The winner of the U.S. presidential election may not be known on Election Night, Five Thirty Eight reported. The election will take place on Tuesday, but mail-in ballots and each state’s different rules for counting votes may dash hopes for a quick return of numbers. The Electoral College is integral in the process. […]
A new bestseller delves into the history and science of books bound in human skin, NPR reported. Megan Rosenbloom’s “Dark Archives” traces the origins of the books, how they’re tested, and more. Why do humans commit morbid acts? […]
Recent multibillion-dollar fines for big companies put white collar crime in the spotlight. Companies like Purdue Pharma and Goldman Sachs are writing big checks for malfeasance before the beginning of a new presidential term. […]
The mayor of Salem asked tourists to stay away this Halloween due to COVID-19, The New York Post reported. The historic Massachusetts town, most famous for its witch hunt, is usually a popular Halloween destination for visitors. The Salem witch trials claimed 19 lives by hanging. […]
Purdue Pharma will pay $8 billion in damages for its role in the opioid crisis, CNN reported Wednesday. The OxyContin maker will also shut down its company as part of its guilty plea to federal charges. Opioid addiction and deaths have grown exponentially. […]
A woman’s dream of swallowing her engagement ring occurred at the same time in real life, NBC News reported. The California resident dreamed she was the victim of a train robbery and protected her ring by swallowing it, then woke up to find she had done so in real life. Do dreams really have meaning? […]
A group of American Indians might have discovered ancient artifacts underwater, “USA Today” reported. They found odd circles of stones placed in the Straits of Mackinac that may date back 10,000 years. Ice Ages cause massive climate instability—and they leave signs. […]
A 1623 copy of William Shakespeare’s printed works sold for nearly $10 million, NPR reported. The folio is a historical and literary treasure and was sold via phone bid to a rare book collector. Shakespeare flourished in London’s early theater scene. […]
A mystery man flying in a jetpack in Los Angeles was seen for the second time in two months, CNN reported. Both sightings were reported by airplane flight crews mid-flight near the Los Angeles International Airport. Such flights spell trouble for air traffic control. […]
A non-alcoholic Pabst Blue Ribbon seltzer infused with THC is now available for sale, NPR reported. The product is aimed at the ever-expanding marijuana market that has made headlines for the last several years. THC and CBD are the main cannabinoids in marijuana. […]
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