Cartoon – I Double Dog Dare Ya
Author: Antarctica Journal
Epictetus Quote – Eat As Becomes You
“Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you and be silent.” – Epictetus
Read moreAntarctic Shipwreck Discovered Below Icy Water
The Endurance was a 1915 Antarctic shipwreck which sank about 10,000 feet below an Arctic ice sheet, It was discovered by a team of archaeologists, engineers, and other researchers. The ship belonged to British polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. It sank during an attempt to cross Antarctica via the South Pole. The crew survived but the ship was unfortunately lost to […]
Read moreCartoon – Christmas Model
Dag Hammarskjöld quote – Bless your uneasiness
“Bless your uneasiness as a sign that there is still life in you.” – Dag Hammarskjöld
Read moreParents can instill narcissism
Proud parents aren’t doing their kids any favors by constantly telling them they are “special” or “exceptional.” Such praise may be intended to bolster kids’ self esteem, but new research suggests that frequently telling children they are superior to other kids may instill a toxic personality trait: narcissism. The researchers studied 565 children ranging from 7 to 12 years old […]
Read moreWhat Peace Means
“Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no trouble, noise, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.”
Read moreTravel Time
68.4 – The number of minutes Americans spend traveling each day, per capita, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number is down from 74.4 minutes in 2003.
Read moreOver 700 killed in horrific stampede outside Mecca
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) – A horrific stampede killed at least 717 pilgrims and injured hundreds more Thursday on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the deadliest tragedy to strike the annual hajj pilgrimage in more than two decades. At least 863 pilgrims were injured in the crush, said the Saudi civil defense directorate, which […]
Read moreEleanor Roosevelt Quote – You Begin To Die
“When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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