Yearly Archives: 2019

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope […]

 One of nature’s treasures, saffron has been known since ancient times for its bright yellow color, subtle flavor, and medicinal properties. Culinary chefs and home cooks all over the world have used this precious golden herb to enlighten their biryani, curry, paella, or risotto dish. Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, stemming from the […]

Extra fat can really be annoying and make you feel uncomfortable especially when it is located on the inner thighs. Luckily this fat can be reduced with exercises and some diet plan. Though it sounds easy, the hard part is not to do anything else and be disciplined and stick to diet plan and regular […]

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 marksed the 250th birthday of America’s Sixth President, John Quincy Adams. The son of famous American Founder John Adams, John Quincy Adams was an adamant opponent of slavery in the United States. In fact, he even argued the case for the slaves who rebelled aboard the Amistad slave ship when the Supreme Court […]

Oliver Dietmann, 46, who accidentally killed his mistress Rica Varna with a cucumber they had been using as a sex toy, has been spared jail. The salesman was convicted of negligent homicide at court in the south-western German city of Mannheim. Defense lawyer Patrick Senghaus said: “My client had no idea of the danger. The […]

Technology is so ever-present and so miniaturized that we don’t always notice when it’s around. It’s easy to miss. And really, when many things do their jobs, we don’t want to notice that they’re doing their jobs. They’re the unsung heroes of the digital age. But it’s best to know what’s doing what. When one […]

The Drina River in the Balkans is possibly one of the most beautiful bodies of water to ever exist. And what sits atop of a rock in the middle of this scenic place is a tiny home that has stood the test of time, adding to the area’s intrigue. For over 40 years, this small […]

You might not be aware of the fact that oral health actually determines your overall health. One of the vital parts of the procedure for oral hygiene consists of using mouthwash. It reduces the presence of plaque, while reaching and fighting bacteria that escaped dental cleaning at the same time. It is actually the final […]

Able Skills, the “specialists in construction training”, has created an infographic giving an outline on how some of the world’s most fascinating structures were built. The image contains facts regarding the construction of ancient structures such as the Greek Parthenon, the Roman Colosseum and Peru’s Machu Picchu. The infographic also includes theories on how the […]

You may have noticed men with just a single painted fingernail and thought to yourself what a silly new trend, truth is though there is a lot of meaning behind the single painted nail and it’s important to know what that meaning is. This trend for men only, started in Australia and has now made […]

While on a trip to a place you’ve never been before, it’s kind of expected that you will experience new and foreign things. A few surprises thrown in here and there, however shocking, are to be expected. I’m sure Jordan Kahana, the man in the video below, expected to get caught by surprise by the […]

When bacteria-filled material settles on your teeth, either due to improper flossing or inadequate brushing, the result is plaque. If the plaque is left ignored, then calculus or tartar forms, which is essentially solidified plaque. Once there is tartar buildup on your teeth, it becomes very difficult to get rid of and could lead to […]

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Americans sure do. In fact, the average American citizen eats over 11 pounds of chocolate each year. But there’s a downside to this sweet treat beyond simply questionable ingredients. Many of us purchase our chocolate without thinking about who made it, and that’s a problem, since a variety of large corporations have […]

Watermelon, when in season, is available at every grocery store. At many grocery stores, you can buy it whole, quartered, or even cut into rind free, individually wrapped pieces. But, if you show up with one at a certain Detroit firehouse, you’ll be fired. That’s what happened when firefighter trainee Robert Pattison brought a whole […]

In order to protect our kids from the harmful GMO foods, we all must stand and say one large and loud NO. These foods are even advertised as healthy ones. People are convinced by the intensive advertising that Nutella is healthy for our kids, but the bitter truth is that it cannot be even listed […]

Losing weight is easier said and done. There are too many things you need to take care of, and also need to exercise and watch what you eat as well. Some people have great results with weight loss drinks and shakes, but some people think that drinks with laxative effect can provide better results. But, […]

In 1971, a plane with 92 passengers on board disappeared over the Amazon. It was struck by lightning, and no survivors emerged after an intensive 10-day search. Then one girl walked out of the jungle. Juliane Koepcke and her mother had boarded a Lansa airlines flight in Lima, Peru on Christmas Eve to visit her father, […]

