DARK SECRETS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

Why the Jagannath Idol Is Replaced Every Few Years

“न रूपं न च आकारं न चायुधधरं हरिम्। अपश्यं जगदीशानं दारुरूपेण संस्थितम्॥” He has no fixed form, no weapons in hand. Yet the Lord of the universe appears, residing in wood. At the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath in Puri, devotion follows a path unlike anywhere else. Here, God is…

Times Life · Jan 30

'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe €1.7 trillion by 2050

PFAS pollution in Europe could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050, as the European Union weighs how to deal with so-called “forever chemicals” that persist in the environment and the human body.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 29

Why Is Lord Jagannath Without Hands or Feet? The Real Mystery

“पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं।” What looks incomplete can still be whole. When people see Lord Jagannath for the first time, one question comes naturally. Why does this God have no hands or feet? Almost every other Hindu deity is shown in a complete human form, with hands holding weapons or blessings and…

Times Life · Jan 29

Why You Feel Sleepy in Your Partner’s Arms: A Beautiful Sign of Trust and Love

Many people notice that sleep comes easily when they rest in their partner’s arms. The mind slows down, worries fade, and the body feels calm. This is not magic, but a natural response to emotional safety. Relationship experts explain that trust and affection help the nervous system relax. From real…

MyLifeXP · Jan 18

Thursday briefing: Is your body really full of microplastics?

In today’s newsletter: Numerous studies have found evidence of microplastics in the human body and warned of the risks to our health. But in the race to research this new field scientists may have drastically overstated the dangers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

57 Fascinating And Unnerving Medical Photos Not Everyone Can Handle (New Pics)

This article gathers real stories shared by people online about experiences that sounded impossible yet unfolded inside hospitals and everyday life. Each account moves between medical science and raw human endurance, showing how the body can outlast expectations. Keep scrolling to read the remarkable medical stories that reveal just how…

Bored Panda · Jan 7

“Your Internal Organs Itch”: 58 Facts About The Human Body That Might Keep You Up At Night

Even if you think you learned everything that you needed to know way back in biology class, everyone has knowledge gaps. And often you’re not even aware that they exist. There are tons of things we don’t know—or incorrectly assume we know—about how the human body works. To shed some…

Bored Panda · Jan 5

How many holes does the human body have?

You might think that the human body has many holes, but that number shrinks when you stop to consider what counts as a hole.

LiveScience · Dec 28, 2025

Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles the debate

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 miles actually damage the heart?

The Conversation · Dec 24, 2025