"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." ― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven
If it’s a quick bite to eat you’re after, Wendy’s has got your back. From breakfast to burgers, chicken to chili, Wendy’s has an extensive menu that will cater to pretty much anyone. The iconic quick-eats chain not only offers indulgent treats but has some unexpectedly wholesome options, too, with healthy sandwiches and surprisingly nutritious fast food salads. […]
Hate eating certain vegetables? It could be down to your genes, say US scientists who have done some new research. Inheriting two copies of the unpleasant taste gene provides a “ruin-your-day level of bitterness” to foods like broccoli and sprouts, they say. It could explain why some people find it difficult to include enough vegetables […]
If you have ever experienced a sharp and sudden pain in the chest, it may have been a condition called precordial catch syndrome (PCS). The good news is that unlike a heart attack, it is not harmful or even life-threatening. Unlike a heart attack, the pain does not radiate or “spread” to other areas of the body. And, again dissimilar from […]
Estrangement between parents and their adult children is a profound and painful reality for many families, casting a long shadow over the lives of those it touches. This complex phenomenon, characterized by a breakdown in communication and a severing of emotional ties, leaves both parties grappling with feelings of loss, confusion, and deep-seated hurt. While […]
*The following contains discussions of suicide and may be triggering to suicide survivors or anyone bereaved by suicide. When Wellington Lytle checked into a Milwaukee hotel after the 1929 stock market crash, he was down to his last four cents and emptied of hope. But before he put a revolver to his head, he took […]
The older I get, the more I realize how much I don’t know. But there’s one thing I know for sure. No one ever died wishing they’d worked more, she said, rightness written all over her pretty face. Dig taken. I don’t know, I said. No one ever died wishing they’d watched one more episode […]
Somehow, in one of those accidents that befall those who spend too much time on the Internet without much intent, I came across a TikTok a fellow writer had pointed out. In it, a young American woman with one of those slightly dead-sounding LA voices goes on about “manifestation.” You roll your eyes, but some of these […]
We’ve all heard the story: But is this even true? That’s exactly what a group of scientists wanted to figure out. So they created Halden Prison, a 5-star facility, and monitored exactly how the prisoners responded. The results are truly surprising. The creation of a luxury prison Imagine walking into a prison that feels more […]
Online shopping addiction is a mental health condition and should be officially recognised for its ability wreck people’s mental health and relationships, psychotherapists claim. Being addicted to online shopping should be recognised as an actual mental disorder, psychotherapists have argued. Researchers say they can pinpoint distinct symptoms and characteristics of the condition and say how […]
A Mexican college student has created a new formula for road pavement that repairs itself when exposed to rainwater. Israel Antonio Briseño Carmona developed the groundbreaking formula by melting recycled tires into a putty combined with a number of other additives. The putty then harnesses rainwater as a catalyst for regeneration so that—instead of building […]
While we all have mites on our bodies naturally, they flock to dirty eyelashes. If they overpopulate, they can cause a serious infection. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Many women are getting eyelash extensions from technicians that apply lash by lash. But now, some optometrists say they’re seeing an increase of tiny mites, similar to lice. If […]
What is the best way to punish? We’ve all heard the story: But is this even true? That’s exactly what a group of scientists wanted to figure out. So they created Halden Prison, a 5-star facility, and monitored exactly how the prisoners responded. The results are truly surprising. The creation of a luxury prison Imagine […]
