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...
The famous “Aunt Jemima” breakfast brand has been rebranded into the Pearl Milling Company. The new name pays homage to the mill built in 1888 that began producing the well-known pancake mix in 1889. The brand has previously been criticized for its racist origins, which involved a caricature of a Black “mammy” character from a...
Even after death, one can continue being a hero. Phil Garcia lost his 17-year-old son, Xaven, to a tragic fire accident at their home. But the story does not end there. Xaven had died while trying to rescue his father. And, although that attempt had a tragic ending, even after his death, he has saved...
The diversity you find in nature is absolutely incredible. There are so many different plants and animals with specific evolutionary traits, that just when you think you’ve seen it all, you’re confronted by something new, interesting, and at times dumbfounding in nature. Animals can range from being one color or color pattern across their species...
Is it true to say that every glass of tap water you drink has already been consumed by up to ten people before you? Well, it might be a horrid thought but we are here to clarify the facts around the matter. Water is finite Scientists believe that the water on Earth is the same...
Finding a house centipede is its own brand of terror. It doesn’t matter if it’s scuttling across the floor, peering from behind a door, or appearing in a cupboard. These little monsters have 15 pairs of legs and can travel 1.3 feet per second. It’s no wonder why most people are afraid of these creatures,...
When you have an infection, what do you do? Go to the doctor and get an antibiotic prescription, right? The antibiotics then make everything better. Only, their ability to do so is waning to the point where a crisis is brewing – a superbug crisis. These are bacteria that no existing antibiotics can destroy, making...
A team of researchers from Conservation International went on a three-week research expedition after ancient ruins were discovered deep within the Mosquitia forest dubbed “the lost city of the monkey god”, or “the white city” [1]. Climate change has had a devastating impact on our planet, an alarming number of animal species have either gone...
Recently, a heartwarming story that portrays the goodness that remains in humanity went viral. While the origins and authenticity remain unconfirmed to date, it’s a feel-good tale of communal love and kindness. A young man named David had gone to an auction to try to buy back his family’s land, and amazingly, 200 other farmers...
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...
Would you ever consider living in a cave? In the present era, individuals are dwelling in various unconventional residences, ranging from school buses, and sheds to vans. Grant Johnson, a man who opted for such a lifestyle, crafted an astonishing off-the-grid desert home, spanning over 5000 square feet. The residence showcases remarkable craftsmanship, a music...
Katelyn Bowden had no dental insurance from age 18. As a result, her oral health deteriorated, along with her mental health, job prospects, and romantic relationships. Today, she is “a 37-year-old with dentures,” as she announced on Twitter. In her series of tweets, she opens up about an issue rarely talked about, the discrepancies in...
