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Suicide is a global phenomenon and is not limited to any particular community, country, or socio-economic status. There are various reasons why people commit suicide, some of which are financial distress, loss of a loved one, breakup, terminal illness, conviction in a crime, bullying, discrimination, etc. Mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, substance use disorders, psychosis and post-traumatic …

It’s usually not appreciated to talk about the color of a person, as the topic tends to allude towards things like racism. However, that cannot erase the fact that fair skin does come across as more attractive in comparison to other skin tones such as black and brown. So, why do people, especially men, prefer a fair skin tone? Is …

It’s a great thing to be in love, as you experience moments that are among the happiest and most enjoyable in your life. For people in love, the next step is to start thinking about living together. Couples in this situation often face the question of whether to go for a live-in relationship or to choose the traditional path of …

There may only be a few other locations on this planet that offer so much diversity and options to travel and explore as Australia. The country is a traveller’s delight and no matter how unique your tastes and preferences may be; you can be sure that the country will have exactly the thing you are looking for. Things to do …

The periodic table lists all the elements that make up this universe. It has elements that are available on earth as well as the ones that are yet to be discovered. The period table is quite fascinating, as it reveals the building blocks of life and everything else in this universe. It’s also a mix of good and bad, as …

In nature, most species that reproduce sexually tend to have a sex ratio of 1:1. That means an equal number of males and females in the population. This is applicable to humans as well. However, due to external factors, the sex ratio in case of humans is not always 1:1. For example, things like female infanticide can tilt the balance …

There’s a traveller and explorer in each one of us, which explains why tourism is one of the biggest industries across the globe. Almost every country on the planet promotes tourism, as it is one of the key sources of revenue. However, some countries are way ahead of others in terms of the amount of revenue generated through tourism. To …

Across the globe, condoms have emerged as the preferred choice of contraception as well as prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms have a long history dating back to several centuries, even though modern latex based condoms were produced not before the twentieth century. Condoms are preferred owing to their distinct advantages such as affordable cost, easy to carry and use, …

Eliminate all your man-made belongings and you will soon realize that planet earth is quite a punishing place. Without your clothes, home, and cooling and heating, it would become a great challenge to handle the summer and winter seasons and the rains. Unlike other animals, the average human body is not built to withstand extreme climate conditions. Both extreme heat …

Every crime deserves punishment and the most gruesome ones are dealt with capital punishment. It’s supposed to help with preventing future crimes and also to provide justice to the victim and their loved ones. While the latter purpose is reasonable, it is not certain if capital punishment has made any real difference to crime rate. Crimes like murder, genocide, sexual …