Have you ever wondered where exactly humans came from? After all, we all had to originate from one group, did we not? This question of human origins has been posed many times. A group of Oxford researchers may have possibly figured out where our ancestors’ ancestors came from. The answer is one African country. Human...

Since childhood, many of us have had fun tricking our eyes and our brains. Magicians use illusions to shock and awe crowds in a theater or the streets of Las Vegas. People have always found joy in the mystical wonders of an optical illusion. In contrast, one mom shared a picture of her daughter at...

McDonald’s, the global fast-food giant, has made a striking and (somewhat) new move, temporarily flipping its iconic golden arches to don a new persona: WcDonald’s. This transformation has left many puzzled and intrigued – at the very least enough to come and ask questions and sell more burgers. What led to this change, and why...

Food is a basic necessity, and we cannot function without it. We would like it to be appealing, in both taste and appearance. Sometimes, food doesn’t look all that appetizing, but we eat it anyway. You might be pressed for time or just not in the mood to look for anything else. BUT SOMETIMES, we...

Influencers have become the driving force behind trends, fashion, and lifestyle choices in the ever-evolving social media landscape. Their captivating content and engaging personalities have led to fame and fortune for many individuals. But what if we told you that one of the hottest influencers on the internet is not a real person? Meet Milla...

If your significant other needed a kidney and yours was a match, would you go under the knife for them? It seems that recently, people have been popping up on TikTok to tell the same story. Being dumped after donating an organ. The tale is no different for this woman, whose ex now has her...

Have you ever had surgery before? If so, then you’ve likely been put under general anesthesia. Most of us will already know what this is: It’s something that doctors administer to their patients ahead of surgery to make them unconscious and pain-free throughout the procedure. Have you ever stopped to think about what actually happens...

Taking the perfect photo often means contending with various challenges, from the right lighting to making sure everyone is looking in the right direction. However, one common issue that frequently messes up an otherwise flawless picture is the unsettling “red eyes” phenomenon in photos. The unsettling sight comes from an optical illusion, and a deeper...

The father of three from Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, in Scotland ran over two 15-year-old boys who he claimed were bullying his son. The two boys were part of a group who came and vandalized their home one night, after which Kevin Connolly’s son decided to chase after them. Connolly then took matters into his own hands,...

Gone are the days of campus parties with filthy bathtubs and kegs filled with liquor. It’s now all about the Borg. But what is it exactly? Firstly, we need to understand the culture of campus parties and the risks these students put themselves under. Binge drinking is on an upward trend and the risks involved...

Have you ever thought about what you want done with your body after you die? Maybe you want a traditional burial, or perhaps you’d rather donate your body to science. Either way, something must be done with your remains. Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is the latest, environmentally-friendly way to dispose of a loved...

In today’s society, we use many words and phrases regularly that we have used for a long time – decades or even centuries. For most of us, we don’t even actually understand or know the origins of many of them. Despite this, we use them every single day. Perhaps it’s time we start thinking a...