Koala Moms Feed Their Babies Poo—And It’s a Life-Saving Superfood
It may sound gross, but for baby koalas, eating mom’s poop is a crucial rite of passage. Known as "papping," this odd behavior isn’t just expected—it’s necessary for survival. Koalas, especially the young, face a tough dietary challenge. Their main food source is eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic and extremely fibrous. While adult koalas have special gut microbes to digest...
Why Scrolling on the Toilet Might Be the Grossest Thing You Do All Day
It’s the ultimate modern multitask: bathroom break + Instagram scroll. But bringing your phone into the bathroom? Big mistake—like fecal-bacteria-on-your-face level mistake. According to Dr. Primrose Freestone, a clinical microbiologist at the University of Leicester, your phone becomes a germ magnet the second it steps foot (or screen) in your bathroom. We're talking E. coli (cue the cramps and diarrhea)...
Is Your Water Bottle Making You Sick? Here’s How Often You Should Clean It (And How)
Your reusable water bottle might seem squeaky clean, but it could be a breeding ground for bacteria. Experts recommend washing your water bottle every day. Yes, even if you only filled it with water. Why? Because the dark, moist interior is the perfect environment for germs to thrive, especially when combined with backwash from sweating during workouts. In a 2022 study,...
Walmart Recalls Electric Blankets Over Fire Risk, Warns Customers to Dispose of Them Immediately
Walmart has issued an urgent recall for MaxKare Electric Blankets after multiple reports of overheating, fires, and serious burn injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed that roughly 8,500 units are affected by the recall. Customers who purchased these blankets between June 2021 and November 2024 are being instructed to stop using them and dispose of them immediately. The...
U.S. Strikes Cripple Iran’s Nuclear Sites as Tehran Threatens Global Oil Chokepoint
In a dramatic show of military might, U.S. forces launched precision strikes on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—late Saturday, signaling a sharp escalation in tensions. President Donald Trump, who authorized the mission, claimed the sites had been “obliterated” by the operation, which involved B-2 stealth bombers, submarines, and Tomahawk cruise missiles. While Iranian officials...
Why Holding In Farts is a Rotten Idea
We have all been in places; on a first date, in an elevator, in a car with strangers, on a bus or in a yoga class, when we feel a fart festering. So, what do you do? Most of us tighten our backside and do our best to hold the fart in until we have a private space to...
The One Thing All Women Should Do After Sex
Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection in the body, resulting in more than 8 million visits to healthcare providers each year. With a shorter urethra that allows bacteria easier access to the bladder, if you're a female, odds are you've had to deal with the symptoms of a urinary tract infection or UTI, at least...
Is Your Bra Wrecking Your Breasts?
As girls, we were taught to revere the bra. It symbolizes a rite of passage — that day when we can slip one on and take one step closer towards womanhood is an important day indeed. Most girls can’t wait to buy their first bra, not because it’s more comfortable (most of the time, it isn’t), but because it...
Warning Issued: Cannabis Recall in New York Over Pesticide Concerns
Cannabis users in New York, take note—a statewide recall has been issued for multiple products sold in licensed dispensaries. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the recall after a recent round of testing uncovered unapproved pesticide residues in nine product lots produced by IndoGrow LLC. Originally, these products were quarantined due to questionable results from a...
Burnt Your Tongue on That First Sip? Here’s How to Soothe It Fast
We’ve all been there—you take a bite of pizza or a sip of hot coffee, and instantly regret it. That scorched, stinging sensation on your tongue can linger for hours or even days. But the good news? You don’t have to suffer in silence. Here’s how to heal a burnt tongue quickly and comfortably. Cool it down immediately. As soon...
