Category: living

Man-Made ‘Living Bridges’ Are Grown to Stand for Centuries—Without Nuts or Bolts: VIDEO

The beautiful phenomenon of “living root” bridges, expertly sculpted by Indian tribes, is a testament to what can be achieved when man and nature work together. These incredible structures have stood the test of time owing to a simple and effective, centuries-old technique. Living root bridges are commonly found in southern Meghalaya state in northern…


The Chachapoyas: Living With the Dead | Arkeo Ep26 | Documentary

The Chachapoyas were long considered the fiercest warriors of the Andes. Recent archaeological discoveries paint a completely different picture. Far from being bloodthirsty and morbid, this people maintained an intimate and happy relationship with the deceased. …


Cheechako | Alaska: History & Beauty Ep1 | Documentary

This 1968 film introduces the term “Cheechako,” an Alaskan Indian word meaning newcomer. The film looks at what kind of living and working conditions newcomers could expect to find when they transferred to the Alaska region in the 1960s. …


The Great Waltz (1938)

Strauss (Fernand Gravey) loves music and has made it his life’s ambition. However, reality is cruel and he has to sit in the office and work for his boss in order to make a living. But with the help of his girlfriend, Porty (Luise Rainer), who has become his strongest support, Strauss comes to the…


Film Review: ‘Living’: Bill Nighy Delivers a Career-Defining Performance

 PG-13 | 1h 42min | Drama | 23 December 2022 (USA) As a character actor best known for his reoccurring roles in the “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” and “Underworld” franchises, Bill Nighy makes every film he appears in better simply by showing up. His boozing and aging rock star from “Love, Actually” was the sole interesting…


When Stillness Calls Loudest—How to Minimize Noise

I don’t suppose there has ever been a noisier culture than the one in which you and I currently find ourselves. There used to be a time that when we were away from home, a ringing phone did not have the capability of interrupting our lives. Today, we and our phones are literally joined at…


Number of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Jumps 7 Percent, Report Shows

A growing number of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck despite increasing wages, a newly released report found. PYMNTS and Lending Club released the report, which says that 61 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, an increase of 7 points since May 2021. The report also found 54 percent of Baby Boomers and…


Number of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Jumps 7 Percentage Points, Report Shows

A growing number of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck despite increasing wages, a newly released report found. PYMNTS and Lending Club released the report, which says that 61 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, an increase of 7 points since May 2021. The report also found 54 percent of Baby Boomers and…


Meet Methuselah, the Oldest Living Aquarium Fish

SAN FRANCISCO—Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world. In the Bible, Methuselah was Noah’s grandfather and was said to have lived to be 969 years old. Methuselah the fish is not quite that ancient, but biologists…


Seven Ways to Make Cities Better for Mental Health

Much of the world lives in urban settings, with North America housing 82% of its population in cities. But while cities can be attractive places to live, providing work and recreational opportunities for people, they can also be lonely and unhealthy. In fact, a recent survey of mayors in 126 American cities found that the…