21 Very, Very, Very Dark And Tragic Things I Just Learned About That Melted My Brain

21 Very, Very, Very Dark And Tragic Things I Just Learned About That Melted My Brain

Warning: Graphic content ahead including mentions of murder and suicide. 1.In 2004, a man named Peter Porco was brutally attacked in his bed by his son, Christopher (pictured below), with an axe. However, despite multiple blows, Peter did not die right away. He actually stumbled out of bed while spraying blood across the walls and … Read more

NHRA legend John Power to attend race four months after traumatic brain injury

NHRA legend John Power to attend race four months after traumatic brain injury

LAS VEGAS – NHRA legend John Power, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a horrific crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race. The 16-time Humorous Automobile champion announced Thursday that he will travel with his wife, Laurie, to the Nevada Nationals next weekend at Las Vegas Motor … Read more

Brazilian President Lula cancels Brics trip to Russia after 'small brain hemorrhage' in the fall

Brazilian President Lula cancels Brics trip to Russia after 'small brain hemorrhage' in the fall

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled his trip to Russia for the Brics summit after a fall at home caused a minor brain hemorrhage. In a statement, the presidential office said Lula, 78, would participate by video conference after receiving medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights. It was initially scheduled … Read more

How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic mushrooms seems to grow with each generation. Yet leading mycologist Paul Stamets believes it’s time for fans of psilocybin mushrooms to leave such childish slang behind. “Let’s be adults about this. These are no longer ‘shrooms.’ These are no longer party … Read more