There are many misconceptions we grow out of as we get older. As children, we might have believed in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy. These myths, though, are harmless parts of childhood that we eventually learn to laugh off. But what happens when certain myths persist into adulthood? A recent survey...

In the realm of air travel, the role of flight attendants extends far beyond serving beverages and ensuring passengers’ comfort. They are trained professionals responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on board. One seemingly peculiar practice stands out among the many procedures and protocols they adhere to—the bracing position adopted by the...

On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, marking a victory for President Trump. Kennedy’s confirmation was met with controversy due to his views on vaccines, which have sparked much debate. The vote was 52-48, with most senators voting along party lines. However, Senator Mitch McConnell...

On January the 18th, 2025 Dajua Blanding, the Detroit rapper known as Dank Demoss was about to leave a party at her cousin’s home and requested a Lyft ride. A Mercedes Benz sedan rolled up and surprisingly, as she was leaving, the driver locked the doors. She questioned the driver and was hit with a...

In a surprising turn of events, Alphabet, the owner of Google, has dropped its pledge not to use AI for the development of surveillance tools and weapons. Google says that it has updated its ethical guidelines concerning the use of AI as it has the potential to protect national security. The previous policy listed categories...

Fasting has been growing in popularity over the last few decades. This is no surprise considering that there have been several studies that link fasting to longevity. New studies have shown that fasting can reduce risk factors for many serious health issues. Additionally, new research has suggested that people diagnosed with cancer can also benefit...

When you picture a CEO in your mind, what do they look like? When you picture a personal assistant in your mind, were they old or young, male or female? There is a good chance that the CEO in your mind was a middle-aged male with good looks and the personal assistant was an attractive...

Don’t let the face filters and airbrushed celebrity photos fool you. Skin has texture. Some areas have darker pigments, such as around the eyes. Some areas are puffy, wrinkled, freckled, beauty-marked, or bumpy. It’s all natural and normal. But some blemishes could be uncomfortable and indicators of a medical problem, such as severe acne and...

NASA’s Earth Observatory has released new images of Northern California’s Sáttítla Highlands from the Operational Land Imager aboard Landsat 8 in October of 2024. The imagery show an landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity, highlighting lava flows populated with small islands of vegetation and surrounded by rich forests. At the heart of it all lies...

What started as a routine hunting trip in Colorado turned into a nightmare for 40-year-old Max Armstrong. While cooking a pasta dinner during a December 2024 expedition, Armstrong burned his thumb on his skillet. “I grabbed a skillet wrong and my thumb touched the hot part, I could feel it burning as I moved it...

What started as an enchanting underwater performance quickly turned into a nightmare for 22-year-old Russian performer Masha at China’s Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park. The young mermaid animator’s job is to gracefully swim in her swimsuit and tail for audiences to watch while enjoying the aquarium. Suddenly, she was attacked by a massive fish during her...

The British company Sen has launched a commercial 4K live stream from space, the very first of its kind. The stream offers unprecedented views of Earth from the International Space Station, the same view astronauts get to see every day (ISS). The initiative began in January of 2025, and aims to take the perspective of...