Passengers on a recent Alaska Airlines flight had the scare of their lives when a section of their plane blew off mid-air. The Boeing 737 Max 9 suffered what could have been a catastrophic equipment failure. However, the impact of the blow-off, fortunately, did not cause any casualties. Stephanie King was a passenger on the...
Let’s face it: Most of us who drive don’t make it our entire lives without being pulled over by a cop at least once or twice. If you weren’t too busy frantically searching for your license and registration, then you may have noticed that sometimes, the cop taps your tail light before approaching your window....
Nostradamus, the renowned astrologer from centuries past, left behind a series of cryptic predictions for the year 2024, encapsulated in his text “Les Prophéties” (The Prophecies).1 While many of his prophecies have historically been shrouded in ambiguity, historically, some have purportedly come to fruition, including global events like the 9/11 attacks and the onset of...
Approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed per day. While some debate the pros and cons of the brew, a growing body of research shows how drinking coffee may be beneficial in preventing liver disease. This is what the research says. Research Shows Coffee May Help Prevent Liver Disease According to the British Liver...
Just when you think we’re making strides towards a more accepting and mental health-minded society, something comes out that makes you simply shake your head. Researchers in New Zealand and the UK recently came out with a weight loss device that magnetically closes the wearer’s jaw. This means they have to stick to a liquid...
A 13-year-old girl is hospitalized after swallowing 15 magnets for a TikTok trend. These challenge videos involved people pretending to have facial piercings by placing magnets on their tongues or around their cheeks. This girl had no idea this trend would land her in the hospital with unbearable stomach cramps. At first, the doctors believed...
If you suffer from Fibromyalgia or know anyone who does, you understand how debilitating this condition can be. Increasing amounts of research show a connection between childhood trauma and fibromyalgia. Before we dig into what this might mean for patients and future research on the disease, we need to be clear on what Fibromyalgia is....
People have written countless songs, books, poems, and more on the idea of living forever. Since the beginning of human existence, people have wished for a long, happy life. The question is, what is the maximum age a human being can actually live to if no illnesses or diseases cut their life short? A group...
Elon Musk has recently tweeted about his now-famous Cybertruck being able to double as a functional boat1, but this isn’t the first time he’s mentioned it. Musk hinted about the vehicle’s amphibious capabilities way back to 2020, mentioning it could briefly serve as a boat for crossing rivers and lakes. However, public skepticism remains despite...
Businesses know that public perception is imperative to their success. So they strive to stay away from scandals — or try to hide them. Unfortunately, many famous brands have bad ethics, and their customers hate them for it. These controversies vary from selling dangerous products, breaching privacy contracts and unethical manufacturing practices — including human...
After living alone on an island for over 30 years, 81-year-old Mauro Morandi is finally leaving. He has lived on the island of Budelli, off the coast of northern Sardinia, since 1989. After facing eviction several times, he’s decided for himself that it’s time to go. (1) Man Living Alone On An Island Since 1989...
In 1868, a little girl named Myrtle Corbin was born in Texas. Everything about her was perfectly normal – except that she had four legs. Doctors were baffled at first, but later they discovered that she was born with a dipygus twin. This is the story of her life. (1) The Story of Myrtle Corbin:...