Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
Kate Chacksfield had no idea her dog, Ruby, was in danger. Ruby had snuck and eaten two brownies made with xylitol, the natural sugar substitute. Unaware that xylitol is toxic to dogs, Chacksfield didn’t know what was happening when the Hungarian Vizsla became sick thirty-six hours later. She took Ruby to a vet but the […]
A construction company based in New York is hiring high school graduates and offering full benefits — no college degree required. After a summer apprenticeship with Harrison & Burrowes, new hires could receive a full-time position as well as earn up to $47 an hour. Owner and COO Chris DiStefano explained that they wanted to […]
A Chinese man identified as Li had been kidnapped and used as a blood slave for months. His captors were a gang in Cambodia who trapped him via an online job ad using a fake company. While captured, 31-year-old Li had 800ml of blood removed every month. His blood was likely sold online. This experience […]
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food that’s enjoyed by food lovers all over the world. Falafel is made of chickpeas or fava beans ground up, shaped into balls or patties, and fried. It’s often served as a sandwich, with the falafel balls placed in a pita or wrapped in a flatbread along with […]
They say that twins are born with their lifelong best friend. That is definitely the case for Anna and Lucy DeCinque who became stars in TLC’s Extreme Sisters reality series. They have crowned themselves “the most identical twins in the world” and they do everything together. This includes dressing alike, going to the bathroom at […]
Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that pollute the environment. They’re typically less than 5mm in length. They enter the ecosystem via several different sources including sewage treatment plants, cosmetics industries, car and truck tires, clothing, and plastic water bottles. Research has shown that there are several harmful potential effects on the environment from these […]
Robert Sansone is a prolific engineer, despite his young age of 17 years. The inventor from Port Pierce, Florida, has completed about 60 engineering projects, from high-speed running boots, animatronic hands, and a go-kart that can drive over 70 miles an hour. But a few years ago, he came across a video discussing electric cars, […]
An artist put up a disturbing display. It involved a table of goldfish swimming in 10 blenders. The artist invited the viewers to step up and turn on the blenders if they wished. Then, at least one visitor did, instantly killing two goldfish. This display caused a mess of controversy and legal issues but the morality […]
Researchers found the oldest water in the world. They discovered water dating to about 1.5 billion years at the Kidd Mine in Ontario, Canada. However, after further exploration, scientists from the University of Toronto discovered ancient underground water that is about 2 billion years old. Researchers Find the Oldest Underground Water in the World The […]
After her death, private tapes between Princess Diana and her voice coach Peter Settelen were released. In them, Diana admits a relationship with a bodyguard she called the “greatest love” she ever had. The guard went unnamed in the recording but Diana said she was “deeply in love” with him and would have been “quite […]
Homelessness is a growing issue that requires an efficient solution. Shelters are no longer as helpful as once believed. Case in point, they often include long waitlists or curfews that may not fit an individual’s schedule. There are also shelters that do not serve women with children, those with pets, or anyone working a night […]
In 1993, Horace Burgess was inspired to build the largest treehouse in the world. Like Noah’s ark, he believes the idea was a divine calling. Burgess turned to prayer when his supply of lumber began to dwindle. “And the spirit of God said, ‘If you build me a treehouse, I’ll never let you run out […]