Liam Neeson, known for his towering presence, once faced an unexpected hurdle in his acting career. In 1987, he tried out for the part of Fezzik in "The Princess Bride. " The director, Rob Reiner, had a clear vision for the role. He wanted someone much taller than Neeson. Neeson recalls the awkward
New hires are like fresh ingredients in a recipe. They bring unique flavors and energy. But how can companies make sure these new folks feel at home and ready to cook up great ideas? That's what a recent study dug into. Researchers looked at 893 recent college grads in Chongqing, China. They wanted
The New York Yankees are facing a tough situation with Clarke Schmidt's likely Tommy John surgery. This means he'll be out for the rest of this season and probably most of the next one. The team is now scrambling to figure out how to fill this big gap in their starting rotation. Schmidt has been a
More and more students are picking psychology as their major. In 2023, over 140, 000 students in the U. S. graduated with a psychology degree. That's a big increase from 2004, when only about 87, 000 students did the same. Why is this happening? Experts think it's because younger generations are mo
Venice, Italy, became the center of attention last week, hosting a star-studded event that had everyone talking. The city's canals buzzed with excitement as a mix of A-listers and billionaires gathered for a high-profile wedding celebration. The main event was the union of Jeff Bezos, the founder o
In the UK, ash trees are putting up a tough fight against a harmful fungus known as ash dieback. This fungus, which first showed up in 2012, initially caused a lot of concern. Experts feared it could wipe out a huge number of the country's ash trees, which make up a significant part of the nation's
Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi
Forest trees have a knack for adapting to their local climates. This ability has made scientists curious about how to use this knowledge for managing these trees. The idea is to use genetic data to predict how trees will respond to changes in their environment. A recent study looked at black cotton
Swimmers' race strategies play a big role in how well they perform. A recent study looked at how swimmers position themselves and pace their races in different freestyle events. These events range from short 100-meter races to long 1, 500-meter races. The study found that race distance, the round o
Newark, New Jersey, is in the spotlight after four individuals managed to escape from a federal immigration detention center. This incident happened as tensions boiled over at Delaney Hall, a facility that opened this year under a massive 15-year, 1 billion dollar contract. The goal was to crack dow
