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 »
Ascites is a buildup of fluid in your abdomen. It often occurs as a result of cirrhosis, a liver disease. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have cirrhosis and notice you’re gaining weight very quickly. Your provider will talk to you about treatments, which often include a low-salt diet. What is ascites? Ascites (ay-SITE-eez) is when too… Read More »
Surah Al-Kausar is the 108th Surah in Holy Quran and it comprises only three verses and it is the shortest chapter of the Holy Quran. In surah Al-Kausar, “Kausar” means “the abundance”. The period of the revelation of this Surah was before the Migration to Medina by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This claimed is further strengthened by the following statement, i.e.… Read More »
Have you seen the viral video of a snake biting a tomato in a field? This video is quickly gaining traction online, sparking numerous questions among viewers. Many people are wondering whether the snake’s bite makes the tomato toxic. While it may seem surprising, snakes are not known to poison fruits or vegetables. The venom they inject is… Read More »
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is usually spread through contaminated food or water. Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are ingested, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream. Urbanization and climate change have the potential to increase the global burden of typhoid. In addition, increasing resistance to antibiotic treatment is making it easier for typhoid to… Read More »