https://goolinda.com/category/news/ https://goolinda.com/category/featured/ https://goolinda.com/about/?show=about https://goolinda.com/about/?show=accessibility https://goolinda.com/about/?show=contact https://goolinda.com/about/?show=cookie https://goolinda.com/about/?show=privacy https://goolinda.com/about/?show=submit https://goolinda.com/about/?show=submitEmail https://goolinda.com/about/?show=terms https://goolinda.com/view/campus-service-animals/ Furry Friends on Campus There's a good reason dogs are known as man's best friend. They provide us with entertainment, help us keep fit, and enhance our social lives. However, more recently, there has been a newfound appreciation for how our furry companions can provide meaningful emotional and medical support. For many people living with medical conditions, a dog is far more than just a pet. For Sydney Sheets, her dog Halo is a piece of living medical equipment, helping the university student to better manage her diabetes. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/campus-service-animals/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/44cc1d6a5273213fdba70115371487f2cda1e92acf0b659456537c1885c598c9.jpeg Furry Friends on Campus Despite this, changing policy to allow more emotional support animals on campus isn't without its challenges. Dr Phyllis Erdman has stressed just how difficult the situation is becoming. There must be careful consideration not only of those who will benefit from having more pets on campus, but also of those with animal phobias and allergies. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/campus-service-animals/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/87b76074b0fbe766a0ba5e448ae5c075e6d9537baff2515b74f3eabdb75cbc61.jpeg Furry Friends on Campus Why You Should Be a Real-Life Dr. Dolittle Sometimes, it feels like the animals of the world are the only ones who truly understand us. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend, after all. Through good times, and also through bad times, they are there for us. In fact, a lot of us confide in our canines more than we ever would in a fellow human. And there's a reason why doing this is as good for them as getting our problems off our chest is good for us. We've All Seen the Videos YouTube is crammed with funny pet videos. Whether it's cats being taken by surprise by cucumbers or hamsters undertaking homemade assault courses, you can lose entire afternoons watching cute animal footage filmed on cell phones. But it's the dogs who are the kings and queens of the format. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/campus-service-animals/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/c46d092c07118255533bb90f7b63509d577f4c095f726418a82835ae91f7275d.jpeg Furry Friends on Campus Making Our Pets Human Treating our pets exactly as we would treat a person is a good thing. It's called anthropomorphizing and it shows that we as humans are intelligent! We think that our dogs can understand us because we are talking to them in a language they can comprehend. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/campus-service-animals/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/ad1bf5f697af5eed3a7fd99ba84e3b7203d8019062148a9b621916191f7b794d.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/drunk-accent-change/ Drinking Changes Your Accent Anyone who likes the occasional visit to a bar or pub will be fully aware of alcohol's many effects. It can change the way we look, adding a rosiness to our cheeks, improve our mood and of course, make us feel tipsy. However, a lesser-known effect of having a cocktail or beer is that it can, in fact, alter the way we speak, and I'm not talking about slurring words. Studies have shown that one too many cocktails can actually make our natural accents stronger. At your next dinner event, try to spot if you can notice a friend's accent is different after a couple of glasses of wine. Any changes in tone you've noticed when a friend is tipsy have most likely been put down to the booze making them louder and rowdier. The reality is that the suggestion that accents grow stronger as a result of alcohol consumption does have its basis in scientific fact. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/drunk-accent-change/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/98aeaed9a9fece88d7464db1e9b3fff36ad480acc833efc02b3d12c066f7768a.jpeg Drinking Changes Your Accent Many people are well aware of how alcohol makes us feel less self-conscious in the way we act and the things we say, but many wouldn't have thought this applies to accents too. The frontal cortex and prefrontal cortex are affected when we drink alcohol. Attention, memory, and movement are diminished as well as our ability to plan what we're going to say. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/drunk-accent-change/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/065575b1f71b79cd269e1b1aa1385aa5afb8952617d97767be1b28fa0a65de10.jpeg Drinking Changes Your Accent The Smells That Take You Back in Time They say that music has the ability to transport us back to a different place in our lives. That's true, but don't smells have exactly the same effect too? What wafts up your nostrils can be just as potent as what you hear. We all have those special, and even not-so-special, aromas that are associated with many and varied points in our lives. The brand of deodorant we used in high school whizzes us straight back to the locker rooms after gym class. The smell of a pencil being sharpened is a buzz you won't have had since elementary school. And that strange smell as the glue holding a packet of trading cards is prised apart? Congratulations, you're ten years old again. What about the smell of a home-cooked meal - does that bring you to your grandmother's kitchen, or perhaps it reminds you of a neighbor's house? Smells are different for different people. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/drunk-accent-change/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/fe4f33e9ab57780ac460303ecfd843de5bb3df4ca7663c55d2d58c4987ffd2c4.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/oprah-designer-recommends/ Different Colored Rooms Are the Key to a Happier Home Decorating a room can be fraught with problems. When all you want is a nice space in which to relax, choosing your color is enough to raise your stress levels before you've even picked up a brush. But if you have fun with the process, all that anxiety will melt away. That's the firm belief of Nicole Gibbons, who hosts a home improvement show on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Here are some more of her secrets to creating a beautiful space to call your own. Try Before You Buy and Don't Be Afraid Most home improvement stores will provide small, inexpensive sample pots of paint or color swatches for you to take home with you. Make the very best use of these that you can. You can splash different colors over different areas of the walls you want to paint and get an indication of what the end result will look like. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/oprah-designer-recommends/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/0861c949a6707be8fa3fc5bce1c2783a48f138772d458ceb2c612415d8af3772.jpeg Different Colored Rooms Are the Key to a Happier Home Colors Change Perceptions There's scientific evidence of color changing the way we look at things. Some hues make us feel hemmed in, others make us feel free. A lighter shade gives the impression of a room being larger than it really is. This is why colors like white and light blue are more common in apartments than more spacious family homes which can justify darker colors. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/oprah-designer-recommends/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/4ead22f5c62ec565a087771b8c4f0a67315184e5f4c64fbecb0e4cef19ee3bd2.jpeg Different Colored Rooms Are the Key to a Happier Home The Designer Home Collections by Famous Celebrities We all love celebrity style - why else do people buy the latest magazines, search online for their fave stars, and watch awards ceremonies? It's also great to get a peek inside their homes and see how they have decorated the interior. Of course, many can afford to design their homes whatever way they wish, money simply isn't an object. However, some celebrities have a real passion for design, and they have used this to form a business. Now you can steal their style and bring a bit of star power into home. These three big names are making a splash on the interiors scene, Kelly Clarkson, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Singer and chat show host Kelly Clarkson has her own exclusive line with Wayfair, the online furniture giant Wayfair. The theme is ldquoFrench countryrdquo, which is her preference. Buyers can choose feminine soft furnishings and antique-style vases to add to their home. Clarkson said that home has always been ldquoa sanctuaryrdquo where she spends quality time with her family, and hopes the line brings peace and comfort that she feels in her own space. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/oprah-designer-recommends/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/44d707379f15b17ae97d73acab78fb4b6435a54705f40c5b5411a3ded2e6e9fb.