An individual, who had been wrongly imprisoned for around 30 years, died just a few months after being released. Claude Francis Garrett was released from the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Tennessee, USA where he was imprisoned on murder charges. In 1993, Garrett had been convicted wrongfully of killing his then-girlfriend Lorie Lance, in what...
When you buy a new home, you’re generally filled with excitement about becoming a homeowner. Your mind is filled with home decorating ideas, and possibly a renovation here or there. One couple bought a house together, and they were looking forward to moving in. However, someone beat them to it. Upon signing the contract with...
The Indian state of Gujarat is leading the solar revolution, with Modhera being the first solar-powered village in the country. This has set a precedent for Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. He considers this to be “a reconciliation between humankind and planet.” This project has reportedly supplied the citizens of this village...
Many of us, probably all, would prefer to skip the queues at the checkout counters after doing our weekly shopping. That’s where self-checkout comes in. Theoretically, it is supposed to make the whole process faster, more efficient, and more secure. Even if the other two might be true, the last condition seems to be facing...
With rising food costs you might be looking to supplement your diet with as much free produce as possible. To do so, you may just have to stroll down to the park. The city of Andernach in Germany is one of the world’s ‘edible cities’. Andernach has parks that have been turned into orchards where...
Alcohol is a highly dangerous substance. Chronic use not only has long-term health effects, but it also impairs use from functioning normally. After a certain percentage of alcohol enters the body, it begins to “override” the brain’s natural functions. People lose their muscle coordination and have a reduced sense of balance. Drunk driving has been...
When holiday time comes, one does not usually consider having to clean up after themselves. Although, from time to time, you meet a host who expects a little more from their guests than usual. Many tourists are now speaking up about the list of chores they are given when they check in, on top of...
With the way resources are depleting on Earth every day, it might be wise to invest in another planet. And according to scientists, there could be a potentially habitable planet around 100 light years away. It is understood that the average life expectancy would be close to 3,158 years. The discovery of such a planet...
Let’s just cut straight to the point- who doesn’t like vacations? After all, for most of us, we work to enjoy those holidays even more- if possible. Jonny Wheeler of Clinton showed the world that work and vacation could go hand in hand. It has been 7 years since that revelation, and Wheeler doesn’t seem...
A motorway bridge was constructed around a house in the Chinese city of Guangzhou- but that is not the most interesting thing about it. Rather, this bridge was built around the house after stubborn homeowners refused to move. In fact, the homeowner refused to sell the house to the government for close to a decade....
Growing up trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be is tough. Thankfully, we live in a world that is more open than it was before. Different gender identities are more accepted and people are more free to be who they are. Some of the identities people are choosing, however,...
Hair really changes a person. It can make you look younger or older, and it can even change the look on your face. Hair, for both men and women, has long been an important part of beauty and physical appearance. This is why hair loss can be so devastating, especially for women with whom baldness...