An Indian Muslim teenager was allegedly kidnapped, raped and murdered before her butchered body was stuffed in a freezer because she started a relationship with an Arab Muslim, a court has heard. The body of Celine Dookhran, 19, was found inside a £1.5 million (US$1.95 million) home in Kingston last Wednesday after a woman in […]

Given the odds it seems unlikely that we are alone in the universe, but despite the protestations of believers there is no indisputable evidence held in the public domain. However there are numerous NASA trained astronauts who not only believe aliens exist, but argue extra-terrestrials are watching Earth. What’s more, they claim to have witnessed […]

You may feel it in your knees, hips, hands or other joints throughout your body. Pain, for no apparent reason. Often it is a sign of arthritis, a very common problem that can take many forms. Simply stated, arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. In addition to pain, some common symptoms are swelling […]

Staff at the Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation Center laughed as a decorated World War II veteran took his last gasps of air after frantically calling for help six different times, according to a shocking new investigation from 11Alive.com. The investigation included the release of a never before seen hidden camera video that not only completely […]

The borrower is the servant of the lender, and through the mechanism of government debt virtually the entire planet has become the servants of the global money changers.  Politicians love to borrow money, but over time government debt slowly but surely impoverishes a nation.  As the elite get governments around the globe in increasing amounts […]

Do you remember how some scientists, researchers, and individuals like Bill Gates were trying to release genetically modified mosquitoes into the environment? Well, that endeavor is not quite over.  Australian research scientists have developed a strategy for fighting Dengue fever, a viral disease spread by mosquitoes that affects more than 50 million  people annually and causes fever and […]

The story of Atlantis is one of the most renowned and enduring tales of a lost city, said to have been swallowed up by the sea and lost forever. Yet, the story of Atlantis is not unique, as other cultures have similar legends of landmasses and cities that have disappeared under the waves, been lost […]

Vicks VapoRub is a popular topical ointment used to relieve congestion and coughs associated with colds and flu.  However, according to a doctor who has been doing studies on the product, Vicks Vapor Rub contains ingredients that ”can be irritants, causing the body to produce more mucus to protect the airway.” Research published in the peer-reviewed journal […]

Having worked as a bibliophilic nutritionist who loves scouring the internet for the latest research and recipes I still find areas where I have HUGE gaps in knowledge, such as the topic of today’s article: the difference between “true” Ceylon cinnamon and the kind that is typically sold at grocery stores as cinnamon, cassia cinnamon, […]

It is safe to say that being an astronaut and traveling to space is not for the weak. Just think, those astronauts are up there alone for an extended amount of time. Think of all of the things that could go wrong. After all, not all space missions were perfect and glitch-free. There was a […]

Last year, the outbreak of the Coronavirus brought an unexpected halt to several major sporting events. For bettors, this meant a halt in the thrill and calculated wins for the year. Luckily, with many sporting events resuming from where they left off the previous year, you can stand a chance to make some winnings and […]

The vast majority of any activity on the Internet begins with the use of search queries. Therefore, if you decide to go into e-commerce, then you need to make sure that potential customers can quickly find your resource and comfortably use its capabilities. Almost all e-commerce platforms are able to offer their users extensive functionality, […]

While enjoying a peaceful stroll through Nova Scotia, a man stumbled across a strange phenomena in the forest. He immediately pulled out his camera to record, and saved it to share on Facebook later. Within days, the video went viral. Not only were people mesmerized by the footage, but a lot of people were left […]

Many species of animals have become endangered or extinct due to the actions of humans. We’ve all heard of classic examples like the dodo bird, but many people are still unaware of the critically endangered animals who roam the earth today. Whether they’ve been put in this position by poachers or climate change, there’s no […]

While both cottage cheese and flaxseed are both very nutritional on their own, the combination of the two are believed by some to contain extremely powerful healing properties. Some specialists, like the German bio-chemist Johanna Budwig, believe it can even cure cancer. Now to be clear, the data that stems from this claim is straight out […]

Back in 1983, renowned Taoist master Mantak Chia introduced to the West a practice which has revolutionized the way we view healing — bone breathing. One of the first students to learn the technique was a middle aged woman from Los Angeles, California, who was rapidly losing bone mass in her spine. Despite treatment from a […]

When the physical body dies people are not always ready to move on. They can choose to remain in the vibration they were at when embodied. They do not have more knowledge. They do not become more enlightened.  They are still subject to the sympathetic person. Why? They feel much more comfortable being in a […]

