Your brain is a complex organ that is constantly working to keep you functioning and alive. It keeps you walking, talking, and just being human. However, we all know that things can go wrong with the brain. In fact, 18.2 percent of us suffer from some form of mental illness every year. It’s likely that

The term “affluenza” can refer to rich kids who were so spoiled rotten that they’ve lost all empathy for other human beings. The word has even been used in court to defend them when they commit a crime. Their lawyers’ rationale is that that these rich kids are so sheltered and privileged that they have

“There by the grace of God go I”: Prophetic words that represent the fragile and the most vulnerable. There is a true distinction between a homeless individual and a “bum.” Never mistake one for being the same as the other. The former are down on their luck and need a helping hand, whereas the latter

As one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Harry Potter has spawned books, movies, plays, games, and theme parks. With the movies grossing $7.2 billion at the box office and the books bringing in an even bigger $7.7 billion in sales, J.K. Rowling quickly became the richest Brit in the world, overtaking the likes of

Schools are remarkably strange places at the best of times. Hyperactive children are often immature and prone to hissy fits, teachers are burdened with mountains of red tape and marking, and helicopter parents issue persnickety demands. The job is tough. While many educators get it right, some teachers and educational institutions have been known to

We’ve heard all of many strange disappearances of people from planes and ships. But sometimes, whole planes and ships disappear in mysterious ways as well. Sometimes, they’re found in just days, but others are never found at all. When you’re finally embarking on that long-awaited and much-needed vacation, you might wish you never had to

We all have our heroes in the sporting world, whether they’re football players from our favorite local teams or Olympic champions. We look up to them, and our children learn from them. We may even want to learn everything we can about our favorite sports idols, from their origins to their training methods to their