Religious adherence can be seen as a choice, like picking a favorite color. Scientists studied 58 religions from 1900 to 2000, using data from the World Christian Encyclopedia. They found 40 growing religions, 11 of which had a big change in the 1900s. 18 religions were shrinking, with 12 hitting th
Ever pondered how a single word can wear multiple hats in a sentence? This is called voice syncretism—a single part of a word acting differently in different spots. Let's dive into three types of this tricky trick. Picture a word that can be passive or causative, depending on its role. This is allos
Valerie Bertinelli, the 64-year-old former star of the Food Network, has called it quits with her boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, after a 10-month romance. A source from People magazine confirmed the split on Tuesday. Bertinelli and Goodnough, who is 10 years younger, started their long-distance relation
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her dramatic past, has finally put an end to the guessing game about her baby's father. She's pregnant with her first child, and the paternity test results are in: her boyfriend, Ken Urker, is almost certainly the dad. Gypsy shared the news on social media, along wit
On a Tuesday, North Korea set off a series of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. This happened just hours before the U. S. presidential election. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani reported that at least seven missiles traveled up to 250 miles with a peak height of 60 miles. They lande
Want to stay in the loop with local news and sports in South Carolina? The WLTX+ app has got you covered. This free app is available on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, offering round-the-clock local news updates. With a tap, you can access the latest weather forecasts and breaking news. Plus, there's
Microsoft is eager for everyone to switch to Windows 11. They've highlighted new features like improved security, speed, and better multitasking. But if you're not ready to upgrade, they've got a deal for you. For just $30, you can keep your Windows 10 up-to-date with security patches for an extra y
Apple has been making waves with its new M4 chipsets, but the real excitement is yet to come. Next year, the company plans to release the M4 Ultra, designed for the Mac Pro. This powerful chip is rumored to have up to 80 GPU cores, making it a formidable player in the gaming market. Apple's M4 chip
Windows 10 users have a new option to extend their security updates. Microsoft recently introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, allowing individuals to purchase an extra year of security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for $30. This is a first for personal use, as ESU progr
Imagine this: a small army from North Korea is heading to aid Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Sounds interesting, but could it cause more trouble than it's worth? Let's break it down. The war has been raging for over two years now, and Russia seems to be running out of soldiers. Enter N
