Body modifications are intentional changes to the human anatomy or physical appearance. Many see the human body as a canvas to decorate and modify. These changes are made for aesthetics, self expression, religious beliefs, culture and to signify social status and identity. While one may think that body modifications are a recent trend, some of […]

Chocolate lovers will agree that chocolate, regardless of the kind, is one of life’s most decadent treats. Dark chocolate is a type of chocolate that just contains cocoa butter and solids without the addition of milk or butter that is present in milk chocolate. It contains much larger amounts of cocoa and less sugar than […]

Just about every nation has had one—-someone who rules over the people, whether with an iron fist or with their best interests at heart. Some of them lived well into old age, others lives came to an abrupt end. Then there are not so rare instances of rulers who went through some of the most […]

Secret societies operate from the shadows and influence our world in ways that most people aren’t aware of. They’re often the subject of conspiracy theories as mysterious figures who plot behind the scenes as the ultimate puppet masters. Some of the biggest moments in history have been the works of many of these organizations who […]

Superstition is a belief or a way of behaving that is founded on a fear of the unknown, ignorance, trust in magic and luck. Non-believers and non-practitioners believe superstition to be irrational or supernatural. Superstitious beliefs are embedded in folklore and culture. They vary in different cultures and play a major role in these societies. […]

The mere mention of creepy crawlies gives rise to some interesting reactions- some get covered in goose bumps and their hairs stand on ends. Few individuals enjoy being around bugs. Their appearance, movement and behavior are often disturbing and frightening. Some say that these creatures are misunderstood as there are several cool funny facts about […]

Explosives are reactive substances that contain amounts of potential energy that if released under certain conditions can make things go KABOOM! It is interesting to note that there are explosive ingredients contained in everyday items although they are found in small and safe amounts. However, the use of large amounts of these chemicals can be […]

The term fashion trends can be broadly used as a popular style of self expression that is embraced at a particular time and place. This can mean trends in clothing, accessories, footwear and make-up to name a few. Fashion trends evolve over time and I’m sure that while looking at old photos of your parents […]

Although physicians are taught to use all their senses upon entering a room to diagnose patients, they rely heavily on laboratory findings from medical tests. Physicians also rely on equipment and instruments like the stethoscope to examine patients. One would not believe that smell is one of the senses that can be used in diagnosing […]

If you’re in the corporate world or affiliated with any organization, meetings are featured in your schedule. You’ve sat around the table discussing important matters and making decisions with your team, in an effort to meet various objectives. But how many of us can say that we’ve had the privilege of participating in a meeting […]