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A 2023 study wanted to find out what really happens when you flip a fair coin; after 350,757 tosses, researchers found that it often lands on the same side it startedA massive experiment revealed coin flips favor the starting side slightly. This finding confirmed a physics model's prediction about coin t...- Quote of the day by Langston Hughes: ‘I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost…’ – American poet on dreams, determination and finding a way forwardLangston Hughes became a defining voice of the Harlem Renaissance in New York. He wrote poetry, fiction, and essays about everyday Black li...
- Psychology says people who never leave dishes in the sink overnight aren’t necessarily obsessed with cleanliness, it may be their brain reacting to visual clutterPsychology explains why some people finish kitchen chores before sleeping. Unfinished tasks can cause intrusive thoughts and affect cogniti...
- A 2024 study tried to find out if hair swirls turn differently in the Northern and Southern hemispheres; after studying 174 children and twins, researchers found more counterclockwise whorls in the South and a genetic linkResearchers explored hair whorl direction differences between hemispheres. Counterclockwise whorls were more frequent in the Southern Hemis...
- Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territoryIran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claims. Trump stated he would declare the strait US t...
- Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...
- From 1996 to 2021, nearly three million women in Utah Population Database were tracked by researchers, new study shows shocking results related to type 2 diabetesThe association between endometriosis and a higher diabetes risk was strongest among premenopausal women and women without obesity -- group...
- Apple cider vinegar smells like fermenting fruit to fruit flies; leaving a small cup out can lure them into a simple trapFruit flies are drawn to the scent of rotting food, with vinegar mimicking these enticing aromas. The acetic acid present in vinegar has be...
- In 1978, Henry Ford II fired Lee Iacocca, father of iconic Ford Mustang. Five years later, he delivered record profits for nearly bankrupt rival ChryslerLee Iacocca helped create the iconic Ford Mustang before Henry Ford II fired him in 1978. Just five years later, Iacocca helped revive near...
- Psychology explains why diamonds appeal to women: The surprising reasons behind their connection with confidence, beauty, self-expression, memories and personal identity in everyday lifePsychology explains why diamonds appeal to women: Diamonds can mean more than beauty and luxury. For many women, diamond jewelry may repres...
- Vegetable oil imports decline 7% YoY in July 2026 as crude oil share jumps to 96%: SEAIndia's edible oil imports decreased by eight percent in July compared to last year. Vegetable oil imports also saw a seven percent decline...
- Psychology explains why parents panic when their child chooses an uncertain career pathParents often fear uncertain career paths for their children due to financial worries. Research shows parental expectations can increase st...
- American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gapAmerican Airlines is reorganizing its senior management team. New roles are being added to broaden oversight and boost performance. A forme...
- Disease Outbreak in Congo: Ebola death toll crosses 2,000—What Americans need to knowAn Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed two thousand confirmed deaths. This outbreak involves a different virus...
- In 2011, a California hotel owner refused to sell to a $400 million shopping complex; so the city nearly took his 55-room hotel insteadA Glendale mall owner sought to expand his property in 2011. The adjacent Golden Key Hotel owner refused a substantial offer for his busine...
- Quote of the day by Ambrose Bierce: 'Love is a temporary insanity that is curable by marriage...' - A century old life lesson on why romance does not remain the same after marriageAmbrose Bierce’s famous quote, “Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage,” offers a witty and cynical take on romance and relationshi...
- GDP is still the GOAT of economic statistics despite its many flawsThe Gross Domestic Product serves as a key indicator of a country's economic status, highlighting overall production. While it may not be p...
- US Iran war: Trump may ditch nuclear deal plan if Tehran reopens HormuzUS President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issu...
- Diet soda could be harming your brain health: 62% thinking skills loss linked to artificial sweeteners over 8 years, new research findsA new study published in Neurology has linked higher consumption of certain artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline over eight ye...
- NAPA seeks transparency, due process for Indian deportees amid US immigration crackdownThe North American Punjabi Association voiced concerns regarding US immigration enforcement actions. These actions involve the removal of I...
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