In a new interview, Hollywood star Kevin Costner has revealed what he and Prince William talked about when they met in London. For over twenty-five years, rumors have swirled regarding Costner’s relationship with England’s royal family. Specifically, his friendship with the beloved Princess Diana has been speculated about. Does this interview finally give us the details about this potential royal relationship? Who is Kevin Costner? Source: Field of Dreams (1989) / Universal Pictures / IMDB Kevin Costner is an American actor and filmmaker. He has starred in a multitude of films, including The Untouchables (1987), Field of Dreams (1989), Robin…
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that people today are still affected by. Although some historians have hypothesized that Christopher Columbus brought syphilis to Europe, that idea is most likely not the case. New evidence suggests that the history of syphilis is a lot more complicated than initially thought. Surprisingly, we can learn new information about the origin of this disease by studying ancient bones. Europe’s First Known Outbreak Source: Portrait of a Man, Said to be Christopher Columbus / Sebastiano del Piombo / Public Domain In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean and landed in what was dubbed “The…
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently spotted an interesting phenomenon while aboard the International Space Station. A red flash appeared in the sky! This red light is actually called a red sprite. This unusual occurrence is especially interesting to both meteorologists and astronomers, since it is so difficult to observe. What is a Red Sprite? Source: NASA / Matthew Dominick Red sprites are bursts of light that occur above thunderstorms. They can appear between 37 to 56 miles above the Earth. They are relatively dim compared to most lightning and only last a few milliseconds. Sprites can be up to 30…
The Bible is the sacred text of Christians; it is comprised of the Old and New Testaments. While the New Testament is about the life of Jesus and His impact, the Old Testament is made of the Jewish teachings that have been around for thousands of years. You may ask, what does this have to do with dinosaurs? Well, most of the descriptions of dinosaur-like creatures are found in the Bible’s Old Testament. Therefore, both Christian and Jewish people can look to these holy texts to see what the Bible says about these ancient beasts. What Were Dinosaurs? Source: Pexels…
It’s always exciting when one of our favorite stars announces that they are expecting a child! Last year, there were some unforgettable pregnancy announcements, including Rihanna’s reveal at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, gold-medal-gymnast Shawn Johnson’s announcement in front of the Olympic rings in Athens, and totally unexpected baby pictures from Paris Hilton and Chrissy Teigen. In 2024, we’ve gotten announcements from many celebrities. Join us in congratulating the following expecting parents! Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley Source: Instagram / @margotupdates Actress Margot Robbie and director Tom Ackerley are expecting their first child! People magazine confirmed that these seasoned film…
A group of paleontologists working in a cave in South Africa have unearthed evidence of a burial site. After researching, they discovered that this burial site is the oldest ever discovered and was not made by Homo sapiens. It seems as though the ancient hominin species, Homo Naledi, created this burial site. Evidentially, Homo Naledi was more intelligent than previously thought. Does this discovery mean that our understanding of evolution is totally incorrect? Discoveries in a Cave Source: Wikimedia Commons / John Hawks and colleagues In 2023, Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger—along with a team of researchers—unearthed the remains of several Homo…
Is your playlist getting stale? Do you need a new song to resonate with, or perhaps would like to rediscover an old favorite? Expert astrologers were asked to identify a theme song for each of the twelve zodiac signs. Make sure to listen to your anthem the next time you need a little musical pick-me-up. Aries (March 21st – April 19th) Pixabay / 12019 According to Raquel Rodriguez—founder of Your Zodiac—the theme song for Aries individuals is “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor. Since Aries are energetic and competitive, Rodriguez claims that “it’s the perfect anthem for this sign’s natural…
As we all wait in anticipation for the new _Wicked_ movie coming in November, it’s a good time to look back at the long history of _The Wizard of Oz_ story. From L. Frank Baum’s original book to its incredibly famous film adaptation, to Gregory Maguire’s _Wicked_ book and the smash-hit Broadway musical, the land of Oz has appeared time and time again in books, on screen, and on stage. The Wizard of Oz: The Book Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain In 1900, L. Frank Baum published the first Oz book: _The Wonderful Wizard of Oz_.…
Paris has been in the worldwide news lately—the 2024 Summer Olympics are being held there beginning July 26th. This flashy city may be known as the City of Love, the City of Lights, and the fashion capital of the world, but perhaps it should be known as the City of the Sewer Crocodile! Although this sounds absurd, there was once a rumor that a crocodile lived in the sewers of Paris. Surprisingly, this rumor actually turned out to be true! Discovering the Croc Source: Pixabay / Public Domain Images In 1984, council workers got a scare when working on a…
On July 11th, 2024, a case of bubonic plague was confirmed in Colorado. This sickness, which is widely thought to be history, still infects a number of people each year. Here’s everything you need to know about the plague and how to prevent an infection of your own. What is the Bubonic Plague? Pexels / Gustavo Fring The bubonic plague is caused by the _Yersinia pestis _bacterium that can infect humans and a wide range of animals, especially small animals like rodents. The plague can appear in three different ways; the bubonic plague is most common among humans. Bubonic plague…