When you hear sunspots what do you think of? No, they are not spots on your skin caused by the harmful rays of the sun. Sunspots are small black spots that temporarily appear on the sun itself (or...
Have you ever wondered what it is under your feet? While you are likely on a floor in your home right now or on a sidewalk in the street, do you know what lies below that? No matter...
In today’s news and media, we are constantly shown the negative actions of police forces around the world. This is a good thing as for too long these positions have used their power to inflict untold horrors onto...
When we think of childhood heroes that really brightened our lives, we can't help but glee nostalgically at Cookie Monster. One of the most famous muppets, Cookie Monster was a chubby, furry, blue bloke who made times fun...
For those who love hip hop the name ‘Tupac Shakur’ will always mean a lot. For those who aren’t fans of the music genre, the name is still well known. This alone shows the legacy that Tupac left...
Is it possible to be so scared that you could actually die? Chances are, you’ve heard someone say they were “scared to death” once or twice. Clearly, they weren’t actually scared to death or they wouldn’t be telling...
Salt in the sea comes from erosion that is caused by water, and rivers are responsible for carrying the dissolved salts to the oceans. Lack of a few processes in the sea can be a reason for the...
If you go to the zoo or the Australian outback any time soon you may be lucky enough to see a Koala. If you do I would bet a lot of money that he or she will be...
Frank Sinatra was one of the singers who was initially offered the leading role in the movie Die Hard. Wouldn’t it be amazing to watch a 73-year-old superstar playing a lead role in an action-packed film like Die...
When was the last time you updated your bucket list? The Taj Mahal? Patagonia? Everest? What sits on top? Surely visiting Iceland to witness the Northern Lights is pretty high up on the list. If it isn’t on...
Names and pronunciation, well, many people have confusion and question upon why Hank is short for name henry? Why Colonel is pronounced as Kernel and why we say Stat when we want something to be done quickly. Today...
There is nothing like chatting to your best friend after you haven’t spoken in a long time. You are able to go straight back to your normal way of interacting, sharing old stories and usually making fun of...
I am lucky (or unlucky) enough to have seen both sides of plane travel. I have flown with my company who has purchased me a fully comped ticket including meals and drinks and I have flown solo on...
Dogs are some of the most adorable pets on the planet. And whenever we see one in distress, we can't help but offer some assistance. That's exactly what a family in southeast Australia did when they came across...
When your partner asks you how many sexual partners you've had, what is your answer? Do you silently count them up in your head and give an exact number? If you're like most of us, you may take...
In the face of rapidly encroaching climate change and the destruction of artic habitats, Canada has taken steps to protect its wildlife by creating ocean sanctuaries in at-risk areas. The largest sanctuary, named the Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area, is...
It is quite a funny fact that most of the people are seen driving on the parkways and parking their cars on the driveways. But why does this happen, did anybody give a thought to it? It gets...
When I die I want my body to be used for something good not to lie in the ground and decay. That is why I have been an organ donor since I got my first driving license. They...
