Body modifications can range from small ear piercings to something extreme like permanently dyeing the eyeball. One of the more extreme on the list is horn implants. Yes, you read it correctly – artificial horns implanted into the skull via surgery. For some people, it is essential to have their mental and physical self-image be...
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The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 8, 2014, remains one of the greatest aviation mysteries in modern history. Despite extensive search efforts, the final resting place of the plane, along with the fate of its 227 passengers and 12 crew members, has remained elusive. However, a recent revelation by a retired Australian...
SOS – Save our souls, right? As it turns out, the meaning behind the international distress signal isn’t quite what we all think it is. In fact, the three letters aren’t even an acronym at all. This is the truth behind what SOS actually does – or doesn’t – stand for. The Truth About The...
2021 is quickly becoming the year of the great American road trip. With borders closed and many international flights canceled, an increasing number of people are turning to staycations and inner-US trips to help them scratch their travel itch. While traveling with your home on your back can be both liberating and convenient, it comes...
Italy is a veritable wonderland for history lovers, and every year millions of people flock to the country’s most popular sites, like the Roman Colosseum, or the Pompeii Ruins, to feel like they have transported themselves back in time. The ruins that can be found across the entire country are spectacular, although some are in...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, affecting 2.3 million people in our world. MS is as an immune-mediated disease, where the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath which covers nerve fibers, causing communication issues between your brain and the rest of your body. Curing multiple sclerosis seems like...
The Volkswagen Beetle is a car with an unmistakable identity. The iconic Beetle with its retro style is a present reflection of the past. Perhaps, the most iconic product of the Volkswagen brand, the vehicle is best known for its unique and petite figure. Despite the appropriate nature of the name Beetle, a new dawn...
Bigger and bigger TV screens are being developed but none can compete with a movie theater. Until now. Samsung’s new television, called “The Wall,” is a 219-inch TV. Not only is its screen enormous, but it also has a display technology called MicroLED, which Samsung believes will become “the screen of the future”. However, the...
Most of us do our best to keep our electricity bill as low as possible every month by turning off lights when they’re not needed, using more efficient light bulbs, or using a programmable thermostat. One man accidentally found out a neat “hack” for reducing your electricity bill and got in a whole lot of...
When grown adults look back at their youthful days, there is a lot of cringing that happens. The hilarious hair styles, the over-the-top makeup, the out-dated shoes, etc. Not to mention the ridiculous slang words that are not longer part off the present day vocabulary. No generation is exempt from this ageing phenomenon, and it...
Life is everchanging. It seems to become more chaotic the older we get and the more industrialized we as a society become. So, going into stores or malls isn’t as feasible as it once was. Consequently, online shopping has become more common, and in many cases, is the new normal. Although online shopping is much...
In the face of adversity, women are fighting worldwide for gender equity. A fantastic story from 2019 showcases just how incredible women have the potential to be. When the story took place, an 11-year-old girl took an IQ test and got the highest possible score. Editor’s Note: This story is originally from June 2019 Tara...