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/walmart-big-bonus/ Walmart Raised The Minimum Wage (andEmployees $1,000 Bonus) Walmart has once again raised the minimum wage for all employees in the US. The new minimum wage is now $11 while the retailer has also handed out bonuses of up to $1,000. In announcing the move, Walmart credited it to President Trump's tax cut. Former President Trump's recent tax cuts aimed at businesses have vastly helped large corporations. The reduction in corporate tax rate saw the retailer enjoy an unexpected benefit. Due to this, they were under political pressure to raise the minimum wage. Today, we use the investments we have invested in our people, their salaries, and their skills development, said Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in a statement. It's our people who make the difference and we value their hard work to make it easier for busy families every day. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/walmart-big-bonus/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/a892a549927d2848ccf4cb0a2b61afb8e1a71e4d0a919326379f430ccb5c6d50.jpeg Walmart Raised The Minimum Wage (andEmployees $1,000 Bonus) Why You Won't Find a Plastic Straw on an American Airlines Flight The business world is hot on corporate social responsibility, also called CSR, right now. Huge companies are using it to show that they care about the environment and the impact that their ways of conducting themselves have on the planet. As an example, car companies are investing billions of dollars into electric vehicle technology. Many people are buying hybrid cars, or even going full electric. This change is removing CO2 emissions from gasoline engines out of the environmental equation. But what about the aviation industry? The battery-powered airplane is a very long way off, but they need to start somewhere. American Airlines have done just that with their ban on single-use plastic straws and stirrers. When taking into account lounges and flights where these products are served with drinks, the airline has estimated that it can prevent the production of more than 71,000lbs of plastic. It's amazing how one small change can make such a huge impact. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/walmart-big-bonus/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/300c4ecf35c5a7b88d787bb200190b39ba91f50b8187e49bddd4bb8ff3d18232.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/planes-straw-ban/ Why You Wont Find a Plastic Straw on an American Airlines Flight The business world is hot on corporate social responsibility, also called CSR, right now. Huge companies are using it to show that they care about the environment and the impact that their ways of conducting themselves have on the planet. As an example, car companies are investing billions of dollars into electric vehicle technology. Many people are buying hybrid cars, or even going full electric. This change is removing CO2 emissions from gasoline engines out of the environmental equation. But what about the aviation industry? The battery-powered airplane is a very long way off, but they need to start somewhere. American Airlines have done just that with their ban on single-use plastic straws and stirrers. When taking into account lounges and flights where these products are served with drinks, the airline has estimated that it can prevent the production of more than 71,000lbs of plastic. It's amazing how one small change can make such a huge impact. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/planes-straw-ban/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/bba13270a77368ed8c9ff803d6602d0ce14138a1c93aa7f0a6981d1ad3f80e98.jpeg Why You Wont Find a Plastic Straw on an American Airlines Flight A Completely Sustainable Coffee Shop Those who are truly concerned with their footprint on nature and being eco-friendly can often struggle with the simplest pleasures of life. Sometimes, going out for dinner or coffee can be a stressful affair if you know that the restaurant does not ethically source its meat nor do they try to recycle where possible. For many, these situations may be all too familiar. If that's you or you are looking to associate yourself with companies that are more environmentally friendly, consider seeking establishments that try to minimize their impact on the environment. The coffee industry has been rapidly growing over the last years across the world, spurred on by a strong coffee culture. This has also shone the spotlight on the waste created by this industry. From coffee waste to milk waste, wastage in cafes is a pressing issue. This is what forced Douglas McMaster, the owner of Silo to develop a restaurant focused on zero waste and sustainability, all within an urban environment. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/planes-straw-ban/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/79d89e202c776cf43d24b6247db7ee0a93f8ea2993c1b02e032038146c23a0cf.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/world-travelling-chicken/ Meet Monique the Chicken Who Travels all Overthe World It has been many years since Guirec began traveling across the world by sailboat. This sounds ambitious but relatively normal until you find out it's with his pet hen, Monique. Their friendship began when Guirec stopped by the Canary Islands. They met and Monique, a Rhode Island Red, just wouldn't stop following him around. So he decided to take her with him when he was leaving. Now, the two have traveled together for around five years. Guirec, from the UK, is 26 years old and has been traveling solo throughout. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/world-travelling-chicken/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/0b3e9fdd8ad9233d4f29fc044816eb998c9b9e063cbc4b6b1c05c196e627abe0.jpeg Meet Monique the Chicken Who Travels all Overthe World Offboard Life From 2014 to 2018, they have covered a total of 45,000 miles together. They have also released a children's book, aptly named lsquoThe Hen Who Sailed Around the World.' On long stops, Guirec says he often brings her off the boat to stretch her leg and peck around in the glass. He said she loves scratching around in the sand and pebbles. It may feel odd but safe to say, this hen is certainly living her best life! https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/world-travelling-chicken/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/1f9a5de89b0e41f02a4953b2ad00d7e37f901e7d6329070f4309e0cbfba11c50.jpeg Meet Monique the Chicken Who Travels all Overthe World Making Way for the Ducks One of the reasons we all love the internet is because of sweet animal videos. Recently, one of the most adoring videos around made it online. Safe to say, we have found it terribly difficult to stop hitting the repeat button and tear our eyes from the screen. The video in question? It was a video where a mother duck and her flock of ducklings took a quick detour on a Tuesday morning. They hatched in the courtyard and were making their way to the nearby pond with their first steps. To do this, they went through the school and its corridors - that were lined with little enthralled children! The video shows over 500 students, sitting cross-legged along the hallway and the playground. The joy in their faces were clearly visible in the video as the mother duck and her 10 ducklings waddled past without any fear at all! According to Principal Sheila Kukstis, this event is a yearly tradition at the school and is considered a rite of spring for all the students at Glover Elementary School. The school includes students from elementary grade all the way to fifth grade. Apparently, it occurs every spring. The ducks make a nest in the interior courtyard of the school. When the ducklings hatch and are grown, they make their way to the nearby pond. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/world-travelling-chicken/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/3c40a67013849ee53f2490d5e7e3f85e14b51843901a55593a0543d5e20903ee.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/owner-dog-conversation/ Why You Should Be a Real-Life Dr Dolittle Sometimes, it feels like the animals of the world are the only ones who truly understand us. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend, after all. Through good times, and also through bad times, they are there for us. In fact, a lot of us confide in our canines more than we ever would in a fellow human. And there's a reason why doing this is as good for them as getting our problems off our chest is good for us. We've All Seen the Videos YouTube is crammed with funny pet videos. Whether it's cats being taken by surprise by cucumbers or hamsters undertaking homemade assault courses, you can lose entire afternoons watching cute animal footage filmed on cell phones. But it's the dogs who are the kings and queens of the format. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/owner-dog-conversation/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/8747ff898f48bd2e140388c9798be07a6c1bc856ea233faea578f0802f7b8627.jpeg Why You Should Be a Real-Life Dr Dolittle Making Our Pets Human Treating our pets exactly as we would treat a person is a good thing. It's called anthropomorphizing and it shows that we as humans are intelligent! We think that our dogs can understand us because we are talking to them in a language they can comprehend. