Life is precarious by nature and as humans, we are incredibly resilient organisms that are capable of enduring hostile conditions. Humans are also anxious creatures. We are conditioned – primarily by the media and a biased mindset – to expect the absolute worse from our natural environment. To ease our frayed nerves, we undertake many…
Are we precariously inching closer to the end of civilization and humanity as we know it? Even if you are an optimist, casually scrolling your Facebook or Twitter feed has likely left you feeling a bit unsettled. Yet another conflict in the Middle East, government upheaval and other existential threats to the faded fabric of…
Structural upgrades, like a garage or outdoor patio, can add value to any home. With a relatively small investment in supplies and skilled labor, a home’s curb appeal can skyrocket overnight. Before you turn on the Home and Garden channel for ideas, considering some unconventional wisdom and tinkering that could save your life as well…
What is your worst fear? You might be surprised to learn that what keeps you up at night is a top threat to humanity. Do you fear death? Are you afraid of dying alone? Maybe you are plagued by everyday phobias, such as a fear of heights, spiders or enclosed spaces. Unfortunately, fear is a…
Do you remember the retro ‘duck and cover’ videos of the 1950s? In these grainy black and white portrayals of this bygone area, classes were interrupted by the threat of an imminent nuclear holocaust. School children were immediately instructed to hide under their desks as a Soviet rocket homed in on their location. A bomb…