Space might be considered the final frontier, but right here on planet Earth, entire universes remain unexplored beneath the water’s surface. Every year, the prestigious Underwater Photographer of the Year contest highlights stunning images from all over the world that offer a small glimpse into this mysterious world, reminding us of its breathtaking beauty, fascinating […]
This article originally appeared on 12.07.16 Before moving to London to pursue a degree in anthropology, Stacy Bias had to decide if it was worth getting on the airplane. “As a woman over 300 pounds, flying was pretty anxious for me,” Bias says. Over the years, Bias came to fear being stared at, subjected to […]
Firefighter Jason Coin and Lt. Scott Molchan of the Merrillville Fire Department arrived to the scene with cold water suits and an ice rescue sled, Coin said. Both are trained Source: Merrillville firefighters rescue injured owl stuck in the middle of lake Nice! Source: Not All News is Bad! Link: Read More
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This article originally appeared on 11.04.15 You’re probably familiar with the literary classic “Moby-Dick.” But in case you’re not, here’s the gist: Moby Dick is the name of a huge albino sperm whale. (Get your mind outta the gutter.) There’s this dude named Captain Ahab who really really hates the whale, and he goes absolutely […]
This story originally appeared on 05.20.16 Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey had only been with the Food and Drug Administration for about a month when she was tasked with reviewing a drug named thalidomide for distribution in America. Marketed as a sedative for pregnant women, thalidomide was already available in Canada, Germany, and several African countries. […]
This article originally appeared on 11.29.17 Think about the illustrations you’ve seen of men and women of the Bronze Age who lived thousands of years ago. Perhaps there’s one you recall from your elementary school text book — in which men are probably depicted hurling bronze spears and strangling lions with their bare hands, while […]
It’s tough to quantify whether today’s parents are stricter or more permissive than previous generations, but the overall sentiment seems to be that parents are more lenient than they were a few decades back. A poll by YouGov found that younger Americans are more likely than their elders to have been raised by “not very […]
Humans may not always recognize greatness right away, but sometimes it’s so clear it simply can’t be denied. You don’t have to be a dancer yourself to see when someone’s got moves, and a viral video from choreographer Phil Wright spotlights a kid who’s got moves. Like, wow. Mariandrea Villegas may be tiny, but she […]