You might think you need time to sniff and figure out what's in the air, but think again! A recent study found that our noses are quicker than we imagine. In just a tiny fraction of a second, about 60 milliseconds, we can tell the difference between different smells. That's faster than you can blink
Hurricane Milton surprised everyone by growing so fast and strong. It started small, but quickly got bigger and stronger. This happened because of very warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, a process called "eyewall replacement" made it even bigger. Milton's winds reached over 175 mph, which is ve
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently confirmed a conversation with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The chat happened over a game of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Dallas Cowboys. They talked about Musk's ideas for investing in Pennsylvania, creating jobs, and boosting the economy. S
Imagine you're in a court, and someone's life hangs in the balance. That's exactly what happened to Marcellus Williams in Missouri on September 24. He was convicted of murder in 2001, but over time, doubts about his guilt surfaced. Thanks to the Innocence Project, it became clear that Williams' case
Ever since Martin Luther King Jr.'s passing, conservatives have been trying to reshape his legacy. They often portray him as a supporter of their policies while ignoring his calls for racial justice. For instance, politicians like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have twisted King's words to justify bo
The Menendez Brothers: A Case of Childhood Trauma and Unjust Punishment For over three decades, Lyle and Erik Menendez have been behind bars, serving life sentences for the murder of their wealthy parents. The case has sparked intense debate about the nature of the crime, the role of childhood trau
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of OpenAI, announced her departure from the company last week. In a post on a popular social media platform, Murati expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work with the OpenAI team and revealed that she was leaving to explore new opportu
Indonesia has been on a rollercoaster ride of economic growth, with a yearly GDP increase of 5%. This achievement is not enough, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, to help the country become a high-income nation. The government aims to achieve this goal by 2045, as part of its "Gol
In the heart of Missouri, a man named Marcellus Williams is facing execution for a crime he claims he did not commit. Williams' story is one of alleged procedural errors and racial bias in the judicial system. His lawyer, Jonathan Potts, argues that the state Supreme Court should halt the execution
SOS Thrift Store, a Sauk Rapids-based business, has made a big move to a new location in St. Cloud, bringing with it a fresh start and a new name. The store, previously known as SOS Treasure Chest, has transformed into SOS Thrift Store, reflecting its shift from a treasure trove to a haven for secon
