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While social media trends are infamous for being nothing more than fads, quickly fading into obscurity, indoor gardening has endured and surged with popularity, especially during the pandemic. Indoor gardening has continued to thrive among Millennials and Gen Z. Research has discovered that houseplants offer a host of scientifically supported benefits for mental and physical...

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Trump recently implemented a series of tariffs aimed at imports from various other countries. But what does this mean for the average American consumer? It seems that many of our favorite items may be at risk of a price increase. At a time when the economy is not at its finest, these tariffs may require...

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Death is one of our greatest mysteries. We’ve always wondered what happens as life ends. This curiosity shows up in our myths, religions, and thinking since ancient times. Yet modern medicine has rarely studied what people experience while dying. Dr. Christopher Kerr has spent over twenty years researching this question. As CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo,...

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At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, nurses have noticed a troubling pattern. Several staff members from the fifth-floor maternal care unit in a Massachusetts Hospital have developed brain tumors. One nurse, recently diagnosed, revealed that nearly ten coworkers received similar news in recent years. Some tumors turned out to be cancerous, while others were benign. At least three...

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When Donald Trump ordered the release of the declassified JFK assassination files, Americans braced for impact. This moment was supposed to reveal long-held secrets. Would the files prove CIA involvement? Confirm old rumors? Or finally explain one of the most debated events in U.S. history? Expectations soared. These documents had stayed locked away for more...

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Social media users recently spread claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned against screenshotting conversations. These claims circulated quickly across Facebook groups and pages, causing concerns about privacy and potential penalties. Let’s look at what’s happening with screenshotting Facebook chats. The Viral Claim That Got Everyone Talking Posts claiming Mark Zuckerberg had warned against taking...