We’ve got discipline backwards. We imagine controlled people gritting their teeth through endless temptations, their knuckles white from the strain of saying no to that forbidden pizza slice. Sometimes we imagine them powered by superhuman willpower, fighting desires from dawn to dusk. But here’s what research actually shows. People with high self-control rarely feel like...
We’ve all met someone whose stories never quite add up. The details shift. Your memory doesn’t match theirs. Something feels wrong before you can name why. Research on pathological lying shows that between 8 and 13% of people identify themselves as pathological liars. That’s roughly 1 in 10 people you meet. Learning to recognize the...
There are many orange animals on Earth. Some are famous, like the Bengal tiger, and some are more obscure, like the recently discovered Myotis nimbaensis, a species of orange bats. However, most well-known animals are decidedly not that color, nor are any of their genetic variations. For a long time, people assumed snowy owls fall...
Across the United States, many cities are facing an unprecedented homelessness crisis. With America experiencing the highest levels of unemployment in decades and unaffordable housing costs, the economy seems to be collapsing. The homeless lose more than shelter; they lose human dignity, and without upward mobility, can fall into a life of substance abuse and...
The supplement aisle is booming, with billions spent annually on everything from basic multivitamins to specialized herbs. However, research shows that simply “popping a pill” without an informed strategy can render your supplements ineffective, lead to poor absorption, or even cause dangerous interactions. To ensure you’re not wasting money or risking your health, the following...
Fiber is a recurring topic when it comes to digestive health. In a nutshell, it’s a type of plant-based carbohydrate that cannot be fully absorbed into the body. It may be famous for treating constipation, but its benefits go beyond that. Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet, and it aids the function...
Arguably the most recognised brand of all time, Coca-Cola’s iconic logo is largely the reason for its immortalisation. The red-and-white script has been etched into the minds of billions through global culture for over a century. Interestingly, a consumer expert has revealed a hidden message weaved into the world’s most identifiable logo that would otherwise...
On the day of the accident, Six-year-old Wongel Estifanos spent Labor Day weekend in 2021 with her uncle’s family at the amusement park, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado. The mountaintop park called itself the only theme park in the country at that elevation. Wongel boarded the Haunted Mine Drop with her uncle, his wife, two of his...
What is the safest way to drink if you want to avoid microplastics? Surely, you should avoid plastic bottles and rather use glass bottles, right? Well, a study in France recently measured the levels of microplastics in various types of beverages sold in the country. Believe it or not, they found that all of the...
After decades in business, Rite Aid closing all its stores marks the end of one of America’s most familiar pharmacy chains. The company confirmed that every location has now shut its doors for good. After years of financial strain, lawsuits, and heavy debts, the brand that once served millions of Americans has finally vanished from...
Managing pain in seniors often requires the use of certain painkillers. However, many of these medications often present a range of negative side effects. While many of these risks are known, new ones are still being discovered regularly through various studies, such as the link between painkillers and heart health. A new study has indicated...
In the waters close to the southern Californian coast, companies had been dumping their toxic chemicals for decades. Across 14 different sites, barrels containing chemicals such as DDT can be found in great numbers, some of which appear to have hazardous material leaking from them. Many of these barrels are now surrounded by glowing rings,...
