Imagine feeling like you are losing your grip on reality, and getting caught up in hallucinations that affect how you think, behave, and even feel; that’s schizophrenia. People who are dealing with this condition struggle with knowing what’s real and often have to work hard to discern the truth. That’s why, when a schizophrenic man’s … Read more
There are over two million animal species that scientists have identified and described, with many more still undiscovered. A lot of them are the kind we instantly find adorable—fluffy, cuddly, and sweet. But with such an enormous variety, there are also those that can be unsettling or behave in ways that seem downright bizarre. That’s … Read more
No matter how terrifying a horror film may be, you can always remind yourself that it’s not real. Those are just actors in costumes on a set, and no, the Babadook isn’t actually coming after you. What’s much more disturbing, however, is any story that’s actually true. And if you’re looking to have some nightmares … Read more
Constant electronic surveillance, facial recognition software, algorithms that decide what you get to see and not the other way around. Would this have fit a cyberpunk movie from the early 90s? Yes. Are they all real now? Also yes. We’ve gathered some of the more poignant and telling images from a group dedicated to “a … Read more
Ali G actor Sacha Baron Cohen was spotted with an adult entertainer nearly half his age, less than two years after he and his wife of 14 years, Isla Fisher, officiated their $160 million divorce. Cohen, 53, and Hannah Palmer, 27, were seen leaving a restaurant where they had dined, away from the Ibiza birthday … Read more
Danger alerts don’t always come in the form of big red flags, warning signs, or loud announcements. Sometimes it’s a silent voice, an invisible friend, that serves as the messenger telling you to “Leave right now!” Whether or not you listen, can be the difference between life and death, as many people have learned. They’ve … Read more
No matter how much you and your partner love each other, at some point, you might struggle. Maybe you’re so overwhelmed with your responsibilities that you barely find quality time for each other. Maybe the passion between the two of you has faded a bit. Maybe you feel like you’re drifting apart.It’s certainly possible to … Read more
If you believe in the butterfly effect, you know that even the tiniest action can cause an avalanche of bad outcomes in the long run. Sometimes, that action is intended; other times, it’s something completely accidental. Just think of the discovery of penicillin: microbiologist Alexander Fleming found the Penicillium mold in his petri dish after … Read more
Everyone wants a harmonious dynamic with their in-laws. But as we all know, these relationships can be complicated to navigate, especially if the person you’re trying to win over has an overbearing personality. A woman knows this feeling all too well after her recent dealings with her mother-in-law. She had initially put up with passive-aggressive … Read more
“Never meet your heroes.” This old proverb simply tells us that admiring an idealized figure from afar is typically better than interacting with them in person because, for the most part, the encounter turns out to be a massive letdown. Many people have had this experience with celebrities, and it’s recently become a topic on … Read more