This is not about being racist. This is just about saying, Dont I have a right to my language to still exist?May 27, 2026 by Daniel Greenfield Leave a Comment A revealing little moment in an

Whats the cost of a Harvard degree? A whole lot of money. What is its value? Not a whole lot. Ive been writing about Ivy League grade inflation and the numbers make a mockery of the idea that a

An American Airlines jet lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington on Jan. 31, 2025. Jeenah Moon/ReutersAmerican Airlines is planning to deploy Starlink Wi-Fi in more than

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, with acting Associate Administrator Lori Glaze, and Moon Base Program Executive Carlos Garcia-Galan, holds a news conference on updated plans for the agencys Moon

Sen. Flvio Bolsonaro speaks with journalists after leaving Federal Police headquarters, where his father was being held, in Brasilia on Dec. 9, 2025. Ton Molina/AFP via Getty ImagesBrazilian Sen. Flvio

The Supreme Court in Washington on May 21, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe U.S. Supreme Court on May 26 sided with the Trump administration in a lawsuit federal immigration judges brought that

Youre on a camping trip with your family and your parents tell you to turn off all the lights. But, of course, your little brother wants to shine his flashlight directly at the sky saying aliens will see it. You finally get him to shut off his flashlight, and you give your eyes a few minutes to adjust to the darkness. As they do, more and more stars begin to appear in the night sky that were initially hidden beneath the glare of your (loser) brothers flashlight. As the stars get brighter and increase in number, you start firing off a slew of questions in your head: How far away are they? Are there planets around them? What kinds of life are on those planets?

Since Arkham Asylum's Scarecrow section freaked me out as a nine-year-old, the Batman Arkham games have been some of my favorite action games. Not only did they redefine what a superhero videogame experience should be, but they're well-written stories that respect fans and newcomers alike. Sadly, it's been almost 11 years since we last saw the Caped Crusader in the Arkhamverse (looks slyly at Suicide Squad). But let me tell you, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an Arkham game without the name.

WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the companys total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoads push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a []

Cats have a talent for turning the ordinary into something slightly bizarre. One minute, theres a peaceful evening on the couch, and the next, a cat is chewing on a strand of hair like its the most fascinating thing in the world.Strange as it looks, the behavior is far more common than most people realize, and veterinarians say the reasons behind it range from surprisingly sweet to occasionally worth a closer look.It Often Starts With LoveThe most common explanation is also the most endearing. Cats are generally solitary animals, but when they do bond with others, feline or human, they engage in something called allogrooming: mutual grooming that signals trust and affection. In cat-to-cat relationships, this involves licking, face rubbing, and the occasional nibble to work out a mat of clumped fur.When a cat turns this behavior toward a human, hair is the obvious starting point. Its right there, it looks a bit like fur, and to a cat, tending to it feels like a natural act of friendship. The problem is that human hair, especially long strands, doesnt cooperate the way cat fur does. It gets caught, it tangles, and what began as a grooming gesture quickly turns into chewing.So in many cases, a cat gnawing on someones hair is, at its core, an expression of affection. It just doesnt translate particularly well across species.Image credit: lenina11only, ShutterstockStress, Soothing, and Old HabitsNot every hair-chewing session is about grooming, though. Cats, like people, develop coping mechanisms for anxiety. Chewing can be one of them, a self-soothing behavior that often emerges in response to stress, whether from a change in routine, a new home, unfamiliar visitors, or noises outside.Cats that were weaned too early are particularly prone to oral comfort behaviors. Kneading, suckling on soft fabrics, and hair-chewing can all develop as substitutes for early comfort. Over time, these behaviors can become habits, something a cat reaches for out of routine rather than necessity, the way a person might tap their foot or fidget with a pen.If the chewing intensifies without an obvious trigger, or becomes difficult to interrupt, it may have crossed into compulsive territory, a separate issue that a vet would be better positioned to evaluate.Health Can Play a Role TooOne explanation cat owners rarely consider: hyperthyroidism. An overactive thyroid gland can produce a range of behavioral changes, including restlessness and increased fidgeting. Weight loss often accompanies it. The condition is especially common in older cats, but treatment is available, including surgery or medication that can meaningfully reduce the associated behaviors.If you need to speak with a vet but can't get to one, head over to PangoVet. It's an online service where you can talk to a vet online and get the advice you need for your pet all at an affordable price! Sometimes Its Just Curiosity (or Shampoo)Then there are the simpler explanations. Some cats are drawn to the smell or taste of hair products, shampoo, conditioner, styling sprays, and investigate accordingly. A cat that only chews immediately after someone showers is probably more interested in the products than the person. Switching to unscented formulas, or ones with citrus notes that cats tend to dislike, can be enough to break the habit entirely.Other cats are just playing. Hair, especially long or loose hair, looks remarkably like a string or ribbon from a cats perspective, and cats have well-documented enthusiasm for both. The same instinct that makes them bat at dangling things can send them after a ponytail thats within reach.Attention-seeking is another possibility. Cats are quick to connect cause and effect: if chewing on hair reliably results in being picked up and petted, some cats will keep doing it simply because it works.Should It Be Stopped?The behavior itself isnt inherently alarming, but theres a practical reason to discourage it: swallowing long strands of human hair poses a real risk of intestinal problems for cats. Even if the chewing seems harmless from the outside, actual ingestion is worth preventing.Punishment isnt recommended, particularly since stress is so often tangled up in the behavior, and adding more of it tends to backfire. Instead, the most effective approaches are gentle and consistent. Moving away the moment the chewing begins, without making a fuss, teaches cats that the behavior doesnt produce the results theyre after. Offering an appropriate distraction, a toy, some cat grass, or a play session that burns off energy before bedtime, redirects the impulse without conflict.Image Credit: Africa Studio, ShutterstockFor cats that chew out of stress, addressing the source matters more than addressing the symptom. Pheromone diffusers and collars that mimic calming maternal scents can help, as can giving cats more places to retreat when the world feels like too much: high perches, quiet corners, spaces that are unambiguously theirs.If the behavior seems compulsive, or if its accompanied by other changes like weight loss or withdrawal, a vet visit is the right next step. What looks like an odd quirk occasionally has a medical explanation, and those are always worth ruling out.The Bigger PictureCats are endlessly strange, and the hair-chewing habit sits squarely in that tradition. But underneath the weirdness, the behavior usually points to something recognizable: affection, anxiety, habit, curiosity, or a simple desire for attention. Thats not so different from a lot of things cats do. Its just harder to explain to houseguests.Featured Image Credit: Caterina Trimarchi, ShutterstockDid You Know? Our brand-new posts are rounded up and included in our weekly emails. Dont miss out on the latest sign up for our newsletter below!