It’s always sad when heroes fall from the light. They often start with the best intentions, but in trying to act on them, they clash with the world at large. That clash mires their journey in hardship. The heroes grow to resent their circumstances, turning to extreme measures to right those wrongs. This fate can […]

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We all enjoy eating foods that taste good, but we often don’t fully understand the chemistry that makes them so delicious. In this list, we’re going to take a deep dive into ten foods that everybody loves. We’ll look at the chemistry that creates incredible flavors, textures, and ultimately, unforgettable dining experiences. Eating is an […]

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Halloween is known for costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating, and with U.S. consumers spending billions on these items each year, perhaps rightfully so. But beyond pumpkins and candy, October 31 has also marked key turning points in world history. From reformations and revolutions to scientific pardons and radio hoaxes, here are ten memorable events that happened […]

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In 2024, a global survey revealed that about 41% of Americans believe in ghosts and 64% believe in some form of paranormal entity. Percentages vary slightly worldwide, but most major countries hover just above the 40% mark. It’s no wonder that so many hauntings are reported across the globe. People often see or experience something […]

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Halloween uniquely complicates the concept of safety because the night is defined by intentional fear, masking genuine threat within theatrical play. This widespread acceptance of costumes and chaotic activity gives real criminals an immediate advantage, allowing them to commit malicious acts with a much lower risk of immediate detection. The psychological impact of a Halloween […]

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There seems to be no shortage of significant moments that changed the American way of life. The American Revolution alone would seem obvious, along with the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. More recently, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War were all cultural touchstones and massive, unsettling events that brought sweeping […]

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