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When and Where You Can See the Upcoming ‘Hybrid’ Solar Eclipse in Australia
On Thursday 20 April, the Ningaloo region of Western Australia will experience a total solar eclipse. Eclipse chasers from around the world are converging on the town of Exmouth in hopes of experiencing the profound awe of standing in the Moon’s shadow as it quickly races by. Only a narrow path across Earth, which includes…
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Why Do We Grieve Fictional Characters?
Death is a part of life, an adage usually reserved for those who physically exist in our lives – family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances. So what happens when a profound death experience happens on the screen? Is that still a legitimate experience of mourning? This week, the popular TV show Succession had a significant “on-screen” death…
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The Pope’s Exorcist: Here’s the Story of the Real Man Who Inspired the Movie
Father Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016) was undoubtedly the most famous Catholic exorcist of the modern era. By his account, Amorth performed at least 60,000 exorcisms during the course of his ministry, sparking a renewed interest for exorcism within Catholicism. Amorth was also known for his controversial statements. He claimed Hitler and Stalin were possessed by the…
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Why Do We Crave Comfort Food When It’s Cold?
As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather. For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger and cravings for “comfort food” such as as pasta, stews and ramen. But what’s happening in our body? 3 things change when it gets cold 1. Our body conserves heat…