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Facial Filler, Reversibility, and the Science We Don’t See

23 Jan 2026

I talked about Botox a lot in 2025. Which, in the social circles of a 22-year-old woman, raises a fair question: why? We don’t have wrinkles yet. Our frontal lobes aren’t even finished developing....

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...

Taking off the Rose Coloured Glasses: The Pink Himalayan Salt Grift

8 Jan 2026

Open Instagram and you’ll see it within minutes: a wellness influencer solemnly instructing you to ditch your “toxic” white table salt for pink Himalayan salt, preferably scooped from a minimalist...

Bumpy, Not Broken: What Turbulence Really Means

2 Jan 2026

If you’re anything like me, flying doesn’t exactly bring out your most relaxed self. I recently crossed the Atlantic and encountered a stretch of turbulence that had me gripping the armrest with...

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. 

Who Gets to Speak Online?

26 Dec 2025

If you spend any time online, you’ve probably noticed that the internet has a bit of a misinformation problem. Scroll long enough and you’ll encounter an influencer with a ring light, discount code...

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...

A Bear’s Den and a Spaceship May Have More in Common Than You Think

19 Dec 2025

Having recently moved to Prague, I have spent many of my weekends in the Czech countryside. Life there is slow, with a usual day involving a long walk in the forest as the main event. I am often...

Best Before but Not Bad After

12 Dec 2025

From grocery stores to our medicine cabinets, dates stamped on products carry a subtle authority. These "best before" or "expiration" dates guide our consumption, influence our purchasing decisions...

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