Author: Beth Moreton

Lake Ontario is one of the five great lakes in North America, and it is based in Ontario, Canada. For a long time, it was unknown exactly what was at the bottom of this lake, so researchers used a drone to find out. The mission was known as “Raise the Arrow,” and researchers ensured that it was kept secret so that locals and people visiting the lake didn’t get their hopes up. Lake Ontario Is Widely Unexplored Source: Patrick Lalonde/Unsplash Lake Ontario has banks that are thousands of years old and 400 cubic miles of unexplored waters. Due to the…

Stories about the Vikings have long been taught throughout history, to the point where people were certain that they knew everything there was to know about them — until now.  A new DNA study has completely debunked everything we previously thought we knew about the Vikings, including where they came from, what they looked like and what they did for a living. Pieces of Viking History Are Popping Up Everywhere Source: @artnet/X Not many items throughout history have survived, as they often end up buried deep underground at some point, never to be found again. However, one woman found a…

One of the most confusing parts of life is death. However, as the vast majority of people who experience death are unable to say what happened to them as they were dying, no one truly knows what actually happens in the moments before they die. However, Doctor James L. Hallenbeck has been studying what happens in someone’s final moments and has come up with a list of what really does happen to help give people a bit more clarity about what they can expect. Who Is Doctor James L. Hallenbeck? Source: James Hallenbeck, MD Dr. James L. Hallenbeck is a…

Inflation has hit many people and caused them to struggle to afford even the very basics of life, including their groceries. In a way to try and combat this amidst rising inflation levels, as well as to get customers back through its doors, Amazon Fresh has decided to reduce grocery prices by as much as 30%. Inflation Has Seen Food Prices Rise Rapidly Source: Mediamodifier/Pixabay The recent rise in inflation has left businesses from multiple industries having to raise the prices of products, which has left customers struggling to pay for them. Some customers have been spending more than $200 per…

There have been a few issues with self-checkouts recently. One is that stores are getting rid of them due to a rise in thefts that are believed to have been made easier by using self-checkouts. The other is that shoppers are asked to tip when using the self-checkout. This has caused a lot of confusion among shoppers, as they don’t understand why they should tip a machine for scanning their shopping. There is also confusion about who this money is going to. California Wants to Ban Self-Checkouts Source: @YouFugazi/X Due to a rise in thefts across stores in California, it…

Over the years, China and the U.S. have had a somewhat difficult relationship. However, under the Biden administration, this relationship has been calmer over the last few years. Despite this, tensions have started to rise again after China started cutting ties with a record number of U.S. treasuries, with these agency debt bonds worth $53.3 billion. The reason could be Donald Trump potentially becoming U.S. President again.  What Are U.S. Treasuries? Source: Dmytro Demidko/Unsplash U.S. treasuries are government debt securities issued by the federal government. They are at a fixed rate and accrue interest over time. These are considered lower-risk…

McDonald’s and other fast food chains have raised their prices for several reasons, including the minimum wage hikes in California and the rising cost of living.  While this might help these companies maximize their profits, it doesn’t help struggling Americans who can no longer afford fast food. As a result, McDonald’s may be leaving California. Minimum Wage Rises Hitting California Source: Kenny Eliason/Unsplash In April 2024, the fast food industry in California was hit with a minimum wage rise of $20. However, some workers aren’t happy about this, and as a result, they are asking for an increase to $30.…

The Earth’s geophysical and magnetic poles are used for navigational purposes and to protect the Earth from harmful rays from the universe. However, this could all soon be about to change. Scientists have said that there is a chance that the magnetic poles could flip, the results of which would be catastrophic to the Earth and life as we know it. What Is the Magnetic Field? Source: Image Editor/Wikimedia Commons The magnetic field that surrounds the Earth is also known as the magnetosphere. It helps to shield Earth from erosion caused by solar wind, particle radiation and cosmic rays. It…

Since 2020, there has been an increasing number of reports regarding orca attacks on boats in the sea. Unhappy with what was happening, the Spanish and Portuguese governments ordered a report on the behavior to try and get to the bottom of what was happening.  While people may have expected this supposed change in behavior to be the result of something specific, the scientists concluded that no behavior change has actually happened and that it was actually the result of new fads, playing and socializing. The Iberian Peninsula Has Experienced Orca Attacks Source: Thomas Lipke/Unsplash The area that has been…

There has been an increase in Mexican cartels, who have been going after tortilla businesses. Owners have said that it is the cartels who are not only damaging their businesses but are also forcing them to up their prices, in some cases by 61%. The situation has become so bad that most Latin American countries have become centers for producing or transporting drugs, including cocaine. But it isn’t just tortillerias that are suffering, as other businesses, such as fishermen, chicken vendors and builders, are all being threatened by these gangs. Mexican Cartels No Longer Focus Just on Drugs Source: Myriam…