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Space is a happening place. And by that I mean it’s a chaotic and wild place to view from our terrestrial vantage point. For eons, humans have tried to make sense of it by using religion, spirituality, and in more recent millennia, science. We have been desperate to bring order to the chaos above our […]
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Do you believe in unidentified flying objects, or UFOs? Have you ever seen a flying saucer? In 2019, a large spike in UFO reports are leaving some scratching their heads. According to a Gallup survey conducted in 2019, one-third of Americans report believing that some UFO sightings are alien in origin, coming from another planet […]
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Kids today, am I right? Probably not. A widely circulated Buzzfeed article published in April 2018 that suggested schools are getting rid of “old school” analog clocks because teens can’t read them made grumpy adults all over social media groan and face-palm. But how much truth is there to this claim? It turns out: some, […]
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New Zealand is reluctant to announce that the kākāpō is to be the bird of the year for a second time. With more than 61 bird species as candidates for the title, this flightless fat parrot was able to steal the show. Also known as the ‘mighty moss chicken’, the kākāpō won bird of the […]
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Out of all the blessings in disguise of 2020, this Dutch train crash is pretty high on the list. If you’ve ever taken the train for transit, there may be this slight fear in the back of your head. The “what ifs” surface about the train becoming loose or unstable and it crashes. Even though […]
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Solving math problems has been proven to stimulate your brain in the best ways possible. Even though a large number of people would agree they do not like math problems. However, the more you are willing to challenge yourself the more you get out of these kinds of puzzles. You might be surprised as to […]
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When an eclipse occurs in the sky, you want to be in the right place at the right time. These are very rare astronomical occurrences that happen every so often. Sometimes you might only get one shot to gaze upon these rare spectacles. Depending on the kind of eclipse, it can sometimes take another 100 […]
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One definition of the word ‘apology’ is, “a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure.” Normally, you are supposed to apologize to someone when you’ve done something wrong or hurtful, whether you intended to or not. An apology never shows weakness but it’s a sign of decency. It’s also the first step to atoning for […]
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One definition of the word ‘soulmates’ is, “people with deep or natural affinity.” This affinity could include love, romance, platonic relationships, intimacy, sexuality, spirituality, comfort, compatibility, and trust. It’s a beautiful and apt definition and it’s certainly not responsible for the harmless misconception most people have about soulmate relationships. People believe that a soulmate is […]
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Consider yourself lucky if you’ve never bought something and it turned out to be a huge disappointment. I once saw this really cute hat on an online shopping gallery and ordered it because it was so cheap. When it arrived, it was only big enough to fit onto the head of the tiniest Barbie doll […]
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It’s surprising that in the 21st century, in 2020, with all the advanced technology and monitoring systems made free and available on the internet, with all the vetted studies and physical evidence we see and feel in our surroundings, people still believe that climate change is a hoax. [1] There’s this popular belief that global […]
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“Why don’t I ever get this lucky?” Why can’t I visit my favorite thrift store, buy a cute ring for $1, and it would turn out to be worth millions the next month? Well, I’m not giving up just yet. Anybody, anywhere, and at any time can get remarkably lucky with these things – but […]
