It was in the year 2000 when medical student Sanders Markx first met April Burrell. At that point, April had already been living in a psychiatric institution for nearly six years. Diagnosed with a severe form of schizophrenia at age 21, she was in what the medical world calls a catatonic state. Twenty years later,...
While you may have never met a full-blown narcissist, chances are you have probably met someone who has some narcissistic traits. Perhaps they were a friend, someone you dated, or maybe they were a family member such as a parent or sibling. The thing is, no one is born a narcissist. So, how does one...
Lip fillers or injections are a relatively common procedure. Plenty of people have them done every day. The goal, naturally, is to have bigger, fuller lips. As we age, typically our lips become thinner, so the procedure is especially popular as people get older. With the currency pressures today to have a certain “look”, however,...
In the Southeastern African Country of Malawi, there is a female chief known as “The Terminator.” Since becoming Chief, Theresa Kachindamoto has annulled nearly 2600 child marriages and sent all of those girls back to school. (1) The Female Chief Fighting To End Child Marriages in Malawi Chief Theresa Kachindamoto is the tribal ruler of...
If an airline or airport has ever lost your luggage while traveling, you know how much of a headache it can be. Oftentimes, if it is lost on the way to a vacation destination, you won’t even get it back until you return home. Even worse, sometimes you may never see your luggage again. Recently...
When we think of cannabinoids, the first thing that comes to mind is marijuana. However, cannabinoids can also be found in other plants that are completely unrelated to cannabis. While these plants enjoy the benefits of these compounds, they don’t produce the “high” that marijuana does. Let’s explore six non-marijuana plants that are high in...
When the airline industry first got going, it was a luxury experience only meant for those who could afford it. While today, flying is much more accessible to the masses, we all know that flying economy is not always the most comfortable experience. This is especially the case for long-haul flights. Thankfully, there are ways...
Imagine this scenario: you’ve been looking forward to your dream vacation on a luxurious cruise ship for months, eagerly anticipating relaxing days at sea and exploring exotic ports of call. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, such as delayed flights or traffic congestion, you find yourself arriving at the port just as the ship is sailing...
Any dog owner has a hard time picturing their beloved pet being anything but the loveable, goofy, snuggly pup they know. Sadly, as much as we love our four-legged family members, they are still animals who can act unpredictably. This is what happened when Jacqueline Durand approached the home of Dr. Justin Bishop and his...
If you grew up in North America, you are probably quite familiar with the brand Aunt Jemima. Whether you grew up eating pancakes made from their mixes, their pancake syrups, or both, you’ve at least had their products once or twice. In recent years, however, the brand’s parent company, Quaker, changed the name and branding...
Since its inception, the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” has been synonymous with an anthropomorphic egg character. Have you ever stopped to wonder why, though? Considering that nothing indicates Humpty is an egg, why have we long associated the character with that food item? What was Humpty Dumpty, really? Humpty Dumpty: Debunking the Egg Myth Many...
In a chilling timelapse video, Stephan McDaniel, a convicted murderer, is seen being interrogated by the police. This rare glimpse into the mind of a psychopath offers a chilling study of their behavior and general lack of remorse or any emotion at all. This is a glimpse of what psychopaths are truly like. The Timelapse...
