Most of us hope to live a long, fulfilling life. Luckily for us, the average age humans generally live to is much longer than it used to be. Still, if you’re looking to live for a long time – and I mean a really long time – then I suppose it’s best to look to...
In 2020, a 22-year-old Australian influencer decided to share a ‘behind the scenes’ of a flattering photo. TikTok user @moldogaa posted a video reacting to her own selfie. “Just took this photo on Snapchat… I do NOT look like that! Catfish — MEOW!” This started a trend of other people reacting to their glamorous pictures...
No parents like to see their child suffering. Some parents worry about whether or not their child will do well in school, or get a job that makes them happy. Gordan Hartman’s concern was whether or not his daughter will make friends. Gordan wanted his daughter, who is autisitic, to feel safe and comfortable enough...
Many people scrolling through their social media platforms have seen strange videos of people chilling on a beach, in an enclosed room with no body of water in sight. The likes of the video are quite bizarre leaving those who have seen it a little creeped out. However, they might not be aware that the...
In the midst of a global pandemic, health officials around the world have been encouraging their citizens to be extra-vigilant with washing their hands and cleaning their homes, particularly commonly-touched surfaces and objects, like a door handle or a phone. This ritualistic cleaning, it appears, may serve a dual-purpose. Ritualistic Behaviour and Anxiety Cleaning A...
Do you often find yourself staying up into the wee hours of the morning, working on a project or engaging in a hobby? Do you find that you don’t want to get out of bed when your alarm goes off? People who tend to sleep in late are often considered lazy and are associated with...
Joe Mellen’s 1970 book, Bore Hole, is a memoir about how he came to drill a hole in his own skull. It is the story of how an Eton and Oxford-educated young man abandoned his future at his father’s firm of stockbrokers and joined the beatnik generation of the sixties. Bore Hole: A Memoir Joe...
For as long as humans have existed, we have all chased the same thing: Happiness. Some attempt to find it in money, clothes, and fancy cars. Others choose books, movies, toys, and other material objects. While all of those things are nice, it turns out the real secret to happiness is experiences, not things. Experiences,...
Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s okay. While laws are put in place to keep a semblance of order in society, many people take advantage of loopholes. Although these things are technically legal, they still irk the moral compass of others. So Reddit user Musuhubber started a thread, asking, “What’s the worst thing that’s legal?” In the replies,...
Would you consider yourself an intuitive person? Someone who follows their gut instinct, which nearly always leads them down the right path? According to some researchers, intuition is not only a type of intelligence, but it actually might be the highest form. (1) Intuition Is The Highest Form Of Intelligence According to the Cambridge English...
Over the course of his lifetime, Stephen Hawking became known as one of the greatest minds to grace our planet. He said a lot of prolific things over the years, however, his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions released in 2018 has even more gems. This book is Stephen Hawking’s last warning to...
Generation Z, encompassing individuals born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, often perceives themselves as influential in contemporary society. Their impact is frequently showcased through various trends, such as the call to retire skinny jeans and the fervent response to the ‘bed rotting‘ phenomenon. However, the latest wave gripping Zoomers goes beyond fashion or...
