Swimming pools are the epitome of a happy, sunny summer day. The blue water, the colorful beach balls, the bright cocktails are, unfortunately, are not everyone’s aesthetic. Some gravitate more toward dark, moody colors, and the cheery blue tiles are not their scene. If they had a choice, their backyard pool would look more like...
In 2008, images surfaced of women in Haiti carefully spreading spoonfuls of mud into discs, and drying them in the hot sun. These discs, however, were not meant to be pottery: they were food. As food prices rose, Haiti’s poorest people were turning to “mud cookies” to keep hunger at bay. Sadly, the situation hasn’t...
Imagine this: You or a loved one suffers from a severe health crisis and has to be rushed to the hospital. Then, months or years later, and during a pandemic-fuelled economic crisis, the hospital then sues you for thousands of dollars. According to a report by CNN, this is exactly what hospital chains in America...
If your favorite brunch item is avocado on toast and you always pay extra for guac, then I have the study for you. Researchers from five American universities want to pay people to eat avocados every single day for six months. They first announced the study in 2018; however, it hasn’t yet actually taken place....
Everyone has their moments, especially while driving. There’s a lot to consider these days, and knowing when to wear a mask or use hand sanitizer isn’t always as easy or straightforward as it seems. As a driver smoking a cigarette found out, their car wasn’t the best place to light up while using hand sanitizer....
So many of us are nature lovers who admire creatures from land and sea at a respectable distance. However, there will always be those who want to take a step closer. Some feel the need to capture a trophy photo for their collection. The world of viral online media means sheer shock value can drastically...
The ocean is filled with wonderful and bizarre life. Especially when it comes to deep-sea fish, some of the creatures that lurk down below are quite frightening, however. Like the angler fish, for example. This creepy-looking ocean dweller lures in its prey with their light which is actually made of bacteria that causes it to...
Ticks are becoming an increasingly problematic issue across North America, particularly in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. Their growing population in these parts of the country are bringing with them an increased incidence of Lyme disease and the lesser-known Powassan Virus, which can cause encephalitis or meningitis in its most severe forms [1]. It...
Motherhood is a powerful bond. As this female gorilla proved at the Boston Zoo this month, it also crosses the boundaries between species. In this heartwarming video, a mom and gorilla hold babies together while the mother gorilla looks on lovingly at the human baby. (1) Mom And Gorilla Hold Babies Together Emily Austin took...
Rocker David Gilmour, a member of Pink Floyd, one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in popular music history, recently auctioned 120 guitars from his massive collection for over $21 million and donated it all to fighting global warming. Few musicians can boast of a more successful career than that of David Jon...
Our planet has experienced many solar storms throughout its history. These storms have an even greater impact on our world now, with the power to shut down entire cities, regions, and potentially even more. We experienced a minor solar storm this past weekend, but scientists warn that future events could be much more devastating. (1)...
The covid-19 pandemic has put a strain on everyone. Each of us has been affected, one way or another. Some have sadly been affected a lot worse than others. However, that does not excuse foolish behavior. It does not excuse breaking rules, and it does not mean you can put other people at risk. That’s...
