A group of animal activists is fighting to free the world’s saddest polar bear
There is something incredibly sad about animals being squished into small spaces that look nothing like their natural habitats. People claim to save animals by bringing them into captivity, but often it is evident that the animals are unhappy. In…
Research shows that gardening makes you healthier and more relaxed
Gardening has often been dismissed as the pastime of senior citizens looking to fill their post-retirement days, but what if the mental health benefits outweigh any preconceived notions one may have had about this eco-friendly act. Gardening allows people suffering…
Located at the southernmost tip of Canada, this small island is a hidden nature oasis
By: Jocelyn Schwalm Located at the southernmost point of Canada, Pelee Island is a hidden oasis unbeknownst to many. A small island that can only be reached from May – October by ferry, Pelee Island is the private getaway that more and more…
Strange services that people are actually paying for
It seems that the right amount of money can really buy you anything-or at the very least provide you with a service. Ranging from strange to unusually helpful, these businesses have managed to find a niche market in just about…
I spent my 19th birthday practicing an ancient meditative technique 10 hours a day and trying to keep a grip on my sanity
I am laying on a wooden bench using the course pamphlet to block the sun from blinding me. Habitually, I begin reading it. “Progress toward the ultimate goal of liberation from all suffering” “May the glow of Dharma on your…
Millennials are forgoing the security net to invest their money in rich experiences
By: Jocelyn Schwalm Millennials are a generation consumed by their passions, actively looking for fulfillment in their lives. Defined as the cohort born between 1982-2004, millennials are the 20-somethings that are targeted as the key demographic for marketing agencies. Being raised into a culture that is set on turning likes…
Early detection of cancer and diabetes is being “sniffed out” by a crew of medical dogs
Canines have been praised for their amazing abilities to comfort when it comes to crises, but their ability to detect diseases in humans is even more astonishing. Our four-legged friends serve as much more than great companions, as it is now being discovered that they…
Why you should become a “Flexitarian”
“Green Monday strives to be the Swiss army knife of green movements and solutions.”- David Yeung Vegans, rejoice, you’ve been doing it right! According to a new initiative called “Green Monday” the impact of not eating meat for even just a single day each week could…
This edible robot will fix your wounds from inside your body
As a kid you probably remember watching TV shows or movies about how people shrink themselves down into tiny submarines and journey into the bodies of others. The Magic School Bus did an entire episode on this, and while it…
Bernie delegates walked out on Clinton for the Green Party’s first female candidate
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI The man with the llama said he was going to city hall and who were we to stop him? “It’s an alpaca,” He made a point to correct the passersby on the thirty-four-block hike up Broad Street.…
New micro-winery continuously makes wine and saves it from the effects of climate change
By: Jocelyn Schwalm “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” – W.C. Fields The prestige of wine has always been within the elaborate process it takes to get the fermentation just right.The process of winemaking has been perfected…
A real-life Batman is stepping up to fight Russian crime (VIDEO)
(Source: © Nick Royer/Flickr/Licence) Well, it had to happen eventually. A vigilante masking up and spending their nights fighting crime. Starting around June, a man calling himself “Reaper” has been roaming the streets of Moscow and, according to him, helping to arrest criminals…
Psychology reveals why ‘Pokémon Go’ has become the latest craze
By: Kassandra Dzikewicz With an estimated 75 million downloads world wide, ‘Pokémon Go’ has become the latest global phenomenon. The other day I had my 13-year-old neighbor explain to me what exactly ‘Pokémon Go’ is, and why everyone was so…