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September 7, 2021
“Each year, more than 100 million animals—including mice, rats, frogs, dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, monkeys, fish, and birds—are killed in U.S. laboratories for biology lessons, medical training, curiosity-driven experimentation, and chemical, drug, food, and cosmetics testing.” These animals live a horrible life in these laboratories. These animals have holes drilled into their skills,
- September 7, 2021
Since the Big Bang, the animals that humanized the earth raised one main question; what are we living on? Years of research have led us to conclude that the earth is round, but many still question whether the Earth is necessarily a sphere. “Flat Earth” is a phrase that is commonly thrown around as a
- September 7, 2021
1/6/21, the day that thousands of viscous Trump supporters and white supremacists breached the U.S. Capitol. This abhorrent act was done through hate, injury, and threats. As they stormed the capitol they set up an old-fashioned hanger for vice president Mike Pence. A woman was even shot in the siege and later pronounced dead at
- June 9, 2021
Today on Watch Mojo’s Top Ten, we’re going to look at the top ten things that … are not true. WatchMojo is a Youtube giant; according to Watch Mojo’s Youtube homepage, they have over 23.7 million followers as well as mini-accounts like MojoJr, TravelMojo, and GameShowMojo that also have millions of followers. With over 13.5
- June 7, 2021
According to Business Insider, a survey done by BI Intelligence found that “Half of millennials think YouTube has the most annoying ads.” While these ads are mostly annoying for interrupting the video you’re trying to enjoy, others say these ads are too loud and “in your face,” or that they claim things about their brand
- June 7, 2021
143 pounds. That is, according to an article from Catfish Edge, the current world record Blue Catfish. This goliath of a catfish was caught at Buggs Island Lake in Virginia. What bait was used to catch this monster you might ask? Those who landed the record fish did not say. This brings up a current
- June 7, 2021
“I didn’t smoke no grass today But that’s ’cause I’m the one on stage Does the grass look greener on my side of the speakers? I tried a couple weekends, but that green’s not for me” When the song “No Grass Today” was released by AJR in 2017 as part of their sophomore album
- June 5, 2021
TACA states, “Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.” “Autism costs the nation over $268 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade.” Autism has been a big problem in the United States for a while, and with it costing us so much every year, we’re trying
- June 4, 2021
Steve Marsh was an Australian farmer who lived just southeast of Perth. He planted oats and rye primarily, but he also raised sheep. He was doing a good job until he saw his sheep were dying and his plants were rotting. He alleges that his former friend Michael Baxter damaged his fields by planting GMOs,
- June 2, 2021
Featured image is a screenshot from the video “Can severe COVID-19 cause diabetes?” 165,913,537. That is the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide, and about 14% of those people now have diabetes, neurological problems, blood clots, and heart damage. Studies have shown that people with diabetes, and heart conditions are at a higher risk for
- June 2, 2021
Introduction The Pandemic of the century has created layers of confusion and shock for many people around the globe. Covid-19 originally manifested in China and it spread across the globe, causing an alarming health crisis to those with immune deficiencies and the elderly. Even those in good health have suffered financially and mentally, and along
- June 2, 2021
In the pilot episode of Seth MacFarlene’s hit cartoon, American Dad!, the main character, Stan, attempts to teach his socially inept son, Steve, how to get girls to like him. Stan takes Steve to a shopping mall where he states, “Now son, girls love a guy who can protect them. Now I’m gonna pretend I’m
- June 2, 2021
In 2001, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin was at a hotel in Beverly Hills, California, when he punched a man in the face. Now, one would think that the famous astronaut, currently 91 years old, would be a calm and humble man. But, when faced with Bart Sibrel- a filmmaker and avid conspiracy theorist- calling his historic
- June 2, 2021
The “Stab-In-The-Back Myth” was an antisemitic conspiracy theory in Germany Post-World War I. The theory was that Germany didn’t lose the war from the battlefield, but rather by the treachery of its own citizens by specifically targeting Jewish citizens. This refusal to accept the loss of the war transformed into the “Stab-In-The-Back” myth pursued by
- June 1, 2021
Sometime around 2019, a very intriguing video circled around TikTok and a lot of other social media platforms. The video made people question the products they use daily. Makes you wonder, How can one video cause so much drama? This video, which was now resurfacing on the media, has actually been around for years now.
