A mystery brain disease is popping up on the east coast of Canada, and doctors still aren’t sure what it even is, let alone what is causing it. Now, the race is on to try and figure it out so that they can hopefully one day find a cure. (1) The Mystery Brain Disease In...
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A Netflix true crime documentary, executively produced by Louis Theroux, has ignited controversy and conversation among viewers. Netflix’s latest true crime documentary, “Tell Them You Love Me,” has left viewers deeply disturbed and divided. The documentary, executively produced by Louis Theroux and directed by Nick August-Perna, delves into the controversial case of Anna Stubblefield, a...
I’m sure that you’ve either experienced something insane in a hospital or at the very least heard of someone’s encounter while staying over. All sorts of crazy happen in a hospital and nurses must have some exciting stories to tell us. This one about elderly patients and a ventilator in particular ranks somewhere at the...
Have you ever taken a nap and felt like you’ve been asleep for ages, only to wake up and realize it’s only been a few minutes? Well, imagine falling asleep at 14 and not waking up until you’re 46. This is the perplexing tale of Karolina Olsson, a Swedish woman who became known as a...
Robin Williams is famous for warming the hearts and having an impact on so many that have seen his movies. His depth enabled him to take on many different roles in various films from comedies to dramas. From seriously sad to hilariously real, not to mention the voice acting for the beloved Genie from Aladdin....
The oldest surviving tree species on Earth, older than dinosaurs. The mighty Ginkgo Tree. Trees are some of nature’s most beautiful creations, endlessly giving out so much life and protection for as long as they live – usually a very long time. If regular trees with green leaves can add so much beauty to nature,...
One of the most crucial, though often overlooked, vitamins to our health is vitamin B-12. Without enough vitamin B-12 in our diets, we can feel tired, have trouble focusing, and so much more. Unfortunately, it is estimated that approximately 15% of the general population is deficient. These are the signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency and...
Kathleen Kral, a retired English teacher in her 70s, was diagnosed with terminal cancer three years ago. She was already struggling with depression but the diagnosis exacerbated it. So she tried psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, which not only alleviated her depression but helped her process a traumatic miscarriage from her thirties. She appeared in the Netflix...
Predicting the outcome of marriage with absolute certainty is an impossible task. However, social scientists have made significant strides in finding factors that are connected to higher risk and, therefore, can make better guesses on how to predict divorce.1 These factors include various couple dynamics, including their age at marriage, educational background, job status, communication...
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...
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....
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 adults aged 60 or older endured some kind of abuse in a nursing home or community facility between 2017 and 2018. To make matters worse, elder abuse is often not reported, according to the Office of the Inspector General. [1] This abuse can range from...