Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Maybe the verdant peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains are calling your name, or maybe you're intrigued by the variety of flora and fauna at Joshua Tree National Park. No matter what kind of outdoor adventure piques your interest, there's always an opportunity for exploration on the horizon—and new technological advancements can help you get there. Particularly in the early months, as more people spend time outside as part of a renewed commitment to health and wellness, the n...
Trends of all kinds fade in and out of popularity, and that goes for dog breeds, too. Though the Labrador retriever was top dog among American pet owners for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, the breed was dethroned by the French bulldog in 2022. Since then, Frenchies have held on to that top spot, according to the latest data released by the AKC in March 2025. Rest assured that Labs haven't sunk too far in popularity, maintaining the #2 spot for the past three...
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but recently, a new breed has been occupying the #1 spot. Stacker used the AKC's 2024 rankings, released on March 19, 2025, to compile the 100 most popular breeds out of the total 2...
The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, however, has its own unique origin story. Have you wondered who came up with the tagline or why a particular phrase represents your region? State nicknames are unique monikers that provide a peek into the essence of each state, capturing the pride of the area's past while a...
As is so often the case, the first several months of 2025 have had some serious highs and lows. There have been major box-office hits, like "Sinners," poised to be one of the highest-earning horror movies of the past decade, along with some colossal disappointments, like Disney's universally panned live-action "Snow White," expected to lose the studio $115 million. And the summer movie season is only just beginning. While the early months of the year are generally slower in...
What exactly makes a place an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In recent years, southern states have welcomed an influx of new residents, but moving preferences may be trending toward the Midwest. According to Redfin's April 2025 analysis of Census Bureau data, states in America's heartland—including Texas, Ohio, and Michigan—saw a 2.65% population increase between 2020 and 2024. Newcomers may be attracted to these locales for their aff...
Some celebrities are low-key and choose to drive the same cars as you and me. Justin Timberlake famously cruises around town in a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta to avoid unwanted attention while going about his day. Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is often seen driving an Acura TSX. Others, however, swing in the opposite direction and are out and about in rides so lavish that one has to wonder if celebrities really do try to one-up each other. There's Drake's 2010 "Sang Noir" (Black...
Modern parents aren't too concerned if their kids' names can be found on a keychain. Millennial and Generation Z parents have accelerated the trend of formerly common baby names becoming less common over time. In 1969, 4.7% of boys received that year's top name, Michael; in 2022, only 1.1% were given the most popular name, Liam. Many parents simply do not want their child to be just another Liam or Olivia in the classroom. They are intentionally seeking out unique,...
Few things define a culture in the way its food does, and the United States is no different. Whether it's regional food traditions like collard greens and cornbread or the country's allegiance to boxed macaroni and cheese, the U.S. is a place of seemingly endless gastronomic choices and Indigenous and immigrant influences. However, some foods are practically impossible to find stateside, and that's because they've landed on the banned food list. That's right, there are...
On Christmas Day in 1914, British and German troops emerged from the trenches of World War I as weeks of bad weather cleared and called a truce. It was spontaneous and not approved by any higher-ups, but many soldiers on both sides ended up taking part. Soccer games were played between the British and German troops before they returned to their respective sides at dusk and continued fighting. The Christmas Truce, as it is known today, is for many an illustration of the power C...
Throughout the Yangtze River Delta, a region in southern China famed for its widespread rice production, farmers grow belts of slender green stalks. Before they reach several feet tall and turn golden brown, the grassy plants soak in muddy, waterlogged fields for months. Along the rows of submerged plants, levees store and distribute a steady supply of water that farmers source from nearby canals. This traditional practice of flooding paddies to raise the notoriously thirsty c...
About two millennia ago, the Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen suggested that melancholia—depression brought on by an excess of "black bile" in the body—contributed to cancer. Since then, scores of researchers have investigated the association between cancer and the mind, with some going as far as to suggest that some people have a cancer-prone or "Type C" personality. Most researchers now reject the idea of a cancer-prone personality. But they still haven't settled wha...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you....
Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood, Darby Saxbe, a psychology professor at the University of Southern California, writes for The Conversation. But researchers are still figuring out what these changes mean for parents. In a 2024 study that looked at brain change in first-time fathers, Saxbe and her colleagues found that brain volume loss was linked w...
Although older adults did not grow up with tablets, smartphones, and wearables, an increasing number have embraced the latest consumer technology. According to the Pew Research Center, around 4 in 5 adults aged 65 and older owned a smartphone in 2024, indicating a shift in their adoption of smart devices. Technology can help older adults perform everyday tasks and monitor and maintain their health. Common devices like medical alert devices and electric wheelchairs can assist...
Maybe the verdant peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains are calling your name, or maybe you're intrigued by the variety of flora and fauna at Joshua Tree National Park. No matter what kind of outdoor adventure piques your interest, there's always an opportunity for exploration on the horizon—and new technological advancements can help you get there. Particularly in the early months, as more people spend time outside as part of a renewed commitment to health and wellness, the n...
The fast winds, rapid rainfall, and huge storm surges of hurricanes make this natural disaster responsible for hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars in damages each year. Hurricanes have wreaked more havoc than any other type of natural disaster in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They've caused more than $1.3 trillion in damage since 1980, averaging $22.8 billion per hurricane. Hurricanes have also resulted in the...
With over 8 billion people spread across the Earth's nearly 25 million square miles of habitable land, proving one's identity has become more complex than it was with smaller populations thousands of years ago. Whereas ancient Greeks could just pair their name with that of their father to confirm who they were, modern-day home sapiens need more details to find the right John Smith. Ever since humans evolved to build geographically diffuse social networks around 130,000 years...
They move us through the world, but automobiles play an even more significant role in our daily lives and culture. More than simply a mode of transportation, a car can be a form of self-expression, a marker of social and economic status, and a reflection of the times. Dating back to the 15th century when Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci was creating designs and models for the world's first self-propelled vehicle, the automobile has a rich history that can't be traced to a si...
If you were to drink improperly recycled toilet water, it could really hurt you—but probably not in the way you're thinking. Advanced purification technology so thoroughly cleans wastewater of feces and other contaminants that it also strips out natural minerals, which the treatment facility then has to add back in. If it didn't, that purified water would imperil you by sucking those minerals out of your body as it moves through your internal plumbing. So if it's perfectly s...
Global trade has transformed the furniture industry, changing where our tables, sofas, and décor come from—and at what cost. In particular, U.S.-Asia trade routes now dominate the furniture market, with Asian countries supplying a large share of American furniture. Recent shifts in tariffs and trade policies are accelerating these changes, affecting prices and the balance between imported and American-made furnishings. Below, House of Leon explores how these trends are reshapi...
June has arrived, bringing with it backyard barbecues, splashy pool days, and the annual quest to find the perfect pair of sunglasses. But while the days are long, your time to binge some beloved movies on Netflix is not. More than two dozen titles—from cult favorites to comfort comedies to animated gems—are packing their bags and heading out by the end of June 2025. There are quite a few reasons a film can get dropped from a streamer like Netflix; perhaps the movie's rig...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you....
"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health issues, especially among young adults and adolescents. Despite needing eight to 10 hours of sleep, most adolescents fall short, while nearly two-thirds of young adults regularly get less than the recommended seven to nine hours. Poor sle...
Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood, Darby Saxbe, a psychology professor at the University of Southern California, writes for The Conversation. But researchers are still figuring out what these changes mean for parents. In a 2024 study that looked at brain change in first-time fathers, Saxbe and her colleagues found that brain volume loss was linked w...
