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.
Notorious ‘Murder Hornets’ Make Reappearance in Washington State
In the state of Washington, the first Asian giant hornet nest in 2021 was found close to where a hornet was spotted last week. The craze about "murder hornets" swarming the United States in recent...
Maria Andrejczyk Does Poland a Double Honor, and Is Twice Rewarded
There is no shortage of heartwarming tales of champion athletes using their power of victory to fill their loved ones with pride and joy; even going as far as donating or sharing their rewards to...
Taliban Declares ‘Islamic Emirate’ of Afghanistan
Having regained control over Afghanistan and toppling the U.S.-backed government, the Taliban resurrected its old name for the country, “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan”, on Thursday, Aug. 19. Zabihullah Mujahid, frontman of the Taliban, shared...
Taliban Murdering Afghans Caught With Bibles on Their Phones
After seizing control of Afghanistan on Aug. 15, the Taliban is reportedly killing people found possessing copies of the Bible in their phones. Before being repulsed by armed forces of the United States in 2001,...
9 Clouds to Put You on Cloud Nine
Skygazing has long been a nourishing practice for the mind. When feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, peering into the limitless depths of the sky can help put things into perspective. Whether it be a starry night...
Companies Stockpile Cash As Delta Variant Fears Linger
Companies have been keeping a record amount of cash, despite concerns surrounding disruptions from Covid-19 that were expected to surge spending this year. Data from S&P Global states that cash and short-term investments on corporate...
CIA Plans ‘Mission Center for China’ for Growing Spy War With Beijing
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is considering creating a “Mission Center for China,” according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported Aug. 12. Serving as a center for assets from across the CIA to...
Champion’s Golden Gift for Mother After Olympic Victory
In international sports, a gold medal is the shining symbol of a champion’s victory, with every medal won a proud highlight for the country one represents. Few things are more rewarding than making one’s family...
Turquoise: A Cultural Symbol of Life
Turquoise has been one of the most revered gemstones throughout history and in many parts of the world for its aesthetic and cultural significance. This beautiful bluish-green gemstone is a hydrous phosphate that consists of...
Jellyfish Immortality: A Cycle of Life After Life
Delicate, graceful, otherworldly; jellyfish are known for their breathtaking beauty, and, of course, their painful sting. These gelatinous invertebrates have been floating in our oceans since the beginning of life itself, surviving apocalypses that wiped...
A Volatile Planet: Volcanic Activity Is More Pervasive Than one Might Presume
Interest has been stirred in volcanoes recently after Indonesian photographer Gunarto Song, on a mission to capture the awesome spectacle of Mount Merapi’s eruption, chanced to capture a meteor striking the volcano in an instantly...
Wieliczka’s Prestigious Underground Salt Mine
Salt is not just a flavorful friend in the kitchen; it is one of history’s greatest resources. The mineral’s ability to preserve food was a contributing factor in early civilization, allowing people to transport their...