BIZARRE: 35 | Mind Blowing Facts

Young Australian golfer dies in Thailand

A rising young Australian golf star has died in Thailand after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Minnesota teen Evan Morris built a low-cost system that detected seizure-like activity in worms and triggered ultrasound; recurrence fell 70.1% in his model

Evan Morris created a low-cost system using worms and ultrasound. This system helps study seizure suppression and reduces recurrence by seventy percent. The project utilizes sonogenetics and a computer-controlled closed-loop detection method. Morris received a significant award for his innovative life science research. His work offers a faster, less expensive…

The Times of India · Aug 15

CDC Warns Patients on Common Immune Drugs Face Higher Risk of Severe Brain Infection from Bites

CDC issued a health advisory warning that B-cell-depleting drugs increase the risk of severe brain infections from mosquito- and tick-borne viruses.

Medical Daily · Aug 15

Prichard Colon dies at 33 after spending 221 days in a coma following 2015 fight. Where is Terrel Williams now and what happened to his career?

Prichard Colon, the boxer who suffered a devastating brain injury after his 2015 fight with Terrel Williams, has died at 33 after spending 221 days in a coma. There is little reliable public information about Terrel Williams’ life since retirement. The Colon fight remained the defining event of Terrel Williams’…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

The Overlooked Midlife Hazards Every Golfer Needs To Know

PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares how navigating midlife changes can transform your game and your mindset

Golf Monthly · Aug 14

One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it

“It’s all in your head.”

The Conversation · Aug 14

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice

For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our research team found that, in abstaining mice, this urge to drink is preceded by changes in the activity of a particular brain region, pointing to potential new screening opportunities to identify and help those most vulnerable to relapse.

The Conversation · Aug 14

Family Celebration Takes A Dark Turn As Marine Vet Gets Brain Damage After Eating Raw Oysters

Joe Belgio survived a tour of duty in Iraq and spent years running into burning buildings as a firefighter. He went out for a celebratory dinner with his family in June 2025, ordered oysters, and has not come home since. He is bedridden, permanently brain-damaged, and has over a million…

Bored Panda · Aug 14

'Peanut-Sized Brain': White House Slams Biographer Michael Wolff Over Donald Trump Adult Diaper Rumour

The White House criticised Michael Wolff for addressing Donald Trump adult diaper rumours on his podcast, despite Wolff defending the president against the gossip.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the “elephant brain” coach who was always several moves ahead, passes away

The baseball world mourns the loss of Stanley "Skip" Bertman, who dedicated his life to LSU athletics, passing away at 88. Under his helm, the Tigers soared to five national championships, solidifying their status in college baseball. As athletic director, Bertman championed critical upgrades and assembled winning coaches, ensuring a…

The Economic Times · Aug 14