It seems that measles has made its way to the United States, with hundreds of cases being reported in Texas and spreading to other states. While this disease isn’t as threatening to most adults, it can be a big problem for children and anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated. Knowing a ...
This year’s Masters Tournament has officially ended this week, putting an end to the intriguing and thrilling spectacle. With the tournament done, it leaves us to inspect the results and gauge whether they were surprising or not. Firstly, we have Rory McIlroy as the first-place winner, making him one of ...
Earthquakes can be very stressful for people who are caught in them, but what about animals who aren’t as aware of the danger? A family of elephants located at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park seems to have priorities similar to ours. Last Monday at 10 am, many residents of ...
As Earth’s population continues to grow, so does our interest in finding alternative ways to feed more people. This interest has led us to many potential avenues of food, but there is one option that could become the norm in many countries: bugs. Bugs are far from sounding like an ...
The final showdown for the rag-tag team of outcasts will soon be upon us, as it seems like the last season will drop sometime this year. We are still unsure of how this finale will go down, but the long wait has given us time to reflect on how far ...
There has been no shortage of bad news recently, and it seems that the pattern continues with this new tragedy. Former soccer star Karenna Groff underwent a catastrophic plane crash that resulted in her death, along with several family members. The US National Transportation Safety Board stated that the family ...
The idea of having complete control of your very thoughts and memories is a concept included in many sci-fi movies and fantasy, but it might become a reality. Neuroscientists have begun experimenting with implants for the brain to produce electric activity that will help with controlling memories. Strengthening memories is ...
The TV adaptation of one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time has done wonders for itself. Anyone who has played the game before got to enjoy the characters and world they fell in love with, while people new to the franchise got to experience it for ...
There was once the widely accepted truth that making a living off video games is impossible. Over the years, this notion has been largely silent due to the existence of Esports and other gaming avenues. Now, we are seeing the reveal of the biggest prize pool ever seen in Esports ...
In recent years, I have begun to see a trend in the online environment with classical type music. Beethoven, Debussy, Bach, and many others have had their works transcend time to the modern era, being played by young adults and even teenagers. It is a startling revelation that got my ...
Many Gator fans got some good news yesterday when the men’s basketball team claimed their victory against Houston, making it their third time as NCAA champions. This was a surprising turn of events, as the Gators have had very close calls throughout the bracket and could have easily lost out ...
Looking at the different perspectives of the greater world beyond our country, we find that the definitive understanding of morals can greatly differ from ours. One such difference is the namesake of this article. Americans value independent thoughts and actions that do right by the individual. Other countries, like China, ...
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