Study: American Adults Will Spend 44 Years Staring at Screens Posted July 19, 2020 A study suggests that the average American adult will spend a total of 44 years of staring at screen devices. The study, which was commissioned by online conta…
Ancient Roman Floor Uncovered in Italy Posted July 17, 2020 Archaeologists unearthed a perfectly preserved Roman mosaic floor in Italy. The mosaic floor was found a few meters underneath a vineyard in the hilly …
Campaign Encourages French People to Eat More Cheese Posted July 4, 2020 A new campaign is urging French people to eat more cheese because its sales have plummeted, and producers have been left with an overstock of the…
Restaurant Uses Mannequins to Keep Atmosphere Lively despite Pandemic Restrictions Posted June 26, 2020 A three-Michelin-star restaurant in the American state of Virginia started using mannequins as guests when it reopened last May. The Inn at Little Washington placed mannequins …
Survey: Shopping Improves Mood of Americans during Pandemic Posted June 20, 2020 According to a recent survey, shopping is improving the mood of most Americans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Shopping platform Slickdeals partnered with research company OnePol…
Handwritten Lyrics of Beatles Song Sell High at Auction Posted June 11, 2020 The original handwritten lyrics of “Hey Jude,” a hit song by the phenomenal English band The Beatles, fetched almost a million dollars at an auction. The sheet of paper with th…
Study: Virtual Reality May Increase Ability to Understand Other People’s Feelings Posted June 4, 2020 New research claims that virtual reality (VR) can help a person empathize better with others. The study suggests that VR might help increase the empathy of peo…
England Creates Longest Coastal Walking Path Posted May 29, 2020 England is making the world’s longest coastal walking trail. The trail, called the England Coast Path National Trail, is estimated to stretch over 4,500 kilometers, connecting …
Online Lodging Company Offers Virtual Travel Experiences Posted May 23, 2020 Online lodging company Airbnb has announced that it will include virtual sessions in its Airbnb Experiences, a feature that lets Airbnb hosts design activities for customers. B…
Two Animators Win Highest Award in Computer Science Posted May 17, 2020 Two animators who pioneered modern animation technology won the Turing Award, the most prestigious prize in the field of computer science. The…