Severe weather threatened more than 45 million Americans on Easter Sunday, as a treacherous string of thunderstorms described as “a historical weather event” continued to strike parts of the southern and midwestern United States, causing flooding and at times tornado risks across a substantial block of the country from East Texas to southeastern Iowa and […]
NASA says Asteroid 2024 YR4 is the Size of a 10-Story Building and has Increased Chance of Moon Impact
People are breathing a sigh of relief as an asteroid the size of a 10-story building previously predicted to be destined to collide with Earth is now more likely to make impact on the Moon. As UPI reports, both NASA observers and members of the worldwide planetary defense community initially predicted that the asteroid designated […]
Why Do People Eat Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday?
Hot Cross Buns are a tasty pastry made from yeast dough that are usually a bit sweet, often contain some spices (such as cinnamon) and may be found with additions such as raisins, currants or other dried fruits. People like these baked sweet rolls so much that they actually have their own dedicated National Food […]
A Happy Ending for the Surrogate Mom Dogs that Fostered the Bioengineered Dire Wolves
Colossal Biosciences, the world’s only de-extinction company, announced that they have brought the Dire Wolf back from extinction with the birth of three Dire Wolves. The three litters of Colossal’s Dire Wolves include two adolescent males (Romulus and Remus) and one female puppy (Khaleesi.) As Parade Pets reports, in order to birth these three amazingly rare and […]
April Brings the Lyrid Meteor Shower
The first major meteor shower of 2025 – the Lyrids – is due to arrive this weekend. Most meteor showers are caused by debris from a passing comet. For the Lyrids, the comet is named Comet Thatcher. The Lyrid meteor shower – spawned by this comet – seems to outburst, or produce an unexpectedly large number of […]
Japanese streetwear label WIND AND SEA has unveiled its latest collaboration—this time paying tribute to Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1982 sci-fi classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. As Stupid Dope reports, this limited-edition collection, rich in nostalgic charm and rooted in cultural reverence, reimagines classic film visuals through WIND AND SEA’s signature minimalist lens. The collaboration arrives as a celebration […]
A New Study says When You Eat is More Important than When You Sleep
Timing is everything. And according to a new study by scientists at Mass General Brigham, that includes when you eat your food for optimal heart health, too. As Science Daily reports, on April 8, researchers published their findings in the journal Nature Communications, assessing whether limiting meals to daytime hours could protect heart and blood vessel health, […]
Attention Yellowstone Fans: Here’s How to get the “Rich Ranch” Look for Your Own Home
Among the many things to love about the hit TV drama Yellowstone, the rustic yet luxurious style embraced throughout the show ranks high on the list. It’s evident in everything from the fashion to the decor, and it inspired a whole new sub-genre of interior design: one aptly dubbed the “rich ranch” aesthetic. As Better Homes […]
10 Things to Know Before Buying Refurbished Electronics
There’s a simple reason to buy refurbished tech instead of a brand-new device: to save money. And, depending on how the tariff whiplash situation plays out, new electronics could get very expensive very quickly. As a bonus, if you go for refurbished products, they most likely won’t be subject to shipping delays because, for the most part, […]
Cabot Butter is Recalled due to Risk of Fecal Contamination
Hope you weren’t enjoying some creamy butter on toast when you read this headline. As Delish reports, uber-popular dairy brand Cabot Creamery issued a recall on almost 2,000 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter due to contamination with elevated levels of coliform. What is coliform, you may ask? Well, you may regret that question. Coliform […]