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Caracas, Venezuela – The Murder Capital That Never Sleeps Caracas, Venezuela – The Murder Capital That Never Sleeps (image credits: unsplash) Caracas continues to hold its grim title as one of the world’s most violent cities, with homicide rates that would make even seasoned crime reporters shudder. The Venezuelan capital recorded approximately 76 homicides per …

Wartime Censorship’s Deadly Legacy Wartime Censorship’s Deadly Legacy (image credits: pixabay) When death came knocking in 1918, newspapers across America kept their doors shut and their blinds drawn. A little over a year later, it passed the 1918 Sedition Act, which made it a crime to say anything the government perceived as harming the country …

Workplace Phobia: The Most Severe Form of Job-Related Anxiety Workplace Phobia: The Most Severe Form of Job-Related Anxiety (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: your heart races, your palms sweat, and a wave of panic washes over you just thinking about walking through your office doors. This isn’t just Monday morning blues – it’s workplace phobia, …

Fear of Plane Crashes and Catastrophic Events Fear of Plane Crashes and Catastrophic Events (image credits: unsplash) The most recognized flying phobia involves the terrifying fear of plane crashes, though it’s only a small number of flying phobias. In the survey of the Latvian population conducted by SmartLynx Airlines, the most frequently mentioned reasons are …

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 …