The easiest instruments to play

Musical instruments are the perfect way of channeling your creativity and coming up with new skills. You want to have a hobby that can help you to channel your feelings and emotions, as well as develop skills. But, let’s be clear, learning a musical instrument can be a hard slog....

Surprising things you didn’t know were created by people

Ahh nature, so full of abundance, working perfectly in unison with everything else. Mother earth grows amazing foods for us to eat, rainforests to clean the air we breathe, and, sometimes, she gets angry and sends earthquakes to remind us who’s boss. Except, a lot of that isn’t true. In...

The battle that changed the way you talk

We all know the story of The Battle of Hastings, and William the Conqueror’s significant victory there. But, despite what you might have read or studied in High School history class, you might not have realized the significance of the battle, and how it would come to shape the futures...

Things you didn’t know about ancient mathematics

  Math is one of those subjects you either love or loathe, there is generally no middle ground. Personally, we dig the black and white nature of math, as well as the way it allows us to improve problem-solving skills. For as long as there have been numbers math has...

The science behind color blindness

Being color blind most often is caused by a genetic condition that is hereditary. In simpler words, people are usually just born with it. Blue as well as red/green color blindness is generally passed from parents to their children. The specific gene which causes color blindness is carried through the...

Are Millennials Crowdfunding Their College Tuition?

College tuition has long been a worry for prospective students looking to get an education. The prohibitive costs of attending have locked out many bright, young academics, and the situation isn’t getting any better. With rising costs and fierce competition for scholarships, many millennials are feeling like they have no...

Do College Athletes Finally Deserve Pay?

Last year, the University of Alabama paid its head football coach, Nick Saban, over $7 million. Legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski made over $7 million last year as well. Those salaries are already astounding to the average American, but $7 million is nothing compared to how much money the...

Every College Student Should Have These Basic Skills

You would be amazed how many students start at college each year without any idea of the basic living skills. This is obviously because you have done too good a job of looking after them, however when your child is preparing to go off to school it is vital that...

The Top 100 Universities In The World

Higher education is all about investing your future in an institution that would shape your career and define you as an academic scholar. Universities are mostly ranked based on several factors including affordability, campus environment, student feedback, expected graduate income and additional programs and benefits. Our rankings are based on...

25 Best Liberal Arts Colleges In America

America is filled with liberal-arts colleges, which have received a bad rep in the past. Many people think you need to attend a science or math college, in order to get a highly successful job. However, there are many rich and famous who have taken a liberal arts course. Here...

Top 20 Colleges For Athletic People

Athletics are a huge part of the college experience. Many students take great pride in their teams and athletes. While the majority of colleges that you are going to attend are going to have some kind of athletic program available, there are some schools that cater to the more athletic...

31 of the Best Public Colleges in America

When it comes to picking a school the choices can be confusing. There are so many to choose from! While some people prefer the idea of attending a private school like Yale, some prefer the idea of a state school. And there are plenty of those to choose from. Here...

The Top 15 Universities in Canada

15. Laval University – Quebec Ranked number 15 is Laval University, one of Canada’s top universities and actually the oldest education establishment in Canada. I was also the first in North America to offer a full high education all in French. Located in the province of Quebec, Laval is known...

17 US Colleges That Are Impossible To Get Into

Got your heart set on a particular college once you’ve graduated from high school? You may want to check out their acceptance rates first. Some colleges in the US are a lot harder to get into than others. We’ve put together a list of the 17 US colleges that are...

37 Most Prestigious Universities In America

When it comes to college, the amount available to the American student can be overwhelming. But what if you don’t just want to go to college? What if you want to go to one of the most prestigious schools in the country? Schools ranking vary with a number of factors...
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