St. Patrick’s Day is just a day away and many are getting ready to celebrate the Irish holiday! St. Patrick’s Day is typically filled with fun and exciting festivities, but the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to help make sure that your furry friends don’t have too much fun and get into trouble. Keep the […]
This Video of a Woman Using Gorilla Glue to Style Her Hair Is Going Viral—and The Internet is Concerned
Picture it: you just finished styling your hair, a sleek braided ponytail with perfectly laid baby hairs. But when you reach for your holy grail (Got2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray) to finish it, you're all out. So you reach for (what you think) is the next best thing: Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive hoping to get […]
Cody’s Curious Case: What Caused This Pup’s Close Call?
This month, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)’s Case of the Month takes a look into Cody, a one-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was not feeling himself one day. See how Cody’s symptoms lead to concern and how APCC helped in a scary situation. On December 12, 2020, at 5:00 PM, Cody’s pet parents […]
This Surgeon and Combat Veteran Filmed Himself Getting the COVID Vaccine
Orthopedic surgeon and medical vlogger Dr. Antonio Webb has shared a video outlining his decision to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and documented the experience for his followers in the hopes that it will resolve any questions or concerns they may have around the prospect of getting the vaccine themselves when the time comes. “I’ve looked […]
After a breakdown, this man started a huge mental health support group
36-year-old Andrew Feeney’s life changed dramatically a year ago. *TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains explicit description of a suicide attempt, addiction, mental illness, and baby loss.* The mechanic from Glasgow suffered a mental breakdown and took an overdose, waking up in hospital still feeling as though he had nothing to live for. Andrew went home […]
This is what happens when you get too much Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient. A fat soluble vitamin, Vitamin A is important to maintain healthy vision, your immune system, and healthy reproductive function. It also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work at their optimal levels. There are actually two natural forms of Vitamin A that we get from our food. The […]
This Woman Touched One of the Hairy, Venomous Caterpillars Found in Virginia—And the Pain Felt Like a 'Scorching-Hot Knife'
As if 2020 hasn’t already put us through enough, there have been multiple sightings of a certain hairy-looking caterpillar in Virginia that can cause some serious damage and discomfort—and officials are warning residents to stay far, far away from them. In a Facebook post shared on October 6 by the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), […]
When you do calisthenics every day, this is what happens to your body
With all the hot, trendy new workouts around right now, you might be forgiven for thinking “calisthenics” sounds not just super old-school but incredibly complicated (even pronouncing it presents a challenge). However, whether you’re a total gym bunny or just getting started with your fitness routine, there’s a strong chance you’re already doing calisthenics without even […]
Joe Biden Says He's Had a Stutter All His Life—Here's Why It Can Be So Hard to Overcome This Speech Disorder
A stutter can be an extremely debilitating and frustrating speech disorder, but it hasn’t held Joe Biden back. In December 2019, Biden revealed on Twitter that he had worked his whole life to overcome a stutter, and has mentored kids with the same speech disorder. During a presidential-primary debate in Atlanta in November 2019, Biden […]
Read this before you buy another scented candle
As pumpkin spice season draws near and many stockpile their favorite fall-scented candles, you may want to check the label before you buy your next addition. While candles help set the mood and can aid in relaxation, it’s important to make sure that they aren’t filled with harmful additives that can damage your body, according […]