Lauren Wellbank
Freelance WriterLocation: Lehigh Valley, PALauren Wellbank is a freelance writer living in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania with her husband, three kids, and dog. She enjoys spending as much time as she can with her family, and can often be found coaching her kids in their various sports teams. When she's not volunteering within her community, she can be found tending to her plants in her yard.
More From Lauren Wellbank
This Is Why You Might Hear Birds Chirping Way Past Bedtime
People are used to hearing birds during the day, which is why many wonder why birds are chirping at night. As it turns out, there are many reasons.
Why Is the Price of Cherries So Expensive These Days?
Why are cherries so expensive? Climate change may be driving up the price of cherries since fewer can be grown in areas with climate extremes.
Fact Check: Is Caviar Vegetarian?
People who ask why caviar isn't vegetarian may not know that the process of harvesting the fish eggs often causes the fish to die in the process.
Factchecking Whether or Not Lilies Are Toxic to Cats
Pet parents, especially those with cats, will want to know whether or not lilies are toxic to cats and what they should do if their cat eats one.
Meet the Dragon’s Blood Tree, an Endangered Tree That Only Grows in One Place on Earth
Dragon's blood trees only grown on the island of Socotra in Yemen. Climate change is killing them off, raising questions about their survival.
What Happens to the Cars That Nobody Wants To Buy From a Dealership?
Holding onto cars can cost dealers money, so what happens to unsold cars at dealerships? There are actually a few different options.
Store-Bought Rice Contains Dangerous Levels of Arsenic, According To Report
A report shows that store-bought rice contains high levels of arsenic and cadmium, both of which have been linked to serious health problems.
Adidas Ending the Use of Kangaroo Leather in It’s Products
Adidas' CEO has announced that the company has put an end to using kangaroo leather in its products after public outcry regarding the practice.
Social Media Is Full of NSFW National Parks Parody Accounts
Social media users have created multiple parody accounts for different national parks, creating a funny (and sometimes NSFW) version of the accounts.
Igloo Coolers Recalled Over Crush Injuries and Fingertip Amputations
Igloo is expanding a recall of its coolers after reports of fingertip amputations and crush injuries prompted the company pull a million products.
Birds Are Exploding in a California Town — Here’s Why Experts Suspect Foul Play
A series of birds are believed to have fallen to their death after exploding in an area to the northeast of San Francisco, California.
Study Finds Men Emit More Pollution Thanks to These Two Lifestyle Choices
A French study concluded that men emitted 26 percent more pollution than women thanks to their diet and lifestyle choices, including meat consumption.
Where Is the Liver King Now Following His Steroids Scandal?
An episode of a Netflix docuseries telling the story of Brian Johnson is leaving many wondering if the Liver King is even still alive.
A Real Life 'The Birds' Moment — 22 Birds Fly Into a Woman’s Home
Watch the moment that 22 birds flew into a woman's home, after she says a flock of chimney swifts invaded her home one scary night.
Several Eyedrops and Eyecare Products Have Been Recalled
Several eyedrop manufacturers have issued a recall of eyedrops and eyecare products in 2025 — here are the products that have been recalled.
The 2025 Hurricane Season Is Predicted to Have "Above Normal" Levels of Activity
Experts are predicting that the 2025 hurricane season will see above normal levels of activity, and include 19 storms between June and November.
What Is Sycamore Gap? Understanding How a Lone Tree Could Become So Famous
The Sycamore Gap is the name of tree that grows in a location in Northumberland, England believed to be the front lines of the Roman Empire.
What Has "Liberal" Pope Leo XIV Said Publicly About Climate Change?
Pope Leo XIV has made his views on climate change well known, saying that the world is in need of climate action, calling it a central issue.
India and Pakistan Are Close to War — Is Pakistan a Nuclear Power?
Is Pakistan a nuclear power? The country began testing unclear capabilities in 1998, growing an impressive arsenal of nuclear weapons following years.
What Is the Spiritual and Cultural Significance of the Seagull?
Despite being hated by many beachgoers, seagulls have a special significance in both the spiritual and cultural world, including their ties to family.
Tracy Morgan Is Obsessed With Octopuses, Has a $400K Custom Tank for His Pet
Tracy Morgan appears as an unlikely champion of the octopus in the two-part documentary Octopus! scheduled for release on May 5, 2025 on Amazon Prime.
Experts Predict the Earth Will Eventually Run Out of Oxygen
Researchers believe that life on Earth will end when the atmosphere's oxygen levels decline, which say will happen in about a billion years.
How To Catch the Fast Moving Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower
The American Meteor Society says that the annual Eta Aquards meteor shower runs between April and May every year, with a peek sometime in early May.
What Is the Deal With the Biological Age Test Everyone Is Trying on TikTok?
People are coming up with different tests on TikTok that they say can help determine your biological age. But can the test really tell you anything?
Climate Change, Rising Sea Levels Are the Biggest Threat to Alcatraz
The melting of glaciers and ice sheets is causing seawater levels to rise, threatening the now defunct structure of Alcatraz prison.
