While it’s really easy to dismiss much of the past as a sort of horrible, dark age, the truth is that humans have always been humans. For every bizarre superstition, there were incredible inventions, for each bad idea, there was human ingenuity and innovation. So it can be worthwhile to look at some of the … Read more
“This monster is the stuff nightmares are made of,” that’s how one netizen described Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, after he appeared to smirk while leaving a German courthouse. “Did you k*ll Maddie?” one journalist shouted, causing the convicted felon to flash a smile. HighlightsChristian Brueckner, suspect … Read more
Rohan Dennis, who played a role in his wife Melissa Hoskins’ passing, has publicly apologized to the cyclist after avoiding jail time. The 34-year-old was sentenced to 16 months in prison on Wednesday, May 14, only for it to be suspended. He has now been placed on a two-year good behavior bond, with his driving … Read more
No wedding is perfect. Maybe the food is a little late, or maybe a few guests decide to violate the dress code, but there’s always something that goes against the couple’s wishes. However, most of the issues that arise aren’t dealbreakers. People can ride them out and still have a good time. Real problems are … Read more
Working as a psychologist is one of the most challenging jobs out there. Not only do you have the immense responsibility for guiding people through the toughest issues in their lives, but you’re also constantly diving into their emotions and traumas. It can be as rewarding as it is exhausting. In some rare cases, though, … Read more
What started as a peaceful evening filled with music in a Houston park ended in chaos when a woman dubbed by the internet as “Bagpipe Karen” was arrested for assault. Scott Gibb, who is originally from Scotland, was honoring his family’s heritage by playing his bagpipes along Terry Hershey Park Trail in Memorial, Houston, Texas, … Read more
People of art leave our world in different ways and at different ages. Having lived a long, happy life crowned with laurels and merits, and having sparkled like a dazzling meteor in the sky… They pass away peacefully in their bed, surrounded by loved ones – or as a result of an argument with a … Read more
Mail-in DNA tests have become a new way for people to find their roots. In 2022, 21% said they’d taken a mail-in DNA test, and 45% of those who hadn’t said they would like to do so in the future. But not all quests to find one’s ancestry turn out well. A simple Ancestry DNA … Read more
Iconic places and moments immortalized in photographs often remain that way in our memories. When we think of The Mona Lisa painting, we often imagine it hanging in The Louvre. Our first association with Christ The Redeemer is probably a picture taken from the ground or up in the air, not from the statue’s shoulder. … Read more
‘Are you by chance an American?’ is a phrase often used online to refer to someone who lacks awareness or is oblivious to the obvious. It stems from the stereotype that people from the US aren’t as knowledgeable as those in other parts of the world. It’s hard to say how this generalization came to … Read more