If you have ever watched a Disney movie, the earliest memory you would have would be the intro animation. One particular animation you may think you remember is of Tinkerbell. She swooshes across the screen and dots the Disney “I“. As it turns out, this was just a collective hallucination from the fans, and it...
Although there is a large number of people worldwide who “worship celebrities” it may not surprise you that recent studies have linked this act to lower intelligence. Scientists speculated this could be for many reasons but are unsure if obsession with celebrities is the cause of lower intelligence or because of lower intelligence. More research...
People have lived nomadically for years, choosing solitary lifestyles over community living. The word originates from the Greek language and refers to a member of a community who regularly moved to and from the same places and typically lived reclusively. With so many stimulants in the world that make noise, have scents, or are bright...
Levi’s Jeans have been the rage for close to two centuries now. So, it honestly shouldn’t come up as a surprise when one finds an old pair of discarded jeans. Nevertheless, the situation does change when we realize that the garments from the 19th century. Recently, one such pair of jeans was sold in a...
As the cold season rolls in, the age old debate resumes: What is the most effective way to heat our homes? Heating costs can build up quickly, especially as outside temperatures hit freezing. The two prime options are to turn up the heat on an “as-needed” basis, or to keep the heat on all the...
It’s no secret that we are facing uncertain times. While that has always been true to some degree, we are suddenly seeing crises on a much larger, global, scale. Inflation has skyrocketed, resources are not as readily available, and wait times have increased significantly due to a shortage of staff and supplies. Many industries are...
Kate Chacksfield had no idea her dog, Ruby, was in danger. Ruby had snuck and eaten two brownies made with xylitol, the natural sugar substitute. Unaware that xylitol is toxic to dogs, Chacksfield didn’t know what was happening when the Hungarian Vizsla became sick thirty-six hours later. She took Ruby to a vet but the...
Most people dread the idea of getting a colonoscopy but doctors have pushed the importance of them for years. With the best of intentions, the thought is that having a colonoscopy done early enough may prevent certain types of colon cancers. If you know anything about the process, it makes perfect sense why this is...
A construction company based in New York is hiring high school graduates and offering full benefits — no college degree required. After a summer apprenticeship with Harrison & Burrowes, new hires could receive a full-time position as well as earn up to $47 an hour. Owner and COO Chris DiStefano explained that they wanted to...
In the quiet confines of a London apartment, tragedy struck and left so quietly that no one noticed for two years. Joyce Carol Vincent, a woman with a past shrouded in mystery, passed in 2004 while alone in her flat in Sky City, Wood Green. It wasn’t until January of 2006 that her remains were...
A statue of the Virgin Mary at a Catholic church in New Mexico was reported to be weeping blood, a phenomenon that has been seen in other parts of the world. The church saw an influx of visitors hoping to witness the supposed miracle. But when the church took a sample of the substance for...
Dish soap is a common household item that many people use on a daily basis. It is meant to clean dishes and remove grease and grime, but what if this seemingly harmless product could have hidden health implications for humans and the environment? This is the dark side of dish soap that few people know...
