The end of marriage? Why financial independence changes everything

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

“Rising female economic power and shifts in higher education are making traditional marriage models increasingly obsolete.”

Focusing on gender roles and the economic aspects of a partnership does a disservice to the idea of marriage.  What is the purpose of marriage?  For many centuries the idea of marriage - and family - was rooted in heritage, legacy, and a duty to the future.  Familial lineage and inheritance were...

Mount Vesuvius erupts | August 24, 79

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“After centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupts in A.D. 79, devastating the prosperous Roman cities of Pompeii and...”

22 August 1963 | This Day in Aviation

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“Flight 91 was the highest flight achieved by any of the X-15s. It was Joe Walker's second flight into space. His record would stand for the next 41...”

Earning astronaut wings requires achieving an altitude of 50 miles (264,000 feet).  Joe Walker's X-15 flight reached an altitude of 67.08 miles (354,200 feet).  

Sacco and Vanzetti executed | August 23, 1927

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“Despite demonstrations in support of their innocence, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti ar...”

Who Do You Blame?

By: Nerm_L  •  Opinion  •  83 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 weeks ago  •  LOCKED

Americans, as a nation, can't seem to do anything without a scapegoat. We remain paralyzed until we can rally around blame, accusations, and pious outrage. In modern politics, a common whipping boy unifies far more than a shared vision. Both major parties routinely point fingers at each other,...

Here's How to Forage and Eat Acorns, the 'Bread of the Woods'

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“These tree nuts have been called the "bread of the woods" since ancient times. Here's how to cash in on this fall crop”

NASA's Swift Is Doomed to a Fiery Death After Rescue Mission Fails

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“A mission designed to reboost the observatory has suffered fatal issues of its own.”

Do Not Eat These 13 Toxic Plants (That Look Like Food)

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“Before you start chowing down unknown nuts and berries, make sure you've memorized the following list of toxic wild plants.”

Ranked: The Countries Using the Most Energy Per Person

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Interesting mix of countries that surpass the US in per capita energy consumption.  

This Stunning New Presidential Library Is Woven Into the Landscape of North Dakota’s Badlands

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“The new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora is a masterpiece blending architecture, nature, and history.”