Areeba Umair
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Writing stories that blend fiction and history, exploring the past with a touch of imagination.
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Three New Earths Just 40 Light Years Away
For anyone who’s ever dreamed of living on another Earth-like planet somewhere out in the universe, the odds just got a tiny bit better. According to a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have found three potentially habitable Earth-like worlds orbiting a super cool dwarf star, and it’s only, yes, only 40 light years away.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Old Wives’ Tales That Are Surprisingly Sinister
Old wives’ tales, we all grew up hearing them. They are those classic stories, often passed down by parents, intended either to explain something mysterious or to simply frighten us into good behavior. Think about it: who hasn’t been warned that swallowing gum will take seven years to digest, or that swimming too soon after a meal will cause agonizing stomach cramps?
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
When the Wild Comes to the Rescue
Pets are truly awesome. They offer comfort, they’re adorable, and depending on what kind of friend you have, they might even defend you. We constantly hear inspiring tales of dogs saving their owners from attackers or alerting them to immediate danger, which is somewhat expected, given the bond you share.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
8 Basic Earth Mysteries We Still Can’t Solve
It feels like every day there’s a new headline about a distant star, a spacecraft mission, or maybe even finding another planet we could potentially live on. We’re constantly looking out into the vastness of space for the next great discovery.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Visitors From the Past?
I’ve been meaning to talk about this for a while now. If you’ve followed my posts, you know I believe in extraterrestrial life. It just makes sense, doesn’t it? The universe is mind-bogglingly vast, and the odds that intelligent life only exists here on this tiny blue planet are astronomically low.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
From Outer Space to an Egyptian Tomb
Researchers have a real knack for digging up ancient history, sometimes literally. They love to unearth old bodies and claim all their buried treasures in the name of science. This is exactly what happened back in the 1920s when archaeologists made one of the biggest discoveries of all time: the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Real-Life Jungle Book
Have you ever read The Jungle Book or seen the movie? I actually just watched it last week, and my number one question after watching the movie is (and this is a slight spoiler alert) how on earth could a grizzly bear, a panther, and a whole pack of wolves struggle to take down one tiger? I mean, later in the story, the kid basically takes down the tiger himself while on a boat!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Dream Home or Nightmare?
Are you currently house hunting? If so, picture this listing: a beautiful colonial-style home with five bedrooms, four baths, and 3,600 square feet. It’s a waterfront property looking out onto a serene lake, featuring granite countertops, hardwood floors, a two-car garage, and even a boathouse. Sounds perfect, right?
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
When Bugs Attack: The World’s Most Terrifying Insects
I think I speak for a lot of us when I say: I hate bugs. I get it, insects are a crucial part of the whole circle of life thing. But seriously, can we just get rid of mosquitoes? They are little flying spawns of Satan, and for some reason, they absolutely love me. It could be frigid outside, and one from a thousand miles away would risk freezing to death just to come and bite me.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
When Bugs Attack: The World’s Most Terrifying Insects
I think I speak for a lot of us when I say: I hate bugs. I get it, insects are a crucial part of the whole circle of life thing. But seriously, can we just get rid of mosquitoes? They are little flying spawns of Satan, and for some reason, they absolutely love me. It could be frigid outside, and one from a thousand miles away would risk freezing to death just to come and bite me.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
