October 12, 2022

After 35 Years in Prison, Man Wrongly Convicted as a Teen Uses ‘MythBusters’ to Prove His Innocence

It's estimated that 4% to 6% of people incarcerated in the United States are actually innocent. And unfortunately, a markedly high number of those who are wrongfully convicted are minorities. Convicting innocent people often comes about due to shoddy police work, coercive interrogations, or lack of technology to properly analyze evidence. While many cases often focus on DNA evidence, one man recently saw his conviction overturned due to an unexpected source—MythBusters.

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October 12, 2022

Amusing ‘Yes, But’ Comics Depict the Funny Contradictions Found in Everyday Life

Life is full of contradictions. Our viewpoints can change all the time, depending on the circumstances. Illustrator Gudim Anton depicts the not-so-sticky parts of life in his popular Yes, But comic series. The two-panel illustrations demonstrate how attitudes shift and sometimes, they are an inexplicable contradiction. While amusing, the comics are thought-provoking, too. Some of Anton’s illustrations point out how we can knowingly work against our own self-interests.

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October 11, 2022

86-Year-Old Bodybuilder Breaks Own Record, Becomes Oldest to Ever Compete in Japan

Getting older doesn't mean we have to stop doing the things that make us feel vital and alive, and Toshisuke Kanazawa is inspiring proof of just that. The 86-year-old Japanese bodybuilder recently competed in the Japan bodybuilding championship, and beat his own record as the oldest person ever to do so in Japan. Kanazawa, who lives in Hiroshima, competed in the 68th edition of the championship in Osaka against other men much younger than himself.

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