Humanity
Humanity
The Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes
We grew up believing nursery rhymes were sweet, harmless verses meant to lull children to sleep. But if you actually stop and listen to the words, many of those songs are alarming. As adults, we question why nursery rhymes were terrifying.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Bankruptcy in Australia: The Basics
“Bankruptcy” is a loaded word. Properly loaded. On paper it’s a legal process. In real life it feels like your name is being stamped with something permanent. That’s why people put it off, even when the numbers are screaming for a circuit-breaker.
By Dan Toombs2 months ago in FYI
Interesting Things About the Month of February
February: A Unique Month February follows January, which has 31 days, and comes before March, which also has 31 days. Therefore, the shortest month of the year is sandwiched between two long months. February is the only month on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars with only 28 days. During a leap year, the month has 29 days. Because a common year has only 28 days, it has no full moon because full moons occur every 29 and a half days.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Tempus Fugit
Introduction An old piece but still the same for me. Many people ask me how I find the time to do the things that I do, while I feel that I just do not do enough, and am not supportive enough. I have just returned from a day in Scotland, including about eight hours on a train, which included getting an unexpected electric shock, leaving me with a fried middle finger. I wasn't too sure if I would be able to type, but some Germolene has done it well and it now just feels a bit itchy and very red.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in FYI
Men Who Go To War
This morning started a fire within me about how our military in the US is being run. They have taken the LGBTQ+ out of the military, while using the phrase "REAL MEN GO TO WAR". This morning I woke and started my doom scrolling on TikTok, when a TikToker by the name of The Infernum Asylum (warning: it is a man dressed up as a demon per se, however, his words are true) gave the story, THE TRUE STORY behind the phrase, behind the movie 300. I remember when I was heavily involved in Greek History and Mythology when I was in High School, and vaguely remembered as I listened to his video.
By Jessie Lynn Nelson2 months ago in FYI
Who Could Be The Next Leader of Iran
As the cameras roll and analysts sharpen their talking points, the United States appears to be quietly assembling the pieces for a major military move in the Middle East—one that, if carried through, could aim directly at the heart of Iran’s political system. Whether this buildup ultimately leads to the removal of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, remains uncertain. Even senior officials in Washington admit as much. But the harder question, and the one that matters most, isn’t how such a move would happen. It’s what comes after.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in FYI
The Perils Of A Vocal Creator
Introduction Still relevant, maybe even more so This might sound like a moan, and in some ways it is, but on top of this, I still maintain that Vocal is an excellent if flawed platform, and is my own preferred platform of choice.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in FYI
Inside the Nipah Virus Outbreak in India
In the shadowy intersections between humans and the wild, sometimes something ancient stirs. That’s the story of the Nipah virus, a microscopic agent that lurks within fruit bats but can unleash devastating effects in humans. It doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. Its presence is a whisper until suddenly it becomes a thunderclap. And right now, that thunder is echoing through parts of India.
By Aarsh Malik2 months ago in FYI
