Why we started removing our body hair
Women around the world have expressed the benefits of not having to shave or wax during the pandemic. This task is often painful, expensive, uncomfortable, and time-consuming. However, societal pressures have led many women to believe that shaving is a choice they must make. In reality, these so-called choices have been influenced by decades of social expectations. Although many women begin hair removal at a young age, only a few understand the origins and reasons behind this trend. Throughout history, body hair has played a significant role in shaping gender roles, delineating social classes, defining femininity, and exerting control over women through shame. However, these notions are now undergoing transformation. This article, based on information from CNN, explores the origins of hair removal, its proliferation, and the challenges it faces today. It sheds light on how societal expectations have influenced women's grooming habits and the current movement toward questioning and challenging these norms.
2023-09-22T09:38:02Z
Long-distance caregiving tips for helping loved ones
If you live in a different city, state, or even country, trying to manage a loved one's care can be practically, emotionally, and financially challenging. While long-distance caregivers have the same concerns and pressures as local caregivers, they do have to deal with some additional challenges. For example, they spend nearly twice as much on caregiving because they're more likely to need to hire help, take uncompensated time off work, and pay for travel. If you're caring for an older person from a distance, click on for some tips to help you through the process.
2025-02-21T11:44:42Z
The most consumed meats by country
Meat is always on the menu in most parts of the world, and Visual Capitalist have mapped out the type of meat and quantity consumed in each country, using data from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. We've gathered the top 10 countries in the different meat categories: bovine, pork, mutton, poultry, fish and seafood, as well as the annual consumption calculated per capita in kilograms (kg). You might ask: is fish meat? Well, since meat is normally defined as the flesh of any animal, it does include fish and other seafood. Now, click on to find out how much meat these countries consume annually.
2024-01-18T08:11:17Z
Incredible bear facts that you may not know
Over the centuries, bears have cemented themselves in the hearts and cultures of humankind for a multitude of reasons. From Winnie the Pooh to Smokey Bear, bears have fascinated us in all sorts of ways, and we have worked hard to better understand them, to varying degrees of success. Indeed, bears are indispensable members of ecosystems around the world. Through their foraging, they help spread the seeds of all sorts of trees, plants, and fruits, help control the population of other species in their environments, and also feast on all those pesky bugs that annoy us humans. There is much, much more to these animals than meets the eye. Curious? Read on to learn all about the world's beautiful species of bears.
2025-03-21T15:25:45Z
The rise of the "de-influencer" movement
It seems the allure of social media influencers—those who once captivated audiences with the latest beauty products, fashion trends, gadgets, services, fitness hacks, and diet tips—is beginning to wane. Audiences are growing tired of endless product promotions, masquerading as personal recommendations, with the tide shifting toward more genuine and authentic content from creators. Has the golden age of social media influencers—those online personalities dominating platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok—reached its peak? Once celebrated for their relatability and authenticity, influencers are now increasingly viewed with skepticism. Emerging statistics suggest that the luster of digital fame is beginning to fade. In this gallery we explore. Click to get started.
2025-01-23T08:02:46Z
