There is very little known about the history of water dowsing. Some speculate that it can be a useful method, while most scientists would wholeheartedly disagree. The method has been used worldwide, from Australia to India to Europe, and is thought to have originated some 8,000 years ago. Lastly, it has been thought to serve...
Women are taught early on about the importance of maintaining their reproductive health. From mammograms to pap smears, we are told it’s especially important to monitor as we age. However, occasionally someone prematurely experiences reproductive health scares. For young Allison Fisher, her health scare was an oversized ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts are pretty common among...
For many people, riding in a helicopter is on their bucket lists. Meanwhile, for others it can induce panic. A fear of flying is a common phobia but not just for flying. Some people fear crashing and being burnt alive, or crash landing in water and having to swim for miles. Moreover, one possibility that...
Oprah Winfrey has built her reputation as a woman who empowers and empathizes with other women. However, even with all the good she’s done, she hasn’t always been able to avoid scandal. In a case that began in 2018, João Teixeira de Faria, or John of God as he’s called by many, was called out...
Kids used to spend their summers outdoors, playing and exploring. With advancements in technology, they seem to be spending more and more time indoors. However, a 14-year-old spent her whole summer fixing up an old camper and the results were both adorable and bright, perfect for a teen girl. Old Camper, New Camper Ellie Yeater...
Walmart is one of the most well-known retail stores in North America, if not internationally. They’re known for their discount prices and, once upon a time, great customer service. Within the last few years, there’s been a mixed bag of reactions to newly implemented methods. For example, the self-checkout, which a location in Ontario, Canada,...
The history of lollipops, particularly in the US, is a little skewed. Archeologists believe some version of the sweet treat may have been created hundreds of years ago. However, it was only within the last hundred years that a feature was added, making the stick hollow. However, many wonder why this may be. It turns...
Late last year, a Florida police officer by the name of Courtney Bannick nearly lost her life after coming into contact with a deadly drug known as fentanyl. Fortunately, she recovered and spoke out, shedding light on a tragedy that impacts the lives of millions. Tavares City in Florida has a population of around 20,000...
In 2017, some students at a Catholic School in Mountain View, California, were wrongfully expelled. They were expelled for what staff believed to be an attempt to recreate the racially controversial blackface. However, the students were wrongfully accused and received a $1 million settlement. Blackface Leads to Trouble In 2017, a photo of 3 boys,...
There is a lot of controversy in the U.S. regarding gender roles and identification. Many are divided in their beliefs about how gender is assigned. However, a 2021 discovery shows evidence that a non-binary human being lived almost 1,000 years ago. Non-Binary Found in Finland In Finland, in 1968, a buried body was discovered by...
A couple of years ago, a strange ‘life hack‘ went viral. People were changing their iPhone location to France after hearing it would help to speed up the phone. Today there is no up-to-date information regarding whether or not that’s still an option. However, it was a hotly debated topic at the time. Moreover, much...
Although most people don’t like to talk about or face death, be it the death of a loved one, or their own. However, it’s not uncommon for people to also decide on a list of things they’d like to do or see before they die. In a sad yet heartwarming story, a 79-year-old woman was...
