Category Archives: Story

Margorie McCall – lived once, buried twice! On the search for ghost stories in the archives we found a story that turned out not to be a ghost story but a horror experience for the living. In 1705, Margorie McCall fell ill with fever and died. She was hastily buried for fear of the fever spreading, and that… Read More »

Bīrbal (born 1528, near Kalpi, Mughal Empire [now in Uttar Pradesh, India]—died February 1586, northwestern India [now Pakistan]) was a Brahman courtier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. With a reputation as a skilled poet and a charismatic wit, he joined Akbar’s court early in the emperor’s reign and became one of his closest advisers. Indeed, Bīrbal was the only Hindu follower of Akbar’s elite religious movement, the Dīn-i Ilāhī.… Read More »

When life has got you in a slump, turn to these inspirational short stories. Not only is reading them like getting an internet hug for the soul, but they just may spark an idea or a change in you for the better. Read on and get ready to smile. 1. Everyone Has a Story in Life A 24… Read More »

You may be being contacted by a salesperson or telemarketing agency conducting a (user) survey. This could be annoying to some, but it doesn’t pose a threat. However, there are many forms of scams where you are contacted on an unknown number. Wangiri callback fraud is a type of scam where people try to get you to call back to premium rate numbers.… Read More »

1. Introduction Our knowledge about how sleep changes with age has grown significantly over the past few decades. Researchers have shown that there are typical age-related, normal changes that occur in sleep architecture and sleep patterns. However, aging is also accompanied by a variety of sleep complaints and sleep disorders. This chapter will review both normal and abnormal… Read More »

Although cancer in children and adolescents is rare, it is the leading cause of death by disease after infancy among children in the United States. It is estimated that, in 2024, a total of 14,910 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,590 will die of the disease in the United States… Read More »

Plants have been used for centuries as natural remedies for various health conditions, offering a wealth of medicinal properties that promote well-being and vitality. From boosting immunity to supporting digestion and relieving stress, certain plants are prized for their potent therapeutic effects. Here are the top 10 plants with proven health benefits that you can incorporate into your… Read More »