Weekend Homework: Starting Your Weekend Off Right

The world is a strange place. And it is only getting more strange by the day. Here's some homework to keep you up-to-date on some of the most important elements of our world - from the weirdest to the saddest to the funniest. 

Welcome to the weekend. Here's your homework: 

• A human civilization on Mars may not be as far off into the future as we think. In fact, Elon Musk seems singularly-focused on making it a reality in our lifetime.
• Don't panic, but Australia has moved. Literally.
• Two stolen van Gogh paintings have been recovered in Europe. (I love art - so this is exciting news for me!)
• Drugs have been around for years, but not many people know of the terrifying role they played in World War II for the Nazi regime.
• It's not your imagination - coffee prices are rising. And they won't stop anytime soon.
• I want to start a pushball league. Want to join? 

All of these stories are ones that I have been learning from or about this week - and I hope that you enjoy them and are challenged by them as much as I am. 

Remember - never stop learning.

Have an awesome weekend!