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May 15 2026RELIGION

From Makeup Millionaire to Priest: A Businessman's Big Career Change

Scott-Vincent Borba is trading in his glamorous past for a much quieter life. Once a big name in the cosmetics world as the co-founder of e. l. f. Cosmetics, he now stands on the verge of becoming a Catholic priest. His journey from a luxury-filled life to this new path shows how life plans can shif

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Longevity Needs More Than Money

Longevity is usually seen as a medical issue. People talk about hospitals, medicines and diet. But the real story is bigger. Social ties and purpose matter just as much as health care. Research shows that friends keep us alive longer. A study at Harvard found that people who love their relationship

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

Pig Transport Woes: Why Distance, Heat and Group Size Matter

Long distances and hot weather make pig journeys risky. When animals travel to a slaughterhouse, any death that occurs en route shows the stress they have endured. Researchers looked at many commercial trips that lasted eight hours or less to see what factors raised the chance of these deaths. Th

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Our changing diets: What we eat now vs. what our ancestors ate

Long before supermarkets or food pyramids existed, our great-great-great grandparents survived on whatever they could scavenge, hunt, or forage. Some groups in East Africa over three million years ago used sharp rocks to slice meat from bones, proving they weren’t just picking at leftovers—they were

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

What really matters when hospital stays drag on?

Long hospital stays shake up a person’s daily life in ways that go beyond medicine. Patients often find themselves cut off from familiar routines, including spiritual habits that usually bring comfort. While doctors focus on physical recovery, many patients quietly wrestle with deeper questions abou

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek and Futurama fans might love this show

Long before streaming existed, sci-fi was split into two camps. One side dreamed of hopeful futures like Star Trek, where people solved problems together under the stars. The other side laughed at those same dreams through shows like Futurama, which pointed out how silly it was to believe humans wou

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Where Scottie Scheffler’s Story Really Begins

Scottie Scheffler’s rise in golf didn’t happen overnight. His journey started in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 1996—a place many might not expect for a future champion. Life changed when he was just six years old after his family moved to Texas due to the events in 2001. Settling in Dallas, his parents

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Skills Behind Ancient Stone Carvings

Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th

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Mar 28 2026EDUCATION

Paper’s Unexpected Beginnings: More Than Just History Lessons

Long before paper took over classrooms and offices, it started as simple packing material. Ancient China’s early paper-making experiments had humble uses—wrapping fragile items or cushioning goods during transport. It wasn’t until later that people saw its potential for something bigger. But writin

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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

Live‑Selling Boosts a Collectibles Store Owner’s Sales

Scott Wool, who started buying into a comic shop in 1987, now runs a small brick‑and‑mortar shop and a huge online presence. He has sold Pokémon cards, toys, comics, and sports memorabilia for over thirty years. After a near‑bankruptcy in 2013, his business began to thrive again, especially betwe

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