St. Louis County, MO —An arrest for minor traffic violations and brief time spent in jail led to such highly peculiar and suspect circumstances — including police turning away a desperately needed ambulance and an attempted hanging by shoelace — 44-year-old Bernard Scott is lucky to be alive. In September, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, […]

Charles Manson, the cult leader who was one of the United States’ most notorious killers, died Sunday night from natural causes. A statement released by the California State Prison in Corcoran said the 83-year-old Manson was pronounced dead at 8:13 p.m. PST at a Kern County hospital. Manson had been serving nine life sentences for […]

Christian doomsayers have used sections of the holy book to prophesy the apocalypse is about to begin. Methodist conspiracy theorist David Meade matched key passages with the movement of the stars and planets and world events to say the Rapture – when Christians will be taken up to heaven to avoid seven years of suffering […]

A kind man from Cardiff named Jonathon Pengelly was moved to tears by an incident that happened at the local McDonald’s. He was there on Saturday night, standing in the long queue when something really heartbreaking happened. Jonathon stood behind a homeless woman who asked for some hot water, but the staff refused to fulfill […]

A former Los Angeles Times staff writer, Laurie Becklund, battled breast cancer since 1996. Earlier this year she knew her time was limited, and as she greeted her last few months, she wrote an opinion piece “As I Lay Dying” about her story. Becklund died Feb. 8 this year. This is what she wanted you to know about breast […]

How much of your life would you give to carve into not one, but three sheer, rocky, mountainside cliffs to provide water to your drought-stricken village? A tenacious man named Huang Dafa spent 36 years carving a 10-kilometer water channel. He kept going after several failed attempts, and people called him a fool. He is […]

An investor group is planning for a doomsday scenario by building a $300 million luxury community underground replete with the latest leisure amenities like a golf course and shooting range. The development, called Trident Lakes, is in a little town called Ector, which is just northeast of Dallas. Residents will enjoy an equestrian center, 18-hole […]

Abdominal pain can occur in many forms, each different than the other. Also, not every abdominal pain is life-threatening, but it does indicate that something is wrong within the body. Depending on your type of pain and its location, there are a couple of conditions you might be suffering from: Gallstones Stomach ulcers Kidney stones […]

2020 has been one heck of a year. Disrupted, hectic and pretty disappointing doesn’t even begin to cover it. When it comes to horse racing, the sport has suffered considerably but has managed to soldier on as best as possible. But with some seriously major events being postponed, not attended by fans or called off […]

Oftentimes when our loved ones are acting a bit off, we blame it on life events that may alter their mood and behaviors. That’s what Emma Cotillard thought when her husband had been acting a bit strange shortly before they tied the knot. Her fiance, Justin, had shown signs of erratic behavior, but Emma assumed […]

“Everyone should know that most cancer research is largely a fraud, and that the major cancer research organisations are derelict in their duties to the people who support them.” The above quote comes from Linus Pauling, Ph.D, and two time Nobel Prize winner in chemistry (1901-1994). He is considered one of the most important scientists […]

1. There is no scientific study to determine whether vaccines have really prevented diseases. Rather disease graphs show vaccines have been introduced at the end of epidemics when the disease was already in its last stages. In case of Small Pox the vaccine actually caused a great spurt in the incidence of disease before public outcry […]

Albert Einstein navigated the twilight turf between consciousness and matter for much of his life. He argued that “Man” suffers from an “optical delusion of consciousness” as he “experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest.” His cure? “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious,” he said. “It […]

Glass Walls is a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and sharing of stories involving animals exploited by humans. In spreading awareness of the stark reality of animal cruelty, Glass Walls hopes to open the eyes and hearts of people and inspire them to stop supporting industries that abuse animals. In the above video, a deeply concerned mother cow is trotting […]

An independent tribunal of legal experts has put out a shocking new report warning that Communist China’s “crimes against humanity” are now being perpetrated against Uighur Muslims, who are being held in concentration camps as they await having their organs harvested as part of China’s illicit organ trade. According to the nonpartisan China Tribunal, it’s not just […]

Wrong on so many levels… Following convicted child molester Harold English’s release from prison, the victim’s family received heartbreaking news that their daughter’s abuser would be moving into the home next door. While Oklahoma law currently prohibits convicted sex offenders from living in close proximity to near schools or public grounds such as parks, there is nothing that […]