The health of your heart and cardiovascular system is an extremely important thing to keep your eye on. As heart disease is the number one cause of death in North America, your life literally depends on your ability to monitor and correctly interpret the early signs of heart trouble. If you are repeatedly experiencing any...

Some of the world’s greatest innovations were created by accident, and this might just be the latest to add to that list. A Ph.D. student at the University of California at Irvine accidentally discovered a rechargeable battery that could last up to 400 years while playing around in the lab.  The Accidental Rechargeable Battery Mya...

The loss of a loved one is usually a painful, and emotionally trying time for the family, no matter how aged the person may have been. Memories of the beautiful times and difficult days they’ve spent together would flood back and break hearts. As death draws near, it becomes more terrifying for the person in...

Being left-handed often comes with a certain fascination and curiosity from both left-handed individuals themselves and right-handed people around them. One question that frequently arises in popular discourse is whether left-handed people are smarter than their right-handed counterparts. Let’s look into the research to answer this question and explore the unique aspects of left-handedness and...

Accidentally swallowing a fishbone can be an uncomfortable and alarming experience. The feeling of a fishbone stuck in your throat can cause anxiety and worry. However, it is important to remain calm and take appropriate action. Let’s discuss what you should do, things you can try, things you shouldn’t do, when to see a doctor,...

Have you ever noticed a reddish-brown discoloration on your lettuce? Or worse, have you ever panicked and thrown away perfectly good greens because you thought they had gone bad? Fear not, that red stuff on lettuce is actually a harmless condition known as rusty lettuce. What Is Rusty Lettuce? So what is rusty lettuce, exactly?...

In 2015, the story of former model Candice-Marie Fox made headlines as she claimed to have turned down chemotherapy and cured her cancer by consuming three pineapples a day. Since then, the story has continued to circulate online. Given the claims being made, it is important to examine and fact-check her approach critically, even today....

We all know them: Those independent, seemingly unbreakable, strong women. The ones who are absolutely incredible, but are often single. When they do decide to attempt a relationship, they always seem to pick emotionally unavailable men. Perhaps you’re reading this and realizing this is you. Either way, let’s break down the reasons. Strong Women and...

Have you ever cracked open an egg to find a little red blood spot in it? If you have, what did you do with the egg? Did you throw it away, or did you shrug your shoulders and continue cooking with it? Many people are unsure if these eggs are still safe to eat. We’re...

Most world events and things that happen to you in your everyday life are largely out of your control. You can’t control other people’s opinions or how they will react in any given situation. You can plan ahead, do what you can, and work hard – for example, plan out your meals for a week,...

Science shows that you can meditate yourself into a near-death experience. These meditation-induced near-death experiences (MI-NDE) can help us better understand what the body goes through in the moments just before we die. (1) Meditation-Induced Near-Death Experiences There are several Buddhist texts written by those who achieved MI-NDE and who became masters of it in...

If you’re looking for a way to turn your life upside down, look no further: upside-down houses are the interactive attraction you didn’t know you needed! The Upside(down) of life All over the world, engineers, architects, and artists are building upside down homes. These are not designed for actually living in, but rather are an...