This article was originally published in 2017 and has since been updated. The Impossible Burger is selling out at popular grocery stores, but most people have no idea how it’s actually made… I first heard about the Impossible Burger from my best friend, who is vegan. She told me that while ordering out with coworkers...
The scenario is all too familiar: John experiences chest pain, so he goes to see his doctor. The doctor performs some tests, and John finds out that he has some narrowing or blockages in his arteries. Immediately he is sent to a specialist to receive either bypass surgery or a stent to open up the...
You’ve probably heard the term “heart healthy diet“, but what does this actually mean? After all, we also say “everything in moderation”, so are there any foods that are a true no-no? While there are no true “bad” or “good” foods, per se, these are foods that cardiologists say that they avoid pretty much always....
Do good, and good shall come to you. When Elmer Alvarez stumbled upon a $10,000 check lying freely on a busy street corner, the last thing anyone would expect from him would be that he’d return it. Elmer did a shocking thing. It was the right thing. He returned the money as quickly as he...
The late Edith Macefield may have left this world in 2008, but her memory is still living on in Seattle. She did something remarkable, holding onto what she loved with her all her heart, no matter the cost. Her home in the Ballard neighborhood, Seattle, got in the way of developers looking to erect a...
We hear about “Doomsday” or “End Times” predictions all the time. Humans – from religious leaders to scientists – have made tens if not hundreds of these apocalyptic event predictions… none of which have ever actually happened. However, the most popular doomsday prediction at the moment is arguably coming out of Australia – and it...
California’s devastating and unforgiving Camp Fire is leaving death and destruction in its wake. Countless families have been forced to flee for safety with many being left homeless and uncertain of whether their homes are still standing. One of them was Lee Brundige, a 93-year-old World War II veteran. Lee is one of many people,...
Anonymity isn’t what it used to be. Just ask one of the many people who were minding their own business one day and the next day find out they’ve become a meme. Or ask one of the many people affected by an unfortunate data breach. Hold that thought. Now imagine being a mother who has...
It is no question that safety is the top priority for any airline and it’s also the number one concern for most airplane passengers. Airlines spend exorbitant amounts of money every year conducting exhaustive tests making sure their planes are ready for any scenario that could threaten the safety of each flight [1]. Passengers can...
As the winter season begins, a brutal ‘super cold’ has been plaguing the United Kingdom, leaving people sick for extended periods. This phenomenon, characterized by severe symptoms and prolonged illness, has surprised many. The impact of this ‘super cold’ has been felt across the country, with reports of widespread illness and a significant rise in...
Whether you are in or out of the housing market, there’s no doubt that you’ve seen the rise in alternative housing. These creative and ingenious options will have you reconsidering traditional houses as you know them. From shipping containers to pallet homes, tiny houses to mobile homes, and earth berms to treehouses, there’s one more...
In 2017, a black bear caught relaxing went viral when a lady photographed him sitting on a discarded couch at a dump, like someone who had just come back from a long day at work and needed to catch a break [1]. The Northern region of Manitoba in Canada is the total bear planet where...