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/owner-dog-conversation/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/18097ea23aa9ab735a9ea5ffa14d351a0dc5ae637f270b4c13d1080a401e86f5.jpeg Why You Should Be a Real-Life Dr Dolittle Seagull Spotted with Stolen Dentures Seagulls are among the most well-known birds around. That does not mean they are well-liked though. Infamous for being annoyingly pesky, they regularly steal snacks and shiny objects lying around. Sometimes seagulls find the gall to steal food right out of a person's hand. Cookies, ice cream, sandwiches - none of it is safe at the beach. However, this seagull here puts many of the other birds to shame. Spotted flying over Newton Abbot, England, the seagull had someone's dentures in its beak! The photos were shared on Spotted Newton Abbot, a page on Facebook. The photo had a caption attached to it, saying Hi Spotted Newton Abbot, can you please post this picture below. Someone's false teeth were found on a bench on Torquay Harbour at lunchtime. Unfortunately, anyone missing them will need to contact the seagull as he flew away with them! https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/owner-dog-conversation/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/db9d8e7bdf92fa7a953245ef911f2a47056dba1485e24a65fd7604c4d39ea785.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/top-five-backpacking-sites/ Five Best Destinations for Backpackers Backpacking is a rite of passage for many - something people choose to do during their summers at uni, or a year away before entering the world of work. It's completely different to staying in a luxury resort, and gives you far more opportunity to connect with other travelers and really immerse yourself in the culture of a destination. In many countries, hostels are situated in forests, by beaches and lakes so that you can truly appreciate nature - sleeping in a hammock under the stars, with the sounds of exotic birds waking you every morning. With a whole world of choice, it can be difficult to know where to go with your backpack, so here are the top five suggestions. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/top-five-backpacking-sites/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/3f05e6629f531cce3814e5a5181ea406d9a5542ac4d4c8890788712756c4cfde.jpeg Five Best Destinations for Backpackers Have You Ever Seen Such Beautiful Tulip Fields? It is nearly that time of the year again, the season of breathtaking landscapes brimming with colorful and flourishing tulips that is sure to captivate just about anyone. In Holland, the tulips and other national flowers come into full bloom annually, creating lofty visuals and sceneries. Needless to say, these landscapes lure in millions of tourists annually. The period between March to mid-May is believed to be the perfect season for tourists. The North Sea dunes are a particular highlight. It is an area located between Leiden and Den Helder and is home to the most impressive fields of tulips. These fields often go on for miles on end. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/top-five-backpacking-sites/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/f4314c29d3b0737fe2a215268b0fa37cfb204f3286f8e6eff5eaa25d48f9264b.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/owner-puppy-workout-class/ How a Puppy can Help You Achieve Inner Peace The downward dog is one of the most well-known yoga moves out there as it promotes core strength. But flipping that on its head, what about moves in other forms of flexibility exercise that actually include animals themselves? Can animals actually help you in your weekly or daily work-out? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. This is no fad. One community in the USA has introduced small puppies to pilates classes as a way of doubling the endorphin hit that exercise provides. As a mood lifter, combining the mental invigoration of pilates with the boundless and ceaseless energy of a puppy is a real winner! Just check out the face of the women below, it's clearly enjoyable. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/owner-puppy-workout-class/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/308ce5a3cd2b65e6f1ffe89f3f43def3613dfb492b6986bf76195dc55f039b55.jpeg How a Puppy can Help You Achieve Inner Peace Meet Monique the Chicken Who Travels all Over the World It has been many years since Guirec began traveling across the world by sailboat. This sounds ambitious but relatively normal until you find out it's with his pet hen, Monique. Their friendship began when Guirec stopped by the Canary Islands. They met and Monique, a Rhode Island Red, just wouldn't stop following him around. So he decided to take her with him when he was leaving. Now, the two have traveled together for around five years. Guirec, from the UK, is 26 years old and has been traveling solo throughout. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/owner-puppy-workout-class/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/66c1f781746628f7e272a1bcf2b38feb7f6081b5cf82c73162ef33bc45dbf32f.jpeg How a Puppy can Help You Achieve Inner Peace Offboard Life From 2014 to 2018, they have covered a total of 45,000 miles together. They have also released a children's book, aptly named lsquoThe Hen Who Sailed Around the World.' On long stops, Guirec says he often brings her off the boat to stretch her leg and peck around in the glass. He said she loves scratching around in the sand and pebbles. It may feel odd but safe to say, this hen is certainly living her best life! https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/owner-puppy-workout-class/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/c027d4cb9c2df6bca6ea6de91f9002124c14e1ee8ca11d76d0487683af564a9b.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/boy-christmas-hero/ The Boy Who Saved Christmas Jayden Perez, an 8-year-old boy, became a worldwide sensation overnight after his admirable Christmas deed in 2018 blew up the internet. Perez, who is from New Jersey amassed over 1,000 toys with hopes of gifting them to children from Puerto Rico ndash which was hit hard by Hurricane Maria. He initially approached his mother, Ana Rosado, about the idea. She was eager to support him in any way possible and suggested a toy drive which went on to be extremely successful. Donation efforts received increased publicity when Rosado took to Facebook with a video that included a heartfelt message from Perez saying, ldquoKids lost a lot of their toys and now they don't have any, can you donate one toy from the bottom of my heart and from the bottom of your heart, can you really donate? Because I know I did,rdquo followed by a gesture towards a table brimming with toys waiting to be donated. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/boy-christmas-hero/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/9c9bf6c0feb1cf10ae5cba40ab52087e39d48179778094f03eb641a617a71f01.jpeg The Boy Who Saved Christmas A Feminist at Five Oozing innocence and cuteness, kids, cats, and dogs have long dominated the world of viral internet videos. The latest clip being shared across social media shows a young girl giving her adorably insightful views on equal rights for men and women. Channel 4's The Secret Life of 5-Year-Olds lifts the lid on playground antics and documents the interactions between children at school. During one episode, comments about girls made by one of the young boys caused a stir. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/boy-christmas-hero/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/5301f260bce092c54f6e1052b894687a775477bb4f9e3651ee57938270f996f0.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/celebs-design-home-merch/ The Designer Home Collections by Famous Celebrities We all love celebrity style - why else do people buy the latest magazines, search online for their fave stars, and watch awards ceremonies? It's also great to get a peek inside their homes and see how they have decorated the interior. Of course, many can afford to design their homes whatever way they wish, money simply isn't an object. However, some celebrities have a real passion for design, and they have used this to form a business. Now you can steal their style and bring a bit of star power into home. These three big names are making a splash on the interiors scene, Kelly Clarkson, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Singer and chat show host Kelly Clarkson has her own exclusive line with Wayfair, the online furniture giant Wayfair. The theme is ldquoFrench countryrdquo, which is her preference. Buyers can choose feminine soft furnishings and antique-style vases to add to their home. Clarkson said that home has always been ldquoa sanctuaryrdquo where she spends quality time with her family, and hopes the line brings peace and comfort that she feels in her own space. