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Live Simply. Stay Curious.

There's enough chaos and confusion in the world.

But you don't need to be a part of it.

The Curious Toad wants you to live simply and stay curious. It's that simple.

Sometimes we shake our heads and wonder what's happening.

But you stop. Breathe. And make choices about what you allow into your lives. You choose to live simply, stay curious and create a better life for yourself and those around you.

Stay Curious!

Trivia Tuesday - Edition 4

Todd Rowley

Sep 10, 20241 min read

From Fire Rainbows to Blood Falls: The Strangest Natural Phenomena on Earth

Earth is full of strange and unique phenomena that stretch the imagination. Let’s delve deeper into some of the world’s most curious natural

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Sep 9, 20245 min read

Fernweh: The Irresistible Call of the Unknown

I often dwell in new places with mountains and rivers, waves and songbirds. These places are often...

Todd Rowley

Sep 6, 20244 min read

The Art of Paying Attention: How Focus Fuels Curiosity

If you are like everyone else—and I bet you are—distractions buzz at us from every corner, and paying attention is becoming a lost art.

Todd Rowley

Sep 5, 20245 min read

Blind as a Bat? Uncovering the Truth Behind This Common Myth

"As blind as a bat." We’ve all heard the phrase, but how true is it?

Todd Rowley

Sep 4, 20244 min read

Trivia Tuesday - Edition 3

Weekly Trivia

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Sep 4, 20241 min read

The Evolution of the Bicycle

From its humble beginnings as a simple, foot-propelled machine to the sleek, electric-powered models of today, the bicycle has...

Todd Rowley

Aug 30, 20245 min read

The Path Through the Woods: Life’s Challenges and the Journey Beyond

There’s something deeply metaphorical about a walk in the woods. The crunch of leaves underfoot, the whisper of the wind through the trees,

Todd Rowley

Aug 28, 20245 min read

Trivia Tuesday - Edition 2

Todd Rowley

Aug 27, 20241 min read

The Power of Music: How Your Playlist Shapes Your Mood

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can instantly lift your spirits, or how a melancholic tune can bring a tear to your eye?

Todd Rowley

Aug 26, 20246 min read

The Pursuit of Happiness: What Does It Really Mean?

Happiness is a word that sparks images of laughter, joy, and contentment. But have you ever thought about what happiness really means?

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Aug 21, 20246 min read

Trivia Tuesday - Edition 1

Todd Rowley

Aug 20, 20241 min read

Lessons from the Silk Road: What is it, and what did we learn?

Imagine a time when silk from China, spices from India, and precious metals from the Mediterranean flowed along a network of ancient roads a

Todd Rowley

Aug 19, 20248 min read

Remember the Loch Ness Monster?: A Recent Sighting of Nessie

Canadian expats Parry Malm and Shannon Wiseman photographed a mysterious object in the water, sparking speculation that it could be the...

Todd Rowley

Aug 16, 20243 min read

50 Quotes About Music

Enjoy a collection of quotes about music and how it touches our lives.

Todd Rowley

Aug 15, 20244 min read

Do Elephants Have Good Memories?

The saying "an elephant never forgets" suggests they have near-perfect recall. But is this saying backed by scientific evidence?

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Aug 14, 20245 min read

Do You Have the Memory of a Goldfish?

Goldfish might seem like simple little fish, but they’re actually much smarter than you might think!

Todd Rowley

Aug 13, 20242 min read

Why Do We Knock on Wood?

"Knock on wood" is a phrase deeply embedded in many cultures, often used as a reference to prevent bad luck after making a hopeful statement

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Aug 13, 20244 min read

10 Things I Learned During My Summer Road Trip

This summer, we took a 3700km road trip through Quebec, New Brunswick, Maine, and New Hampshire before heading back through Massachusetts an

Todd Rowley

Aug 9, 20241 min read

Waves of Relaxation: The Sounds of Waves and the Impact on Well-Being

We live on a planet that is 70% water, and our bodies are made up of 60% water.

Todd Rowley

Jul 29, 20243 min read