Fewer hangovers, clearer skin and better sleep are all the benefits one would expect when quitting alcohol. However, depending on how deep down the bottle you went, quitting alcohol after prolonged heavy drinking may lead to withdrawal symptoms. This happens because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Your nervous system adapts by working harder...

In May 2025, the U.S. issued a travel advisory for Switzerland. For most people, this seemed confusing. Switzerland is widely considered one of the safest places on Earth. The advisory tells Americans to “exercise normal precautions” when visiting. Headlines suggesting serious warnings about Switzerland spread across news sites and social media. So what had changed? Switzerland Lives Up to Its Safe Reputation...

Most of us have done it. Some of us love it. Others find it awkward or even repulsive. But this intimate behavior remains one of the most puzzling human actions. But why do we kiss in the first place? And what exactly happens in our brains and bodies when we do it? Scientists have been fascinated by these questions for...

The best books for difficult times can provide much-needed comfort when life feels overwhelming. Whether caused by personal struggles, global unrest, or unexpected disruptions, everyone faces moments when stability and peace are shaken. During these turbulent periods, books become a powerful refuge. They offer wisdom, perspective, and emotional healing. Stories and ideas uniquely comfort us,...

Grounding, also known as earthing, connects your body directly to Earth’s natural electrical charge. This practice occurs through skin contact with the ground or specialized indoor equipment. This ancient practice is purported to transfer electrons from the Earth’s surface into your body to restore electrical balance. It’s claimed that grounding can reduce inflammation, improve sleep...

FlightRadar24, a popular flight tracking website, posted a flight map on June 17, 2025, that revealed a disturbing skull-like pattern. Four gaps in worldwide flight patterns had coincidentally formed the shape of a human skull. The missing flight routes over Ukraine, Iran, Tibet, and Central Africa created what users described as death staring back from the world map....

When planning a trip or relocation, travelers often research the friendliness of their destination. While many cities around the world are celebrated for warm welcomes and engaging locals, some places are perceived as far less inviting. These perceptions may stem from cultural differences, urban stress, language barriers, or simple misunderstandings. Based on surveys, traveler feedback,...

TruePrepper founder Sean Gold spent months documenting hundreds of fallout shelter locations across dozens of states. His interactive maps turn dusty government archives into survival guides that work on any device with a web browser. Users can zoom into their neighborhoods and find potential nuclear safe zones nearby without downloading special software. Cold War knowledge is now accessible...

If you’re planning a trip outside the U.S., now is the time to pay close attention. On June 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel warning, urging Americans to take extra precautions wherever they go. This type of alert doesn’t come often. When it does, it usually means there’s a credible and...

It is easy to overlook the subtle ways we get in our own way. Many people want to grow, succeed, and reach their potential, but they unknowingly hold themselves back. These patterns are rarely obvious at first. In fact, many are learned behaviors that feel normal. If you want to improve your mindset and reach...

A new study from researchers at MIT’s Media Lab reveals that ChatGPT may be chipping away at our cognitive abilities. The study focused on ChatGPT effects on the brain and, in particular, our ability to engage with critical thinking and memory recall. ChatGPT is a language learning model (LLM) developed by OpenAI and launched to...

An inventive 25-year-old job seeker performed a delicious and daring stunt to land interviews with top tech companies. Lukas Yla, originally from Lithuania, disguised himself as a Postmates delivery man and hand-delivered his resume tucked inside boxes of doughnuts to his dream employers in the San Francisco Bay Area. The note hidden under the doughnuts...