In 2020, death row inmate Wesley Ira Purkey was executed by lethal injection for his crimes. But the manner in which it took place has come under scrutiny due to revelations that lethal injection procedures may cause ‘excruciating’ pain, and it seems to have been the case for Purkey. Despite his atrocities, discussions on humane...
Most people wouldn’t see a WWII bunker and immediately think “Oh this would be a perfect home.” However, when one woman spotted a derelict bunker in England at Land’s End, she had that exact thought. Then, she made her dream a reality. Completing renovations on a bunker from the 1940s would make even the hardiest...
The end-of-life process is scary and confusing for many people. When it involves someone who is slowly dying from a disease, this process can be even more emotionally conflicting. This hospice nurse uses her TikTok channel to explain things about end of life and hopefully make death a little less scary for people. In one...
Although many people can’t attend concerts due to lockdowns, there’s an added bonus for when they can. Everyone knows that going to concerts is fun and exhilarating, but many are unaware of how much they could improve their well-being. A study found that attending a live music event every two weeks was linked to increased...
The global elite have long-held secrets when it comes to their financial practices. From complicated legal maneuvers to controversial methods, the affluent employ a myriad of strategies to hide money and minimize their tax burdens. Here are some of the key methods employed by the wealthy to protect and conceal their wealth while operating within...
Someone’s final words have a lot of importance to their loved ones. Sometimes, the last words uttered can be incredibly profound or beautiful. In other instances, someone’s last words can be completely meaningless! One Reddit user took to the forum to ask nurses what they have heard from patients as their last words, and the...
People have written countless songs, books, poems, and more on the idea of living forever. Since the beginning of human existence, people have wished for a long, happy life. The question is, what is the maximum age a human being can actually live to if no illnesses or diseases cut their life short? A group...
Sipping on organic green tea in the mornings or throughout the day is great for various reasons. It may some protection from dementia, encourage a healthy metabolism, and aid insulin sensitivity (1). But taking food supplements like green tea extract pills is a totally different story. 50-year-old Jim McCants of Prosper, Texas, learned this the...
Humans are naturally social creatures. We’ve relied on each other to survive since the beginning of our species’ history. A man wrote an article recently titled “I’ve been lonely my whole life”. The sad reality is that he is not alone in his loneliness – many people face this same problem. What’s worse, there are...
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...
Does an evening spent tasting and discussing different wines sound like the ideal night for you? Well, you’re in luck: According to neuroscience, wine tasting can be a better exercise for your brain than even complex math problems. Before you start popping bottles with reckless abandon, however, read this. Wine Tasting Can Work Your Brain...
Most young people can’t imagine living in a place where you are surrounded by people 55 and older. For some, it may seem like an absolute nightmare. For this 30-year-old New Yorker, however, it was a learning experience. After two years of living at her parent’s retirement community in Florida, this is what she learned....
