How Rom-Coms Make Stalking Seem OK

In romantic comedies, a combination of persistence and grand gestures seems to always pay off. But translated to the real world, these acts of “love” can be downright creepy. In fact, a new study conducted by the University of Michigan’s Julia Lippman points out that rom-coms are actually normalizing stalking behavior off-screen. Years of watching lovers unrelentingly pursue their interests—only to end up with them …

Whisky is a Better Investment Than Gold

Whisky collectors hoping to cash out on their hobby need look no further than their secret stashes. In 2015, rare whisky outperformed both wine and gold as an investment option, as the Rare Whisky Apex 1000 index rose by 14%. Leading whisky investment analyst Andy Simpson believes that number will only increase, “The recent growth in the rare whisky market has exceeded all our forecasts. …

Earth is Actually Two Planets Fused Together

A new study conducted by UCLA researchers has uncovered an astonishing twist to the formation of Earth: it’s actually two planets fused together. Existing research had shown that a rogue planet, called Theia, had sideswiped Earth about 4.5 billion years ago, leading to the formation of the Moon. Now, scientists believe that two planets actually collided head on, leading Theia to merge with Earth to …