Death is an inevitable part of life. While the soul discovers the truth about the afterlife, the body remains on Earth. In modern times, funeral homes can maintain bodies for long periods, but in most cases, bodies eventually decompose, unless they are cremated, in which case they are reduced to ash in seconds. Incredibly, throughout history, there have been several...
It doesn't matter how unique and varied your vocabulary is, at one time or another you've dropped a swear word. Be it after stubbing your toe or when your favorite sports team loses, there are many valid reasons for dropping a naughty word. And while the occasional f-bomb is understandable, you don't want to be known as the person who...
It's estimated there are around 1 million words in the English language, although you only use about 20,000-35,000 words during your life, depending on the size of your vocabulary. With so many words on offer, it's easy to understand why mispronouncing words is a common mistake made by people all across the globe. Mispronounced words can cause confusion and misunderstandings...
It's a typical day like any other but something feels intensely different. You feel like you've experienced this moment before. One possible explanation is that you have been to the same place or experienced the same event at another point in time. Know as déjà vu, this is one of many signs that you may have lived another life. Whether...
In 1997, author Michael Shermer released the book, Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time. The excellent book dives deep into fascinating theories and beliefs that people hold. While 1997 feels like a long time ago, Shermer's book and views are more relevant now than ever. The Internet allows individuals to learn fringe beliefs...