Month: May 2024

The deeply troubling issue of mass school shootings, particularly prevalent in the U.S., has become an all too familiar part of contemporary society. This form of violence, often incorrectly assumed to have started with the 1999 Columbine High School incident, actually has a longer history. While Columbine shocked the world and is often seen as

Generally speaking, popular music is the antithesis of abstract. To be popular at all, it must have a large receptive audience, and the most receptive audience will often be one that knows what the song is about. This might explain why most singers stick to their native language. Doing so guarantees that their pronunciation and

Nestled within the sultry embrace of Southern Florida lies a landscape of untamed beauty and enigmatic allure—Everglades National Park. Spanning 1.5 million acres (6,070 square kilometers) of marshes, mangroves, and sawgrass prairies, this vast wilderness holds more than just scenic wonders; it harbors a trove of chilling mysteries and unresolved disappearances. The following 10 unsettling

Inches. Centimeters. Feet. Kilometers. Miles. Gallons. Quarts. We could go all day listing internationally recognized units of measurement for various things related to distance, amount, and size. Whether you are a fan of the metric system or the imperial system for measuring quantities and amounts, at least we can all agree that there are a

As we have journeyed beyond initial innovations in cinematography, acting, and audio/visual technology into the age of sequels and franchises, the remake has become a fundamental part of contemporary cinema. While the tradition of remaking films is nothing new, what with English-speaking audiences’ allergy to subtitles and the constant advancement of technology offering innumerable ways

War is a noble and heroic undertaking. That’s what we tell ourselves, anyway. When we think of events like the Civil War or World War II, we look back on the “good guys” fighting against evil forces and vanquishing them in the hopes of making the world a better place. Even with wars that are

Ancient graves are like time capsules. They can teach us much about extinct cultures, especially which rituals accompanied funerals and sacrifices. In recent years, encounters with long-dead skeletons revealed new mysteries and facts in this regard. From a curious battlefield cleanup to a horrifying ritual that lasted for millennia, here are ten dark practices you

When I began researching this piece, I expected to struggle to find ten musician video games. But as Isaac Asimov said, “The most exciting phrase to hear in [internet pop-culture writing], the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ (I found it!), but ‘That’s funny…’” The sheer number of games devoted to famous musicians

Today’s cost of living continues to rise, making it difficult for many people to afford their desired lifestyle. However, there are still pockets around the globe where you can achieve luxury living on a modest budget. From Southeast Asia to Latin America, here are ten countries where you can live in luxury for cheap. Related:

In the grand theatre of classical music, where the echoes of centuries-old compositions blend with the whispers of innovation, there exist performances that have not only shaped the course of music history but also divided its audience and critics alike. These are the premieres that, at their inception, dared to challenge the conventions of their

Simplicity often conceals profound power. Throughout history, seemingly straightforward ideas have transformed the course of civilization, shaping economies, revolutionizing societies, and redefining how humanity perceives the world. These concepts didn’t require intricate mechanisms or elaborate theories—they relied on the brilliance of their simplicity to profoundly change lives. This list celebrates ten extraordinarily simple yet world-changing

While Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world, the premise of the holiday remains the same. Mother’s Day is a day set aside to celebrate maternal love and sacrifice. This holiday is one meant to shower mothers with cards, candy, flowers, and most of all, love. Although these material gifts cannot truly

When people wind up at the emergency room to get an object removed from, uh… down there, there’s one excuse that always pops up. “I fell on it.” Yeah, you’d be surprised by the weird and wacky things people have “accidentally fallen” on. From a whole coconut to a dog toy, the human imagination (and

It’s the end of the world as we know it… and we feel fine! Pretty much as long as humans have been around on this planet, they’ve been swearing that the end is imminent, the apocalypse is near, and the world is nearing its total and complete collapse. Any day now, they used to claim—and

Addiction is a word people like to throw around in daily life, often in relation to things that they like. Their favorite candy is “addictive,” or they are totally “addicted” to a recent TV series. They do get some sort of psychological reward from doing these things, and they might feel guilty afterward, but they

The universe is constantly in motion, and the coming decades promise a series of celestial displays that will dazzle and awe. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a casual stargazer, these phenomena provide a unique opportunity to witness the dynamics of our universe in real time. Each event, ranging from rare planetary alignments to breathtaking