I’ve heard that poetry is “the highest form of human expression.” It’s been called the “hieroglyphs of the heart” and an expression of “all that is beautiful, painful, real and...

This is a Magic Eye picture, and they used to be popular a while back. They’re composed of countless tiny images, jumbled together in what looks like completely indecipherable, nonsensical patterns....

Have you ever heard Chicago’s hit song “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” I love it. In fact, even though it doesn’t have anything to do with the resurrection, it’s my favorite...

One of the greatest moments in Olympic history belongs to a British sprinter named Derek Redmond. Despite smashing national records and winning gold medals in the World Championships and Commonwealth...

At brunch recently, a friend of mine joked to the waitress about the restaurant’s advertised “bottomless refills” on mimosas, asking her just how “bottomless” they really were. She informed...

The water hyacinth is an amazing plant: it can double itself each day. So on day one, you have just one plant — but the next day, you have two — the next day, four, and then sixteen. It’s...

Last year, America’s National Park Service celebrated its 100th birthday. Back when Congress created it, its purpose was to protect and preserve the places of wild beauty in America. This mission...

A friend and I were talking about first jobs the other day. For him, it was mowing lawns for his uncle’s landscaping company. That experience completely changed his life. He told me that he started...

For the last 10,000 years, humans have harvested grapes to create wine. It’s a difficult process that takes an experienced vintner, good soil and perfect timing. The winemaker prunes the vines,...

Have you ever been to camp? Or maybe a work retreat? Or just played on a sports team in high school? If you’ve done any of these things, odds are you’ve participated in something called a “trust...