- May 27, 2021
In January of 2020 there were 39 senators that signed a brief urging the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade, securing a person’s legal right to abortion. To counter this push to go back in history and restrict women’s rights to their bodily autonomy Teen Vogue gathered 39 stories from women, who all had
- May 26, 2021
In the midst of the drama of the 2020 Presidential elections, Donald Trump was banned by multiple social media platforms, following his statements involving the raid of Capitol Hill on January 6th, 2021. While these companies claim that he was suspended from his accounts in order to protect the safety and credibility of content on
- May 24, 2021
In the hit movie Guardians of the Galaxy, released in 2014, the main characters travel throughout space searching for the villain, Ronan. Along the way, Peter Quill and his crewmates encounter many different life forms on many other planets. They make new friends and allies, all while exploring the galaxy searching for a common enemy,
- May 24, 2021
Ever since I was little, my mom has tried every diet out there. Whole thirty, weight watchers.. 80/20…keto… The list goes on, and on, and on. However probably the worst of all her diets is the new idea of the “juice cleanse detox”. Yeah, because all I want to do is sip blended veggies all
- May 20, 2021
Beth Lee-Crowther, a pet psychic, claimed to have done telepathic communication on Joe Biden’s dog through a photo. She said that Biden would be a great President with dogs by his side. Apparently the dogs also believe that former President Trump, will not go away quietly. Beth states, “The fight is in no means over
- May 20, 2021
By: Autumn S Introduction Bribery and greed caused a roar of people distrusting science when it comes to Vaccines and Autism. A study conducted in 1998 was later revealed to have been bribed to falsify data so an up-and-coming lawyer could make his career by suing vaccine companies. The study was retracted in 2010 and
- May 18, 2021
Introduction Years ago, an image of what seems like pink paste went viral on many social media platforms. Supposedly, this “pink slime” is the famous McDonald’s McNugget. Although McDonald’s cleared up the misunderstanding, claiming they discontinued the use of the pink paste and even going as far as filming the actual process of meat production,
- May 18, 2021
Morgan Nick was a six-year-old girl who was last seen on June 9, 1995, at a ballpark in Alma, Arkansas. The report says, “A man in a red truck who was seen driving away around the same time Nick disappeared was deemed a suspect, but after many leads, authorities are no closer to finding her.”
- May 18, 2021
People hunt all the time. Two brothers were hunting in a cornfield in Michigan looking for a buck one of them had shot when they had gotten separated. One brother heard rustling in the field and open fired on what he thought was a deer. Turns out, it was his brother he had shot. He
- May 18, 2021
Featured Image from “flic.kr” According to the Nation Cancer Institute, it is estimated that in 2020 alone, 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in just the United States alone. Cancer is a complex disease that is caused when cells begin to divide uncontrollably. The complex disease has stumped scientists all over the world.
- May 18, 2021
Introduction While last year’s attention was primarily focused on the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was also a major year for the climate, and not in a positive way. Starting off with the Australian wildfires, the disastrous hurricane season, the California wildfires and more. In an article for the Scientific American, Andrea Thompson writes that the
- May 17, 2021
If someone dislikes the color red, hopefully they do not assume everyone else dislike the color red as well, because that would be incorrect and a perfect example of the False Consensus Effect. The False Consensus effect is the false assumption that a belief, behavior, or/and feelings are shared by everyone else. This effect is
- May 17, 2021
The internet age: A time when people know more about subjects that they have never studied than ever before. With this comes many positives, such as a more knowledgeable public in general, the ability to split work amongst people all across the world to work towards common goals, as well as the accessibility of knowledge
- May 17, 2021
In The New Testament; Mark 16, a story of the Resurrection: “When Mary Magdalene and two others went to anoint Jesus’ body…, they found that the stone to the tomb had been rolled over. When they went into the tomb, there was a young man in a white robe. He told them, “If you are
- May 17, 2021
2020, a year filled with climate change pushing the world to the brim of disasters. First was Australia. The world watched it burn from coast to coast. Raging wildfires take rare and loved animals, wildlife, and resources and leave behind chard trees, homes, and dust that adds to the smog filled air. Climate change is
- May 17, 2021
Nearly one-third of the United States population believes that COVID-19 was a man-made virus. On July 5th, 2020 SKYNEWS released a Youtube video featuring two supposed experts, examining their claim that COVID-19 was a manmade virus. Sir Richard Dearlove is one of the men featured in the video and is the former head of security
- May 17, 2021
A terrorist attack is a very tragic event where a smaller group targets to harm a country. One of the most famous terrorist attacks in the United States would be the events on September 11th, 2001. History reports that “On September 11, 2001, at 8:45 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing
- May 17, 2021
Introduction September 11, 2001 was a tragic day of fate and luck. This catastrophe almost 20 years ago caused many people to lose their lives as well as people they love. On this day, Joseph Lott, a sales representative for Compaq Computers, lived to see another day because of his fondness for art ties. “It
- May 16, 2021
Ho·mo·sex·u·al, noun, a person who is sexually attracted to people of their sex. Since the beginning of humanity, homosexuality has been frowned upon by the majority of the population. Many viewed it as ‘wrong’ or ‘unnatural’. As the negativity and hatred around being gay skyrocketed, society developed the idea of reversing them to be straight.
- May 16, 2021
On a cold morning in 1976, there was something noticeable in the field. It is impossible to make it out from the view of the ground, all that is visible is just stalks of crops smashed to the ground. To get a better understanding of what is really happening, a bird’s-eye view is needed. Now
- May 16, 2021
In 1981, the cult classic, Heathers was released. While details varied from the movie, and its countless renditions, the key plot line remained the same. Veronica Sawyer and her new boyfriend JD become sick of the social hierarchies within their high school created by those in power within their school’s social scene. An incident with
- May 16, 2021
Fear has always been associated with the topic of white supremacy. It has been instilled in the minds because of the violence that often comes along with it. Lynchings, beatings, and riots have been ways that represent it and are rooted in its history. Aside from the violence that comes with white supremacy, some symbols
- May 16, 2021
128,838,342. One hundred twenty-eight million, eight hundred thirty-eight thousand, three hundred forty-two people voted in the 2016 presidential election. 155,506,056 people voted in the 2020 presidential election. And not a single person directly voted for their president. Not one person. This is all assuming that every single vote was counted correctly. That’s another story for
