by Jess Faraday | Mar 29, 2018 | Dangerous News, Disaster, Inspiring, Nature News, New, News
“Hero” is probably the last word thirteen-year-old Virgil Smith would use to describe himself. But that’s exactly what others are calling him after his heroic actions during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. And that’s also what the Congressional Medal...
by Jess Faraday | Mar 19, 2018 | Curious News, Inspiring, New, News, Useful
3D Printing is taking over the world. It’s popular for teaching design in schools, because students can learn to create 3D objects on a computer, and then see their designs take shape in plastic. But 3D printing is more than just plastic novelties. Creators are...
by Jess Faraday | Mar 16, 2018 | Curious News, Funny, Inspiring, New, News
Barbie has her share of fans — millions of them, around the world. Over one trillion Barbies have been sold since she came onto the market in 1959. And nearly 95 million Barbie dolls find their way into homes each year. Mattel keeps knocking it out of the park...
by Jess Faraday | Mar 13, 2018 | Celebrity, Curious News, Entertainment, Inspiring, New, News, Useful
Barbie dolls have been a toy box staple for almost sixty years. And Barbie has stirred up a few controversies in her time. Some have accused her of being a poor role model for body image. Others have criticized the idea of a fashion doll altogether, saying it limits...
by Jess Faraday | Mar 8, 2018 | Dangerous News, Disaster, Inspiring, Nature News, New, News, Useful
For unconditional love and support, there’s nothing like a dog. Some people joke that their dog is their therapist. But dogs really can be therapeutic for people suffering from anxiety and trauma. Which is why nursing homes, courthouses, and, increasingly,...
by Jess Faraday | Mar 5, 2018 | Curious News, Dangerous News, Inspiring, New, News, Useful
When a lot of people think of heroes, their thoughts turn to firefighters, medical personnel, soldiers, and others who rush into danger to help others. Librarians don’t ordinarily make the list. But librarians have a long history of standing up to injustice and...