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The Magic of the Northern Lights: Tales and Legends from Around the World

The enchanting dance of the northern lights has captivated people ever since they settled in the North. If you’ve ever had the chance to see the northern lights, you’ll see why cultures across the North formed myths and legends around them. Today, we know that the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are ...

Nathan Machoka

Spectacular display of intense northern lights in Canada.

Slimming Down the Facts: Dispelling Weight Loss Myths

At this time of year, many people are considering New Year’s resolutions to lose holiday weight and live healthier lives. There is much information about weight loss, though, and much of it is false.  This article will teach you the most common weight loss myths and give you expert advice to help you make intelligent ...

Viena Abdon

Asian woman standing on the scale at a doctor's office.

Should You Charge Your Phone Overnight? Will ‘Overcharging’ Make it Explode? Common Battery Myths Debunked

In the world of lithium-ion batteries, smartphones take center stage. Yet they’ve also sparked an ongoing debate: does prolonged (or overnight) charging wreak havoc on your battery? Several factors determine its lifespan, including its manufacturing age and its chemical age. The latter refers to the gradual degradation due to variables such as fluctuations in temperature, ...

Troy Oakes

Charging an iPhone.

Revealing the Significance of Myths and Legends in Modern Society

Myths may seem illogical and untrue to the modern mind. After all, science and technology have advanced so much that adults may fail to see their purpose in modern societies. Yet, there is a reason why every culture has such myths and legends. Myths are stories that have persisted for thousands of years and still ...

Nathan Machoka

'Odysseus Overcome by Demodocus's Song.'

Whale Myths From Around the World

Whales are some of the biggest creatures on the planet. Throughout the course of human history, various civilizations have come into contact with these majestic animals, with some believing them to be an overwhelmingly dangerous entity while others have simply seen them as a symbol of might and benevolence. Here are some interesting whale myths ...

Jessica Kneipp

A whale watercolor.

The Hero’s Journey: The Ultimate Adventure

Through some of the most pathbreaking pieces of writing such as The Power of Myth, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and the Inner Reaches of Outer Space, Joseph Campbell gave us the concept of the hero’s journey. At face value, the concept is basically a synthesis of the mythologies and legends from myriad cultures ...

Jessica Kneipp

The hero's journey.

Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

Over 1,000 people have died from the coronavirus COVID-19 infection in China alone. As the virus spreads all across the globe, the international community is worried about whether the infection can be contained or not since there is no known cure for it. As someone trying to keep themselves and their family safe from the coronavirus, ...

Armin Auctor

Coronaviruses.