Being alive is hard. Children, animals, the elderly, and even plants suffer. Life is extremely hard for many around the world. Similarly, sometimes moments happen that cause such great distress one wonders if they’ll ever recover. We all have heard or seen tales of poverty from countries worldwide, reminding us to be grateful for what...
In the US, the amount of people with student debt is the highest it has ever been. Those in their twenties come out of university equipped with a degree, or a diploma, but little opportunity to pay it off. This is why so many have to take up work while they are studying, which could...
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...
Shopping is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word “mall.” If not shopping, then dining or watching a film, or at least some kind of entertainment. Whatever it may be, religion is probably the last thing someone associates with a place like that. However, one Texas businessman sought to...
Stephen Hawking shared his opinions on the afterlife before he died. He was a groundbreaking theoretical physicist, and his genius made others interested in his views on God and the afterlife. In multiple interviews and writings, he shared his thoughts on the existence of a higher power and the concept of an afterlife. The Question...
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...
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...
Do you remember Katrina Bookman? While enjoying herself at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, Katrina achieved an extraordinary feat. She won the largest slot machine prize in American history. Her remarkable fortune amounted to an astonishing $42,949,672, which would have undoubtedly made her the recipient of unimaginable wealth. After her huge win, Katrina...
We all know the consequences that climate change is having on our planet: Extreme weather events, loss of habitats, animal, plant, and insect distinction, and so on. What we likely didn’t know are the effects that it has on our brains. Research shows that if carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise at this rate,...
Researchers are finding more and more uses for medical cannabis. The latest of these is cannabis-based antibiotics that have the ability to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (1, 2) Cannabis-Based Antibiotics At the beginning of last year, separate studies at McMaster University in Canada and the University of Queensland found that cannabis-based antibiotics might just be what...
As we grow up, we are taught various facts that are deemed to be true. Often, information that was once widely accepted to be true is then discovered or revealed to be false many years later. As we learn more about the world, some “facts” we are taught in school turn out to be false,...
It’s hard to fathom how much money one billion dollars is, let alone $180.6 billion – Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’s current net worth. Irish-American fantasy novel writer Theresa Searcaigh posted this question on her Twitter feed: If billionaires have so much money, why don’t they use it to end poverty? (1,2) Tumblr user Olivesawl responded,...