Areeba Umair
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Writing stories that blend fiction and history, exploring the past with a touch of imagination.
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The Chilling Mystery of Kuru: The “Laughing Death” That Shocked the World
There are diseases… and then there are mysteries that haunt science for decades. Back in the 1930s, something terrifying was unfolding in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Among the Fore people, a tribe of roughly 11,000 individuals, a strange illness was claiming around 200 lives every year.
By Areeba Umair9 days ago in History
10 Countries You Probably Didn’t Know Existed (But Absolutely Should!)
We all dream about visiting iconic destinations like France, Italy, or tropical paradises like Hawaii and Bali. But what if I told you there are countries and territories most people have never even heard of?
By Areeba Umair9 days ago in Wander
10 Times Tourists Completely Ruined Priceless History
There’s something magnetic about ancient architecture and historic artifacts. Whether it’s a crumbling amphitheater, a sacred temple high in the mountains, or a centuries-old painting in a quiet chapel, we’re drawn to these places. Maybe it’s the mystery. Maybe it’s the legends. Maybe it’s the simple realization that these structures have survived hundreds, sometimes thousands of years.
By Areeba Umair9 days ago in Wander
10 Largest Things in Nature That Will Make You Feel Incredibly Small
Astronauts who return from space often talk about the “overview effect,” that overwhelming realization that Earth, and all of us on it, are just microscopic specks in the vast universe. But here’s the thing: we don’t even have to leave our planet to feel that humbling perspective.
By Areeba Umair9 days ago in FYI
Your House Is Expiring (And You Didn’t Even Know It)
When we hear the word “expiration date,” we automatically think of milk, bread, or leftovers hiding in the back of the fridge. But what if I told you that some of the most unexpected items in your home also expire?
By Areeba Umair9 days ago in Lifehack
Shaolin Temple Secrets Revealed: The Real Story Behind Shaolin Kung Fu
When most people hear Shaolin Kung Fu, they picture flying kicks, shattered bricks, and warriors who move like something straight out of a movie. Maybe even someone like Bruce Lee dominating the screen with lightning-fast strikes.
By Areeba Umair9 days ago in History
10 Mind-Blowing Space Stories School Never Told You
For many of us (especially if you grew up watching Star Trek), space truly feels like the final frontier. Sure, school taught us about planets, gravity, and maybe a little about rockets. But what we got was just a glimpse of the safe, simplified version.
By Areeba Umair10 days ago in Futurism
6 Ancient Legends That Were Surprisingly Real
Humans are natural storytellers. For thousands of years, myths and legends have ignited our imagination, fed our souls, and passed wisdom from one generation to the next. While many of these tales are just that, stories, some are rooted in real events, revealing fascinating truths about our planet and the universe.
By Areeba Umair10 days ago in History
The Science of Beauty: Why We Can’t Help But Judge a Face
Beauty. We’ve all heard the saying: “Beauty is skin-deep.” But let’s be honest, no matter how much we claim to value personality over appearance, our brains are wired to notice looks first. From the moment we meet someone, we subconsciously categorize them as good-looking, average, or unattractive. It’s an unavoidable truth of human nature.
By Areeba Umair10 days ago in Blush
