Author: Alex J

Humpback whales are some of the ocean’s greatest survivors. After nearly being wiped out by whaling, their populations have bounced back thanks to global efforts like the commercial whaling ban and national protections. Big Mama, one of the first humpbacks to return to the Salish Sea in decades, symbolizes this remarkable comeback. Her homecoming in…

Imagine finding a 3,200-year-old snack hidden in a tomb! Archaeologists have just unearthed the world’s oldest cheese from an ancient Egyptian site, buried alongside the remains of a powerful man from the past. Let me take you through this fascinating discovery. What Was Found? It all started with a dusty tomb in the Saqqara necropolis…

Imagine a regular workday in a chip factory, running smoothly. Potatoes from France are getting processed, and suddenly, one “potato” is too tough to handle. Turns out, it wasn’t a potato at all. It was a live WWI grenade! How Did It Happen? This bizarre incident took place at Hong Kong’s Calbee Four Seas Company.…

When you picture high-level talks between world leaders, you might imagine big speeches, handshakes, and photos. But what really goes on behind the scenes? Well, in the case of Keir Starmer’s recent meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, the discussion was less about public pleasantries and more about digging into the tough questions: How do…

Politics and pop culture might seem like strange bedfellows, but Kamala Harris’ campaign has found a surprising ally in Taylor Swift’s fanbase. Yep, we’re talking about Swifties—those millions of passionate fans who would go to the ends of the earth for Taylor. Now, many of them are rallying behind Harris, and it’s not just a…

Schools across the UK have started swapping out old-fashioned analogue clocks for digital ones, especially in exam halls. The reason? A growing number of students can’t read them! This decision is sparking a lot of debate—both online and in classrooms. It raises questions about the impact of modern technology on basic life skills and how…

On April 14, 1994, something historic happened. Seven CEOs from the biggest tobacco companies sat before Congress and made a statement that would send shockwaves across the nation. These men were powerful. They were wealthy. And they were all about to testify under oath about one crucial issue—whether nicotine, a key component of their products,…

Kylian Mbappe is not just one of the most exciting talents in football—he’s now also at the heart of a huge financial dispute with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The French league’s legal commission has ordered PSG to pay Mbappe a whopping €55 million in unpaid wages. Yes, you heard that right! This amount includes three months…

Putin isn’t messing around when it comes to long-range missiles. He’s put out a stark warning to the West: if Ukraine uses these missiles to strike Russian territory, NATO will have officially crossed the line into direct conflict with Russia. He’s saying this would change the nature of the war in Ukraine. Why? Because, according…

Kamala Harris’ debate with Donald Trump on September 10, 2024, wasn’t just a big deal—it was huge. With over 67 million people watching live, the event quickly turned into a powerful fundraising moment for Harris. Within 24 hours, her campaign raked in an astounding $47 million from nearly 600,000 individual donors. That’s mind-blowing, right? This…