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Monthly Archives: March 2024
DRIVING SIDE
The Right (and Left) Stuff: Why Countries Drive on Different Sides of the Road May 31, 2013 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC No matter how many times you go to a country like England or Japan, it’s still a little shock to get … Continue reading
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CICADAS
While some cicadas emerge every summer, some are considered “periodical” cicadas, and only emerge every few years. This spring, two large broods will emerge in the southeastern and midwestern U.S. PHOTOGRAPH BY REBECCA HALE, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Billions of … Continue reading
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ORCAS
Rogue orcas are thriving on the high seas—and they’re eating big whales A fourth type of Pacific killer whale may live miles offshore from California and Oregon, preying on whales, other dolphins, and sea turtles. There may be a … Continue reading
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PERSONALITY & APTITUDE TESTS
Are Personality Tests Actually Useful? BY ANGELA HAUPT MARCH 25, 2024 11:36 AM TIME Ask Erin Mantz why she loves personality tests, and she’ll tell you she’s a Pisces, an only child, and an introvert prone to self-reflection. “I’m constantly craving … Continue reading
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SLOCAN LAKE BLUFFS
The Slocan Bluffs are a collection of walls located on the shore of beautiful Slocan Lake just north of the town of Slocan City. Established many decades ago, the bluffs are one of the most easily accessed and best rock-climbing … Continue reading
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RIALTO CREEK
Part of a large mountain bike trail network, follow the climb trail on great hiking grades along a pretty creek. Use the Trailforks app. Difficulty: Easy A1 Distance: 1.3 km to 2nd waterfall. 2.3 km to Rialto Road one way … Continue reading
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BUDDHIST TEACHINGS TO LIVE BY
Five Teachings of the Dalai Lama I Try to Live By Tibetan Buddhist wisdom you can use By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik MARCH 7, 2024 ATLANTIC In a world full of intractable problems such as war and poverty, one … Continue reading
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FRIENDS
IDEAS How to Spot a Frenemy—And Be a Real Friend That person who poses as your ally but isn’t? Here’s a way to ensure you’re not one. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik JANUARY 18, 2024 ATLANTIC There are … Continue reading
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THE SILENT TREATMENT
IDEAS Whatever You Do, Don’t Do the Silent Treatment It can ruin your relationships. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik MARCH 21, 2024 ATLANTIC Life for a 19th-century sailor was hard: Months at sea were accompanied by constant danger and … Continue reading
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HAPPINESS IN OLD AGE
How to Be Happy Growing Older Your future will probably be better than your past. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik DECEMBER 28, 2023 ATLANTIC Next to one’s birthday, the passing of the calendar year induces us to reflect on … Continue reading
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