By Amanda Froelich [Recently], tensions between law enforcement workers and peaceful protestors with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe escalated. A series of standoffs resulted in “protectors” being maced, shot with rubber bullets, tasered, and even attacked with sound and concussion cannons. Ultimately, 117 people were arrested in the plight to […]
By Amanda Froelich In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, these geodesic domes are environmentally-friendly, less costly than traditional homes, and are nearly disaster proof! There are a number of reasons one might desire to construct a geodesic home. In addition to being aesthetically appealing, the geometric structures are less expensive […]
By Amanda Froelich These Jellyfish Lodges are capable of purifying waterways, collecting discarded trash, and even growing nutritious food! Intriguing eco-friendly innovations are unveiled all the time, but the floating Jellyfish Lodge is probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. In addition to being aesthetically appealing, the lodges can purify […]
By Amanda Froelich Though it might be illegal to grow food in most public spaces in the U.S., Paris is now allowing – and even encouraging – its residents to make use of unused space and grow urban gardens. Upon receiving a three-year permit (which can be renewed), anyone can […]
By Amanda Froelich Not only do plants make urban environments more appealing, they also provide CO2 and, according to some studies, help reduce the stress people experience. For this reason, one might imagine that modern cities would be overflowing with green flora, but this is anything but the case. In […]
By Amanda Froelich Whereas many individuals in developed nations often worry over catching their favorite television show, a constant stress for approximately 2.3 million people on the planet has to do with obtaining clean, drinking water. Fortunately, a solution to the latter conundrum has been presented, and it’s one that […]
By Amanda Froelich Tiny homes are all the rage nowadays, but few allow their owners to live a mobile lifestyle like an RV or renovated bus might. To present an alternative solution, Estonian design collective Kodasema created KODA, a tiny prefabricated home that can move anywhere its owners go. The […]
By Amanda Froelich To many, yoga class is a great time to de-stress, lengthen, and balance one’s body. For 86-year-old Anna Pesce, yoga class is an opportunity to do all that, as well as gain more mobility and, in effect, more freedom. Though present pictures of Pesce reveal her looking […]
By Amanda Froelich These tiny bubble-shaped structures are incredibly durable because they’ve been constructed using a technique similar to papier-mâché. Are you in the market for a new house? Look no further: these incredible balloon-like dome homes are guaranteed to save you money as well as afford you some peace […]
By Amanda Froelich This bodybuilder healed his severe cystic acne by adopting a vegan diet, eating more vegetables and drinking a gallon of water a day. Every year, Americans spend well over $1.4 billion to clear up skin conditions such as acne. Though many allopathic doctors maintain that diet and […]