A recent government meeting in Alaska began with Pastafarian prayer, according to AP News. A pastor of the religion performed an unusual opening prayer while wearing a pasta strainer on his head. Religions are nearly as diverse as their followers. […]
Vessels resembling sippy cups dated 5,500 B.C. have been found, according to a study published in the scientific journal “Nature.” They tested positive for nonhuman milk, showing the earliest use of domesticated animal milk feeding babies. The time period between the Stone and Bronze Ages offered many dietary options. […]
Compliments from our significant others can stay with us for life, according to “The Huffington Post,” which recently published an article listing the best compliments their female readers have received and why it mattered so much. Receiving compliments also affects self-image. […]
Merriam-Webster says they’ve added 530 words to their dictionary this month. Some words are food-based, like “cidery” and “tallboy,” while others include “dad joke” and “fatberg.” How does this process work? […]
Margaret Atwood’s new Handmaid’s Tale sequel was inspired by modern sexism, according to Variety. The new book, titled The Testaments, picks up 15 years after the original and explores misogyny and theocratic prejudice. The original brilliantly wove themes of feminism and religion. […]
Walmart will restrict ammunition sales and ask customers not to carry firearms, AP News reported. The move comes in the wake of a spate of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Walmart will instead focus on selling hunting rifles and ammo. […]
A Yelp poll found that four out of five couples fight over household chores. This adds strain to a romantic relationship, necessitating the acts of de-stressing and finding more stamina for your day. Energy and relationships are intimately intertwined. […]
Contact with nature spaces was recently linked to better moods, according to an article published by the British Ecological Society (BES). Examinations of social media posts by people who frequent green spaces showed fewer instances of negative vocabulary. In many ways, colors affect the mind. […]
According to “USA Today,” Spam will join an increasing amount of pumpkin spice foods this fall. What started with pie and lattes has extended to pretzels, breakfast cereals, toaster pastries, and much more. Try this maple custard served in a pumpkin if cinnamon-tinged canned meats aren’t your thing. […]
A 16-year-old from Pennsylvania won $3 million in a Fortnite tournament, “The Washington Post” reported. The popular, online video game pits 100 players against each other per match, with just one winner. Is gaming good for the brain or just for the prize money? […]
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