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.
Rat-Sized Snails Swarm Florida County, Quarantine Put in Place
On June 24, Pasco County in Florida was placed under quarantine due to the discovery of a fast-growing population of invasive giant African land snails that threatens both the environment and the county’s inhabitants. The...
History Reveals an Ancient Digital Device Stored in the Pocket: The Human Hand
While the human hand is the obvious tool of choice for an astounding number of physical tasks, it was once commonly used as a mnemonic device. Historical records demonstrate the utility of our five fingers...
Toronto to Bring Back Sikh Security Guards Fired Due to ‘Clean-Shaven Rule’
On Monday, July 4, the Canadian city of Toronto began rehiring contract security guards previously let go for not shaving their beards. They were told to shave their beards — or lose their jobs —...
Hyundai Slowly Catching Up to Tesla as EV Sales Soar
Hot on the heels of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla, Hyundai, as well as fellow South Korean car producer Kia, are making waves in the EV market, with sales of their models surpassing...
Young Origami Artist Achieves Astounding Detail With Clashing Paper Knights
Origami is a centuries-old art that requires focus, attention to detail, and, most importantly, vision. One young origami artist conceived a plan for an intricate pattern that would take him years to complete. The result...
Canadian Politician Calls on Elon Musk to Help Protect ‘Free Speech’ in Canada
On Tuesday, June 28, Danielle Smith — conservative candidate for leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP) — called on Elon Musk to help break through the Canadian government’s proposed internet censorship bill. ...
50 Migrants Found Dead in Abandoned Truck in Texas, Investigation Underway
On Monday, June 27, 50 migrants were reported dead and several others injured after enduring stifling conditions inside a trailer of an abandoned truck in San Antonio, Texas. The deaths of the migrants are among...
China’s May Oil Imports From Russia Increase Tenfold, Beating Saudi Arabia as Top Oil Supplier
The month of May saw China’s imports of crude oil from Russia surge significantly, beating Saudi Arabia as the largest source of oil to the country. Despite western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of...
Over 1,000 People Dead After Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan
On Wednesday, June 22, at least 1,000 people were killed by an earthquake in the Paktika province in Afghanistan, and the death toll is expected to rise. According to Taliban officials, this may be the...
Monsoon Floods Descend on Bangladesh and India, Millions Rendered Homeless, Dozens Dead
On Monday, June 20, monsoon floods struck Bangladesh and India killing dozens of people and driving millions more away from their homes. At the time of writing, the floods are forecasted to get worse in...
Tesla Expected to Lose Throne to Volkswagen as World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Maker: Bloomberg
On Tuesday, June 14, Bloomberg released a study that hints that electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla will be dethroned as the world’s largest EV producer. With considerations towards costs and expansion plans worldwide, the study...
US-Led Coalition Captures Top ISIS Leader in Northern Syria
On Thursday, June 16, a U.S.-led coalition reported that a strike force raided and captured a senior leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) in northern Syria, inflicting zero casualties. With the capture of another top...