People usually talk about eating right, getting exercise, and staying away from bad habits when it comes to living longer. That makes sense, but now scientists are saying there’s more to it. They believe personality traits and life expectancy are tied together in ways that might surprise you. The way someone acts or reacts to...
A coroner has concluded that the death of 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani was “more than minimally” contributed to by the adverse influence of her mother, Kate Shemirani, a prominent online conspiracy theorist and former nurse. Paloma, a Cambridge graduate, died in July of last year after choosing to forgo conventional cancer treatment in favor of an...
Long before the advent of Chat GPT and other AI technology began stirring fears of job obsolescence, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates proposed a radical idea that, in retrospect, makes sense: taxing robots. Back in 2017, he suggested taxing robots that replace human workers, just like governments tax human wages. At the time, artificial intelligence was...
Here’s something not a people know: about three-quarters of people wear underwear that doesn’t even fit right. Too small, too loose, too old. Many of us keep them until the elastic just gives up. What most people don’t realize is how closely underwear and health are tied together. Usually, we pick underwear by color or...
Most assume that turning off lights and electronics is enough to stop electricity use. Yet, even when a home appears to be resting, small energy streams flow through plugged-in devices. This unseen consumption is known as phantom energy, hidden electricity drain, or sometimes vampire power. It happens when electronics draw electricity while in standby mode,...
Across the United States, many cities are facing an unprecedented homelessness crisis. With America experiencing the highest levels of unemployment in decades and unaffordable housing costs, the economy seems to be collapsing. The homeless lose more than shelter; they lose human dignity, and without upward mobility, can fall into a life of substance abuse and...
Arguably the most recognised brand of all time, Coca-Cola’s iconic logo is largely the reason for its immortalisation. The red-and-white script has been etched into the minds of billions through global culture for over a century. Interestingly, a consumer expert has revealed a hidden message weaved into the world’s most identifiable logo that would otherwise...
On the day of the accident, Six-year-old Wongel Estifanos spent Labor Day weekend in 2021 with her uncle’s family at the amusement park, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado. The mountaintop park called itself the only theme park in the country at that elevation. Wongel boarded the Haunted Mine Drop with her uncle, his wife, two of his...
What is the safest way to drink if you want to avoid microplastics? Surely, you should avoid plastic bottles and rather use glass bottles, right? Well, a study in France recently measured the levels of microplastics in various types of beverages sold in the country. Believe it or not, they found that all of the...
After decades in business, Rite Aid closing all its stores marks the end of one of America’s most familiar pharmacy chains. The company confirmed that every location has now shut its doors for good. After years of financial strain, lawsuits, and heavy debts, the brand that once served millions of Americans has finally vanished from...
Managing pain in seniors often requires the use of certain painkillers. However, many of these medications often present a range of negative side effects. While many of these risks are known, new ones are still being discovered regularly through various studies, such as the link between painkillers and heart health. A new study has indicated...
The U.S. Treasury has stirred up a storm after confirming early plans for a Trump Silver Dollar to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. It is supposed to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial, but it is already dividing people everywhere. Some call it patriotic, others think it is strange, even a little political. Either way, everyone...
