‘Stranger Things’ creators studied these surprising TV finales to write the Season 5 ending

‘Stranger Things’ creators studied these surprising TV finales to write the Season 5 ending

Now entering Hawkins.  “Stranger Things” is finally ending, with its fifth and final season premiering Nov 26.  In a Variety feature published Wednesday, the Duffer brothers and the cast teased the fate of The Upside Down. The creators studied series finales of other shows that they felt “really worked,” including “Six Feet Under,” “Friday Night … Read more

I studied Hooters girls for a living – here’s what I learned about their well-being

I studied Hooters girls for a living – here’s what I learned about their well-being

It’s the end of an era. On March 31, Hooters filed for bankruptcy — not long after shuttering down dozens of “underperforming stores.” While the restaurant chain will not be closing its doors for good, it has announced plans to “re-Hooterize” — axing its infamous “bikini nights” and attempting to return to its “family-friendly roots.” … Read more

I’m a sexual perversion expert – these are the weirdest fetishes I’ve ever studied

I’m a sexual perversion expert – these are the weirdest fetishes I’ve ever studied

The weird world of sex can be bewildering, even for an expert. Dr. Mark Griffiths is a social psychologist who studies paraphilia, a sexual trait known colloquially as a fetish. In a new article for the Conversation, Griffiths, a professor of behavioral addiction at Nottingham Trent University, revealed the five most shocking sexual obsessions he’s … Read more

A 93-year-old athlete’s workouts were studied — 4 secrets to longevity were revealed

A 93-year-old athlete’s workouts were studied — 4 secrets to longevity were revealed

At 93, Richard Morgan is as fit as someone half his age. The Irishman was the subject of a new analysis, published last month in the Journal of Applied Physiology, of his training regimen, diet and overall health. Although he is a four-time indoor rowing world champion, the retired baker told the Irish Examiner that he’d … Read more

I’m a doctor who studied 5K near-death experiences — there is life after death

I’m a doctor who studied 5K near-death experiences — there is life after death

A radiation oncologist in Kentucky who has studied more than 5,000 near-death experiences believes his research has proven the existence of life after death — “without a doubt.” Dr. Jeffrey Long founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation in 1998, having become fascinated with near-death experiences (NDE) while completing his medical residency. In a new essay for … Read more

UFO sightings to be studied by former astronaut, handpicked NASA group

UFO sightings to be studied by former astronaut, handpicked NASA group

The United States’ space agency announced it has selected 16 individuals to participate in the much-awaited study of unidentified aerial phenomena, or what are more commonly referred to as UFOs. The team will kick off the study Monday and is scheduled to spend nine months reviewing previous observations and determining how to analyze data on future … Read more