Alaska Expecting Record Heat in Summer 2025, Officially Fastest Warming State in the U.S.
Alaska will begin issuing a heat advisory warning to residents starting in summer 2025 thanks to rising temperatures brought about by climate change.
SharkNinja Issues a Recall of 1.8 Million Foodi Pressure Cookers Over Risk of Severe Injuries
SharkNinja has issued a recall of 1.8 million of its Foodi pressure cookers after 106 people reported receiving burns after using the product.
The European Gull Screeching Championship Is the Competition You Didn’t Know You Needed
Contestants compete to see who is the best when it comes to the European gull screening championship, where humans screech like seagulls.
Is Glycerol Bad for Kids? Everything You Need to Know About the Slushie Additive
Understanding why glycerol the key ingredient added to drinks like slushies that helps keep the texture of the frozen drink is bad for kids.
Zendaya Skips This Meal Every Day, Shares Go-To Dinner Recipe
People hoping to have a superstar figure often want to know what people like Zendaya eat in a day. As it turns out not a lot of veggies.
Is It Really Illegal to Talk to Dolphins? Kind Of...
Rumors circulating online have people asking why is it illegal to talk to dolphins, with some citing a marine law designed to protect them.
Scientists Have Discovered a New Color That Can't Be Seen With the Naked Eye
Scientists have unveiled a new color called Olo that can only be seen using a laser pointed directly into the cone of the eyeball by a professional.
Woman Goes Viral for "Caveman Method" Skin Care, Accused of Rage Bait
Dermatologists and skin care gurus react to the concept of caveman skin, which involves a seriously scaled back approach to skincare.
Fact Check: Are Snakehead Fish Really Dangerous?
Find out if snakehead fish are dangerous, where they come from, and what you need to know about the invasive predator taking over U.S. waterways.
Dogs and ZYN Are Not a Good Mix — What You Need to Know to Avoid Health Scare
Everything you need to know about what happens if you dog swallows a ZYN cartridge, including when to get them emergency veterinary help.
Here Is What Actress Jennifer Aniston Famously Drinks and Eats for Breakfast Every Day
Jennifer Aniston reveals what she eats each day for breakfast to stay full and feel great all the way up until it's time to eat lunch.
Car Seat Recalls 2025: An Ongoing Guide to Defective Products
An ongoing guide to all of the car seat recalls issued in 2025, including the one from Chicco that saw more than 30,000 seats pulled from market.
Satan’s Minions or Misunderstood Creatures — What’s Do Goats Get Such a Bad Rep?
Why are goats considered evil? The satanic myths associated with goats date back to biblical times, but how did the animals get such a bad reputation?
The Sad Last Words of the Mars Rover Live Rent-Free in Our Minds
When the Mars Rover uttered its last words in 2018, many people responded to the poignant — and emotional — message sent by the rover.
Melatonin Is a Popular Sleep Aid but Experts Say It’s a No-No for Kids
Melatonin may help people fall asleep, but experts say there are several reasons why melatonin is bad for kids to take as a sleep aid.
5 Ways to Naturally Reduce Your Cortisol Levels and Lower Your Stress
Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. Here are some natural ways you can reduce your cortisol levels so that you can feel less anxious.
Just How Far Away Is K2-18b — The Exoplanet Scientists May Have Just Found Signs of Life On?
Scientists say they may have found signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, which is located more than 100 light-years away from planet Earth.
Critics Are Going After the FDA for Failing To Publicize an E. Coli Outbreak That Left a Child Near Death
Critics are accusing the FDA of a coverup after it failed to alert the public to a November 2024 E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce.
Fact Check: What’s the Deal With Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets?
Lab-grown chicken nuggets are expected to hit major markets sometime between 2030 to 2035 after Japanese researchers were able to grow the meat.
Must See TV: Sweden’s Great Moose Migration Is Captivating Viewers
Remote cameras and a collection of drones are livestreaming Sweden's great moose migration. Here's how you can watch it for yourself at home.
Northern Lights April 2025 — Here’s Where You Need To Go To See Them
The northern lights are best viewed around the Earth's magnetic poles, in areas without light pollution, in the Southern and Northern hemispheres.
Colossal Squid’s Are the Heaviest Invertebrates on Earth, Here’s How Big They Get
Colossal squids can grow to be 23 feet in length, making it hard for humans to picture their size in comparison to land dwelling creatures.
Can Celery Juice Make You Sick? The Negative Side Effects Explored
Celery juice is touted for its health benefits, but there may be negative side effects of drinking the vegetable juice. Here is what you need to know.
Meet the Deadly Monster That Gave Us Ozempic
Ozempic has become popular over the years thanks to its ability to help people lose weight, but is the medication just highly processed reptile venom?
Aldi Recalls 2025: Every Product That Has Been Recalled By the Supermarket Chain
Discount grocer Aldi has issued a few recalls in 2025 — here are all the products that have been pulled from shelves.