Halloween 2023: a whopping U$12.2B spending! Sales, Stats, Trends, and even Costume Choices!

Anticipation is high for the spookiest night of the year. Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans plan to take part in the festivities this October, putting Halloween participation rates on par with pre-pandemic levels. Not only do people intend to come out in droves, but they’re going all out by spending more on candy, costumes, decorations, and… Read More

Hands: our common humanity

A call for unity and peace that emphasizes our common humanity. Sarah Kay’s poem “Hands” conveys a positive message to the world by celebrating the power and importance of hands in human connections and interactions. Hands are tools that can hold, create, and express how people navigate life and express love and care. The means… Read More

The (Awful) Truth Behind Fairy Tales

In times where we can’t figure out anymore what is real and what is hidden from the general public, where images and information are manipulated for “a common good,” but where inevitably such “common good” only benefits few, I can’t think of a better analogy than a fairy tale. The opening paragraph of “once upon… Read More

Embracing Motivation: the power of unexpected inspiration!

This video unfolds a tale of resilience, innovation, and the profound impact of a simple act. The boy’s thoughtful neighbor takes matters into his own hands, determined to create an environment where possibilities are endless, when a boy on his bicycle triggers his security cam alert. Armed with chalk, he begins by drawing a racetrack… Read More

Overcoming Resume Misunderstandings in AI Hiring Filters

In the modern job market, the initial reviewer of a job candidate’s application is often an automated system rather than a human. Shockingly, data from 2019 revealed that three-quarters of resumes never reach human eyes. Additionally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission estimated that 83% of employers, including 99% of Fortune 500 companies, use AI-driven automation… Read More

The Inspiring Story of the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

In a world that often forgets, they found a way to remember joy. Join us on a journey to Tokyo, Japan, where a remarkable restaurant called the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is rewriting the rules of inclusivity and redefining the power of human connection. This heartwarming video by @nealfoard introduces us to Shiro Oguni, the… Read More

The benefits of a bilingual brain

There are numerous benefits associated with having a bilingual brain. Here are some of the most important ones: Improved cognitive function: Studies have shown that bilingual individuals have better cognitive control, working memory, and executive function compared to monolingual individuals. This means that they are better able to multitask, make decisions, and solve problems. Delayed… Read More

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! (Origin / Multi Billion $ Business)

Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”) is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century and is observed by the Catholic Church,… Read More

Happy International Women’s Day: Funny Women Quotes

Ok ladies, let’s face it, without you there would be nothing. Congrats on your day. A little humor now, since we have already posted our serious tribute. And no harm meant, we believe you’ll agree that some of these quotes are pretty good.  To generalize on women is dangerous. To specialize on them is infinitely… Read More

Meninas aprendem a falar antes dos meninos e têm um vocabulário maior que eles no início da vida. Será porque mulheres falam mais do que homens?

Húmus, chewbacca e umbigo. Estas são apenas algumas das milhares de palavras que os cientistas da Universidade Duke decodificaram meticulosamente em mais de 2.000 horas de vida diária de bebês. Recentemente, eles usaram esses dados para determinar se a quantidade de linguagem que as crianças ouvem pode explicar por que as meninas têm vocabulários maiores… Read More