Claustrophobia is the irrational fear of confined spaces and it’s a common phobia to have. However, confined spaces were not a deterrent for the participants in St. Louis’s Six Flags’ “Coffin Challenge” in 2018. This entailed being enclosed into coffins for 30 hours straight with the potential to win $300 and a season pass. Not...
When our heart is broken – a bad breakup, the death of a loved one, etc. – we often actually feel pain in our chest. It’s as if our heart is actually broken. As it turns out, we can actually feel symptoms similar to those of a heart attack during these times, without the clogged...
When it comes to fast food like KFC or McDonald’s, we rarely think about how it’s made. Most of us assume the process would be similar to how we would make our own meals at home. However, thanks to social media and trending apps, we can finally learn the truth. In 2020 a TikTok video...
A Premiere Daily Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too good, too beautiful, or too miraculous to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add a little...
Have you ever cracked open an egg to find a little red blood spot in it? If you have, what did you do with the egg? Did you throw it away, or did you shrug your shoulders and continue cooking with it? Many people are unsure if these eggs are still safe to eat. We’re...
Fish can be an excellent part of a healthy diet, providing important nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids which can lower your risk for diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia, age-related macular degeneration, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others [1]. However, there are some fish you shouldn’t eat. Unfortunately, due to human industrial activity like...
Aldi is a popular European store that made its way to the U.S. in 2017. Although they brought a range of products new to the US, they also have a rule that baffled first-time customers. Customers are required to pay to use Aldi’s shopping carts. Paying for Aldi’s Shopping Carts Aldi, the German chain of...
If you were born before the year 2000, you likely remember a world without social media – and you remember its origins (hello, MySpace). Now, however, it’s hard to imagine a world without it. There seems to be a form of social media for every aspect of life, from personal to professional – including dating,...
Alaska, the largest and most sparsely populated state in the United States, charms with its breathtaking landscapes and wild beauty. Nestled in the far northwest corner of North America, it boasts stunning natural wonders, including towering mountains, pristine glaciers, and vast tundra expanses. Here are 20 wild facts about Alaska you might not have known:...
A 13-year-old student in New Brunswick, Canada, with the help of his classmates and principal, has begun growing what is called a “Food Forest”. The goal behind this forest of food is to make fresh, healthy produce more accessible for everyone – especially for those less fortunate. This is the story of how a school...
The animal cruelty in many circuses has finally come to light. In fact, some countries have banned using exotic and wild animals in traveling circuses. Creatures like big cats, bears, and elephants who have been performers their entire lives are finally freed. For instance, in 2015, a mountain lion named Mufasa was the last animal...
Anyone who has witnessed Alzheimer’s slowly take away a loved one knows how devastating this neurodegenerative disease can be. Scientists are constantly studying this disease to not just find treatments, but also more ways of preventing it in the first place. Recently, they have discovered that there is a surprising drug that may lower the...
