Do You Cry to Your Therapist?
Sarah gripped the tissue in her hand, a tremor running through her as she settled onto the plush armchair. The lump in her throat had been there for days, a…
How Loud is a Nuke? The Deafening Reality of Nuclear Detonations
I remember visiting my Uncle Jim out in Nevada a few years back. He’s an old-timer, seen a lot in his day, and one evening, as the desert sky turned…
What is 1,000,000,000 Called in Words? Unpacking the Billion-Dollar Question
I remember this one time, sitting in a bustling coffee shop, overhearing a couple of folks debating a news report about a tech startup’s valuation. One guy confidently declared, “Yeah,…
Are Elephants Going Extinct?
Oh, the majestic elephant. Just thinking about them brings me back to a crisp morning in Amboseli, Kenya. I remember standing there, squinting through the dust at a vast plain,…
Is There Proof That Jesus Was Real?
Yes, an overwhelming majority of historians, religious and secular alike, concur that Jesus of Nazareth was a real, historical figure who lived in the first century CE in Judea. While…
What is the Side Effect of Eating Crayfish?
I remember it like it was yesterday: Sarah, a buddy of mine, was over the moon for our annual Memorial Day crawfish boil. She’d been looking forward to it for…
How to Appease Apollo: Seeking Harmony with the Radiant God
I remember a few years back, my friend Alex, a talented but perpetually struggling musician, hit a wall. He was pouring his heart and soul into his craft, writing beautiful…
Is 2 Walks a Day Too Much? Unpacking the Ideal Canine Exercise Routine
My friend, Sarah, was at her wit’s end. Her Golden Retriever, Buddy, a lovable, goofy fella, seemed to have boundless energy. Sarah had always walked him once a day, a…
Will My Cat Be Mad at Me if I Leave for a Week?
My suitcase sat open on the bed, a familiar harbinger of impending travel, and my sweet tabby, Luna, promptly claimed it as her new napping spot. She looked up at…
Why Are There Black Seeds in My Poop? Demystifying Undigested Foods
Just last week, my buddy Mike called me, sounding a little freaked out. “Hey, you’re pretty clued up on all this health stuff, right? I’ve been seeing these tiny black…