The Rising Tide of Global Anxiety The Rising Tide of Global Anxiety (image credits: unsplash) In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO). This staggering statistic reveals something profound about our collective …
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South Dakota: America’s Most Relaxed Haven South Dakota: America’s Most Relaxed Haven (image credits: unsplash) When the dust settles from America’s endless hustle, South Dakota emerges as the nation’s most tranquil state. South Dakota is the most relaxed state in the country. The data reports that only 9.4% of citizens suffer from frequent mental distress. …
Detroit, Michigan – The Motor City’s Perfect Storm Detroit, Michigan – The Motor City’s Perfect Storm (image credits: unsplash) Detroit tops the list as the country’s most stressed city, and the numbers tell a brutal story. The Motor City has the highest unemployment rate in America at 11.4% and the lowest household income when accounting …
The Mysterious Birth of the Beaked Costume The Mysterious Birth of the Beaked Costume (image credits: unsplash) Charles de Lorme, a plague doctor who treated 17th century royals, is often credited with the uniform. The costume is usually credited to Charles de Lorme, a physician who catered to the medical needs of many European royals …
The Deadly Scourge That Terrorized Humanity The Deadly Scourge That Terrorized Humanity (image credits: pixabay) Imagine a disease so terrifying that it killed roughly one in three people it touched, leaving survivors permanently scarred and often blind. Smallpox had a mortality rate of about 30%, killing at least 1 in 3 people infected, making it …