Some deaf people with schizophrenia don’t experience the common symptom of hearing voices, but rather, they see visual hallucinations of disembodied hands or lips making words. 00
A study found that people would rather…
A study found that people would rather give themselves electric shocks than sit in the silence of their thoughts. 00
The people who falsely claimed the copyright…
The people who falsely claimed the copyright to “Happy Birthday to You” made $2M a year for decades until the song was ruled public domain. 00
Dating back to 2000 BC, Zoroastrianism is the only religion…
Dating back to 2000 BC, Zoroastrianism is the only religion which has a creationism myth based on the contemporary Spherical Earth. 00
8 Health Benefits of Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice might be considered somewhat of an acquired taste, perhaps more so than the sweeter-tasting orange juice. Although its inherent tartness may be off-putting for some, the benefits the juice offers may make it worth making an adjustment. It’s worth noting that grapefruit juice can have an effect on the way certain medications work, so it’s always a good idea to read instructions and warnings carefully or consult with a doctor beforehand. 1. Vitamin C Much like orange juice, grapefruit is a good source of vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds and helping to bolster the immune
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No Such Thing As A Deadly Birthday Cake
Live from Coventry, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss trousers for horses, swimming the Atlantic, and why the inventor of basketball was so bad at teaching it.
No Such Thing As A Deadly Birthday Cake
Live from Coventry, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss trousers for horses, swimming the Atlantic, and why the inventor of basketball was so bad at teaching it.
Didaskaleinophobia: A Fear of Going to School
Schools are typically meant to be an education institution for children, where they are taught a variety of subjects to help them develop and grow, as well as prepare them for adulthood. While it’s completely natural for kids to hate school, or perhaps just dislike it, Didaskaleinophobia is actually having a fear of going to school in the first place. It is said that as many as 2 to 5% of school children suffer from this phobia and is most commonly found in the 4-6-year-old age group. Like many phobias, Didaskaleinophobia presents various symptoms in children, which are often helpful
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Interesting Facts About Mount Everest
Mount Everest, perhaps mother nature’s crown jewel, is the tallest mountain in the world (above sea level), standing at an impressive 29,092ft in the Eastern region of the Himalayas. The mountain was formed over 60 million years ago by colliding tectonic plates and for some, it is a life-long goal to stand on the top of a mountain that was once believed to be unclimbable. Mount Everest is rising 4mm every year, that’s 40cm each century due to the tectonic plate movements continuing to force the Himalayas up. While there is only one summit, there is actually 7,000 peaks on
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