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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.
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Pets and Marijuana – How Cannabis Can Affect Our Creature Companions
Cannabis is already a dodgy subject among humans. While recently recognized for its medicinal value in many areas of the world, the fact remains that it is a psychoactive drug, whether it is legal or...
Kamila Valieva of Team ROC reacts after skating during the Women Single Skating Free Skating on day thirteen of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
Controversy Looms Over Beijing Olympics as Health and Political Issues Surface
The Beijing Winter Olympics was mired by a myriad of controversies and scandals involving both athletes and VIPs during the 17-day event. Behind the red curtain of festive propaganda, the latest Olympics in the heart...
A newly discovered site near Mount Everest could be China's third largest lithium deposit.
Lithium Deposit Found Near Mount Everest, Potential Economic Boost for China
Chinese scientists believe that they have found a rich deposit of highly valuable lithium close to Mount Everest, potentially being China's third-largest deposit. While its value is yet to be determined, it could have ‘industrial...
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Russians Protest War in Ukraine, Thousands Arrested by Police
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of citizens on Thursday, Feb. 24 came out in more than 50 cities across the country to express their outrage at the war. Police have made...
This handout photo made available by the European Southern Observatory on December 8, 2021, shows an artist's impression of a close up of b Centauri's giant planet "b Centauri b".
Third Planet in a Star System Far, Far Away
In February, scientists likely found a new planet called Proxima d, out in the neighboring star system of Proxima Centauri.  The discovery of another planet could bring more insight into other worlds, which could even...
Biden puts on his face mask before receiving a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
White House Prolongs America’s COVID-19 National Emergency as States Drop Mandates
On Sunday, Feb. 21, President Biden declared an extension of the nearly two-year national emergency to March 1, citing COVID-19 as a “risk to the public health and safety” to the citizens of the U.S. ...
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Recent Sauropod Discoveries Validate Brontosaurus, Reveal Respiratory Problems and Introduce New Species
For the great size and magnitude of the beasts that walked our earth hundreds of millions of years ago, relatively little is known about their existence. Over a century’s worth of fossil discoveries seem to...
Father Arango incorrectly performed thousands of baptisms during his 26 years of service.
Pastor Resigns After Performing Thousands of Baptisms Incorrectly
A Catholic priest in Arizona resigned in early February after thousands of baptisms under his 26-year watch were considered invalid due to the usage of one incorrect word. His mistake has sparked a viral response...
Ailing Eileen Gu is on the podium after winning silver during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Freeski Slopestyle Final of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
American-Born Chinese Skier Eileen Gu Defends Communist China, Gets Censored
On Tuesday, Feb. 8, Californian-born Chinese Skier Eileen Gu attempted to defend the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). She was being criticized on China’s social media app Weibo about her special treatment and how she, unlike...
Seoul Warns of Crisis as North Korean Missiles Continue to Fly
As North Korea continues to test its ballistic missiles, South Korean President Moon Jae-in warned on Thursday, Feb. 10, that the Korean peninsula would be “instantly” thrown into crisis. While the West plunges into a...
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Study Finds ‘Significant Association’ Between Boys With Autism and Screen Time
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition starting in childhood that affects how one perceives and interacts with other people and their surroundings, with ‘spectrum’ meaning that there is a broad range of symptoms. While...
Chinese City on Border with Vietnam Locked Down as New COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge in Both Countries
On Monday, Feb. 7, the Chinese city of Baise, located close to the border between China and Vietnam, was placed under lockdown due to a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases. The lockdown...