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.
Da Vinci’s Grand Bridge Reborn, Engineers Replicate Renaissance Man’s Marvellous Design
Made famous by his historical paintings such as “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa,” Leonardo da Vinci was a man of idealistic genius. His incredible, unusual designs and creations earned him the moniker of...
Diet and Depression: 5 Foods to Eat Up When You’re Down, and 5 to Avoid
Everyone experiences periods of melancholy, sorrow, and regret. If we are not proactive in dealing with these emotions, they can easily escalate into depression and despair. The food we consume can play a large part...
Symbiotic Associations: 5 Fascinating Relationships Between Flora and Fauna
It is not uncommon to find a relationship between plants and animals. We are well aware of the role insects play in spreading pollen from plant to plant while they feed on nectar, initiating the...
Unvaccinated Students Disenrolled by University of Virginia
Following the vaccine mandate that was announced in May, university officials confirmed on Friday that the University of Virginia has dismissed 49 enrolled students who were unable to meet the mandate. Following the mandate’s announcement,...
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...