Imagine finding out you are no longer you. Someone else has been living with your name for decades, and no one believes that you are the real you anymore. That’s what happened to William Woods. Nearly four decades ago, Matthew Keirans stole Woods’ social security card while the two were coworkers. With it, he was …
Do you know about these dark not so fun facts about coffee? Tell us something left off the list in the comments! The brutal conditions on coffee plantations contributed to uprisings, including the Haitian Revolution. Wastewater from coffee processing can pollute rivers if not properly managed. Coffee pods, while convenient, have raised environmental concerns due …
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Streaming and inflation are both massive changes in the United States since 2020. What else do you think will be on this list? Abortion laws changed dramatically. The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling overturned decades of precedent, allowing individual states to set their own abortion laws. Artificial intelligence became mainstream. Tools from companies …
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Do you know about children’s toys when they first came out? Here are some facts about the dark history you may have never known. Mass production during the Industrial Revolution prioritized cost over safety, leading to poorly constructed toys that broke easily. Some older crib toys and mobiles had long strings or cords, creating strangulation …
Do you think you know all the weird animal behaviors on this list? Like punching octopuses? Dolphins Use “Names” Studies on Bottlenose dolphin show they use signature whistles that function like names Each dolphin has a unique whistle They respond specifically when their “name” is played back Suggests a level of self-awareness and social complexity …
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Hearing is an essential sense for us humans. It’s even more so for many animals who rely on their hearing to score their meals or avoid becoming meals themselves. As such, it’s no wonder that there are some freaky-deaky ears out in nature. But the most fascinating thing about those ears is that they’re not …
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Do you want to be a kid this summer? Here are 47 ways how. Play tag, hide-and-seek, or capture the flag with friends or family. Go on a picnic with simple snacks and a big blanket. Make friendship bracelets or simple crafts with bright threads. Jump into a pool without testing the water first. Dance …
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The stereotypical cocaine user is a jittery, overenergized mess that just wants to go, go, go. As it turns out, that’s a very accurate description of the drug’s effects. At least if the one taking it is a salmon. Biologists are concerned about the effects of various drugs on wildlife. It sounds crazy, but medicine …
When you hear of somebody stealing toys, you might be tempted to think the culprit is a mischievous child. Increasingly, however, the toy thieves are grown adults looking to cater to shady collectors. In the most recent case, we have a man who stole lots and lots of Lego. California resident Jarrelle Augustine stands accused …
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Do you think you know about these odd and harmful preworkout habits? Maybe you know of one that’s not on the list! Mixing pre-workout supplements with alcohol — strains the heart, masks intoxication, increases dehydration risk Dry-scooping pre-workout powder — can cause choking, rapid stimulant overload, heart palpitations Crushed caffeine pills added to drinks — …
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