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/celebs-design-home-merch/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/1da6900faeb2a7713fb3f0e6ffb7978772f5c9312ae4a30271843827640cbb4b.jpeg The Designer Home Collections by Famous Celebrities The Hot Destinations Where Celebrities Love to Vacation It's hard these days for celebrities to get away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi. It seems like there is a photographer lurking on every Caribbean beach, with a long-range lens to snap Bey on a private yacht or Orlando Bloom kayaking half a mile from shore. It's not surprising that celebs aren't sharing where their next vacation spot is when they are on the red carpet, as they'd probably like some time out of the spotlight. However, there are some places where they can get away from it all, and these three famous ladies have shared where. Chrissy Teigen - Lake Como, Italy Model, mom, and co-host of Lip Sync Battle, Chrissy Teigen, mentioned just how much she loves Lake Como. The Italian region has welcomed many other celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and of course, George Clooney. However, for Teigen, it is much more than just a holiday spot, as she married her love, John Legend there in September 2013. She said in a recent interview that the food is incredible near Lake Como. recently revealed that for her, there's no place quite like Lake Como in Italy, and the place will always have sentimental value for her. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/celebs-design-home-merch/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/83c672ae118e813c82701121d807ac27b649d191fa6ed8c2c74e0736f5782109.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/quarter-life-crisis/ Dealing with a Quarter Life Crisis? Heres How to Manage It People often talk about a quarter-life crisis, which sets in when you're around 25 years old. It is a difficult time - you've probably finished your studies, qualified to do something real, but find yourself in limbo. When we are children, we think of having everything sorted out by 25 - the great job, the house and a partner by your side. Even if you have one of these things by 25, it really doesn't feel like you have achieved much. Nothing feels stable, and wow, is adulthood hard! For some it's continuously swiping on those dating apps, or going on endless dates where the other person doesn't want to reveal much about themselves or seems to be constantly looking over your shoulder. For many, work is an all-consuming role and it doesn't fulfill your passions at all. Home life is a series of disasters, from broken cookers to horrible landlords. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/quarter-life-crisis/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/6796e26734d4d56b802948e40e20164f52fea03d07d90d1628c900435a622dd3.jpeg Dealing with a Quarter Life Crisis? Heres How to Manage It Why You Should Take This Trip Before You Turn 40 Some people say that life begins at 40, while others dread that big birthday. There's no doubt that life changes in your 40s, it feels like your body behaves differently and you just don't bounce back as easily as you used to. Sometimes it creeps up on you. However, there are serious benefits to getting over the big 4-0. Practically everyone has more money in their 40s than when they were younger, and feel more stable in their lives. With that said, there are some things that you should try and do before you turn 40. Number 1 on that list is camping. If you have never pitched a tent, slept in the great outdoors, and experienced the beauty of being so close to nature then it is a must-do. Why do we suggest that you do it before you're 40? Mostly because a younger, able body finds it much, much easier. Sometimes when you go camping, nature doesn't play nice and you may end up soaked to the bone or scorched out of your tent at dawn. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/quarter-life-crisis/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/05c792061d7903fe4351d27b5effa8e71a75cddb44232aa5b8f520d696824394.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/amazing-tulip-fields/ Have You Ever Seen Such Beautiful Tulip Fields? It is nearly that time of the year again, the season of breathtaking landscapes brimming with colorful and flourishing tulips that is sure to captivate just about anyone. In Holland, the tulips and other national flowers come into full bloom annually, creating lofty visuals and sceneries. Needless to say, these landscapes lure in millions of tourists annually. The period between March to mid-May is believed to be the perfect season for tourists. The North Sea dunes are a particular highlight. It is an area located between Leiden and Den Helder and is home to the most impressive fields of tulips. These fields often go on for miles on end. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/amazing-tulip-fields/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/a353ca99c7b25a3165b950df04f8689f212f34ce686252c0c85fd311abb02b22.jpeg Have You Ever Seen Such Beautiful Tulip Fields? Five Best Destinations for Backpackers Backpacking is a rite of passage for many - something people choose to do during their summers at uni, or a year away before entering the world of work. It's completely different to staying in a luxury resort, and gives you far more opportunity to connect with other travelers and really immerse yourself in the culture of a destination. In many countries, hostels are situated in forests, by beaches and lakes so that you can truly appreciate nature - sleeping in a hammock under the stars, with the sounds of exotic birds waking you every morning. With a whole world of choice, it can be difficult to know where to go with your backpack, so here are the top five suggestions. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/amazing-tulip-fields/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/cad9ae7e0888d69a3a7bb51a128fab8a0139517fabb3ca478ad73a51a3e519f6.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/new-terminator-metal/ The Terminator T-1000 Is Closer to Reality Than You Think Scientists in Australia and China working independently on projects, have claimed to have invented an intelligent material, one that could keep functioning even if you were to shoot it into bits with a gun. Hmmhellip doesn't that sound a lot like the Terminator from Terminator 2: Judgment Day!? The secret behind this unusual behavior is gallium. Gallium when exposed to temperatures under 30 degC becomes a liquid form. When gallium is mixed with tin and indium, scientists discovered it formed ldquoan intelligent droprdquo. They also discovered that when it was kept in brine and with aluminum added to the mix, the material kept going for hours, doing a variety of unimaginable tricks. This included moving in a straight line, running circles around a circular dish, and squeezing its way through holes. Most astonishingly, it was able to heal and repair itself when damaged. It was previously unheard of! https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/new-terminator-metal/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/257dfc3a3b8537ceef79a4a81e38e655f6e07e342426684c6919cb46077460aa.jpeg The Terminator T-1000 Is Closer to Reality Than You Think How the Moon Landing Almost Ended in Disaster Even now, more than 50 years after the event, the moon landing represents the true endeavor of the human spirit. It shows what can be achieved by teamwork and the collective knowledge of humankind. The swell of pride when the lunar module touched down was palpable. However, the historic moment could have ended in tragedy were it not for the quick thinking of one of the astronauts. Buzz Aldrin has told the story in past interviews of how a crucial switch on the module broke. If he and Neil Armstrong weren't able to fix it, they would have been stranded in space forever. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/new-terminator-metal/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/931d1206f3e3dd0d05c2d4dbf8060c713ac82155b42e9a65de1a345e9eb08170.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/job-interview-short-guide/ A Short Guide to Job Interviews No one can deny that job interviews can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. It's usually the culmination of weeks or even months worth of job searching. The type of questions you receive can be vastly different depending on the interviewer and even those with extensive job interview experience will find no two are the same. Good interviewers will leave a lasting impression on the interviewer. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/job-interview-short-guide/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/7baf080b10c2510da64be39b1e1246f988ba78c9368248a67aa62d192518bb49.jpeg A Short Guide to Job Interviews Be Assertive Confidence is an invaluable asset during an interview, a proactive candidate will instantly be at an advantage. Don't be passive, simply waiting to be asked questions. Instead, show an interest in the company and try to ask your own questions, enquiring about specific details regarding how the company operates and what your role will entail. Any interest in the company's vision won't go unnoticed and may help you to stand out. Encouraging the interviewer to talk about their own position will offer great insight into the positives and negatives of working there. The manner in which they talk about the company can also give an inkling about whether or not they truly enjoy the job. