Narcissism, a term often used colloquially, denotes a personality trait that spans from healthy self-confidence to pathological self-centeredness. While a certain level of self-assuredness can be advantageous, extreme narcissism can transform into a disorder that profoundly influences relationships and personal well-being. This article delves into the intricacies of narcissism, exploring its nature, subtypes, symptoms, causes,...
Get ready to witness a mesmerizing celestial spectacle in the night skies this August 2023. We are lucky enough to bare witness to two breathtaking supermoons in one month. A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as the perigee. This makes it appear larger and brighter...
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...
If you are in the mood to get away from the business that is life and give your brain a little boost, this optical illusion could be just what you are looking for. Using patterns, lighting, or color, optical illusions are specifically designed to trick your brain. Your mind will be trying to figure out...
Optical illusions have long captivated the human mind, mesmerizing our eyes and leaving us with many questions. These intriguing images are not merely visual tricks to deceive the eye, but they offer us a profound introspective journey, revealing the intricacies of human perception on a personal level. Today we have ten different optical illusions that...
While your interactions with your grandma have been nothing but a ray of sunshine, it would be unwise to think that grandparents as a rule are harmless individuals. That is definitely not the case- something three robbers understood when they tried to rob an unarmed lady, thinking that she was an easy target. This is...
If someone were to ask you a simple math problem- “A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?” what would your answer be? Your reflexively would come up with the answer “$.10”. But, if you were to solve it mathematically,...
Earlier this year, Netflix’s four-part documentary series, ‘Queen Cleopatra,’ found itself at the center of a heated debate surrounding the casting of Cleopatra herself. The series, a part of the African Queens series, aims to investigate the life of the Egyptian ruler. The show is narrated by actor Jada Pinkett Smith, who expressed her desire...
Optical illusions are quite trendy, with people scratching their heads at some of the illusions which can get really difficult. Recently, an optical illusion became viral as it initially showed a bunch of classical Grecian-style statues. But if one were to observe it closely, they would find a hidden man inside it- who was alive....
The night sky and outer space are both incredible things to observe and understand. They give us insight if we pay close enough attention and are so vast the discoveries are endless. On Saturday, June 17th, 2023, a planetary display will occur involving five planets that will be visible across the Eastern Horizon. Five Planets...
On Friday, May 19, a rare astronomical event will take place, but unfortunately, it won’t be visible to us. It’s called a new Moon. A lunar phase where the Moon is positioned on the dayside and therefore not visible. This particular new Moon is considered even rarer because it is an additional occurrence this season....
