Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a campaign to encourage states to waive their rules to ban soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The initiative, part of RFK Jr. ‘s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, which would “clean up” the United States...
Art, books, and movies show us vivid pictures of hell. We see fiery pits, tortured souls, and demons with pitchforks. Famous works like Dante’s “Inferno” and paintings by Bosch fill our minds with striking images. These cultural portrayals shape what we think about eternal punishment. But did you know many of these popular ideas don’t...
Years ago, if someone rang your doorbell, you would still need to get up and peep through a little hole in the door to see who was on the other side. Nowadays, most people let you know on a messaging app when they have arrived. There are occasions, however, where someone arrives out of the...
In a shocking turn of events, 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. The genetic testing giant, once valued at $6 billion after going public in 2021, encouraged millions to spit in tubes and discover their ancestry. Now, 23andMe is bankrupt and faces financial collapse. As a result, this crisis puts the DNA data of over 15 million customers at...
When former President Barack Obama speaks out, people listen. And last week, he did just that—breaking months of silence to deliver a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s second-term policies. At Hamilton College, Obama took the stage and wasted no time calling out what he sees as a growing threat to democratic norms and the...
Beneath the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea, a stunning piece of human history has been revealed off the southern coast of Croatia. This discovery is more than just another archaeological find. It uncovers one of the earliest known examples of organized infrastructure—a 7,000-year-old ancient road built with precision and care. Unlike many ancient paths...
Since the 1920s, we have been watching television from the comfort and privacy of our homes. Yet, now it seems that your TV may be watching you in return. That’s right, many of the most popular brands of smart TV use ACR (automatic content recognition). This type of surveillance technology gathers data on your viewing...
The legend of Merlin and King Arthur has been retold in countless variations over the centuries. These stories were typically hand-written in medieval manuscripts, and some versions are now considerably rare. There are, for example, only 40 known copies of a sequel that was once very popular, called Suite Vulgate du Merlin. However, University of...
Barry “Butch” Wilmore knew the risks of space travel. As a veteran astronaut, he trained for every possible scenario—mechanical failure, extreme weather, even the mental toll of isolation. But he never expected to become one of NASA’s stranded astronauts, stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months. His mission was only supposed...
Do you remember how quickly your old phone used to run out of storage space? There was maybe room for a handful of mp3s and a few grainy, low-resolution videos. With each new generation, we always think that there is no way we could possibly run out of space this time. After all, the latest...
The moment Dave Farina (known as “ProfessorDaveExplains“) faced off against David Weiss (known as “Flat Earth Dave”) in a debate. Viewers witnessed a scientific showdown. This clash revealed how quickly global skepticism falls apart when confronted with essential evidence. The debate quickly went viral online. Farina methodically dismantled flat earth claims one by one using something we...
A mortuary worker in Texas now faces serious legal trouble after she allegedly mutilated the body of a convicted sex offender. As a result, this disturbing case shines a light on professional ethics in the funeral industry. Amber Laudermilk, 34, worked as an embalmer at a Houston mortuary. She has been charged with abuse of...