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/job-interview-short-guide/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/b61d33bd988f2d6eebbce8855f4c8d3a41fb7cb58307948cf8914879e6fd3937.jpeg A Short Guide to Job Interviews Tips to Have a Great First Date First dates aren't as easy as they seem and there are plenty of reasons to feel nervous ahead of going out with someone new for the first time. There has been ample research into the science of the elusive lsquoperfect first date' and researchers have amassed some useful advice to ensure a seamless night and stellar first impression. Positive body language is a key to any successful first date and can say as much as any words. The better you are able to communicate, the more you will engage the other person and help the two of you to click. Animated and proactive gestures are a great way of showing interest and communicating to your date that you're having a good time. Similarly, reserved body language can exacerbate any awkwardness. Try not to close yourself off and give physical indications of any nerves. Whilst this may seem hard, if you're aware of it, you can try to avoid it until a confident posture feels more natural https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/job-interview-short-guide/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/94c5f399aebf8fe9309b96e0013872995a46629b5ca73296eaeee1890fed493c.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/mother-day-plans/ The Best Ways to Make Mom Feel Loved Our mothers do so much for us in our everyday lives, even when we're adults. Once they changed our diapers and then, as we got older, made our lunch for school. Today, they're on hand with advice as we navigate the choppy waters of adulthood, from relationships to secret recipes. Sure, there's a dedicated day to showing mom how much we care. But if you leave it until Mother's Day to show your appreciation, you're just following the herd. Why not break from the norm and surprise your mom with a day out at another time of year? Few people will know your mother as well as you, so you have the opportunity to do something which really makes her tick. You can take her to her favorite cafe or restaurant, or a performance by the singer or group she treasures above all others. Plus it won't be crowded with everyone else treating their mum at the same time! https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/mother-day-plans/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/552fc04582818dea955e8477c12f0683071a6a40cd27e0a61bd1e4f05a4947fc.jpeg The Best Ways to Make Mom Feel Loved Why You Should Take This Trip Before You Turn 40 Some people say that life begins at 40, while others dread that big birthday. There's no doubt that life changes in your 40s, it feels like your body behaves differently and you just don't bounce back as easily as you used to. Sometimes it creeps up on you. However, there are serious benefits to getting over the big 4-0. Practically everyone has more money in their 40s than when they were younger, and feel more stable in their lives. With that said, there are some things that you should try and do before you turn 40. Number 1 on that list is camping. If you have never pitched a tent, slept in the great outdoors, and experienced the beauty of being so close to nature then it is a must-do. Why do we suggest that you do it before you're 40? Mostly because a younger, able body finds it much, much easier. Sometimes when you go camping, nature doesn't play nice and you may end up soaked to the bone or scorched out of your tent at dawn. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/mother-day-plans/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/b73b2c675aa5a04d3c8fd402aeeae20ebc7ef58b3f4de5a84ac843c34db83232.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/red-skittles-road/ A Highway Covered In Skittles (But Thats not the Surprising Bit) This story begins with red skittles but is by no means the crazy part here! It was a cold day in January 2017 when Wisconsin's Dodge County Sheriff's Office received a very strange emergency call. Dodge is a rural county that sits towards the southeast of the state. The county's highway authorities wanted the cops to investigate a spill of skittles. Hundreds of thousands of skittles. Apparently, the skittles had fallen out of a truck transporting the candy. The cardboard they were stored in fell apart due to heavy rain. At the time, nobody knew where it had come from but they were thankful. Why?Well, bad weather had left the area's roads icy and dangerous. Apparently, the thousands of little skittles went a long way in improving traction on the road! https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/red-skittles-road/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/716458d00d1f406275d51b123109a676331bce9856a8cd30446e294dbe2c2c73.jpeg A Highway Covered In Skittles (But Thats not the Surprising Bit) 5 Weird Ways to Use Beer Beer is one of the world's most beloved drinks and a very popular choice for anyone hoping to get a little tipsy. Aside from its intoxicating qualities, beer also has some profound practical uses that most average Joes could find useful. Slug Disposal Any keen gardener knows what a pain garden slugs can be. They are a year-round annoyance, constantly taking bites out of any plant they come across and stunting the growth of seedlings. However, we have more in common with them than we think, and these pesky mollusks also love a pint. Rather than having them munch on your pretty flowers or get first dibs on your fresh veg, pour beer on the ground to attract them away from your precious greenery. Grass Growth Nothing spoils the perfect garden look like scattered brown spots of underdeveloped grass. Due to the carbohydrates and yeast found in beer, spraying a Budweiser on these dead spots can actually encourage growth and help to restore a garden's pristine look. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/red-skittles-road/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/2f1e1d9a36ea1be8d41acf157d1ded5a92e24866efd326fcb66eba116e5109a0.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/colombia-best-coffee/ What Colombia Offers to Coffee Lovers Holidays offer an unrivaled opportunity to experience new places, immerse in fascinating foreign cultures and make unforgettable memories. Whilst these memories are undoubtedly the best thing a holiday abroad has to offer, a small memento as a reminder of your time can be just as special. Whether sentimental or practical, bringing home a souvenir can be the cherry on top of a brilliant trip away. Colombia has special offerings for any coffee enthusiast, and any trip there isn't complete if you return home empty-handed. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/colombia-best-coffee/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/29cd0c6eee3e00c87a0c7024c0b28d5e377fb20f59cad59c84bd7ffa1b71b6f9.jpeg What Colombia Offers to Coffee Lovers Specialty Coffee We've all seen brands of Colombian coffee stacked on the shelves at our local supermarket, and, for many, it's some of the best available. However, a visit to Colombia itself will offer you unmatched variety, with an abundance of authentic coffee brands not available elsewhere. Local cafeacutes such Amor Perfecto and Azahar provide the chance to try fresh coffee bursting with local flavor. Not only do these offer a great in-person experience, but you will also be able to take the taste of Colombia back home by buying a bag of their expert coffee for yourself. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/colombia-best-coffee/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/a010ddc201271e0c7a011897fe1abaf73c52ea42f5fcd755fa137555460ee9fe.jpeg What Colombia Offers to Coffee Lovers A Completely Sustainable Coffee Shop Those who are truly concerned with their footprint on nature and being eco-friendly can often struggle with the simplest pleasures of life. Sometimes, going out for dinner or coffee can be a stressful affair if you know that the restaurant does not ethically source its meat nor do they try to recycle where possible. For many, these situations may be all too familiar. If that's you or you are looking to associate yourself with companies that are more environmentally friendly, consider seeking establishments that try to minimize their impact on the environment. The coffee industry has been rapidly growing over the last years across the world, spurred on by strong coffee culture. This has also shone the spotlight on the waste created by this industry. From coffee waste to milk waste, wastage in cafes is a pressing issue. This is what forced Douglas McMaster, the owner of Silo to develop a restaurant focused on zero waste and sustainability, all within an urban environment. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/colombia-best-coffee/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/ad659c217e2320a24dfe6541bcc6ea13c32037ea3c57b76a6133f281378e5ebd.