Circuses are known for their clowns, acrobats, and of course, animals. Nowhere else could people witness elephants balancing on tiny stools or wild cats jumping through hoops. However, animal rights activists have been criticising circuses for decades. Thomas Pietsch, Head of Wild Animals in Entertainment at Four Paws describes circuses as “animal cruelty on tour”...
Lee Rawlison was unaware he had terminal cancer. The 51-year-old father of two was a healthy marathon runner and worked as a medical sales representative. He had only one symptom warning him of the tumor: pain in his abdomen. It began as mild and grew severe. By the time he was finally diagnosed, doctors said...
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. While they may seem harmless, ticks can carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans through their bites. Proper removal and disposal of ticks are essential to reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses. The Problem with Ticks...
A recent resurgence in a cosmetic trend known as mesotherapy has prompted medical professionals to issue warnings due to its potential adverse effects. One horrific possibility – skin resembling that of a reptile. Originally developed in France in 1952 to treat blood vessel and immune system disorders. Mesotherapy involves injecting a mixture of vitamins, minerals,...
A 40-year-old woman announced her death on Facebook this past December. Rachel Davies from the UK was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2021. She had tried to access a treatment that could’ve lengthened her life, but she was denied because it wasn’t approved for funding in Wales, where she lived. She and her loved...
19-year-old Beandri Booysen from South Africa, who battled the extremely rare Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, has sadly passed away recently. This syndrome caused her body to age at an alarming rate, with her estimated bodily age being closer to 152. Beandri defied the expectations of doctors who had predicted her lifespan to be only until the...
Poaching is a real problem in Africa. There are many endangered species that are hunted for specific parts of their bodies – like tusks or horns – and then left to die. Game reserve rangers do their best to patrol the grounds and protect the animals, but sometimes, they need a little help. That’s exactly...
Kate Mulcahy, a 37-year-old mother of four from Greater Manchester, tragically lost her life in a house fire on Sunday, November 10. The blaze engulfed her home in Middleton in the early hours of the morning. Though her four children managed to escape the inferno, Mulcahy could not be saved. Her family, friends, and community...
In a tragic and unusual hunting accident, a Virginia hunter lost his life after a bear he shot fell from a tree and landed on him. Lester C. Harvey Jr., a 58-year-old father of five from Phenix, Virginia, was on a bear-hunting trip with friends when the incident occurred. Despite initial survival and medical care,...
Residents of Illinois are no strangers to high property taxes. The state is known for having some of the highest in the United States. However, landowners in Montgomery County are in an uproar after their tax assessments increased by almost 1400%. This is due to a 2007 state law that makes woodland tracts be taxed...
You’ve heard the phrases “trust your gut” and “follow your instincts.” Well, there’s a very good reason those phrases exist. They are 100% true! You should always listen to your instincts, especially when you get those feelings you just can’t describe. Something pushes you, urges you to either do something or not to do something....
Few products have achieved the legendary status of SPAM in the realm of canned meats. This square-shaped amalgamation of pork, water, salt, potato starch, sugar, and sodium nitrate has been the subject of fascination, ridicule, and even adoration for 77 years.1 What makes SPAM truly intriguing is its mysterious name, a subject of debate and...
