Ian Hernandez
8 Everyday Meals That Contain Banned Ingredients in Europe
Breakfast Cereals and Artificial Colors Breakfast Cereals and Artificial Colors (image credits: unsplash) Colorful breakfast cereals like Froot Loops and Cap’n Crunch are a staple for many American families. What’s surprising is that these cereals often get their rainbow look from artificial food dyes like Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40. These very dyes …
7 Things That Are Illegal to Burn in Your Backyard (But Still Burned Anyway)
Plastic Containers and Packaging Materials Plastic Containers and Packaging Materials (image credits: unsplash) Every weekend, millions of Americans toss plastic bottles, food containers, and packaging into their backyard fire pits without realizing they’re breaking federal and state laws. The EPA strictly prohibits burning plastics due to the toxic dioxins and furans released into the air, …
8 Most Affordable Countries Where $1,000 a Month Goes Far
Vietnam: The Emerald Paradise Where Your Dollar Stretches Like Magic Vietnam: The Emerald Paradise Where Your Dollar Stretches Like Magic (image credits: pixabay) In Vietnam, $1,000 monthly transforms you into royalty without the crown. A comfortable apartment in Ho Chi Minh City costs around $300-400, while street food meals run just $1-3 each, making dining …
Why American Accents Are Disappearing—And Where They Survive
The Great Leveling: How Mass Media Homogenized American Speech The Great Leveling: How Mass Media Homogenized American Speech (image credits: ...
The 9 Most Underrated Performances Ever—Did You Catch Them?
Adam Driver in “Paterson” (2016): Quiet Genius Hidden in Plain Sight Adam Driver in “Paterson” (2016): Quiet Genius Hidden in Plain Sight (image credits: wikimedia) Adam Driver is a household name thanks to blockbusters and high-profile franchises, but his role in “Paterson” is a soft, slow-burning masterpiece that went under the radar. In this film, …
These 10 Scientific Breakthroughs Were Made by Mistake
Penicillin: The Mold That Changed Medicine Penicillin: The Mold That Changed Medicine (image credits: unsplash) It’s almost unbelievable that the world’s first antibiotic was discovered because of a messy lab. In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from a two-week vacation to find that a mold called Penicillium notatum had killed the bacteria in his petri dishes. …
The 10 Greatest Space Photos Ever Taken—And the Stories Behind Them
Earthrise: The First Glimpse of Home from the Moon Earthrise: The First Glimpse of Home from the Moon (image credits: flickr) When the Apollo 8 crew orbited the Moon on December 24, 1968, they snapped a photo that would change humanity’s perception of its place in the universe. The now-iconic “Earthrise” image, taken by astronaut …
12 Artists Who Vanished After One Masterpiece—Where Did They Go?
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Meteoric Talent Lost Too Soon Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Meteoric Talent Lost Too Soon (image credits: flickr) Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painting “Untitled” (1982) sold for a jaw-dropping $110.5 million in 2017, cementing his place in art history. Basquiat was the talk of New York’s art scene, hailed as a prodigy by critics and collectors …
10 Movie Stars Who Turned Down Iconic Roles—and Regretted It for Years
Will Smith Passed on Neo in The Matrix Will Smith Passed on Neo in The Matrix (image credits: wikimedia) Will Smith’s career is filled with unforgettable roles, but one that got away still haunts him: Neo in The Matrix. Back in 1998, Smith was riding high on the success of Men in Black and Independence …
10 Songs That Were Meant as Jokes—But Became Serious Hits
“Barbie Girl” by Aqua “Barbie Girl” by Aqua (image credits: unsplash) When Aqua released “Barbie Girl” in 1997, they never expected it to become a global sensation. The band wrote the song as a tongue-in-cheek parody of consumer culture and the stereotypical plastic lifestyle represented by the iconic doll. It was loaded with playful sarcasm, …
