Frances Oldham Kelsey was a Canadian-American physician, pharmacologist, and public health official born in 1914. She studied at McGill University and the University of Chicago, earning both a PhD and a medical degree. In 1960, she joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, when she was asked to review a new sleeping pill called thalidomide. The drug was already popular in Europe and was promoted as a safe treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and morning sickness during pregna

Indian ascetic Daulat Giri Ji Maharaj has attracted worldwide attention after reports claimed that he has remained standing for approximately five years. His extreme spiritual practice, known as Khade Shri Tapasya, is reportedly part of a 12-year vow during which he will neither sit nor lie down. He is said to sleep while supported by a special sling and to depend on others for some daily needs. Images of his severely swollen legs reveal the physical price of this extraordina

After 15 years together, Gary and Anne Clayson chose not to wait any longer. When Anne was scheduled for major surgery to remove a large brain tumour, Gary proposed and asked the hospital staff to help them marry before the operation. In less than 24 hours, nurses at AdventHealth Porter transformed into wedding planners, arranging flowers, a cake, a photographer and a simple ceremony surrounded by family and caregivers. Their wedding became more than a celebration—it was a qu

Growing older is one of life's greatest contradictions. We gain wisdom, patience, and a deeper appreciation for what truly matters, yet we also discover that our eyesight isn't what it used to be, our joints have a few opinions of their own, and somehow the same stories become even more enjoyable to tell. It's funny because there's so much truth in it. If you're over fifty, don't see these changes as signs that life is slowing down. See them as reminders that you've lived, le

A recent incident involving a humanoid robot has attracted widespread attention after a test demonstration unexpectedly turned chaotic. During the trial, the robot suddenly began making rapid, uncontrolled movements, forcing nearby engineers to move away while attempting to regain control of the machine. Although the dramatic footage quickly fueled online jokes about robots "turning against humans," there is currently no evidence that the robot acted intentionally. Experts ge

When wolves started threatening his flock in Austria, shepherd Rudolf Schubach didn't wait for someone else to solve the problem — he invented his own solution. Over three years of research and experimentation, Schubach designed a lightweight mesh vest fitted with sharp spikes, worn directly on the sheep. His logic was simple: wolves are intelligent animals, and once they feel pain from attacking an armored sheep, they won't try again. The invention sparked debate among farme