Posts by Ingrid Cruz

The connection between a person and their pet is precious. One man was separated from his donkey during quarantine in Spain, and they had an adorable reunion! Spanish radio station Cope explained a bit more about this reunion. Spain has had a strict lockdown thanks to COVID19, and this has separated many from their loved...

It’s always fascinating to see different species from all over the world. Where many of us are used to common garden snails, Malaysia is home to the Fire Snail, or Platymma tweediei. All mollusks are interesting and beautiful in their own way, but the Fire Snail exudes rock star vibes. With its bright red body...

2020 has been long and full of shocking news, for better or worse. Along with the discovery of a new virus, we’ve been inundated with headlines about new discoveries, trends, hobbies, and products. So when NASA made a new discovery, clickbait sites pointed out that this is evidence of a parallel universe. Of course, Twitter...

Face masks are now commonplace as people do what they can to avoid spreading contagious viruses such as COVID19. But now a meme has been circulating that masks may cause people to breathe in excess carbon dioxide. When wearing a mask in public, it’s best to make sure it’s a cloth mask. These are great...

The English language is known for being difficult to master. Every single rule seems to have an exception, and there are borrowed words from what appears to be every language on the planet! But don’t take it from us, even native English speakers have a tough time with the language they speak every day. This...

With so many books, it can be hard to choose a good once. Thankfully Powell’s Books, an Oregon-based book chain, asked some celebrated authors for their suggestions. Here are 15 book recommendations from some brilliant minds. 15. Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life...

Bookworms are always in the mood to learn about new books to read, right? As it turns out, authors have some great recommendations for the rest of us. Independent bookstore and institution Powell’s Books asked several writers to recommend some books for voracious readers. Let’s check out some of these suggestions. 10. Mystwick School of Musicraft...

Languages are ever-changing treasure troves of words. Words are added to dictionaries quite often, and sometimes slang that is meant to stay within a certain niche becomes a part of a language. As it pertains to the English language, there are a lot of confusing grammar rules that make even well-read native speakers doubt themselves....

Pasta is a beloved food staple. It may be a foolproof crowd-pleaser, but cooking it is still harder than it looks. For one, many home cooks weren’t actually taught to cook it correctly. But fret not! Hopefully learning from these common mistakes will help you make a delicious pasta dish in the near future. 10....

Kanye West is known for his imaginative take on hip hop. His work has inspired so many people and garnered him many well-deserved awards. Unfortunately, some of his traits have also gotten him on some people’s bad sides. West’s former bodyguard Steve Stanulis talked about his time working for Yeezy in an episode of the...

Siblings can make for great companions, but they also often say mean things to each other. Even worse, in many households, siblings are taught to get angry at the person they hurt. But this mom wasn’t having it. She went on Twitter and wrote a thread about the events that occurred in her house. Then her...

Adele is known for her strong voice and passionate music. She sings about the trials and tribulations of love and romance, and about the virtues of knowing how to pick oneself up after things don’t work out. She’s also known for her former voluptuous figure. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4A3cg4ASSV/ She first gave hints about her weight loss journey...

You’ve probably heard of the threat of murder hornets by now. Hailing from Asia, they’ve been spotted in the state of Washington. Media stories about these large invasive wasps caused people to panic because they really are quite large compared to bees and other wasps. That’s why some people decided to take matters into their...

If you’ve ever traveled across the world, you may have experienced the joys of jet lag and begged for a cure. Good news! Scientists have come closer to finding a compound that might do the trick, and it’s located in a humble little fungus. According to Inverse, the fungus Cordyceps militaris contains a compound called Cordycepin....

No parent plans on getting into a car accident with their child, but the reality is that these occur nonetheless. Parents who have children with health issues may not be in a position to do much for their children once ambulances arrive. But one enterprising mom, Natalie Bell, created a seat cover that could potentially...