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/biggest-anaconda-discovered/ Record-breaking Anaconda Captured in the Amazon Gordon Buchanan spends his professional life in the company of animals that would terrify any normal person. The famous Scottish wildlife presenter and filmmaker travels the globe documenting the lives of native tribesmen, and how they are able to coexist with fierce predators. The latest series of Tribes, Predators, and Me saw him living with hyenas in Ethiopia and even swimming with sharks in the Pacific. His show offers an authentic insight into the world of remote tribespeople who live vastly different lives to our own. A focal point is how each tribe manages the dangerous local wildlife, with many having to deal with living extremely close to potentially lethal animals. One of Buchanan's most renowned visits was to the Waorani tribe, an Amazonian people numbering around 2,000 and located in Ecuador. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/biggest-anaconda-discovered/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/c5b3288e0fc47641b48553f563fd285a34e5f85f21a6dd40bff863ecb672406c.jpeg Record-breaking Anaconda Captured in the Amazon The Rarest Dog on Earth - The New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Once believed to be extinct, because it is so rarely found, the New Guinea Highland Wild dog is closely related to the dingo, which is found predominantly in Australia. The New Guinea Highland Wild Dog is named because of where it originated, in the South Pacific Islands. For many decades, no human had reported seeing one, which is why many believed they had died out. In exciting news for scientists and the animal kingdom, scientists revealed in 2017 that they had found a litter of New Guinea puppies in Papua, and they released photos of the cute dogs. The photos show them running in the wild, living in their natural habitat. It's also wonderful to discover that a species we thought was extinct is still living. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/biggest-anaconda-discovered/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/e0f1b28479d4802f2ce6904d84ece712f72572162eb0ac7fae33c6f4727e1d20.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/health-coach-vending-machine/ The Healthy Vending Machine Discouraging Junk Food Whether it be a chocolate bar, a bag of sweets, or a packet of crisps, we are all occasionally partial to junk food over a healthy alternative. It gives us a sugar boost, and is usually quick and easy. In their quest to deter unhealthy eating, health psychologists have developed a vending machine that rewards a healthy choice of snack. Professor Brad Appelhans has long advocated healthier eating habits early in life, and discourages waiting until later on to make any belated lifestyle changes. In developed countries with good sanitation and healthcare, unhealthy eating represents a significant contributor to overall deaths. One of the ways some governments have tried to discourage this is with a financial deterrent, a sugar tax that makes unhealthy snacks more expensive. Appelhans hopes the aforementioned vending machine is another way to accomplish this. Appelhans's idea stemmed from his observation that staff would not use an automated door at work due to the fact that it was labeled as having a three-second delay. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/health-coach-vending-machine/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/61a3128351ebd90063c911b74803534a0b5f63435e908c378cbd4bda210318f7.jpeg The Healthy Vending Machine Discouraging Junk Food The Real Reasons Why Fast Food is Bad for Kids There's a saying in business: ldquoIf you want it good, it won't be fast. If you want it fast, it won't be good.rdquo It's about the quality of work done but it's just as applicable to food too. We know that fast food isn't good for us. Even before Supersize Me hit movie theaters, it was an uncomfortable truth that although it was convenient, those meals weren't doing our bodies any favors. Despite their attempts to broaden menus with fruit and lower-calorie options, the burger giants still face criticism based on what they offer. It's unsurprising. A regular diet of fast food for children is bad for them. It means they won't be getting the essential vitamins and minerals that they need to grow up strong and healthy. A burger meal also contains the kind of additives which can bring about addiction to these kinds of food, which is going to cause problems in later life. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/health-coach-vending-machine/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/5475f1b439ce41cb52bdcbcd60e0d505499c985e586fe9f6f371c66cf8aee02a.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/mysterious-bali-masks/ The Ancient Secrets Of Balinese Masks The Indonesian island of Bali has a deep, mystical culture that many tourists don't even scratch the surface off when they visit. Some buy the colorful masks to bring home, without realizing their significance. These masks show faces in many different expressions, some appear to be snarling or frightened. Masks are used in shows these days but actually, they are sacred and have their roots in animism. Natives of Bali believe that gods are everywhere, and some of these masks symbolize this. Beautiful homes were created for the gods, although they may not be seen. The mask provides a symbol for the energies of ancestral spirits when they want to visit the material world. These divine beings can assume physical form through the masks, which is why they are so sacred. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/mysterious-bali-masks/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/fcc4f2c43c80b5c6efac4df0f272c7a9551a356388ccb4094c45f1ea74f356c0.jpeg The Ancient Secrets Of Balinese Masks The Festival of Las Fallas in Valencia The annual festival of Las Fallas is held in Valencia, Spain every March. It began as the carpenter's celebration of the arrival of spring, when they would burn the parrots (wooden pieces) that held their lights up during the winter. This festival of art combines tradition and the Valencian sense of irony in a unique spectacle that envelopes the whole city for 19 days and makes Valencia a great place to visit during this time. Huge paper-macirccheacute figures are created by artists from the city, and these line the streets during the festivities. After being judged and awarded, at the end of the festival, every single one is burned to the ground. Each day of the festival at 2 pm a fireworks show takes place at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in the center of the city. Grab some food or drinks from the many trucks that pop up and enjoy the show. At night, discomoviles, which are mini outdoor clubs, get the party going. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/mysterious-bali-masks/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/65da633ade57cb0b2f8bd20988e6a63ac317919c578cf3ab533bf56a48708647.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/failing-kids-succeed/ The Benefits of Letting Your Kids Fail One of the most important functions of parents is as role models to ensure that their children grow up to be good parents themselves. A person's own approach to raising kids will be molded by the parenting methods they themselves have been exposed to. It's only natural to want your children to experience the same things you loved as a kid. Likewise, if your parents forced you into doing something you didn't like, you will be careful not to subject your own children to the same. Self-help books may help somewhat in preparing for a firstborn however, you can never truly plan for the challenges of parenthood. Many people worry about raising the perfect child. They may find it extremely stressful if some of their parenting methods aren't as effective as they'd hoped. This quest for perfection in a child isn't necessarily what's best for them, and the bitter pill to swallow is that sometimes failure is good. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/failing-kids-succeed/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/42693fbc4475e8da4b255ffc48ae91673f0adf127e4efd4b2f8bfa43cbadc1f1.jpeg The Benefits of Letting Your Kids Fail A Feminist at Five Oozing innocence and cuteness, kids, cats, and dogs have long dominated the world of viral internet videos. The latest clip being shared across social media shows a young girl giving her adorably insightful views on equal rights for men and women. Channel 4's The Secret Life of 5-Year-Olds lifts the lid on playground antics and documents the interactions between children at school. During one episode, comments about girls made by one of the young boys caused a stir. Little Eva was quick to defend her fellow woman and give her take on gender equality. Despite her age, the young girl showed wisdom beyond her years. Championing women's suffrage, she spoke about the sacrifices made by the suffragettes and stressed the importance of both working and voting for girls when they grow up. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/failing-kids-succeed/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/21f92f9e859f7597b8aabf5cc4f47f793c1a0c3863dc248bdaeda7018f594f27.