From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the Aztec temples, the Roman Colosseum to the Taj Mahal, humans have erected awe-worthy structures to signify power, reverence, spirituality and culture since the dawn of civilization. In the early 20th century, humans—and in particular architects—began to design what would eventually be known as skyscrapers, immensely tall structures that … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Teaching Your Cat to Do Tricks
Unlike their canine counterparts, most cats aren’t overly concerned with pleasing their humans, let alone performing for them. Though each cat has a personality all its own, the majority of felines are shrewd and fiercely independent. Even so, though it may be more difficult to train a cat to do tricks, it isn’t impossible. This infographic by Blue Buffalo explains that by … [Read more...]
When Is An Unpaid Internship Illegal?
This infographic created by Wage Advocates outlines the ways in which to determine if an unpaid internship is illegal. Though many employers offer interns compensation for their work, several industries and companies still rely heavily upon unpaid labor. The number of graduating college seniors who accept unpaid internships annually has increased significantly in the past … [Read more...]