2 galaxies merge as 1 in remarkable Hubble Telescope photo

You can ring in the new year with some celestial fireworks, courtesy of the iconic Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble has taken a colorful photo of the galaxy NGC 6052, which lies about 230 million light-years away in the constellation Hercules — and is actually not a single galaxy at all. “It would be reasonable to …

The 100 best food pairings ever

The 100 best food pairings everWhen it comes to flavor, combination is everything. Two straightforward ingredients can become an entirely new, eye-opening dish. (Think about the first time you had a chocolate-covered pretzel and realized salty and sweet was the greatest thing on the planet.)This list — a compilation of exotic fare and basic duos …

Refugees' life jackets are transformed into message of peace on Greek island

A bright orange peace sign appeared on a hillside on the Greek island of Lesbos on New Year’s Day, transforming a growing pile of life jackets discarded by refugees arriving on the island into a message to the world. Dozens of Greenpeace and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) volunteers and local supporters teamed up to create …

7 simple meditation methods to help improve your daily life

It seems that the whole world is now meditating, which is wonderful news, as meditation does so much for us on all levels: body, mind and spirit. On a physical level, meditation allows the body to stay stress-free. Mentally, it helps the mind feel peaceful and less attached to the outcome of each individual task …

Despite a Warmer Winter, Annual Polar Bear Club Swim Still Chills

It looked like Coney Island on a particularly festive summer day, except that it was Jan. 1, when thousands of people flock to the seaside to start their year off the right way — with an unseasonal ocean swim. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/02/nyregion/despite-a-warmer-winter-annual-polar-bear-club-swim-still-chills.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>

19 kissers who should've stayed home on New Year's Eve

In an attempt to ring in the new year, many go for the age-old tradition of accompanying the transition with a kiss But unfortunately, the world is filled with awkward people unable to take a hint, suck face properly or understand that they’re just not that into you See also: 18 cringe-worthy Photoshop fails that …