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/all-about-the-brain/ The Amazing Capabilities of the Brain Our brains are unfathomably complex. Quicker than any computer, our brain is the center of all human activity. It ensures that our whole body is working in perfect harmony so that we may live as productively as possible. The brain has been a focal point of human research for as long as research itself. Scientists have studied both living and dead brains in the pursuit of understanding as much as possible about this extraordinary organ. The brain's many functions are far too numerous to list, but detailed below are just some of the incredible things scientists have discovered about the brain. Speed Exploration into the speed of the brain carried out at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has yielded some staggering data. Aiming to analyze the time it takes the brain to recognize an image, researchers estimated the organ to require around 100 milliseconds to identify a picture. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/all-about-the-brain/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/f86d6a2dfdd3581fefedc08fa446732a1eeaf766bb24578e499800b8cf1b834c.jpeg The Amazing Capabilities of the Brain Power As the nucleus of the human body, our brains consume about 1/5th of our daily energy intake, around 400 calories for women and slightly more for men. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/all-about-the-brain/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/1067f8575e8d521f20ac6e16991de0ab8bc50b2ac29fe4159b0f4e81b6f6de83.jpeg The Amazing Capabilities of the Brain Aging and Memory Despite its importance to the body, the brain doesn't fully develop until the age of 25. Consisting of 60 fat, the brain is in fact the fattiest organ in the human body. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/all-about-the-brain/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/28d0e9aed323c0ea9beae45809f33ed26a941b21993ffd6d5af00c1859483c6b.jpeg The Amazing Capabilities of the Brain The Smells That Take You Back in Time They say that music has the ability to transport us back to a different place in our lives. That's true, but doesn't smell have exactly the same effect too? What wafts up your nostrils can be just as potent as what you hear. We all have those special, and even not-so-special, aromas that are associated with many and varied points in our lives. The brand of deodorant we used in high school whizzes us straight back to the locker rooms after gym class. The smell of a pencil being sharpened is a buzz you won't have had since elementary school. And that strange smell as the glue holding a packet of trading cards is prised apart? Congratulations, you're ten years old again. What about the smell of a home-cooked meal - does that bring you to your grandmother's kitchen, or perhaps it reminds you of a neighbor's house? Smells are different for different people. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/all-about-the-brain/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/5dde6575e03c9505ebf8bd6e38f049e995b20237a61fb36c4657d1a34770e0c0.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/adoption-miracle-meetup/ The Incredible Reunion of an Adopted Girl and her Parents It's far from uncommon to see Chinese children adopted and raised in the United States. In fact, American families adopt from China more often than any other country in the world. Each adoption case is undoubtedly different, with its own intricacies and complexities, and many adopted children may never see their biological parents. This was not the case for Kati Pohler, a Chinese girl adopted by American parents, who has an incredible story of how she was reunited with her birth parents. Growing up in Michigan, Kati waited 22 years to find out the details about how she came to be adopted. The one child policy implemented by China at the time meant that when Kati's mother fell pregnant with her, she would be subject to legal punishment. Kati's mother kept a low profile and attempted to have the birth away from any medical professionals who could potentially report her to officials. Complications forced them to seek the help of a physician, who promised to keep quiet. Hoping that their child may still have a good life, the couple repeatedly dropped her off at a local market with a note asking a willing family to take her in. The note included the wish of her birth parents to meet with their child again in 10 or 20 years time on the broken bridge. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/adoption-miracle-meetup/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/bf90266909982b77767748f56364d25700c4ea936a296d49d06af397c616ae9b.jpeg The Incredible Reunion of an Adopted Girl and her Parents Texan Mum's Choice of Bee-Covered Maternity Shoot Over the last few years, maternity photoshoots and gender reveal parties have exploded on the scene with each new event outdoing the other. There is no doubt that people have been going beyond in choosing unique themes that certainly make an impression, for better or worse. And Emily Mueller, from Boerne, Texas certainly made headlines with her choice of shoot. Hoping to shock her friends, Emily Mueller decided bees were the theme she wanted to go with. She was pregnant with her fourth child when she decided on this outlandish theme. Who knows what she chose for the other three? https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/adoption-miracle-meetup/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/da4c94c8463fa0d68dc0e4f71271174e499b10a1343a4cac631a12afa283ca32.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/trendy-freckle-tattoos/ This Latest Beauty Trend Involves Tattooing Freckles Beauty trends are never stagnant, with each passing year seeing new crazes sweep the nation. Young people become desperate to imitate what they view as trendy to avoid being seen as uncool or out of touch. As well as usually being vastly different from what came before, each new trend doesn't seem to last too long before something fresher comes along to sweep it aside. The internet has only reinforced this, with new looks and styles able to reach an unrivalled amount of people in a very short space of time. Some beauty trends become iconic to the point of being synonymous with the decades in which they emerged. Heavy makeup showcasing bright colours was a staple of the 80s, whilst the early years of the new millennium saw a more natural look favoured. Despite previously being a target of mockery, there has been a newfound appreciation for freckles in recent times. Rather than covering them up, the latest beauty fad involves going to whichever means necessary to acquire the look of these natural beauty spots. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/trendy-freckle-tattoos/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/899b8685c95d96a59339a8a300dc40e9a535f27b0c01c18123aaa95d96127244.jpeg This Latest Beauty Trend Involves Tattooing Freckles The One Clothing Item You Need Most It was a big deal in the '90s, but it has never gone out of style. What are we talking about? The little black dress, of course, or LBD, as it is known. It is the one piece of clothing that you can dress up or tone down for any occasion desired - a big work meeting? Throw a smart jacket over it and add some boots or court shoes. A wedding? Add some bling and maybe a faux fur cape, along with some sparkly pumps. Girl's night out? Your leather jacket will look great with it. It is versatile, smart casual, and more dependable than any partner you've had. The right LBD will make you feel amazing. The fit should always show off your best assets, and then it will adapt to any of the occasions you need it to. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/trendy-freckle-tattoos/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/e4880579ab414f4230ba9db3471f45be438950375b0bc7a53560889be2be2f28.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/cute-mermaid-babysitter/ The Mermaid Babysitter It's clear that some babysitters were born for the job. Most already have a naturally sunny disposition and will go to whatever means necessary to make a child happy. It turns out Keegan is the perfect babysitter for mermaid-loving Alidy. Despite her age, young Alidy Haslam's life hasn't been without tragedy. Since her dad's passing, little Alidy has worn a mermaid costume every day as a way of coping with the loss. With a boundless love for the mythical creatures, dressing up as one has helped bring happiness to the young girl during such sad times. However, Alidy was always hopeful of having a mermaid friend to share the fun with, a sentiment echoed by her mother Jenna. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/cute-mermaid-babysitter/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/bc3e3be3b2623e2296daa8d6320ca77fc998439155fad0220ce33528c8076dc2.jpeg The Mermaid Babysitter A Feminist at Five Oozing innocence and cuteness, kids, cats, and dogs have long dominated the world of viral internet videos. The latest clip being shared across social media shows a young girl giving her adorably insightful views on equal rights for men and women. Channel 4's The Secret Life of 5-Year-Olds lifts the lid on playground antics and documents the interactions between children at school. During one episode, comments about girls made by one of the young boys caused a stir. Little Eva was quick to defend her fellow woman and give her take on gender equality. Despite her age, the young girl showed wisdom beyond her years. Championing women's suffrage, she spoke about the sacrifices made by the suffragettes and stressed the importance of both working and voting for girls when they grow up. