As a word nerd, these are some very fun weird words. Some of them are funny words within themselves and their definitions are a little funny, too. Eggcorn: a word or phrase that is a seemingly logical alteration of another word or phrase that sounds similar and has been misheard or misinterpreted. Disparate: distinct …
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Some people spend their whole lives being more sustainable in everything they do. They will definitely be interested in a sustainable send-off, too. The eco-friendly culture welcomes green funerals and other ways to make cremation more energy-efficient in the future. One of the biggest expenses at every crematorium is energy costs. This is due to …
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Let no one say the Mounties in Canada don’t get results. Just recently they cracked down on a group of people suspected of being in possession of illegal drugs and firearms. Those suspicions turned out to be correct. A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) raid on the group’s property in Norway House — a community …
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The sea is a weird and scary place. We’re lucky in one sense, though — even the biggest fish today aren’t that big. Sure, something like the whale shark and basking shark are pretty enormous, but they’re harmless plankton eaters. The great white shark might be big but even that pales in comparison to the …
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Would you rather have a mouth full of broken teeth or a mouth without teeth? These are the all the best of the would you rather questions. Would you rather: marry the most attractive person you’ve ever met or the best cook you’ve ever met? be rich with a job you hate or poor with …
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The F-35B Lightning II is the pride of the Marine Corps aviation arm. Introduced in 2015, this multirole jet fighter is one of the most advanced in the world. One of the finest pieces of technology on the aircraft is its stealth system. Even military officials from countries the F-35B could potentially fight against have …
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Have you read The Strange Survival Story Of Phineas Gage: Part One? Follow the link if you’d like to, because this is part two. The thing is, there are huge blood vessels on both sides of the head, and his injury was within 1/100 of an inch that these blood vessels were not disturbed. The …
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This is an oldie but a goodie and a strange survival story. It’s a marvel of medical science, the shattered skull of Phineas Gage. This case shows evidence of a truly traumatic injury. Gage had two sections of his skull missing, cracks from the lesions and damage behind left eye socket and in his cheekbone. …
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What are the best sweets for Fall? With pumpkin spice everything, you’d think it was the only yummy taste of Fall, but here are a lot more. Pear Sauce If you love pears, then you have to try pear sauce. It couldn’t be easier to make and it takes this fruit to another level. Take …
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Mentalism is a performance that has never really left the public eye. Whether you’ve seen a hypnotist, a psychic, or a modern mentalism show, they’re there. However, the concept is rising in popularity. As people explore the world again and reach out for something new to see, mentalist acts have gained traction. But it’s important …