He really went the extra mile. “Starry Night,” the 1889 artwork by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, is remarkably consistent with the astronomical principles of our sky, atmospheric scientists recently discovered. It also hints that the artist was way ahead of the scientific minds of the 19th century. Scientists believe that Van Gogh’s bold brushstrokes … Read more
Fast food is one of those things we can’t live without, but from the viral rumor of McDonald’s alleged “pink slime” meat to the famous “chemicals for yoga mat” accusation that kept Subway bread as it seems like forever, but we sure want to beat it. even in our favorites. A food-loving 20th century convenience … Read more
Don’t bite your thumb on the plum. Plums, long lauded for their laxative properties, often take second place to summer’s sexiest fruits like cherries, blackberries and peaches – but nutritionists say you shouldn’t sleep on this superfood. Plums are low in calories but high in fiber, sweetness and antioxidants. They also contain 15 different vitamins … Read more
Surgeons are celebrating after successfully separating conjoined twins joined at the head. The twin girls, named Minal and Mirha, were born in Pakistan last year, with each other in blood vessels and brain tissue, which made the separation operation extremely high risk. Despite the potential complications, the marathon 14-hour procedure was pulled off by UK … Read more
NYC cocktail culture just took off. In a city where the few rooftop bars are a dime a dozen, one of the country’s foremost mixologists — who declared he once served the late Patrick Swayze “the best Cosmo” he’d ever had — is bringing his craft award-winning Big Apple’s new most civilized piece of high-end … Read more
Lilly* was enjoying a girls’ night out at a friend’s house when her baby decided to be born — not in an Uber, but through her vagina. Lilly gave birth unexpectedly on her friend Ella’s couch and learned the first rule of parenting; children are often selfish with their time. EMTs were called to oversee … Read more
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized toy that many millennials remember fondly. Tamagotchis – “digital devices in which users can take care of a virtual pet” are hot products among the younger generation recently, going back to their heyday in the 90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that worldwide sales doubled … Read more
No monkey business. New Yorkers will get their first taste of Rainforest Cafe when the classic themed restaurant opens on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building the first week of October. The news worth watching comes after the opening of the beloved, preservation-focused restaurant chain — a staple of upscale malls in the … Read more
“When we travel, our baby sleeps in the shower,” begins an already viral TikTok clip, lifestyle influencer Chloe Molina. The 25-year-old mother of one quickly followed that up with, “Let me explain,” to all the commenters like me who were like, “HUH?” Mom advocates ‘number one travel hack’ “Yes, our baby sleeps in the shower, … Read more
If you want healthy ears, listen carefully. Healthy hearing is vital to overall well-being and if hearing loss is not prevented or treated, it can lead to feelings of social isolation, depression, anxiety and loss of confidence. It is also linked to changes in cognition, including an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Read … Read more