Naming Diseases After People: Name One After Me Too
Introduction The naming of diseases after famous individuals has long been an interesting topic. Lou Gehrig, a renowned baseball player, had ALS, also known as [more…]
Embracing Free Will: A Perspective on Daylight Savings Time
The Predictable DST Complaints Every year, the debate about daylight savings time (DST) resurfaces as people prepare to adjust their clocks. Complaints range from minor [more…]
Clarifying Misunderstandings: I’m Not Staring at You
I’m Not Somebody who Stares at People There will be times when it looks like I’m staring at you. Let me assure you, that’s not [more…]
The Myth of Vanilla Extract in Baking
Throw it Away I have some exciting news for all the home bakers out there: you don’t need vanilla extract. That’s right, you can throw [more…]
Time for a Change: A New Birthday Song for a New Era
Introduction It’s going to be my birthday soon, and that means people are going to want to sing that same old birthday song to me. [more…]
The Joys of Schadenfreude: Finding Joy in The Suffering of Others
Schadenfreude Have you ever experienced a sense of satisfaction from someone else’s misfortune? The German word “Schadenfreude” encapsulates this feeling perfectly. Though the term might [more…]
That One Movie Credit: A Better Way To Do It
That Final Credit Have you ever noticed that final credit at the very end of a movie? It usually reads something like, “This motion picture [more…]
The Demise of Chivalry: How Modern Technology Has Changed Gentlemanly Gestures
Chivalry is Dead It’s often said that chivalry is dead, and I believe there’s some truth to that statement. Chivalry has been metaphorically shot in [more…]
The Misguided Act of Praying for Forgiveness
Praying For Forgiveness Prayer is a fundamental aspect of many religious practices. People pray for various reasons, from seeking divine intervention in times of trouble [more…]
I Don’t Like Capricorns: A Personal Reflection
Introduction Pretty much every Capricorn I’ve encountered has done me wrong. That’s why I have a strong dislike for Capricorns in general. However, there’s always [more…]