Things Worth Noting
On October 23, 2025, the FBI arrested NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier in a major probe into mafia-run sports rigging and illegal gambling. The investigation exposed a network manipulating NBA games through match-fixing and prop bets, costing bettors millions. Allegations include point shaving, insider tips, and fake injuries, with mafia families like […]
The FDA has issued a Class II recall for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Original Taste, and Sprite 12oz cans due to possible metal contamination. Announced on Oct. 20, the recall involves over 4,000 units sold in Texas, produced by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC. Affected products include 12 and 35-packs with specific lot codes (FEB0226MAA, JUN2926MAA, […]
Natural musk, the subtle scent from body oils, mild sweat, and skin bacteria post-shower, signals individuality, health, and warmth, driving human attraction subconsciously. Produced by apocrine glands in the axillae and shaped by skin microflora like aerobic coryeform bacteria, it includes volatile compounds such as aliphatic acids and odorous steroids. Human pheromones like androstenone, androstadienone, […]
In July 1947, a mysterious crash near Roswell, New Mexico, sparked decades of UFO speculation. Rancher William “Mac” Brazel found strange debris—lightweight, indestructible, with odd hieroglyphics—on his land near the Roswell Army Air Field. Major Jesse Marcel investigated, and a press release claimed a “flying saucer” was recovered, only for the military to retract it, […]
The deep state refers to a secretive network of unelected officials, intelligence agencies like the CIA and FBI, and bureaucracy accused of wielding hidden power over governments. Often called a shadow government, it’s blamed for mass surveillance, endless wars, and disinformation to control society. Rooted in the military-industrial complex and Cold War secrecy, the theory […]
The DINK (Dual Income No Kids) lifestyle, where couples choose a child-free life, offers financial freedom, career flexibility, and personal fulfillment. With no kids, DINKs enjoy disposable income for travel, hobbies, and early retirement savings, as raising a child can cost over $300,000. Variations like DINKWAD (with a dog) or GINK (eco-conscious) reflect diverse motivations, […]
Bill Murray agreed to voice Garfield in the 2004 movie after mistaking the script’s writer, Joel Cohen, for Joel Coen of the famous Coen brothers. Expecting a clever, witty film, he signed on without realizing the mix-up. During recording, Murray discovered the script was not what he expected and found the process frustrating, later calling […]
Organic tallow fries, made from grass-fed cattle fat, are gaining popularity as a healthier alternative to fast food fries cooked in seed oils. Historically, fries were fried in tallow for crispiness, but concerns about saturated fats led to a shift to seed oils high in omega-6s, which can promote inflammation and chronic diseases like heart […]
Big Pharma and Big Food fuel a health crisis through ultra-processed foods (UPF) like sodas and snacks, packed with sugar, fat, and additives. These hyper-palatable products, classified as Nova group 4, drive obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and liver issues, exploiting addictive properties. Big Food uses tobacco-like tactics—lobbying, kid-targeted marketing, and distorted science—while Farm Bill subsidies […]
A phase III trial presented at ESMO 2025 shows that combining enzalutamide with hormone therapy (ADT) cuts the risk of death by over 40% in men with advanced prostate cancer that returns after surgery or radiation. The EMBARK trial, involving 1,068 men, tested enzalutamide plus leuprolide, leuprolide alone, or enzalutamide monotherapy in high-risk, biochemically recurrent […]