Dying Veteran Reunited With His Horses For One Last Time
A dying Vietnam War veteran received his last wish — a reunion with his beloved horses. Roberto Gonzalez, one of the few handicapped racehorse trainers in the Lone Star State, was able to see his horses even though he was a patient at a San Antonio hospital. Gonzalez has been paralyzed since May 1970, when he was shot only a...
Nasdaq Denies Cannabis Entrepreneurs A Listing On Stock Exchange
If you have never seen the 1930s film Reefer Madness, here's the original trailer highlighting the dangers of marijuana. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjHOBJzhb0 Rather comical, isn't it? Of course, it's overly dramatic, but the real kicker is that not much has really changed — even though plenty of research shows that cannabis is beneficial in select, controlled cases, especially for conditions such as epilepsy...
Places Where Even Breathing Is Bad For Your Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report detailing air pollution across the globe, and the news isn’t good. According to the report, over 80 percent of cities with a population of at least 100,000 do not meet the WHO’s standard for healthy air quality. In low- and middle-income countries, 98 percent of cities fall short of...
Tobacco Giant Wanted To Sue Australia Over Graphic Warning Labels
Buying cigarettes in Australia involves choosing among shelves of different graphically illustrated, awful illnesses, as that's how cigarettes legally have to be packaged. Though in reality people can't choose how smoking tobacco will affect them, the situation is closer to real life than a shelf of glorified smoking brands. Tobacco giant Philip Morris tried to sue Australia over its packaging...
A Bowl Of Oatmeal A Day Is Equal To 4 Hours A Week of Jogging
It’s the question which has plagued women for eons, and one which continues to elicit a plethora of answers ranging from the logical to the downright wacky: what is the key to living longer and healthier? Well, for the past 30 years, Ingrid Fetkoeter has sought an answer to that very question. Fetkoeter, now 72 years old, dedicated herself to...
Why You Need To Know Where The Feathers In Your Comforter Came From
Nothing compares to the warmth and comfort of a down jacket, pillow, comforter or sleeping bag, but find out how the feathers left the bird before making a purchase. Most down for clothing comes from birds slaughtered for food. The feathers are a byproduct. While that has its own ethical dimensions for many people, it’s also true that some...
Instant Death: Man Falls Into Yellowstone Geyser, No Body Recovered
Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming is a vast forest bursting with geothermal activity — thousands of hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles and more than half of the world’s most active geysers — and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Yet among the natural wonders lie potential hazards for those who veer off the beaten path.  Park visitors witness man fall into hot...
Fear Of Toxic Water Causes Chicago Residents To Get Rid Of Lead Pipes
Some Chicago residents, fearful of water contamination from lead pipes, are taking action. They are having such pipes replaced in numbers. However, the cost of replacement is beyond the reach of some middle-class Chicagoans, let alone residents living in poverty. Plumbers are in huge demand, as well-to-do Chicagoans — especially those with children, who are most vulnerable to lead poisoning...
Coffee With Kitty — Visit A Cat Café
While you might meet the cat of your dreams at a cat café, they are also a great singles mixer. And you already know that one non-negotiable item has been met — that your potential significant other likes cats. Cat café history The first cat café opened in Taiwan in 1998, and soon became popular throughout Asia. Japanese landlords often don’t...
One In 7 Worldwide At Risk Of Flooding As Seas Rise
A new study released by Christian Aid finds that 1 billion people will be living in cities at risk for catastrophic flooding by 2070, roughly one in seven people alive today. The study posits that sea-level rise, storm surges and extreme weather are the main culprits. Asia is particularly at risk, with the seven cities most susceptible to flooding hailing...
