Picture the sky, the clouds, the highways of birds and airplanes, the strange streaks behind the airplanes….Wait, what are those again? These lines, known as contrails or condensation trails, are formed when water vapor condenses and freezes around aircraft exhaust.1 However, a growing number of people believe that these streaks are not simple condensation but...
We’ve all been there; cruising down a side road or through the neighborhood, then you catch sight of a peculiar and colorful sight on a set of power lines. A ball that kind of looks like a massive kinder egg enclosed on part of the line – these are called marker balls. Ever wondered what...
Maintaining good hygiene is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, not all hygiene habits are created equal. In fact, some habits that we believe are beneficial may actually be doing more harm than good. Let’s have a look at some not-so-great hygiene habits that could be harming you daily, debunking common misconceptions and...
The market for brain-boosting supplements is booming, with countless products claiming to enhance cognitive function and improve brain health. But amidst the abundance of options, it’s important to ask: do these supplements actually work? In this article, we will explore the world of nootropic supplements, debunk misconceptions surrounding them, and discuss seven supplements that have...
Katherine made plans to spend a special spring break with her two-daughters at Disney World while leaving her husband and 5-month old at home. Little did Katherine know, she was in for the ride of her lifetime. On the second day of her trip with her daughters, the family had lunch in a cafe on...
A study by Brunel University shows that people who share what they eat and how intensely they exercise, are most likely to be narcissistic. There’s nothing quite like scrolling through social media to see today’s lineup of sweaty post-workout selfies and repetitive high-protein recipes. Why do people do this? Is the internet really dying to...
Many families learn they are expecting a child with Down syndrome before they’re born. Prenatal screening like ultrasounds, maternal serum tests, and blood tests can give a fairly accurate prediction (about 80% or more, depending on the test), while diagnostic tests such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling can provide a nearly 100% accurate prediction...
Melody Yazdani, mother of 8-year-old Kian, posted a Facebook status that has caused ripples all over the internet. It was around a year in the making and came after a health scare her son endured because of something seemingly harmless – breathing through your mouth. Since he was born, Kian fulfilled all of the developmental...
Laundry detergent can be a lot like a rich, decadent dessert. You can smell it from down the street and it’s baked to absolute perfection. But, deep down inside, you know that those refined ingredients and cups of sugar can have both short-and-long-term effects on your health. In the same way, just because laundry detergent...
Parents… your children will not remember you for the material things you provided, but for knowing that you cherished them. [1] Parents around the world share this sentiment and yet, it’s still so easy to get caught up in life’s trivialities. Deadlines, chores, work, extracurricular activities… all the things that parents allow to take the...
It’s been 21 years since actor John Ritter died suddenly at the age of 54 while rehearsing on a television production set. Remember? The famous TV star from beloved classics such as “Three’s Company” and “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter?” That passage of time, however, hasn’t slowed the passion or commitment his widow, actress Amy...
The appropriateness of spanking as a parental disciplinary technique arouses passionate debate. But a new meta-analysis of five decades of research suggests that, in addition to the psychological effects on children, there may be a large price to pay for the parents. Measuring the effects of spanking has proven difficult, not only because so many people...
