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.
Breaking the Barrier of Frustration – 4 Tips for Learning Difficult Things
Learning is an essential life skill that brings great inner satisfaction. Mastering a new skill or finally understanding some complicated concept can boost our self esteem and give a great sense of achievement, pride, and...
Ancient Pants Discovered in China Reveal Clues to Their Origin
Today it’s hard to imagine a life without pants. For both men and women, slacks are a go-to garment for both comfort and convenience. A marvelous discovery in China shows that something akin to jeans...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Could See Its Valuation Rise to $125 Billion, Sources Say
According to people familiar with the matter, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in funding talks that could see the company's valuation soar to $125 billion, Bloomberg reported. As Elon Musk continues to trend online, the aerospace...
Kindness Is Contagious: One Family’s Selfless Deed Generated Another
Kindness is a blessing, both to the recipient and the one who bestows it. In a world full of crises, people are especially touched by a spontaneous selfless act; and in many cases, kindness is...
Elon Musk and Joko Widodo Meet to Discuss Possible Investments in Indonesia
On Saturday, May 14, Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Texas to discuss the possibility of investing in batteries and electric vehicle (EV) technology in the Southeast Asian nation. Following...
Pigeons and People – A Complex and Enduring Relationship
Pigeons and people have known each other since ancient times. Over the course of history these birds have served as pets, messengers, sources of food and entertainment, and even heroes. What is it that makes...
The Dodecahedron – An Ancient Roman Artifact of Unknown Application
The powerful Roman empire, with its fascinating and well-documented history, made great contributions to civilization in both art and innovation. Sturdy roads, grid based cities, concrete, newspapers, and aqueducts all date back to Roman times,...
Americans to View COVID-19 Like the Common Flu, FDA Says
In early May, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) expressed that U.S. citizens must “accept” the COVID-19 virus as if it were the common flu. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, the...
Truce in Yemen to Potentially Reverse Humanitarian Crisis, UN Says
Following a truce in Yemen, brokered by the United Nations (UN) on April 2, the international organization is now saying that it believes that the ceasefire could allow humanitarian aid to reach those in dire...
Preserving Memory: A 20 Minute Trick to Keep Your Memory Sharp
Memory is essential for learning, connecting with the past, and basically getting through the day. If your memory is not sharp, you might miss out on so many things; but that’s not to say you...
Spike in Crypto Mining Threatens to Disrupt Texas’ Electricity Grid
In late April, Texas’ grid operator said that it foresees an increase to electricity demand “by up to six gigawatts by mid-2023”, as Bitcoin farming expands in the Lone Star state. Reportedly, the amount of...
Germany Borrows 40 Billion Euros to Combat Fallout From the War in Ukraine
On Wednesday, April 27, the German government approved a budget adjustment green-lighting an additional 39.2 billion euros ($41.24 billion) in borrowing as a means to mitigate the economic repercussions caused by the war in Ukraine. ...