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/cute-mermaid-babysitter/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/37765375ceb7097305e7d038689ddf359eacf7933f8253c6971156a2365ac318.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/stallone-inspiring-low-point/ The Inspirational Life Story of Sylvester Stallone One of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood, Sylvester Stallone is the face of some of pop cultures most beloved film franchises. However, Stallones rise to the top was no easy ride, full of hardships and extreme difficulties. Working at a deli whilst trying to support a family in his 20s, money was hard to come by. Financial struggles led to him having to sell his wifes jewelry just to make ends meet. At his lowest point, in 1970, the Rambo star also had to sell his beloved bullmastiff Butkus for just $25 to a stranger at a local shop. This particularly sad part of Stallones life has a happy resolution, with the star eventually reuniting with his lost hound after making it big. Never giving up despite adversity, Stallones incredible attitude and desire to succeed echoes that of his most well-known role, Rocky Balboa. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/stallone-inspiring-low-point/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/b56cd47a9ce016481a5f0a53414b349d819dce8929683f44d2d4e10d56d5477c.jpeg The Inspirational Life Story of Sylvester Stallone J-Los Secrets to Happiness J-Lo first found success as a dancer and Latina actress in the early 90s. She became a crossover star in the mid-90s starring opposite Woody Harrelson in Money Train. When she released her debut album in 1999, it became an instant hit, and suddenly her name was on everyones lips. While J-Lo has been gracing our screens for over 20 years, and theres no doubt that she is a successful actress, musician, and fashion icon, its no secret that her love life has been pretty turbulent. From her ill-fated love affair with Sean Combs, aka P, Diddy to three failed marriages, its surprising that she still has a smile on her face wherever she goes. Of course, in July 2021 fans were rapt when she was pictured sharing a kiss with Ben Affleck, her former beau. The pair had split in January 2004, after their engagement broke down. Now they are firmly back together and seem happier than ever. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/stallone-inspiring-low-point/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/0d8f66ee8346f33e1853dee98fea08fa1690d904fac0f882ca926bdc6fd64b53.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/new-guinea-rare-highland-dog/ The Rarest Dog on Earth - The New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Once believed to be extinct, because it is so rarely found, the New Guinea Highland Wild dog is closely related to the dingo, which is found predominantly in Australia. The New Guinea Highland Wild Dog is named because of where it originated, in the South Pacific Islands. For many decades, no human had reported seeing one, which is why many believed they had died out. In exciting news for scientists and the animal kingdom, scientists revealed in 2017 that they had found a litter of New Guinea puppies in Papua, and they released photos of the cute dogs. The photos show them running in the wild, living in their natural habitat. It's also wonderful to discover that a species we thought was extinct is still living. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/new-guinea-rare-highland-dog/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/e0f1b28479d4802f2ce6904d84ece712f72572162eb0ac7fae33c6f4727e1d20.jpeg The Rarest Dog on Earth - The New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Record-breaking Anaconda Captured in the Amazon Gordon Buchanan spends his professional life in the company of animals that would terrify any normal person. The famous Scottish wildlife presenter and filmmaker travels the globe documenting the lives of native tribesmen, and how they are able to coexist with fierce predators. The latest series of Tribes, Predators, and Me saw him living with hyenas in Ethiopia and even swimming with sharks in the Pacific. His show offers an authentic insight into the world of remote tribespeople who live vastly different lives to our own. A focal point is how each tribe manages the dangerous local wildlife, with many having to deal with living extremely close to potentially lethal animals. One of Buchanan's most renowned visits was to the Waorani tribe, an Amazonian people numbering around 2,000 and located in Ecuador. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/new-guinea-rare-highland-dog/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/6afa3739b3a8d8670313145bf245042afba5659074ed4550396eb7bba585c032.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/huge-siberian-crater/ The Huge Siberian Crater That Puzzled Locals Natural phenomena are responsible for some of the planet's most incredible spectacles. Instances can be seen all over the world as a result of different climates and conditions. Russian shepherds living in Siberia are one of the latest communities to get a taste of mother nature's unbelievable power. It began with a heavy gurgling sound during the night that seemed to be resonating from the deep within the Earth. Upon waking up, residents of the modest village were stunned by the emergence of a huge crater. The unexplained occurrence baffled the locals leading to wild theories, with some even suspecting aliens were to blame. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/huge-siberian-crater/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/139ad692f2c1c7e62f297cc958e17187a25393eea1572fe497119697ce8770f8.jpeg The Huge Siberian Crater That Puzzled Locals Record-breaking Anaconda Captured in the Amazon Gordon Buchanan spends his professional life in the company of animals that would terrify any normal person. The famous Scottish wildlife presenter and filmmaker travels the globe documenting the lives of native tribesmen, and how they are able to coexist with fierce predators. The latest series of Tribes, Predators, and Me saw him living with hyenas in Ethiopia and even swimming with sharks in the Pacific. His show offers an authentic insight into the world of remote tribespeople who live vastly different lives to our own. A focal point is how each tribe manages the dangerous local wildlife, with many having to deal with living extremely close to potentially lethal animals. One of Buchanan's most renowned visits was to the Waorani tribe, an Amazonian people numbering around 2,000 and located in Ecuador. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/huge-siberian-crater/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/d26ccd27fec052f198700d8c128584c5648c55cd55201a454f957bcc4c14ca01.jpeg https://goolinda.com/view/loving-husband-visits-late-wife/ The Heartbreaking Story of True Love Love is a tricky, abstract concept to define. There are no rules to it. Being in love is like the most twisting and turning rollercoaster you've ever been on as it throws you in so many different directions at the same time. What's certain about love is that feeling in the chest that you simply can't be without that person. You want to spend every moment you can with them. That's just how Fred Gilland feels about his wife Janice - even though she died in 2010. Fred visited his wife's grave in Tennessee every single day between her burial and 2017. He has said quite simply that he loved her from the first moment he saw her and that there is nothing else he would rather do until the time comes when he is buried in the same plot. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/loving-husband-visits-late-wife/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/aaa5fb35db26e9f63972e1405119d18130a8bb66e35c222a36262fbfecb40591.jpeg The Heartbreaking Story of True Love The Greatest Proposal Location of All Time A proposal of marriage is one of the great moments in life. It's also something we don't ever want to do again. It's a declaration of love that feels so right and so pure, that we're certain the other person will react positively to it and with the best possible outcome. So, it's a bit of an understatement to say that timing and location are everything when it comes to making this one, life-changing request. It's the start of the two of you making your life together official and it's the story you'll remember forever. Romance is everything, here. The Wal-Mart parking lot is not a place for memories that will last a lifetime. Dale Sharp is a landscape photographer and he understood this, as he combined his job and his love for his partner, Karlie Russell. Dale knew that Karlie was the woman he wanted to be with forever, so he set about planning his proposal. Travel was a big part of the couple's lifestyle and he thought that on one of their adventures to the Arctic Circle, the aurora borealis - commonly known as the Northern Lights - would provide the perfect, beautiful backdrop. https://goolinda.com/engine/static/articles/loving-husband-visits-late-wife/images/https://media.wazimo.com/images/3d5835f215cc9de62ded48709e3e5791dd1117ad1b86bfa6ce376d852dc5c2f5.jpeg