On Sunday, the 14th of September, several NFL stadiums opened their games with a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk. The right-wing conservative activist was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on the 10th of September, 2025. However, not every stadium held a Charlie Kirk memorial, such as the Lions, Bengals, Colts, Vikings, Steelers,...
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ into law, making Independence Day one of the most consequential political moments in recent memory. The bill, officially named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is a sweeping overhaul of U.S. tax, welfare, and immigration policies. Supporters describe it as a restoration of...
With new tariffs on the way, billionaire Mark Cuban says it’s time to think ahead. If you’re wondering what to buy before tariffs hit, experts have answers. Prices for everyday items will likely soar, while some goods could even vanish from stores. Cuban’s warning has made waves because it’s not just about fancy gadgets, it’s...
Joy Milne never expected to become famously known as the woman who smells illness. Her story began with love and her husband’s comforting scent. Les had a wonderful, natural aroma that made her feel safe whenever he held her close. But around age 30, something changed. That familiar smell turned musky and strange. For over a decade,...
The heart rate of hummingbirds can be incredibly rapid, ranging from around 200 to 1200 beats per minute. A human heart rate, in comparison, ranges from around 60 to 100 beats every minute. The slowest heartbeat award of any warm-blooded animal must surely go the the blue whale. Believe it or not, their heart rates...
Abandoned places are creepy – houses, buildings, theme parks – all could be the setting of a horror film. What’s potentially even creepier, however, are abandoned islands. As eerie as they are, however, these ruins of twelve deserted islands have some pretty interesting backstories. The Ruins of 12 Abandoned Islands These islands all have long...
Nowadays, the journey from field to table for the food we eat can be quite long. Never before in history have we had such access to food from around the world. With incredible preservation methods and fast transportation, we can enjoy pineapples in Minnesota during January, even if they come from a can. However, being...
Imagine you’re at the gas station filling up your car. The numbers on the pump are whizzing by, but it seems to take much longer than usual to top up the tank. That’s when you notice the leak. You’ve been wasting fuel and money and don’t have a full tank of gas to show for...
Non-renewable fossil fuels, which include coal, oil, and natural gas, supply approximately eighty percent of the world’s energy. We use them for things like electricity, heat, and transportation, as well as for making products like steel and plastics [1]. These fuels come at a cost, however, and that cost is climate change. When fossil fuels...
