Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
The Fujian Tulou – Ancient Sustainable Architecture
In the mountainous regions of China, the Fujian Tulou has stood the test of time. A traditional multi-story dwelling, this architecture has served for bygone kingdoms up through the modern era. With a series of...
Social Media Platform Mastodon Gains Thousands of New Chinese Users Amidst Beijing’s Security Pressures
In recent weeks, the open-source social media platform known as Mastodon has seen a striking growth of Chinese users as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues to police its online network. Following Beijing’s typical rounds...
Tibetans Share Stories About Deplorable Living Conditions Due to China’s Zero-COVID Policy
In light of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) draconian pressure over areas of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), Tibetans have been flocking to social media to share their experiences with the degrading living conditions they...
6 Simple Habits for Greater Happiness and Productivity
While we would all like to lead a fulfilling and enjoyable life, oftentimes the two goals seem incompatible and we find ourselves off track or in a rut. In fact, happiness is a state of...
Twitter Counters Musk’s Third Termination Notice of Buyout Deal
On Sunday, Sept. 12, Twitter fired back at Elon Musk in response to the tech mogul’s third termination notice to pull out of his purchasing deal with the company. The social media platform deemed the...
United Nations Forum Sounds Famine Alert in Somalia, Country at ‘Tipping Point’
On Monday, Sept. 5, the United Nation’s (UN) top humanitarian forum warned that Somalia is at a “tipping point” as many people are at risk of famine. A few districts in the country are already...
Concerns Over Soaring Electricity Prices Hinted At in Elon Musk’s Oil and Gas Remarks, Strategist Says
Elon Musk’s recent comments about how the world needs to continue to rely on oil and gas, as a transition to renewables stumbles, reveals a broader concern that the soaring cost of electricity may hinder...
Dutch Artist Uses Optical Illusion to Turn Buildings into 3D Masterpieces
Optical illusions play cunning tricks on the mind and eyes. Mastery in this craft enabled one artist to turn an entire wall of an apartment building into a life-like masterpiece of gigantic scale. In the Russian...
Elon Musk Confident Tesla Will Release Self-Driving Technology By Year’s End
On Monday, Aug. 29, Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed his intentions to have his company release its new self-driving technology by the end of 2022, aiming for a widespread release in the U.S. and perhaps...
Elon Musk Cites Whistleblower Claims in Latest Letter of Termination of Twitter Deal
In his attempt to terminate his $44-billion deal to purchase Twitter, on Aug. 30 Elon Musk issued a new letter of deal termination to the social media company, citing recent claims by a Twitter whistleblower....
South Korean Investors Acquire Massive Stake in Tesla, One Family Bets All Their Savings
In South Korea, people are going crazy again for a new popular sensation. This time, it’s not K-pop raking in the money; it’s Elon Musk. A recent Bloomberg report revealed that retail investors in South...
Antarctic Houseflies? Potential Threat of Invasive Species in the South Pole
The South Pole may be home to endearing survivors like penguins and seals, but one hardly expects to see houseflies in the coldest place on Earth; yet they may eventually become an invasive species. As...