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You may have heard of the phrase “finding a needle in a haystack.” However, actually carrying out an activity like that is immensely challenging. Even then, it is not impossible if you have enough attention skills, vision, and the ability to take in every detail possible. However, most of us go through our days by […]
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Optical illusions are curious objects. To this day, scientists keep researching as to why our brain gets fooled in such a manner. They have theories, of course, like our brains being unable to distinguish certain combinations of colors and patterns correctly. However, it does not mean the theories are always applicable. Regardless of the exact […]
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Picture puzzles are one of the best ways to get your daily dose of brain exercise in. It not only makes you think hard, but it also helps you train your attention span. After all, there’s no way you can complete these ‘spot the animal’ puzzles unless you have searched through every part of the […]
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Have you ever encountered something so peculiar or out of the ordinary that it left you utterly baffled, unable to fathom its nature or offer a reasonable explanation? Rest assured, you’re not alone in this experience of trying to figure out what those odd things are. Prepare to be astounded by the odd things that […]
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Brute force is not always the answer to a solution. Sometimes, it’s your creativity that is the only way out. Of course, it usually comes with a bit of humor to make light of a difficult situation. Even if the methods are not complete solutions, they often reveal previous paths. After all, there is a […]
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On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will pass over North America. Also known as a “ring of fire” solar eclipse, this is an epic once-in-a-lifetime event. In fact, this is reportedly the first time this sight will be visible in North America in addition to Central and South America. Remember that this eclipse […]
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A Hen Do quickly turned from a joyous occasion to an extremely worrying one with just one picture in Scotland. The revelers were attending the upcoming attending of their friend when reviewing a burst of photographs revealed a mysterious figure. The incident took place in Argyll and Bute. The eeriest of the pictures involved the […]
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The moon’s halo, also known as a lunar halo, is a captivating optical illusion that creates a large bright ring around the moon. This beautiful spectacle occurs due to the refraction of moonlight by ice crystals present in the upper atmosphere. These suspended or falling ice crystals act as a giant lens producing arcs and […]
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The greatest learning experience anyone can have is through traveling. Opening your eyes and your mind to new experiences and cultures can give you so much more viable information than any textbook. Here are five things traveling has taught me: 1) Take Risks. Say “Yes” and jump. Leaving America with only an over-packed rucksack and […]
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For centuries, humanity has been mesmerized by the night sky. There is so much to behold when gazing up at the stars. From the many moon phases, we gain perspective on how the Earth spins around the sun. Lunar and solar eclipses might very well be one of the most fascinating things. There will be […]
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New year, new opportunities for sky-gazing. If you are new to astronomy or an old pro, there are many celestial events to kick off 2023, including a meteor shower, a comet, and clear sightings of planets and star clusters. Some of these events require special equipment, like a telescope or binoculars. Plus, a sky map […]
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Terry Robison, 64, has his retirement plan all figured out. The resident of Spring, Texas, challenged the idea that a retirement home is his only option. So he compared the cost of living in one to the cost of living in a hotel. The latter won, and he boasts about spending the rest of his […]
