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'Cuteness: A Study of Its Philosophical Nature

Sianne Ngai, literary and cultural theory professor at Stanford University came out with a philosophical evidence regarding what people consider cute.

By Jeanell Sumagpao

'How Comfort Food Plan Started In the Airline Industry

When people get on planes, they usually don't expect a lot from in-flight food. They are also not interested in eating healthy food options. Aoifie Ryan said that people who get on these flights want comfort food like crisps, sweets and snacks.
'Monday Sale! Medical Marijuana Now Available in Illinois

Medical marijuana is set to be rolled out on Monday. Reports from Chicago Tribune reveals that marijuana is now expected to be sold in Illinois legally for the first time in decades. Those who are qualified to be among the first patients in the state's cannabis program may now avail the said drug.
'Study: Half of US Women Gain Too Much Weight During Pregnancy

While it is an acceptable fact that pregnant women are eating for two, studies reveal that it has gone beyond the acceptable food intake. According to the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least half of U.S. women are gaining more than the recommended weight during pregnancy.
'Spongebob Squarepants Episode Helps Boy with Autism Save Classmate

A 13-year old hero inspired by American animation series SpongeBob SquarePants saved his classmate from certain danger.
'Multilingual Children Have Advantage Over Monolingual Peers

Research found that multilingual children have edge over kids who speak only one language on several aspects of learning such as communication, cognition and social interaction.
'Grill and Barbecue Increase Kidney Cancer Risk

A recent study from the University of Texas MD Anderson concluded that diets high in meat may lead to an increased risk of developing RCC or Renal Cell Carcinoma-especially when meat are cooked in certain cooking techniques such as barbecuing and pan-frying.
'Children Who Are Closer to Their Mothers May Be More at Risk for Depression

Adult children who felt they were emotionally closer to their mother than their siblings were more likely to show signs of depression.
'Coca-Cola Obesity: After Ethics Scandal, University Of Colorado Gives Coca-Cola Company Back Their $1 Million Research Grant

The fast food and soft drinks industries have been the ones hit the most with concerns of the growing obesity epidemic, with sales of both these businesses dropping over the course of years, leading one of the biggest companies in the world to fund research to disprove these claims - but the Coca-Cola obesity research turned into a scandal later on.
'Woman Gives Birth Just An Hour After Finding Out She Was Pregnant [VIDEO]

She complained of severe stomach pains, which turned out to be her body going into labor.
'Allergy to Water: Even a Teardrop Burns the Skin

Only 35 people in the world have aquagenic urticaria and Niah Selway is one of them.
'US McDonald’s Employee Plays a Cruel Prank On A Homeless Man [Watch Videos]

Know why many Social media users extend their outrage to this McDonald’s worker.
''Homeopathy'; Alternative Medicine Debunked By Science

Does alternative medicine work?
'Cookout for the World's Hottest Chilli Result to Toxic Fumes, Homes Evacuated

The world's hottest chilli may have been produced by four UK students.
'Hot Dog Debate: Is it Really A Sandwich Or Not? Americans Have Decided.

The great American debate has finally come to an end after decades of uncertainty. Now, we have arrived to a definitive answer on whether or not hotdog is a sandwich. An official press release from the America's National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) states that hot dogs are not sandwiches.