· 4 min read
You may find red, orange, or even green tomatoes at your local supermarket, but be prepared to potentially see purple ones next year. The USDA has approved a genetically modified purple tomato to be sold to the American public. In a September news release, the agency explained, “From a plant pest risk perspective, this plant […]
· 3 min read
Climate change is a hot topic, pun intended. Scientists have been warning people that time is of the essence, and these days, climate change is seen as more of a threat than ever. Researchers have been studying glaciers in the Antarctic. One particular stretch of ice was dubbed the Doomsday glacier because if it were […]
· 5 min read
In Western culture, we tend to view death as a very bad thing. Our culture also dictates that once a body is buried, we leave that body alone forever. In fact, many people consider it at the least highly disrespectful to touch or move a buried person, if not something that will bring you extreme […]
· 4 min read
Recently, a group of Wisconsin Boy Scouts were returning from a 10-day trip in New Mexico. During the train ride home, a terrible accident took place. Their train collided with a dump truck and derailed. This provided an opportunity for the young scouts to show off their learned skills in keeping cool in intense situations. […]
· 2 min read
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in human history. The famous Pompeii Disaster in 79 AD is its claim to fame. However, the volcano remains active to this date. The volcano along with the buried city is a popular destination for tourists. However, a US tourist became a bit too obsessed with […]
· 4 min read
Sometimes pranks can get deadly. And this woman from Georgia will attest to that. As such, she was prosecuted in Atlanta for involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. She will be spending an entire year in jail after her prank turned fatal for some individuals. The woman, Shontover Kirkland, had apparently rented a couple of boats […]
· 3 min read
Monogamous relationships are the norm in many cultures around the world. In general, polygamy has been discouraged, and we’ve been told one partner is all we should have. Now, that idea is being challenged. There is a growing number of people who call themselves polygamists. Our story today is of a Brazilian man who has […]
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It’s said that a photo can say 1000 words, but sometimes it can say so many words, that it’s just confusing. This is one of those instances. It involves a picture of a dog that, at first glance, seems to have no head. People all over the internet have been losing their minds over the […]
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What do you call the end of bread? Well, some of us just call it bread. But apparently, people are now learning that there is a specific term for that piece of bread. In fact, one can also state that people are slowly starting to learn that everyone calls the same piece by a different […]
· 5 min read
The majority of people have gone on a date with someone they thought they hit it off with, only to find out in the coming weeks that they’ve been ghosted. While it’s incredibly disheartening, no matter who you are, when a spouse does it, it’s even worse. Isabelle Glastonbury from Australia shared her own account […]
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Move over, hustle culture! Gen Z college students are embracing the art of “bed-rotting” instead. Social media is ablaze with the trend of “bed rotting,” and you might be a participant without even realizing it. Nowadays, new trends seem to pop up incessantly, inundating our feeds. TikTok, in particular, has emerged as a vibrant hub […]
· 4 min read
Aimee Copeland, a 24-year-old graduate student at The University of Georgia, embarked on a well-deserved break with her friends to savor the final weeks before graduation. During their outing, the group decided to visit a serene lake, offering the opportunity to experience the thrill of ziplining over the water. Fueled by their adventurous spirits, they […]
