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It's a Me, Mario! I'm A 31!
31 years ago today, Super Mario Brothers 3 was released in North America. Being the third installment in the series, this 2-D platformer had a lot to live up to, and it did just that splendidly. But what exactly made this game so great?
Grace LinnPublished about an hour ago in Gamers- Created with: Lull
My First Time Buying A Mattress Online. Here's What Happened.
As I recently decided to pack up and move back to New York, I was instantly faced with having to rid of any big pieces of furniture that I could not only fit during the transport, but also up my 4 flights of stairs, and into my tiny apartment. One of those things being an outdated mattress that I was secretly looking for any excuse to part with. I saw a lot of my friends purchasing mattresses in boxes and I was curious to know what all the rage was about. After a few nights on a blow-up mattress and scouring the internet for the best mattress on the market that wasn’t going to break the bank… I came across Lull and I knew it was going to be a match made in sleep heaven.
Victoria Van NessPublished about 2 hours ago in Lifehack
"Yeah, They Did That Kids!"
I love my job. Teaching music in schools as a first-year teacher hasn't been without its challenges. However, this month has been the most fun. You see, over the course of this year, I've noticed where my predecessors failed me as a student. CUE THE MUSIC!
Rejy DraytonPublished about 5 hours ago in Education
The Beautiful Mind Of The Professor - 1964 J.R.R. Tolkien Interview - How He Created The Lord Of The Rings And Other Musings
Listening to The Professor speak on anything is an experience as otherworldly as the great adventures in his written works. This interview with Professor J. R. R. Tolkien was conducted in 1964 by Denys Gueroult (His name has varying spellings based on the source material.) BBC Radio 4 first broadcast the interview in 1971. It takes a very dedicated listener to follow the Professor at times through this interview. Just as a reader must be to wade through his written works. But that is the beautiful mind of Tolkien.
The Nerd HabitPublished about 5 hours ago in Geeks
Snowman
PART I The last time Silas remembered it snowing this much, he was barely five. That was a lifetime ago, but if he concentrated very hard, he could stir up fuzzy memories of backyard snowball fights and snow angels with his dad. Like most of his childhood memories, these came with a soundtrack: His mother, a concert pianist, was not a fan of the cold—it interfered with her playing—so while Silas romped in the snow with his dad and their dog Oboe, his mom remained inside practicing some Chopin nocturne or other. And while he had plenty of happy memories of playing and laughing with his mom, it struck him now, these many years later, that very few were in the winter, and none were in the snow.
Damon TabbPublished about 7 hours ago in Families- Created with: INTIMINA
How My Boyfriend and I are Squeezing Together this Valentine's Day
I have spent roughly 90% of this past year with my boyfriend -- and that is not an exaggeration. That’s all straight, uninterrupted time where we have been in each other’s presence, with the few exceptions where we make it a point to spend time alone. While some couples see the upcoming holiday of love as just another day, Jack and I are more excited than ever, because we have something special planned.
Jules FortmanPublished about 7 hours ago in Filthy What I Learned From the Co-Founder of Netflix
14-year-old Marc Randolph stood under the sun at the base of a trailhead with 15 other students at his side. His parents had dropped him off that morning at The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to hone his skills. The program required a month of surviving on their own in the wilderness. Each day the group was separated into smaller sections, and a "leader of the day" was appointed.
Top 8 American Muscle Cars
1960-1970 - A short period in human history when a breakthrough in technology was made, Gagarin flew into space, Jacques Picard sank to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and ordinary people enjoyed the music of The Beatles and Vysotsky's songs. But this time it is also known by powerful cars that are loved to this day in all parts of the world. We present you the rank of the best musce cars of the "golden age" of the American automobile industry.
I Use Medical Marijuana To Treat My PTSD
Decades ago I suffered a lightning strike that left me afraid of turning on a clothes dryer for years. At the time, I didn’t have any of the mental health problems that I do now, like depression and anxiety, so it was hard for me to put into words to my family and friends how I felt about my experience.
Meaghan WardPublished about 20 hours ago in Potent
Introducing Creator Bonuses on Vocal
Today we’re rolling out Vocal Creator Bonuses: a more direct way for the Vocal team to reward creators directly in their Wallet.
Justin MauryPublished about 20 hours ago in Resources
Hometown Feature
Show what your hometown means to you through your camera lens.
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Create an origin story that tackles one of cryptocurrency's biggest mysteries.
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Create and share the ultimate anti-Valentine's Day soundtrack.
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Creators We’re Loving
Meet the people in your communities creating extraordinary things.
Introducing Creator Bonuses on Vocal
Today we’re rolling out Vocal Creator Bonuses: a more direct way for the Vocal team to reward creators directly in their Wallet.
Justin MauryPublished about 20 hours ago in Resources
How To Edit Your Published Vocal Stories!
It happened again. You spent five hours writing the perfect Vocal article. You got so excited by the fact you finished, you accidentally hit "submit for review" before deleting any spelling or grammar mistakes. Or maybe you did check for mistakes, but you missed a couple in your editing session. If only the article wasn't locked while pending for review - you could take them out right now!
Kathryn MilewskiPublished 6 days ago in Resources
Creator Spotlight: Farmer Nick
Nick Cutsumpas, or "Farmer Nick," is an L.A.-based Plant Coach, Urban Farmer, and Environmentalist dedicated to creating inviting and informative content for plant parents and soon-to-be plant parents alike.
Vocal SpotlightPublished 7 days ago in Resources
Role Models
Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true, that even as we grieved, we grew, that even as we hurt, we hoped, that even as we tired, we tried, that we'll forever be tied together, victorious.
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 13 days ago in Resources
Creator Spotlight: Angelica Pasquali
Angelica Pasquali (or Jelly for short) is a professional photographer, climate activist, and mental health advocate based out of New Jersey. When she's not out shooting for her sustainable wedding and elopement photography business, Dawnpoint Studios, you can find Jelly volunteering at local cleanups and inspiring others through her sustainable lifestyle on Vocal, Instagram, and Youtube.
Vocal SpotlightPublished 14 days ago in Resources
Celebrating One Year of Challenges
When we launched Challenges one year ago today, we could never have anticipated the milestones we’d reach. What started off as a new way to encourage creativity and reward creators to think outside the box and participate in competitions across topics and interests, quickly evolved into so much more—thanks to you.
Laurie WeisbergPublished 21 days ago in Resources
