The $20 Million Lie That Made Us All Sick
If you’re like me (and a ton of others), you’ve probably come to realize that the food pyramid you grew up with is a little… off. You know, the one that told us to eat mostly bread and cereal, avoid butter like the plague, and switch to vegetable oils to keep our hearts healthy? Turns […]
In case you need one more reason to love Austria at Christmas
Have you heard about the customer service counter in the Vienna airport that exists solely to help passengers who find themselves accidentally in the Alps when they were, in fact, trying to fly to Australia? There’s even a meme that floats around every now and then: Of course, now there’s a fact check attached to […]
The Opera-Loving Sisters Who Outsmarted the Nazis
Have you ever wondered what makes someone a hero? It’s not wealth, power, or even a fancy title. It’s simply this: seeing a problem and taking action. Ida and Louise Cook understood that. In the 1930s, these two ordinary British sisters—one a secretary, the other a homemaker—led quiet, unassuming lives. But when they saw Jewish […]
Why do we accept war and sickness as constants?
Have you noticed how sick Americans are? It’s shocking when you compare our health statistics to other countries—chronic illnesses, childhood allergies, and autoimmune conditions plague us at rates that are quite literally off the charts. We’re one of the wealthiest nations, yet somehow one of the unhealthiest. And it’s not because we don’t spend a […]
518. What Is the Golden Rule?
It’s a rule common to many religions – treating others the way you need to be treated. What does it mean for our life?
There’s Nothing More Tribalistic than War
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to unfold, the rhetoric surrounding the war seems to get stronger by the day. Just when you think the politicians have exhausted their supply of condemnations, they come back with more for our consumption. The remarks are, in many cases, deserved. Putin’s actions are deeply immoral, and they ought to […]
Ron Paul Was Right… Again.
It’s not easy to watch the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan this week. With the Taliban claiming control of Kabul, stripping Afghan citizens of their most basic rights, and putting thousands of American diplomats and citizens in harm’s way, it’s hard to resist the urge to want to do something to fix this. After all, the […]
27. Why Do We Fight with Other Countries?
Why do wars and foreign conflict happen? Today, Connor and Brittany explain why countries sometimes fight and how a principle known as the Golden Rule can help make our world more peaceful. Books: Tuttle Twins and the Golden Rule Terms: Blowback: the unintended consequences, unwanted side-effects, or suffered repercussions of military operations that fall back […]