What Are the Olympic and Paralympic Medals Made of?
Winning a gold, silver, or bronze medal at the Olympic or Paralympic Games is an incredible accomplishment. But have you ever wondered when the tradition of awarding medals started, what…
Why Are the Olympics Held Every Four Years?
Viewers around the world will come together to watch athletes compete in the Olympics in Paris this summer, four years since they last saw gymnasts, swimmers, and cyclists compete. The…
The Cost of Attending the 2024 Paris Olympics
For Jennifer Iroanya, a 34-year-old publicist from Dallas, Texas, attending the Olympics to support Black female athletes—including Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson—is a must-do, regardless of the hefty cost. [time-brightcove…
Should You Try to Raise Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol? You Might Not Need To
Most of the time, you want your cholesterol to be low—ideally less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But as you likely know if you’ve had your levels tested, the…
Inside picturesque village on forgotten Canary Island with stunning beach left ABANDONED after last 3 residents leave
A PICTURESQUE village with paradise beaches sits abandoned on a forgotten Canary Island. Pedro Barba is a small settlement tucked away and left deserted after the last three residents left.…