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Pop Culture
The World's Most Credible Mermaid Sightings: Myth or Fact?
When I say the word "mermaid," most of us picture a beautiful woman with flowy hair and a shimmering tail. But if we’re being real for a second, a creature living in the ocean would probably look a lot more like a fish, scaly, slimy, and maybe a bit slippery. Their hair definitely wouldn't be salon-perfect after soaking in saltwater for a lifetime!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Hitomi Satellite and the Final Secret of Black Holes
Space exploration is often a game of incredible triumphs and heartbreaking losses. On February 17th, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched a $273 million satellite called Hitomi. It was designed to be an astronomical powerhouse, an observatory in space capable of capturing X-rays that usually escape detection on Earth.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Nicki Minaj: Pariah, Protector, or Just… Trumpy?
By: That Damn Carter In the court of public opinion, Nicki Minaj has been sitting in the defendant's chair for nearly fifteen years. But lately? It feels like the jury went out for a smoke break and never came back.
By T.D.Carterabout a month ago in FYI
National Popcorn Day: Celebrating the Snack That Never Lets Us Down
National Popcorn Day doesn’t get the hype of Thanksgiving or the marketing budget of Valentine’s Day, but it absolutely deserves respect. Celebrated every year on January 19, it honors one of the most reliable, democratic snacks ever invented. Popcorn doesn’t care if you’re rich or broke, watching an Oscar contender or a trashy reality marathon. It shows up, does its job, and asks very little in return.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in FYI
The Eiffel Tower Was Hated at First
It's difficult to think of a more iconic building than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It's an iconic landmark and is considered the second most recognisable building and landmark on the planet, only being beaten by the Statue of Liberty in New York. It's hard to imagine that what is today considered a symbol of Paris and romance was once hated. The Parisians would call it the "iron monster" and a "tragic giant lamppost," with writers and artists warning that building the tower would ruin the skyline and humiliate all the other monuments of Paris.
By Dave's Your Uncle!about a month ago in FYI
6 Lessons For Hollywood to Adapt in 2026
Over the past twelve months, moviegoers were treated to a slate of releases that didn’t just look good on paper, but actually delivered. Critics showed up. Audiences showed up. And awards season is already shaping up to reward several of the year’s standouts.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in FYI
What Happened in Every Second of 2025
I think we can all agree that 2025 was an eventful year. Every day brought us closer to 2026, and despite being constantly bombarded with information, it is impossible to be aware of absolutely everything. In many ways, every second counted.
By Dave's Your Uncle!about a month ago in FYI
Shogatsu: The Art of the Japanese New Year
A Journey Through Silence, Sacred Rituals, and the First Sunrise of the Year While much of the world celebrates the New Year with loud fireworks and champagne toasts, Japan moves in the opposite direction. Here, the transition into a new year is a time of profound stillness, ancient rituals, and a deep cleaning of both the home and the soul.
By Takashi Nagayaabout a month ago in FYI
