Their acne is severe

A person should see a dermatologist if they have cysts, nodules, and deep, painful acne. They have late-onset or persistent acne: Late-onset acne may occur in adults who have never previously had the condition. Persistent acne is a relapse or continuation of acne from adolescence into adulthood

Why does a green ring appear around hard-boiled eggs?

You’ve made hard-boiled eggs for your salad—only to find a green ring around the yolk. It’s a common issue, and while harmless, it’s far from appetizing. Even if you follow instructions carefully, this discoloration still pops up. So, what causes it—and more importantly, how do you avoid it without becoming a gourmet chef?

What We Buried: A Time Capsule’s Dark Secret

Fifteen years after high school, I returned to my hometown for the unearthing of our time capsule. What was meant to be a nostalgic reunion stirred unexpected emotions, especially when I saw Brian and Jess again. Brian had ended things with me back then—suddenly, without explanation—and Jess, my best friend, disappeared from my life not … Read more

This Is a Date You’ll Want to Remember

As an egg enthusiast, I love cracking eggs for omelets, baking, or fried rice. While I sometimes buy from farmer’s markets, most come from supermarkets with coded cartons. The three-digit **Julian date** indicates the packing day (e.g., 001 = January 1, 365 = December 31). The **plant code** (starting with ‘P’) identifies where eggs were … Read more

Be careful if you see these little pink

If you notice bright pink egg clusters near water in your garden, don’t overlook them—they’re most likely from the invasive apple snail, a freshwater mollusk native to South America that has become a global threat. These snails, with shells up to 10 cm wide, thrive in warm, wet environments like ponds and swamps and have … Read more

What This Dad Captured at the Beach Sparked an Urgent Response

A family narrowly escaped disaster after unknowingly playing near a World War II bomb on a beach in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. Kelly Gravell and her two young children mistook the seaweed-covered device for a buoy during a beach outing. Photos show six-year-old Erin and four-year-old Ellis jumping on the object, unaware of the danger. Five … Read more

Optical illusion: how many faces can you find in this image?

Optical illusion: how many faces can you find in this image? What is behind the phenomenon of optical illusion? Even when we think our eyes are focusing on a certain point, they move quickly and imperceptibly from one side to the other. They “capture” separate elements, which the brain then interprets as an image that … Read more