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Why Did So Many Ancient Cultures Believe In Dragons? The Answer May Lie With The Dinosaurs

Mythology and folklore about dragons can be found in a wide variety of cultures throughout history. While specific details may vary, legends about the beasts are among the most pervasive stories humans have ever told. They are so pervasive, in fact, that many have wondered: Are dragons real?

Scientists have generally agreed the answer is a resounding no, yet there is still something peculiar about how widespread the mythological creatures have been in human culture. Today, we can thank the like...

Unpacking The Stigma Around Adult ADHD

It's not hard to see that there's an overwhelmingly negative narrative surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and psychostimulants — drugs that can boost the activity of the body's central nervous — in the United States.

Here's the story we're often told: The U.S. overdiagnoses ADHD and overprescribes these stimulant medications. This phenomenon, which some researchers say is a symptom of hypercompetitive capitalism, will lead to a second “opioid crisis,” where we take drug

A Conman Just Stole More Than 950 Wheels Of Cheddar Cheese From A Dairy Company In England

Neal’s Yard Dairy, a cheese retailer based in London, was recently robbed of more than 20 tons of cheddar in a sophisticated scam. After the company was approached by a fraudster posing as a legitimate wholesaler, employees shipped 950 clothbound cheeses to France — only to realize the whole thing had been a setup.

As a result, the business took a substantial financial hit of more than $390,000. The theft became even more high-profile when celebrity chef Jamie Oliver got involved, rallying behi...

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9 People Who Sought Immortality And Eternal Youth, From The Mercury-Drinking Emperor To The Blood-Drinking Pope

From mercury-drinking Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang to a baby raised on an “eternity diet” by a New York cult, people have turned to bizarre methods throughout history to find the secret of immortality.

Death is an inevitable part of life. People are born, they live their lives, and then they die. This has always been the case, and for now, at least, the unending cycle continues. However, throughout history, there have been those who sought to rebel against the natural order — and defy death it

The Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on Sleep Quality

Many of us are familiar with the experience that is waking up with a particularly bad hangover, the result of too many sugary mixed drinks at a college party or perhaps too many spiked eggnogs at an office holiday party. Hangovers notoriously leave us with headaches, stomach pains, nausea, fatigue, irritability and anxiety; for many, this also means spending the day slumped on a couch with intermittent naps and comfort foods and sports drinks in hand. While hangovers are the most glaringly obvio

Aliens, Strange Aircrafts, And Mysterious Infections: Inside The Varginha UFO Incident Of 1996

Several residents of a town in Brazil claimed that their city was overrun with aliens in 1996 — and that the government covered it up. But is there any proof?

In January 1996, three young witnesses between the ages of 14 and 22 claimed to have seen something strange in Varginha, Brazil. They said they had seen a small, hairless creature with oily brown skin, a large head, and red eyes — and they referred to it as a “devil.”

In the days that followed, several other residents would come forward,

Anxiety vs. Depression: They Can Both Impact Your Sex Life

Anxiety and depression are two of the most diagnosed mental illnesses in the United States. About 40 million adults are affected each year, according to data from the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.

While there are numerous conditions that fall under the blanket term "anxiety disorder," most people know at least one (and likely more than one) person who deals with anxiety or depression on a day-to-day basis. Moreover, anxiety and depression frequently co-occur in affected individua

I Am At War With Myself

I’ve been having strange dreams lately — vivid dreams, ones that linger somewhere deep in my subconscious long after I’ve woken and adjusted to reality. Whether I can recall the full detail or simply focus sharply on one aspect, the dreams have been affecting my temperament. After one particularly horrifying dream, I woke with the thought “I have to kill myself.” Let’s be clear, this was not a desire to do so. This was not something I felt that I wanted. Rather, it was a deep-rooted knowledge th

Austin C. Harvey is a writer and editor based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

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