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A Beginners Guide to Time Travel: Explaining the Time Zones

16 Jan 2026

In a way, time travel does exist. Just hop on a plane from Montreal to Vancouver, and you jump back three hours. Or better yet, fly in the other direction to Auckland, and find yourself 18 hours in...

If You Play With Fire, You Can Get Burned

14 Jan 2026

Fountain candles are small tubes filled with chemicals that when ignited spew out a plume of glowing sparks into the air. They sure capture attention! The effect can last a few seconds (cake...

A Cultural History of Yogurt

9 Jan 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. ...

Gua Sha Is Exotic Wellness That Leaves a Mark

8 Jan 2026

When sales go stale, embrace the romanticism of exoticism....

Fishing for the Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements

8 Jan 2026

It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 different dietary supplements on the market in North America. Some of these, like “detox” supplements are totally useless, others such as immune...

Building the Modern Skyscraper: Architectural Lessons from Wedding Cakes

2 Jan 2026

The Home Insurance Building, the world’s first skyscraper, and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, both owe their origins in the city of Chicago. 

Can I Please Have some Tea?

1 Jan 2026

Those of you who listened to my radio show last Sunday heard that I was struggling with my voice. You may also have noted that I only answered text messages and took no phone calls. That’s because...

Is it Time to Cut Mouthwash from Your Oral Health Routine?

26 Dec 2025

I find that I always go in and out of “mouthwash phases.” Sometimes I convince myself that it is an absolutely necessary component of my oral health routine, while in other moments in life I...

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