Are you the one who’s always adding extra hot peppers to your sub at lunch? Are you always reaching for the extra-spicy salsa on the grocery store shelf? There are some health benefits of jalapenos you should consider! If this sounds like you, then you’ll be pleased to know that your penchant for a little kick...
In 2008, a U.S. military veteran, Derek Harris was arrested in Louisiana for attempting to sell 0.69 grams of marijuana to an officer of the law for $30 [1]. Harris was later convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison, of which he has served 9 years. In 2012, his sentence was increased to life...
Women experience sexist things almost daily. Since the very beginning, we have been told that men and women are different. For centuries women have been viewed as a mere accessory to men, and in the meantime, women have been struggling just for basic rights. Only in the past 100 or so years have we received...
Social inequality exists in every single country around the world. Often, however, it is hard to see – particularly if you are part of the wealthier half. To help others visualize social inequality, photographer Johnny Miller used his drone to capture images of what it looks like from above. (1) Photos To Show What Social...
The blind mystic Baba Vanga, famed for eerily accurate predictions, is causing a stir once again. Her posthumous prophecies for 2024 have believers abuzz, but skepticism swirls around these forecasts, leaving many intrigued yet doubtful.1 Vanga’s Vision: What’s in Store for 2024? Baba Vanga’s alleged predictions for 2024 paint a picture of dramatic global events,...
To some people, body modifications are a lifestyle. They understand the need to tattoo and change their body. But to others, it can often be a reason for outrage. An individual, who has been modifying his body for years, has been referred to as a demon by his neighbors. Is that warranted? Definitely not. Today,...
The Netherlands is truly beautiful and the amount of snow that can settle overnight is remarkable. Not for the faint-hearted or those who suffer from the cold, the Netherlands is a destination one needs to visit at least once in your lifetime. If you know anything about the Netherlands’ tourist culture, you will have heard...
How many times have you been embarrassed by drunk you? Countless times, we assume, but we won’t judge— unless you landed yourself in deep trouble. Regardless, this article won’t be talking about the morality of how you behave when drunk. You may think that the ‘drunk you’ isn’t the real you, but you might be...
Imagine cramming a little paperback between two encyclopedias. That’s the aesthetic of Boston’s “Skinny House.” It’s ten feet wide and 30 feet long. Meaning if you and another person lay down on the pavement, together you’re wider than this home. It may not be the dream house anyone has imagined, but everyone is beyond curious...
The Kardashians, particularly Kim Kardashian, have a pretty popular fanbase. The ratings that Keeping Up With The Kardashians got stand as a testament to that. Their fans usually try to imitate their idol’s iconic photoshoots. But few go to the lengths that Brazilian Jennifer Pamplona has gone. For the majority of the fans, Kim Kardashian’s...
Do you ever dream of escaping civilization and living alone surrounded by nature? Ken Smith did, and he succeeded. For the last 40 years, he lived as a hermit in a homemade cabin with no running water or electricity near a remote lake in the Scottish Highlands. “It’s a nice life,” Smith said. “Everybody wishes...
Energy experts believe by the year 2050, solar energy would have become the largest and most-used source of electricity in the world. [1] Solar power is an easy-to-harness, clean, renewable source of energy that can be accessed almost anywhere across the globe. As long as the sun is up and your solar panels or photovoltaic...
