Back in 2009, Dan Louche received a concerning phone call from his mom in Lakeland, Florida. A recent hurricane had caused leaks in her mobile home, and mold was starting to grow. She’d already begun experiencing respiratory issues, and her son knew if something wasn’t done soon, she could suffer serious health consequences. Louche lived […]
While some people hitting middle age buy a new car or do a career pivot, Erlend Bore decided he would take up metal detecting. The 51-year-old Norwegian bought his first metal detector just before the summer, “partly to go treasure hunting, but mostly to have a hobby that got him off the sofa,” according to […]
Archaeological secrets from thousands of years ago in northeast Africa have been unearthed thanks to modern-day scientific innovations. A process known as chemical imaging recently revealed “hidden mysteries” about ancient Egyptian paintings located in tomb chapels close to the Nile River — and portable devices made it possible to analyze the 3,000-year-old art on-site in […]
Joe, java, bean juice, brew: We have tons of slang terms, and even more love in our hearts, for coffee. Every day, an estimated 2 billion cups are consumed around the world, with many of us relying on one to wake up on the right side of the bed each morning.
Charles Edward Stuart, better known as the Bonnie Prince or Bonnie Prince Charlie, is one of Scotland’s most famed historical figures. He was the face of the Jacobite rising of 1745, when thousands of Highlanders banded together against the British army in an attempt to restore a Stuart king, namely Charles’ exiled father James, to […]
While we land dwellers may think of the oceans as vast and ever changing, certain areas are permanent fixtures for some of its inhabitants. Case in point: green sea turtles and their seagrass meadows. Though the creatures have migratory mating and eating patterns, they certainly know where home is. According to a recent study, green […]
Grab a dirndl, bust out the lederhosen, and make room for Bavarian food — Oktoberfest is bringing people together all around the world to eat, drink, dance, and, most of all, celebrate as a community. While attending the festival in Munich is a bucket list item for many (insert hand-raising emoji here), you don’t have […]
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is a powerhouse of a nonprofit: To date, it has funneled nearly $20 million into lifesaving pediatric oncology research, helping make 25 new treatments available. Volunteers and supporters live in all 50 states and 24 countries, and have hosted more than 16,000 fundraising events for the organization. And it all started […]
Nearly a quarter of Americans age 16 and over spent some time formally volunteering between September 2020 and 2021, and more than half informally helped their neighbors that year. Good deeds and acts of kindness go a long way in helping those in need, but volunteering can also be beneficial to the volunteer, especially for […]
Yellowstone. Yosemite. The Grand Canyon. Denali. These are among the most iconic and beloved U.S. locations that might spring to mind when the words “national park” are spoken. However, these heavy hitters represent just a handful of the more than 400 sites that fall under the purview of the National Park Service. Beyond the iconic […]
If you find yourself turning to music to boost your mood, or if solving a jigsaw puzzle, painting, or singing is one of your favorite ways to unwind, we have some good news for you. A recent poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association confirms that those feel-good vibes are important for your mental health […]
Recommendations are independently selected by our team but may result in a commission to Nice News which helps keep our content free. The light and leaves are changing, and long, hot days are making way for crisp nights: Autumn has arrived! Along with a proliferation of pumpkin spice treats, fall is beloved for its coziness […]