satire
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UNDER THE BAOBAB TREE
**Under the Baobab Tree** The baobab tree stood alone at the edge of the village—wide-bellied, ancient, and dignified, as though it had been planted by the first breath of the world. Children claimed its roots were alive, shifting at night like the coils of a sleeping giant. Elders insisted its trunk held memories the way a clay pot held water: quietly, patiently, without complaint.
By charles chaiko2 months ago in Humans
How Injuries Unlock Hidden Languages
Have you ever struggled to learn a new language? Took the classes, practiced the flashcards, maybe even tried one of those apps, and still couldn’t hold a conversation? Well, imagine waking up from a serious accident and finding that you’re suddenly fluent in a language you barely knew! This kind of bizarre story isn't just movie fiction. Over the years, there have been several real-life cases of people suffering severe injuries, falling into a coma, and waking up with completely new language skills. I wanted to share a few of the wildest examples with you.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Humans
Roughly 75% of your brain is water. AI-Generated.
The Brain's Hidden Hydration: Understanding Why Roughly 75% of Your Brain is Water Imagine your brain as a busy computer. It hums along with circuits firing non-stop. But without the right coolant, it overheats and crashes. That coolant? It's water. Your brain relies on it more than you think.
By Story silver book 2 months ago in Humans
How To Suck Up To People
Ah, sucking up to one’s superiors. A much needed skill in the societies of both today and yesterday, mindlessly pleasing those with power over you has many benefits. From grandiose dreams like fortune and fame to more mundane ones such as survival and general improvement of everyday circumstances, sucking up to those with power can accomplish many goals.
By Snarky Lisa2 months ago in Humans
A Hate Letter to Personal Statements. Top Story - November 2025.
I find myself once again writing personal statements for grad school applications. Why I would do such a thing to myself again after so many years of not doing that, I have no clue. Perhaps I have a sadistic streak, an echo of my Catholic upbringing which manifests the typical emotional self-flagellation into a desire to apply to and inevitably get rejected from grad school. I could put applications in all day, don’t get me wrong. I love going over checklists and reaching out to old professors asking them sweetly if they would be so kind as to say nice things about me on the official record for Miscellaneous University and their Obscure College of the Performing Arts. But good God, dude, why do I have to write a damn personal statement for each and every one of these programs?
By Steven Christopher McKnight2 months ago in Humans
Who Does the Dishes?
Yesterday, my friends and I were having a heated debate about who does the dishes. Suddenly, my wife asked a simple question: who does the dishes? At first glance, any normal human being’s answer would entail choosing either partner — or both. And if you’re Richie Rich, you’d probably choose one of the house staff.
By Saif Alnajjar2 months ago in Humans
Vibe Culture: How Content Has Shifted from Trends to Moods
Introduction — From Viral to Vibes Once upon a time, the internet was obsessed with what’s trending. Remember when every few days brought a new dance challenge, hashtag, or meme that everyone just had to join? You’d open Instagram or TikTok, and your entire feed would be filled with the same thing — different people doing the same moves, repeating the same jokes, remixing the same sounds.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Humans
Pop! Goes the We-Easel. Winner in Maps of the Self Challenge.
Welcome to your (Dis) Orientation I hope you are wearing something that wipes down. A pair of waders and a waterproof coat with a drawstring hood would not be too extreme. There is much to digest here. Simply cooking this stuff up, I have found myself dribbling.
By Caroline Jane2 months ago in Humans
Tobacco is projected to kill 1 billion people in the next century.. AI-Generated.
The Staggering Projection: Why Tobacco is Poised to Kill One Billion People This Century Imagine a single habit wiping out one billion lives over the next hundred years. That's the grim forecast for tobacco use. Each year, smoking claims about eight million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. If nothing changes, those numbers stack up fast into a century-long nightmare.
By Story silver book 2 months ago in Humans
(Part 3) The Collapse of Duty: Reclaiming the Moral Order Between Men and Women
Every law is a teacher. It tells a people what their society values. It rewards some behavior and punishes others. It shapes the moral direction of the nation, whether its authors admit it or not. When the law rewards righteousness, virtue flourishes. When it rewards corruption, virtue dies.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
