Hasan Jasim - The time has come to dismantle a pervasive and damaging myth: that the United States had to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to bring World War II to a close. Recent publications, such as The Kansas City Star, have continued to perpetuate this myth, presenting it as uncontested truth. The claims that need to be debunked are as follows: These … [Read more...] about It’s time to end the myth that the US needed to drop atomic bombs to end World War II | Opinion
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Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was Water-Rich and Traveled Far Before Slamming Into Earth
The asteroid responsible for the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago did not originate from the more familiar inner regions of our solar system. Instead, new research reveals that this catastrophic asteroid came from the distant reaches of the solar system. According to a study published Thursday in Science, researchers from … [Read more...] about Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was Water-Rich and Traveled Far Before Slamming Into Earth
Cat suffers from rare condition that makes them gain insane muscle mass
A cat has recently gained viral attention on Reddit for its impressive physique. But this isn't the result of a unique diet or rigorous exercise regimen. Instead, the feline's extraordinary muscle mass is due to a rare genetic condition known as Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy. According to the Reddit user who shared the image, this house cat is affected by … [Read more...] about Cat suffers from rare condition that makes them gain insane muscle mass
A Near Miss: The Starquake That Could Have Ended Us
In 2004, astronomers witnessed a cosmic event of unparalleled ferocity: a starquake. This cataclysmic upheaval occurred on the surface of a neutron star named SGR 1806-20, located a staggering 50,000 light-years away. The sheer power of this starquake is almost incomprehensible. In a fraction of a second, it unleashed energy equivalent to what our Sun radiates over 150,000 … [Read more...] about A Near Miss: The Starquake That Could Have Ended Us
Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres
A Northern California wildfire, which has surged into the state's largest blaze of the season, destroying structures and prompting thousands of evacuations, was allegedly ignited by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, authorities said Thursday. The 48-year-old arson suspect, identified as Ronnie Dean Stout II, was arrested Thursday morning and jailed without bail, … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres