The Incident at Lake Nyos Is One of History’s Deadliest Unknown Natural Disasters
Lake Nyos in Cameroon is a crater lake – the water there poured in after an incredibly explosive volcanic eruption forged the large divot. It appears innocuous and silent, and even though the view is spectacular, the lake could be easily overlooked. If you know its eerie history, though, you’ll definitely spend some time contemplating...
A Starbucks Worker Died Because He Couldn’t Afford Kidney Dialysis
To those folks who continue to argue with their heart and soul that the United States has the best health care on Earth, maybe you should read this story. Oh, and, you’re wrong. Most of us know the American health care system is pretty bad for a large segment of the population, but it’s stories...
Here’s Why Some People Can Function Well on Less Sleep Than Others
Some people need a full eight hours of sleep to function no matter what, while others seem to be able to go go go with less than six hours of solid sack time. The latter like to brag about their ability as if it’s something they’ve trained for, or a reason to think themselves a...
Study Finds That Drinking Red Wine Can Contribute to a Healthy Gut
Studies have come out here and there extolling the benefits of having a glass of red wine (aside from stress relief) now and then (and now), so add this one to the mix. It claims that red wine has the potential to improve your gut health. The study of almost 3,000 drinkers in the U.S.,...
