We all know that dogs bark. But have you wondered why? In their long genetic history, we've bred canines to protect us. And by barking, they scare people away. Of course, there's one frequent visi

Much of the southern U.S. has been on hurricane watch for the last few days waiting for the arrival of Ian. While I don't have to worry about these severe storms here in Tennessee, I do always have t

If you live in a major city, traffic delays are a fact of life. You'd expect to deal with hassles in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. But the nightmare of getting to and from work can

Do you ever get the feeling; that here in the U.S., we're obsessed with stories about cheating? There's been so much happening in the news this week. But everywhere I turn, I see a story about Maroo

The last few years have been stressful for almost all of us. Researchers believe where we live plays into our mood and mental health. So they've been putting together data to figure out the happiest

I was reading an article about ants the other day. It mentioned that scientists think that 20 quadrillion of them populates the earth. I'd heard of a quadrillion before but couldn't fathom how signi

Even though we were in the upper 90s yesterday, Fall will officially be here tonight. I often wonder how we began calling the Autumnal Equinox; Fall. Does it have something to do with leaves falling

Going retro is a trend that seems to be happening with greater frequency. We've always had a culture that loves to look to the past, but today every business and brand with a heritage hopes they can

I've always been a confident person; Some aren't so kind. They call it bravado, arrogance, or ego. But when it comes to business, confidence is a good thing, no matter how you describe it. The othe

When I was younger, my body could quickly adapt to any change in my schedule. But as I've gotten older, any drastic changes to my routine affect me for a long time. It's not as easy to bounce back a