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A Recently Published Study Found That MDMA Can Help Reduce Symptoms For Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The drug was so effective that a majority of patients treated with the Schedule 1 drug reportedly no longer met the criteria for PTSD diagnosis.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 6, 2023

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A Recently Published Study Found That MDMA Can Help Reduce Symptoms For Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The drug was so effective that a majority of patients treated with the Schedule 1 drug reportedly no longer met the criteria for PTSD diagnosis.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 6, 2023

This Incredibly Spicy Chip May Have Killed A 14-Year-Old — And Sent Numerous Minors To The Hospital

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is an incredibly hot chip coated with California Reaper and Naga Viper peppers — two of the hottest peppers in the world.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 14, 2023

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This Incredibly Spicy Chip May Have Killed A 14-Year-Old — And Sent Numerous Minors To The Hospital

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is an incredibly hot chip coated with California Reaper and Naga Viper peppers — two of the hottest peppers in the world.

By Austin Harvey • September 14, 2023

A Live Worm Was Removed From Australian Woman’s Brain In World-First Discovery

Experts believe the woman became an "accidental host" to the parasite when she was foraging for greens near a lake by her home.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 29, 2023

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A Live Worm Was Removed From Australian Woman’s Brain In World-First Discovery

Experts believe the woman became an "accidental host" to the parasite when she was foraging for greens near a lake by her home.

By Austin Harvey • August 29, 2023

Analysis Of Vlad The Impaler’s Letters Suggests That He May Have Cried Tears Of Blood

Molecules left behind on letters written by the 15th-century Wallachian ruler suggest he may have suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes blood-tinged tears.

By Cara Johnson • Aug 16, 2023

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Analysis Of Vlad The Impaler’s Letters Suggests That He May Have Cried Tears Of Blood

Molecules left behind on letters written by the 15th-century Wallachian ruler suggest he may have suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes blood-tinged tears.

By Cara Johnson • August 16, 2023

7 Real-Life Frankenstein Experiments Carried Out By Mad Scientists Throughout History

In 1818, Mary Shelley published her classic novel about Dr. Frankenstein and his disturbing experiments with reanimation — but the stories of these seven scientists from history prove that reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 10, 2023

7 Real-Life Frankenstein Experiments Carried Out By Mad Scientists Throughout History

In 1818, Mary Shelley published her classic novel about Dr. Frankenstein and his disturbing experiments with reanimation — but the stories of these seven scientists from history prove that reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction.

By Richard Stockton • August 10, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Bernie Mac After His Long Battle With Sarcoidosis

Bernie Mac died at 50 years old due to complications of pneumonia, but the sarcoidosis he dealt with for half his life played a significant role as well.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 1, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Bernie Mac After His Long Battle With Sarcoidosis

Bernie Mac died at 50 years old due to complications of pneumonia, but the sarcoidosis he dealt with for half his life played a significant role as well.

By Austin Harvey • August 1, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 21, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 21, 2023

The Inspirational Story Of Bessie Blount Griffin, The Trailblazing Wartime Physical Therapist And Forensic Scientist

A pioneer in both physical therapy and forensics, Bessie Blount Griffin was best known for creating devices to help veteran amputees during World War II and teaching them to write with their teeth and feet.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 7, 2023

The Inspirational Story Of Bessie Blount Griffin, The Trailblazing Wartime Physical Therapist And Forensic Scientist

A pioneer in both physical therapy and forensics, Bessie Blount Griffin was best known for creating devices to help veteran amputees during World War II and teaching them to write with their teeth and feet.

By Erin Kelly • July 7, 2023

Scientists Just Created Synthetic Human Embryos To Improve Embryonic Research

Researchers believe the synthetic embryos could open up new gateways into embryonic research, but others have raised ethical questions about whether these synthetic embryos could eventually develop into humans.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 15, 2023

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Scientists Just Created Synthetic Human Embryos To Improve Embryonic Research

Researchers believe the synthetic embryos could open up new gateways into embryonic research, but others have raised ethical questions about whether these synthetic embryos could eventually develop into humans.

By Austin Harvey • June 15, 2023

Ecuadorian Woman Declared Dead Knocks On Coffin During Her Own Wake

After suffering cardiac arrest in the hospital, 76-year-old Bella Montoya was declared dead. She later surprised her family and friends by "resurrecting" at her own wake.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 13, 2023

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Ecuadorian Woman Declared Dead Knocks On Coffin During Her Own Wake

After suffering cardiac arrest in the hospital, 76-year-old Bella Montoya was declared dead. She later surprised her family and friends by "resurrecting" at her own wake.

By Amber Morgan • June 13, 2023