There are times you will encounter people who may seem ‘snobbish’ at first glance, or even aloof. Sometimes they have peculiar habits that people find bizarre or out of place. However, these habits are just misunderstood expressions of someone who is contemplative and introspective. When someone does not require external validation, it’s easier for a...
As the taboo surrounding discussing sexuality has somewhat lifted, more people have become comfortable to discuss their sexuality. We have developed terms for various sexualities through the spectrum, and even developed a term for those who are confused about their sexuality. The term ‘nebulasexual’ was first coined in 2014 on the blog site Tumblr. A...
As any seasoned gardener will tell you, slugs and snails are destructive pests that wreak havoc on your plants. Slugs and snails will gradually eat away at plants and can eventually kill them if an infestation is not controlled. This presents gardeners with a substantial challenge protecting their plants. That’s why prevention is imperative and...
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump suggested via his Truth Social platform that most Americans are to receive dividends of “at least” $2,000 per citizen. According to Trump, the rebate would be funded by the tariff revenue collected in this year. He promises to distribute stimulus checks worth $2,000 to most American citizens, but it...
Those who are avid tea drinkers will purport to you its soothing, relaxing, calming effects, especially after a long day. These accompanying effects that come with a good cup of tea are due to tea’s bioactive compound, L-theanine. L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid that occurs naturally in tea plants. Scientists discovered this compound in...
Plant-based medicines have played an integral part in society’s healthcare and wellness for thousands of years. Estimates from the World Health Organization indicate that approximately 80% of the world’s population still relies on traditional plant-based medicinal care. Cannabis has been used in traditional medicinal and cultural rituals for millennia.However, cannabis still remains illegal in many...
NASA’s astronomers have recently discovered a ‘quasi-moon’ orbiting within Earth’s orbital neighbourhood. This quasi-moon spotted in 2025 is an asteroid and not the first celestial object to be bestowed this title. The name ‘quasi-moon’ is given to these celestial objects due to their behavioral characteristics, mimicking our actual moon. This quasi-moon does not orbit Earth...
Reality TV star and social media influencer Kim Kardashian recently made a controversial statement regarding the moon landing. The Kardashian star says she believes that the 1969 Apollo 11 mission never happened. The 45-year-old made the comments on the latest episode of The Kardashians, which aired on Hulu on October 30. She was telling co-star Sarah Paulson...
Edgar Cayce was one of America’s most celebrated psychics in history. Born on March 18, 1877, near Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Cayce lived a humble life before gaining fame. He died on January 3, 1945, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 67. Cayce worked as a Sunday school teacher and photographer with little formal education beyond 8th...
After missing for 4 years, a British parrot was miraculously reunited with its owner, but with a little change. Darren Chick was doubtful he would ever see his avian companion ever again. Nigel, an African Grey parrot, had vanished from his Torrance, California home 4 years earlier. The reunion took place in 2014 after a...
Ever felt yourself getting closer to someone after getting sexually intimate with them? Even when the relationship or arrangement is meant to be casual? Sex can trigger intense emotional responses that can possibly leave you attached to someone, even though your rational self tells you it’s a bad idea. Fortunately, this is not an issue...
In a push towards biometric verification and as a significant data-cleansing effort, Vietnam’s State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has deactivated more than 86 million bank accounts. At the beginning of September, SBV closed accounts that had been inactive or had not been biometrically activated. This initiative is part of a government project launched back in...
