At 78 years old, J.R. Harris may not fit the stereotypical image of an active wilderness explorer. But the Louisiana-born adventurer has been devoted to the pursuit since he set off on his first excursion in 1966, and he has no plans of stopping anytime soon. In addition to hiking mountains, river rafting, and traveling […]
We often hear about the benefits of strengthening the muscles in our arms and legs, but research suggests that working out the muscles we use for breathing could have a profound effect on blood pressure, similar to that of medication. In October, scientists published the results of a study that asked participants between the ages
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In popular culture and history, Vikings are contradictory figures: both raiders and traders, settlers and explorers. According to Smithsonian Magazine, these ancient Scandinavians took to the high seas, venturing to the likes of Britain, Paris, and even North America. But Vikings didn’t just affect the lands around them — it turns out they in-process were
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Last month, at the annual meeting of the British Ecological Society, some fascinating preliminary research from an as-yet-to-be-published study was shared, revealing that certain animals perceive time differently than humans do. In particular, some small animals, flying species, and marine predators experience time at a much faster rate. The study, according to Popular Science, analyzed
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The act of sending and receiving holiday cards is a long-standing tradition celebrated around the world — and it was a pastime that Queen Victoria appeared to partake in during her reign. On January 5, Hansons Auctioneers announced that a 140-year-old table letter box belonging to Queen Victoria was discovered in a Surrey cottage. The
In the United States, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that takes place annually on the third Monday in January. It celebrates the January 15 birthday — and more broadly, the life and achievements — of the civil rights leader. For those who aren’t fully familiar with the importance and necessity of
The RMS Titanic sank more than 110 years ago, but explorers are still uncovering new details about the famed ship. This past August, OceanGate Expeditions released “unprecedented” 8k video footage of the underwater wreck — and the insight it provided has experts giddy. Captured during the organization’s 2022 Titanic Expedition, the recordings offer incredibly detailed visuals
Have you found yourself feeling more drowsy and tired lately? Are you both hitting the hay later and wanting to stay in bed longer? Well, you may need to go outside more frequently, shake off those winter blues, and soak in some sunshine to sleep better. A recent study, published in the Journal of Pineal
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Canine remains found at the colonial settlement of Jamestown have provided new information about the lineage of dogs, both indigenous and of European origin, in the Americas. After extracting DNA from the bones, a team of archeologists from the University of Iowa were able to confirm that the remains belonged to indigenous dogs. The discovery
In a beautiful ceremony that an ICU nurse described as “one of the best memories of the hospital,” a woman battling stage 4 cancer wed the love of her life in the building’s chapel. Norina and Ramon Navarro met through mutual friends and began dating about five years ago, often going dancing. Before long, the
