Many kinds of species have been lost to us over the many centuries that we have noticed their remains. With only fossils and bones of what once was, we have been only able to picture what they looked like, sounded like, etc. However, thanks to the efforts of science, we ...
This has been an interesting time of trades for the NFL, with millions of dollars being signed and discussed over the potential placement of players. One such trade may help the Falcons salvage what they can from an unimpressive performance by Kirk Cousins, who may find himself playing for the ...
There was quite a shock for all those onboard the submarine “Sindbad” this Thursday when the craft sank off the coast of the Red Sea. The submarine had a total of 45 passengers, who were there to explore the coral reefs found near the city of Hurghada. Thirty-nine of the ...
Imagine playing a game and defeating a boss, only to have them return without warning and remember your past actions. Now, imagine that concept being completely personalized, leaving everyone to have unique interactions that can’t be replicated. That is the basis of the nemesis system. It is a gameplay mechanic ...
Music is a large part of entertainment, but that isn’t to say it cannot be used practically. Music has been revealed to be very beneficial for various reasons. It can help relieve stress, improve memory, provide better sleep, and much more. People often play it in the background when working ...
Communication is an important cornerstone of getting things done in our society, but speaking is only half of a good dialogue. Many political influencers and speakers debate with the opposing side, which is a way to escape echo chambers and extend one’s viewpoints beyond the people who already agree with ...
When you hear about low-fat foods and diets, it is often easy to assume that less fat equates to having great weight loss potential. While this can be true in most cases, there are also some drawbacks to maintaining consumption of this kind of food, with other options being just ...
An unexpected surge of unrest has arisen in Turkey after Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested for corruption. Ekrem was announced as the opposing presidential candidate against the current president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. On the same day as this announcement, Ekrem was charged and placed in a high-level prison, which led many ...
Ice cream is a sweet treat beloved by all, but the controversy around Ben and Jerry’s has been anything but sweet. Unilever, the British parent company of the ice cream chain, fired CEO David Stever of Ben and Jerry’s. This caused an uproar from the company and resulted in the ...
The music industry just took an unexpected hit of bad news when Music Video Director Marty Callner passed away at the age of 78. His loss this week has led to the urge to reflect on all his work and properly understand how important his role was to so many ...
The idea of people watching someone play a video game for hours or listening to their responses to chat is not an appealing use of time when you say it out loud. Yet, it is a facet of entertainment that has captivated a large audience. Many streamers gain an audience ...
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