Jennifer Billock

Joined: Jun 1, 2015

Jennifer Billock is an award-winning writer, bestselling author, editor of Kitchen Witch Newsletter, and co-host of Macabre Traveler podcast.

Cats will try to eat just about anything.

Why Do Cats Lick Tape and Plastic?

Paying bills is a source of acute stress.

10 Facts About Stress You Should Know

8 Scientific Benefits of Love

Celine Dion performs in London's Hyde Park.

What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome?

'White Christmas' (1954) has been getting people into the holiday spirit for nearly 70 years.

Why Watching Holiday Movies Makes Us Feel Good, According to Science

Holiday movies play to our nostalgia bias, a cognitive process that makes us long for past times because we think they were somehow better than now.

After 80 Years, the First New Drugs to Treat Hot Flashes Could Arrive in 2023

A new type of drug that could eliminate two to four hot flashes per day could soon become a hot commodity.

Wellcome polio vaccine dropped on to sugar lump for child patient.

9 Essential Facts About Polio

Go check those medical records to see if you’re vaxxed, and meanwhile, learn more about the polio with these nine facts.

The New York Post announces that O.J. Simpson has been found "Not Guilty!" in the trial for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

25 "Trials of the Century" and the Media Frenzies That Accompanied Them

Whatever you consider to be the 'trial of the century,' chances are it wasn't the first, and it certainly won't be the last.

How to Vote in Person Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How safe is voting in person at your local polling place this Election Day? About as safe as running an errand to the grocery store.

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'

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15 Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus and COVID-19

You may be feeling a lot of anxiety over the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. Here are some panic-free pointers to get you through this pandemic.

14 Incredible Scientific Discoveries of the Decade

From the origins of our species to clues about the future of the universe, scientific discoveries achieved in the last decade transformed our understanding of our world. Here are 14 of the most momentous.

Can Weighted Blankets Really Reduce Stress and Anxiety, or Are Those Claims a Bunch of Fluff?

Weighted blankets users swear by these coverings' comfort and anxiety-reducing qualities ... but some experts say the science behind their touted health benefits is still pretty light.

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An Organizer of Earth Day Looks Back on How It Began

On April 22, 1970, Denis Hayes stood on a stage in Central Park, stunned by the number of people who'd come to honor the planet.

Inside the Space Camp Designed for Blind and Visually Impaired Kids

In the 27 years of SCIVIS, more than 3800 students from almost every state and more than 20 countries have attended.

4 Spectacular Shipwrecks You Can Dive Near Chicago

Rediscover forgotten history—80 feet below the surface.