Retirement should be a time of peace and relaxation, but many retirees find themselves falling prey to scams and hidden financial traps that can derail their plans. Whether it’s fraudsters looking to steal your money or unanticipated costs that sneak up on you, understanding these threats is the first step toward protecting your retirement savings....
Everyone always talks about how hard long-distance romantic relationships are, but what about long-distance friendships? Sure, video chats and texting are nice, but you can’t necessarily send your BFF a message every single time they cross your mind. Thanks to BFF bracelets, however, you now have a way to connect with your bestie with just...
By the year 2020, you might assume that we have already discovered every animal that exists in our world. You may be surprised to know that scientists are constantly finding and learning about new animal species- in 2019 scientists discovered 71 new species, and in 2018 scientists described 229 new species of plants and animals...
Ever witnessed snails sharing a searing kiss before? You’d be surprised at how romantic the scene actually looks, especially when they are stretching towards each other on cherry stalks in the middle of a tranquil river. Macro photography gives reality whole new dimension. This area of photography has become so popular over the years that...
Yogurt is typically made of milk and a “starter”. This is usually a blend of bacteria that consumes lactose and transforms it into lactic acid. However, this is far from the only way to ferment milk into yogurt. In fact, traditional Bulgarian and Turkish recipes use ants as a starter. For the first time, researchers...
Cats are one of the world’s most popular pets. Globally, it’s estimated that there are between 220 and 600 million cats. [1] It’s hard to get a count, given that many cats, possibly as many as 158 million, are strays or feral. Many cats are fortunate enough to have good homes, but sadly, that isn’t...
Over the last five decades, the global demand for food has nearly tripled [1]. This is partly due to the rapid population growth the world has seen during that time, going from three billion people to over seven billion (and rising), as well as rising living standards and increased per-capita demand for food [2,7]. Experts...
The climate is changing rapidly and globally we are scrambling to respond. In the last decade, the human race has been forced to look at ourselves critically and realize that the way we live and our daily habits are having a devastating impact on the health of our own planet. Thankfully, it is not too...
Cilla Carden, an Australian masseuse who also lives a vegan lifestyle, has been standing up to her neighbors who she believes are bent on torturing her with their activities. She lives in the Perth suburb of Girrawheen and complains that her neighbors’ constant backyard barbecue is a disturbance to her, so much that she can’t...
Carbon dioxide is one of the most abundant and active gases causing the greenhouse effect, a process whereby the earth’s atmosphere traps radiation and heat from the sun, which results in global warming. CO2 is a naturally occurring gas that can either be produced or increased by things such as animal respiration, volcanic eruptions, deforestation,...
Omeprazole is a popular medication used to treat conditions associated with the esophagus and stomach. It is classified as a proton pump inhibitor and can be purchased over the counter or with a prescription if higher doses are required. Omeprazole comes in oral tablets, liquid suspension, and intravenous forms. Available in 10, 20, and 40-milligram...
Paper straws are touted as more environmentally friendly than plastic ones. However, this may not be the case. In a recent study, Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws, including plastic, paper, bamboo, glass, and stainless steel. They found that the majority of the paper straws contained synthetic chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” because...
