Horace Wasland
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Research analyst, writer & mystical healer. Exploring the edge where science meets mystery. From mystery/the mystical, to facts, news & psychology. Follow for weekly insights on all four and please leave a tip if you like what you read :)
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Southport Unrest
On Monday, a brutal stabbing in Southport, Northwest England, left the nation in shock. Eleven children and two adults were attacked during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop, resulting in the deaths of three young girls: six-year-old BB King, seven-year-old Elsie Stancomb, and nine-year-old Alice Silva Aguiar. The suspect, a 17-year-old boy originally from Cardiff, Wales, was arrested at the scene. His motives remain unknown, but the repercussions of the attack have already rippled through the community and beyond.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Humans
Paradise Lost
John Milton's Paradise Lost is regarded by many as one of the greatest poems ever written in the English language. This epic poem follows two different narratives: the biblical story of Adam and Eve as they fall from grace and are expelled from the Garden of Eden, and the story of Satan, or Lucifer, who, along with the other fallen angels, must create their own home after being expelled from Heaven.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Education
9/11 Conspiracies
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, remain etched in the collective memory of not only Americans but people around the world. As with any major historical event, especially one marked by such profound loss and trauma, conspiracy theories have flourished. These theories often exaggerate or distort the facts, complicating the process of understanding what truly happened that fateful day. This article seeks to unravel some of the most persistent myths and misconceptions surrounding 9/11, grounding the discussion in verifiable facts and historical accounts.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in History
Discovery of the Beelzebufo
In a remarkable paleontological discovery, scientists have unearthed fossils of an enormous frog, Beelzebufo ampinga, from the Cretaceous period. This creature, aptly dubbed the “Devil Toad,” was a monstrous amphibian living among dinosaurs millions of years ago. The discovery, led by paleontologist David Krause of Stony Brook University, was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Education
The Dog-Headed Men
Most people have heard of werewolves, but few know of the ancient race of dog-headed men, better known as the Cynocephali, or Cinocephali in Spanish. A Cynocephalus was essentially a man with the head of a dog. They could understand language but had no ability to speak. Though they are sometimes depicted in artwork as being civilized, they were by all reports savage beasts who lived to hunt and kill. While this may sound like just another mythical creature, there are very good reasons to believe that the Cynocephali may have actually existed.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Fiction
Kamala Harris Under Fire
In the wake of President Joe Biden's dramatic exit from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris appears poised to secure the Democratic nomination. However, numerous commentators argue that Harris's record of fumbles, mumbles, and gaffes makes her no better a candidate than Biden.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Humans
Biden's Shocking Admission
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden finds himself facing unprecedented internal pressure from within his own party. A growing number of vulnerable congressional Democrats are publicly urging Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, citing concerns about his impact on their re-election prospects in tightly contested districts. Notable figures such as Congressman Adam Schiff, Montana Senator Jon Tester, and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown have joined the chorus of calls for Biden to step aside.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Humans
Harris Breaks Silence
In a compelling address to a gathering of student athletes, Vice President Kamala Harris both praised President Joe Biden's achievements and framed her upcoming presidential campaign as a formidable challenge. Her speech served as a tribute to Biden’s legacy while subtly setting the stage for her own political aspirations, reflecting a deep personal respect and strategic foresight.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Humans
Time Management
In the summer of 1997, NASA’s Pathfinder spacecraft landed on Mars, sending back groundbreaking images of the Red Planet. However, just a few days into its mission, Pathfinder’s transmissions suddenly ceased. The issue wasn’t a hardware failure or a signal problem; it was a scheduling bug. Pathfinder’s operating system had a glitch in its task scheduler, a crucial component responsible for managing time and resources. This glitch caused Pathfinder to focus on less critical tasks, neglecting its primary mission of sending data back to Earth.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Motivation
Enhancing Critical Thinking
Socrates, a pivotal figure in Western philosophy, was tried and sentenced to death by the Athenian court. The accusations against him included corrupting the youth and neglecting the city’s gods. However, Socrates’ real challenge to his contemporaries wasn’t in professing to have all the answers but in his unrelenting habit of asking questions. This method of inquiry, now known as the Socratic Method, remains a powerful tool for developing critical thinking and deeper understanding across various fields.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Humans
The Philosophy of Stoicism
The ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Cyprus, once a wealthy merchant, transformed his life from one of affluence to one of profound philosophical influence under dramatic circumstances. Stranded in Athens around 300 BCE after a devastating shipwreck, Zeno lost all his possessions and faced an uncertain future. With nothing but the clothes on his back, he wandered into a bookshop, where he encountered the works of Socrates. This chance discovery sparked a journey that would lead him to establish Stoicism, a philosophy that has since shaped countless thinkers and leaders across centuries.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Lifehack
