Mid-twenties loneliness and how to navigate it
Loneliness is a complex experience that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or social status. A common misconception is that loneliness mainly affects older people. But, research shows that it’s actually adults in their mid-twenties who are particularly vulnerable to feelings of loneliness and…
The Banana Is Near Extinction, and This Is How Science Intends to Save It
There are over an estimated 1,000 banana types spread around the world. You probably only know one, the most famous one, which is the Cavendish. Named after William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, England. But your beloved yellow curvey fruit is near extinction. And it…
Identifying a Toxic Workplace: 5 Signs to Look Out For
Working at a toxic workplace is detrimental to your mental and physical health. And although it can be quite easy to spot a toxic workplace for some people, it is sometimes really hard to quit. You’re either financially depended, ashamed to leave, or stuck in…
Blaxit: Black Americans on Why They Moved Out of the United States
Blaxit, or Black Exit – a wordplay on the term Brexit – describes Black Americans who move out of the United States. This can be for several reasons, but many of those are rooted in racial (in)equality, and in search of a better life. West…
Happiness Is Found in the Average
New year, new me. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself, or have other people tell me. I might not directly use these words, but inevitably I will try to change or improve myself in one or more areas. I do this every year…
Unlearning Self-Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a widely used terminology that many people learned to understand. It’s worth going back to the origin of the word, in order to fully grasp the context and different meanings. The term itself originates from a 1938 play, called Gas Light, by Patrick…
It’s Time to Cancel Unilever and Here’s Why
Unilever is a worldwide leader in the production of consumer goods, both food and non-food. Lipton, AXE, Vaseline, Ben & Jerry’s, Knorr, Robijn, Cif, and Dove are just a small selection of the brands that are owned by Unilever. You use their products every day,…
Amateur Traders Are Fighting Wall Steet in a Groundbreaking Battle for GameStop
In a revolutionary war, amateur traders are skyrocketing the prices of several near-death stocks such as GameStop, AMC Entertainment, and BlackBerry. Active Redditors constructed war strategies in their trading subreddit /r/WallStreetBets, after which millions of traders bought cheap stock in GameStop and other companies. Surge…
