Teen suffers ‘significant thermal burns’ near Yellowstone geyser – it’s a headline that unfortunately, isn’t surprising to many. The event unfolded in the thermal area of Yellowstone National Park, near the iconic Lone Star Geyser, a location known for its volatile and dangerous landscape. The young person’s misstep, walking off the designated trails, resulted in the tragic incident where the teenager suffered burns to his foot and ankle after breaking through the thin, deceptively fragile crust that covers the geothermal features.
The immediate reaction, and it’s a common one, is a blend of sympathy and a stark reminder: Yellowstone is *not* a place to wander off the beaten path.… Continue reading
I can’t help but feel a mix of shock, disbelief, and frustration when I read stories like the one about the man who died after being struck by a roller coaster at an amusement park in Ohio. The details of the incident paint a picture of a preventable tragedy that leaves me questioning how someone could disregard clear warnings and enter a restricted area near a roller coaster. It’s baffling to think that a grown adult would risk their life for something as trivial as a lost item, especially when park employees had instructed him to wait until the ride closed.… Continue reading
Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in a study? Well, that’s certainly not the headline I expected to see today. The idea that tiny plastic particles are present in every individual’s semen is both alarming and bizarre. It makes me wonder – what have we done to our planet, and in turn, ourselves?
Upon reflection, it’s quite comical in a dark, ironic way that we were once concerned about swallowing chewing gum and now find out that we’re expelling microplastics every time we ejaculate. It’s a strange realization, isn’t it? We live in a world where plastic is so ubiquitous that it’s not just in our environment, but inside our bodies too.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker