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Alcohol is pretty well-ingrained in most of our societies. We drink it at sporting events, and celebrations like weddings and Christmas, and it’s an integral part of certain cultural and religious ceremonies. That being said, we also know that it…

Low or no-calorie sweeteners are everywhere these days, and it’s easy to see why. People want to be able to enjoy the same candies, baked goods, sodas, and other sugary treats without using calorically dense sweeteners like sugar. While they might seem…

The Standard American Diet isn’t exactly famous for being a healthy one. Often this is in reference to the excessive amount of sugar, salt, and fat in everyday American food products. However, these are the only aspects of this diet that we shoul…

Herpes, or HSV-1, is a common virus. Most people know of it as the virus that causes cold sores. What many of us don’t know is that there is a rare instance that this virus, for reasons unknown to doctors, can travel to the brain. If this happens, the …

Alzheimer’s is a disease that normally is associated with older people. While this is the most common, young-onset Alzheimer’s, or young Alzheimer’s, does exist. This is classified as Alzheimer’s, which occurs before 65 years of age. In Chi…

Researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, discovered that modern chickens are much larger than the ones from the 1950s. They measured three chickens, all the same age. The first one was a breed from 1957, weighing 905 grams. The second was a …

Deodorant is a normal, every day product. Most of us who are past the age of puberty use it regularly, perhaps even multiple times a day. Did you know, however, that some deodorants – particularly the aerosol kinds – can be quite dangerous,…

Researchers in Australia have created a supercomputer with an algorithm that predicts serious brain bleeds in patients before they happen. This program can save many lives. Brain bleeds, also known as intracranial hemorrhages, can result in brain damag…

If you’re looking for a night out without loading up on alcohol, then the growing sober bars trend is for you. Whether you’re a non-drinker, looking to cut back on your drinking, or just want a night out without the hassle of alcohol, the n…

It’s no secret that healthcare in America is run similarly to a business. Pharmaceutical companies prioritize their own profits over the health and well-being of the American people. If you have ever traveled to another country, then you already know t…

‘Children are the future‘ a cliché statement, but one that is undeniably accurate. Each new generation carries the world further on, breaks through barriers, and creates new conveniences. Subsequently, students on Vancouver Island, in Briti…

Dishwashers are a mainstay in many homes, schools, restaurants, and anywhere that serves food. Previously, people had to spend hours washing dishes in the backs of bars and cafes, but now the task can be completed with the press of a button. However, a…

The sun gives life to plants and microorganisms, provides us with warmth and daylight, and is an endless source of renewable energy. By all accounts, solar energy should be our first choice for heating our water and homes and powering our cars, but the…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, where the immune system attacks healthy cells in the joints. This causes the joints to become inflamed, painful, unsteady, and deformed. Not much is known about what causes this autoi…

Are you an avid user of artificial sweeteners? Perhaps you use them in your morning and afternoon coffees, prefer “sugar-free” products over their sugar-containing originals, and perhaps you enjoy a diet soda from time to time. If this is sounding like…

If you’re an Android user, you may want to pay attention to this one. Google has been allegedly stealing cellular data from people using android phones. The company has apparently been doing this through unapproved and undisclosed transmissions to its servers. Now, a few angry android users are suing the tech giant. The Lawsuit Four…

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It might be cold, but it will still be incredible! This winter you will have the opportunity to see a December meteor shower, a solar eclipse, and “kissing planets”. Here’s when and how to see all of them. December Meteor Shower The first up of these is the brilliant December meteor shower known as the…

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As we near the end of one of the most turbulent and stressful years in recent memory, one story is captivating our attention above all others: the saga of the monoliths. What started as a single monument in the middle of the desert has developed into a full-fledged mystery of global proportions. After three monoliths…

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The Paris Games of 2024 are looking to be quite the spectacle. The International Olympic Committee has officially declared breakdancing as an Olympic sport. What’s even more incredible is that surfing, sport climbing, and skateboarding have also …

Studies have shown that more than half of combat veterans with PTSD had nightmares fairly often [1]. These nightmares make it nearly impossible to fall asleep and can disrupt your life in a major way. In many cases, they can cause the degradation of relationships, job loss, and addictions. One son saw his own father…

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There have been a number of prominent stories in the news this year, but none have been quite so captivating as the saga of the monoliths. These tall, metal structures seem to keep popping up in one place, disappearing, and then reappearing in another. The mysterious appearance of these monoliths have us asking a number…

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Swedish authorities arrested a seventy-year-old woman this week. Why? Apparently, she has been holding her son captive in their apartment for nearly thirty years. Man Locked in Apartment According to the Stockholm police, one of the man’s relatives dis…

Many people who viewed tombs and Egyptian mummies felt the same curiosity. Who were these ancient people before they were mummies? It seemed that their stories would remain “shrouded” in mystery until scientists found a new way to reveal them.  Two Egyptian mummies were found in a tomb over 400 years ago. A new study…

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Charlotte Sapwell was 27 and homeless when her marriage ended, leaving her as the single mother of two boys. She dismissed the option of a house with a mortgage draining her limited funds. Instead, she built her own miniature home for just $10,000. This single mom’s tiny home in Ballarat, Victoria, put a roof over her family’s…

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What would you do if you received a $2000 tip working as a server? Go on a trip? Put it into savings? Jump for joy and until you figure it out? That’s what this waitress did. Her joy was short-lived, however, when she found out that the restaurant couldn’t give her any of the money….

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In a series of events that has puzzled the world, the saga of the metal monolith continues. This time, the mysterious structure has reappeared in California. The question is, how long will it stick around this time? The Metal Monolith: A Timeline In just a few weeks, the story of the mysterious metal monolith has…

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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…

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