Yoga is a powerful practice that can bring about significant changes in both the body and mind. However, as a beginner, starting your yoga journey can be overwhelming. Here are some valuable insights to help you ease into your practice and make the most of it. Choosing the Right Yoga […]
Unveiling the Middle Finger’s Cultural Evolution
It’s fascinating to learn that the origins of one of the most widely recognized hand gestures stretch back over two millennia. Unlike the high five, which boasts a more modern beginning, the middle finger’s history is entrenched in both culture and human anatomy. The symbolism behind the middle finger is […]
How People Survived Airplane Free Falls
In the realms of aviation history and survival tales, there are a few incredible stories of individuals surviving free falls from great heights. Between 1940 and 2008, the Geneva Aircraft Crashes Record Office recorded 157 individuals who made it through plane crashes without a parachute. Remarkably, 42 of these incidents […]
How To Cope With Sleep Disorders Like FFI
Sleep, a precious and vital aspect of our lives, is often taken for granted until it’s disrupted. While many struggle with occasional sleeplessness, some face a rare and devastating condition that robs them of the essence of rest: Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI). This neurological affliction, a variant of the little-known […]
How Your Eyes Can Deceive You
Most of us are blissfully unaware of the small moments throughout our day when our brain cloaks our vision. This phenomenon, known as saccadic masking, is our brain’s way of preventing us from viewing a world constantly in motion blur. Our eyes, when scanning any scene, don’t glide smoothly. Instead, […]
A Man’s Guide to Natural Testosterone Control
As men age, it’s a natural occurrence for testosterone levels to decrease. This decline can manifest earlier than most anticipate, leading to undesirable effects. Consequently, the quest for effective testosterone boosters becomes a priority for many. However, there are natural alternatives available for those who’d rather not rely on pharmaceutical […]
La Mancha Negra Is Venezuela’s Asphalt Anomaly
The curious tale of La Mancha Negra, or “the black stain”, begins in 1986 on a highway stretching from Caracas to its airport. It started as a mere smudge seen by workers. Over time, this smudge grew to cover about 8 miles. By 1991, rumors suggested this perilous stretch was […]
Tracing the Modern Belief System Of Flat Earthers
For millennia, the notion of a spherical Earth has held firm, tracing back to ancient philosophers like Pythagoras and Aristotle, whose observations of the stars and lunar eclipses solidified this understanding. The legacy of Eratosthenes, the revered librarian of the Library of Alexandria, added to this understanding with his remarkable […]
Affordable Mental Health Resources in South Africa
Navigating mental health challenges can be daunting, especially in a country like South Africa where socio-economic disparities can limit access to quality care. If the price tag of therapy sessions – which can range between R400 and R1,200 – feels overwhelming, rest assured: there are resources available that prioritize your […]