Houston Ghost Tour Ongoing Do you dare to dive into the paranormal? Houston Ghost Tour guides you through Hermann Park, recalling the history of the civil war cemetery that once laid underneath the park and other stories. The company also offers ghost tours of Old Town Spring, Humble and Tomball, as well as family friendly…
Month: October 2017
This Simple Trick Will Help You Read People’s Emotions More Accurately
Want to really understand how other people are feeling? Close your eyes and listen. That’s the takeaway of a new study published in American Psychologistthat explored the empathic accuracy of various forms of communication. The results are some of the first to demonstrate that the primary way we convey emotions may be through the voice – not…
Greatest Mysteries of Mankind
The Greatest Mysteries Of Human History: The Lost City of Atlantis The Lost City of Atlantis is one of the oldest and greatest mysteries of the world. Since ancient times, people have been trying to locate Atlantis, which is believed to have submerged after an earthquake or tsunami. Greek philosopher Plato described Atlantis as a…
There Are Pros And Also Cons To The Gluten-Free Diet
The gluten-free diet seems to be the latest trend. When I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease four years ago, not too many people were aware of what it was. Now “gluten-free” is a buzzword. There are gluten-free restaurants, as well as new food products, and old food products in “gfree” versions to satisfy people’s needs.…
Today in History: Oct. 11
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2017. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 11, 1942, the World War II Battle of Cape Esperance began in the Solomon Islands, resulting in an American victory over the Japanese. On this date: In 1779, Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski, fighting for American independence, died two days…
Why Socrates Hated Democracy, and What We Can Do about It.
Around the world, people of all ages are finding reason to be wary of democratic government. While the western world places a high value on democracy today, this wasn’t always the case. Some of the greatest minds in the history of western civilization had strong critiques of democracy. Critiques that we would be idiots to ignore. In the Republic, Plato…