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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
The Real Mermaids: Captured on Camera
When someone mentions a mermaid, what pops into your head? Probably the classic, beautiful image we all know from stories and movies. But honestly, if mermaids do exist, wouldn’t they be more like, well, a fish? Think about it: kind of nasty, scaly, maybe slimy, and a little slippery. Their hair wouldn’t exactly be flowing and perfect, not after soaking in saltwater forever!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Girl Who Cries Diamonds: A 1996 Mystery That Still Shines Today
It’s Saturday, December 13, 2025, and while I was thinking about what to chat about today, I stumbled across one of those utterly bizarre stories from the past that makes you wish it were a superpower you could unlock. Honestly, I wish I had this gift. There’s a tale about a girl who seems to have the real-life ability to cry crystal tears. Now that’s pretty cool and, let’s be honest, pretty convenient, right? Imagine: watch a sad movie, buy a house!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The City That Floated in the Sky
This story is one of those internet sensations that just hooks you right in. We’re talking about an entire, airy city, complete with what looked like towering skyscrapers or castle spires, that supposedly appeared floating right there in the clouds above two Chinese provinces: Fan in Guangdong and, a few days later, in Changi.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
That Famous Movie Quote Is Wrong
It’s your friend Mikey Chan, and I was just scrolling through the comments on a recent video of mine when one particular message really stopped me in my tracks. I won’t share the exact comment, but shout-out to the person who sent it in!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Saying Unalive does not change the fact that someone has died. Content Warning.
Unalive is now used instead of saying someone died. This baffles me because I have been dealing with people dying since kindergarten. I don't understand where the fear of one of the most natural occurrences on earth comes from.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in FYI
Do You Live in a House or a Home?
Nine out of ten people misuse the words “house” and “home” without giving it a second thought. Even real estate agents who should know better misuse the word “home.” Perhaps no one has had the heart to tell them the difference. Do you know there is a difference?
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Being the Black Sheep in the Family is Not Always Negative
You might have been labeled the black sheep of your family by you or other family members. Most people think being the black sheep of the family is a bad thing. However, being the black sheep of the family is not always derogatory.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Lapis Lazuli: The Power Stone in Heaven and Earth
Lapis Lazuli leads to controversy Lapis Lazuli is considered a powerful healing stone and is listed in the Bible with other gemstones. Some theorize based on the Book of Enoch that fallen angels gave man forbidden knowledge, but I don't know if the use of gemstones is included.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in FYI
UK Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly Ahead of Budget, Data Reveals. AI-Generated.
New data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a surprising contraction in the UK economy just weeks before the government’s annual budget announcement. Analysts and policymakers were taken aback as the figures indicated a slowdown in economic activity, raising concerns about the broader implications for growth, public finances, and government policy.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohiabout a month ago in FYI
