Italy’s streak of bad weather this year has been horrible for Italian cherry farmers, but much to everyone’s surprise, that hasn’t prevented Alberto and Giuseppe Rosso, cherry farmers from Pecetto Torinese, from earning themselves a Guinness World Record for growing the world’s … [Read more...] about Despite bad weather, Italian cherry claims world record
Miscellaneous
Keep your white sneakers clean with these tips and tricks
No wardrobe is complete without a basic white sneaker, but keeping them clean and pristine is a bit of a challenge. Don’t give in to dirt and stains, though! These tips will help you restore old white shoes so that you don’t have to buy new ones. Make a DIY shoe cleaning … [Read more...] about Keep your white sneakers clean with these tips and tricks
Every last pet found a home this holiday season at the Minneapolis animal shelter
Holidays are a popular time for “clear the shelter” events for local animal shelters. Recently, a Minneapolis animal shelter was overjoyed when over 300 residents showed up and waited in line in 30 degree weather to adopt every last one of the shelter’s pets. Dozens of cats, … [Read more...] about Every last pet found a home this holiday season at the Minneapolis animal shelter
Why more cities are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Chances are you went to work or school yesterday like any other Monday. In past years that wouldn't have been the case, but fewer and fewer states and cities are celebrating Columbus Day nowadays. And in many cities, Columbus Day is being replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ … [Read more...] about Why more cities are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Youth crime rates are at their lowest level in 60 years
The United States’ youth crime rates are dropping at an astounding rate. Youth arrests dropped for the 13th year in a row, hitting their lowest level in 60 years. This trend shows an optimistic future for the criminal landscape of the next generation, as these teenagers head into … [Read more...] about Youth crime rates are at their lowest level in 60 years
