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Living Without a Heart
It’s a pretty intense thought: how long can you actually live without your heart beating? Most doctors will tell you that after about three to four minutes without a heartbeat, meaning no blood circulation and no oxygen supply, your brain cells start to die.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
What Google Earth Isn’t Showing You
Google Earth is an incredible tool, letting us virtually wander almost anywhere on the globe right from our living rooms. But as comprehensive as it seems, there are some places the service keeps hidden from us, whether by blurring, editing, or completely blacking them out.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
What Your Signature Reveals About You
The name “John Hancock” has become a synonym for “signature” in the United States. When people say, “Sign your John Hancock,” they are referring to John Hancock's signature on the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
8 Basic Earth Mysteries We Still Can’t Solve
It feels like every day there’s a new headline about a distant star, a spacecraft mission, or maybe even finding another planet we could potentially live on. We’re constantly looking out into the vastness of space for the next great discovery.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
Visitors From the Past?
I’ve been meaning to talk about this for a while now. If you’ve followed my posts, you know I believe in extraterrestrial life. It just makes sense, doesn’t it? The universe is mind-bogglingly vast, and the odds that intelligent life only exists here on this tiny blue planet are astronomically low.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
From Outer Space to an Egyptian Tomb
Researchers have a real knack for digging up ancient history, sometimes literally. They love to unearth old bodies and claim all their buried treasures in the name of science. This is exactly what happened back in the 1920s when archaeologists made one of the biggest discoveries of all time: the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
The Real Mermaids: Captured on Camera
When someone mentions a mermaid, what pops into your head? Probably the classic, beautiful image we all know from stories and movies. But honestly, if mermaids do exist, wouldn’t they be more like, well, a fish? Think about it: kind of nasty, scaly, maybe slimy, and a little slippery. Their hair wouldn’t exactly be flowing and perfect, not after soaking in saltwater forever!
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
The Girl Who Cries Diamonds: A 1996 Mystery That Still Shines Today
It’s Saturday, December 13, 2025, and while I was thinking about what to chat about today, I stumbled across one of those utterly bizarre stories from the past that makes you wish it were a superpower you could unlock. Honestly, I wish I had this gift. There’s a tale about a girl who seems to have the real-life ability to cry crystal tears. Now that’s pretty cool and, let’s be honest, pretty convenient, right? Imagine: watch a sad movie, buy a house!
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in FYI
Do You Live in a House or a Home?
Nine out of ten people misuse the words “house” and “home” without giving it a second thought. Even real estate agents who should know better misuse the word “home.” Perhaps no one has had the heart to tell them the difference. Do you know there is a difference?
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Being the Black Sheep in the Family is Not Always Negative
You might have been labeled the black sheep of your family by you or other family members. Most people think being the black sheep of the family is a bad thing. However, being the black sheep of the family is not always derogatory.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
