Snails are fascinating creatures that can be a delight to observe in their natural habitats. When they invade your house and garden, however, they can quickly become a nuisance. Not only do they leave a trail of slime behind them, but they also have a voracious appetite for plants. This causes damage to your garden...
Some say that everyone has a doppelganger, or a “twin”, if you will, somewhere in the world. Most of us never meet or know of them. For those of us, however, whose doppelganger is a celebrity, it is much more evident. Back in August of 2021, a photo of a man-made its way around the...
Cancel culture is an ever-growing, ever-evolving part of today’s society. It seems as though no celebrity or famous person – no matter how adored – is safe from it. That is, all except for one: Snoop Dogg. The rapper and producer dared the world to even try and cancel him. According to him, his fan...
Language and the words we choose have an incredible impact on people’s lives. This is where the push for gender-neutral and gender-inclusive terms comes in: making all people feel seen, heard, and included. The Australia National University (ANU) has released a new gender-inclusive handbook on their website that’s ruffling some feathers. In particular, they are...
A South African trophy hunter is receiving a hefty amount of backlash after killing a giraffe, cutting out its heart, and posing with it in a photo she posted to Facebook. She has gone on to defend her position, claiming that trophy hunting benefits the economy and the animals. (1) Trophy Hunter Kills Giraffe, Cuts...
Has a night spent stargazing in the mountains always appealed to you, except for that it would be really cold? This new hotel has got you covered. The amazing stargazing domes in the Cascade Mountains of Washington let you look up at the stars all night long, all while keeping cozy and warm inside. Stargazing...
We put a lot of faith in our doctors, and with good reason. They spent years of their lives and hundreds of thousands of dollars studying medicine. They took an oath to do no harm and to always act with their patient’s best interest in mind. This is especially true for oncologists, who treat people...
Giant Squid are so elusive, you may almost assume that they aren’t even real. In 2012, however, a group of Japanese scientists recorded an incredible video of one. Last June, researchers also finally recorded one in American waters. First Recording from 2006 Most of what marine biologists know of giant squids come from the large...
Recorded human history is a tiny sliver in the vast history of our planet. What many people don’t realize, is that the world as we know it today was not the same planet that early humans knew. Over the course of human history (and long before it, as well) the Earth’s climate, topography, and various...
Often when we think of human trafficking, we picture it happening in foreign and/or developing countries. The reality is that it happens in the United States, much closer to home than you might imagine. Earlier this month, law enforcement successfully pulled-off a human trafficking bust in St. Joseph, Missouri. This is how they did it....
“Stealthing” is the act of removing a condom without the other person’s knowledge or consent. If passed, a new bill in California will make the state the first to make this act illegal. (1) Bill To Make Stealthing Illegal In California When we think of consent, we usually think about whether someone says yes to...
The Piraha people are a tribe that lives along the Madeira in the Brazilian Amazon. They do not think about the past or the future, and they don’t understand the concept of stress. They have been called the happiest people in the world. (1) The Piraha People: The Happiest People In The World The Piraha...
