Jesse Singer articles

How life began on Earth is one of science’s biggest unanswered questions—or at least, that’s how it’s usually framed. In reality, there is an explanation most scientists broadly agree on. But what if that explanation is incomplete? One scientist, using real research and real data, has publicly argued exactly that. And he doesn’t stop there. He’s also put forward another possibility. Yes…aliens. And he isn’t the first scientist to say it either.

Most travelers assume hotel stays are purely transactional—book a room, follow the rules, hope for the best. Hotel employees say that’s not how it actually works. These insider realities quietly decide which rooms you get, how flexible staff will be, what fees stick, and whether problems turn into quick fixes—or total headaches.

Americans and Canadians seem culturally similar—but legally, they might as well be different planets. Many everyday habits that feel perfectly normal in the U.S. can actually be illegal north of the border. Here are the surprising things Americans do without thinking that could get them in trouble in Canada.

In December 2025, scientists announced a finding that instantly sent shockwaves through archaeology. It hinted that our ancient ancestors were doing something astonishingly advanced… at a point in history when they weren’t supposed to know how to do it at all. And suddenly, the story of human technology may need to be rewritten from the ground up.

Every generation loves to roast the next, but the truth is far less dramatic. Boomers and millennials may argue online like it’s a competitive sport, but in real life? They quietly nod in agreement about way more things than anyone gives them credit for.

Of course we have to recognize that there are a multitude of factors, both social and economic, that effect IQ scores. But, with that being said, these are a ranking of all 50 states based solely on Average IQ.

Christmas is supposed to be cozy, joyful, and full of cinnamon-scented harmony…yet every year, the same arguments erupt in living rooms and neighborhoods around the world. Families swear their holiday “rules” are the only correct way—and they’re convinced everyone else is doing Christmas wrong. What side of these Xmas fences do you come down on?

Santa won’t admit it publicly, but he has favorite states—and a few he quietly complains about to the reindeer before every landing. Based on real data and Santa’s notes, here’s how the states rank on the big man's nice and naughty list.