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We all know the consequences that climate change is having on our planet: Extreme weather events, loss of habitats, animal, plant, and insect distinction, and so on. What we likely didn’t know are the effects that it has on our brains. Research shows that if carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise at this rate, […]
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Researchers are finding more and more uses for medical cannabis. The latest of these is cannabis-based antibiotics that have the ability to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (1, 2) Cannabis-Based Antibiotics At the beginning of last year, separate studies at McMaster University in Canada and the University of Queensland found that cannabis-based antibiotics might just be what […]
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As we grow up, we are taught various facts that are deemed to be true. Often, information that was once widely accepted to be true is then discovered or revealed to be false many years later. As we learn more about the world, some “facts” we are taught in school turn out to be false, […]
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It’s hard to fathom how much money one billion dollars is, let alone $180.6 billion – Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’s current net worth. Irish-American fantasy novel writer Theresa Searcaigh posted this question on her Twitter feed: If billionaires have so much money, why don’t they use it to end poverty? (1,2) Tumblr user Olivesawl responded, […]
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This man is cleaning plastic from a river in his hometown, and it’s a real wake-up call for everyone. It’s impossible not to realize the state our planet is in. Believe it or not, in 2014, 15 to 51 trillion microplastic particles were estimated to be floating around in the oceans worldwide. This plastic weighs […]
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For years, scholars believed that a significant stretch of wall within the heart of ancient Jerusalem was attributed to Hezekiah, King of Judah. This attribution tied the construction to a defensive measure against the Assyrian Empire following the fall of the neighboring Kingdom of Israel. However, recent breakthrough research spanning nearly a decade has reshaped […]
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Meet Mia Dio, a brave individual with a plastic surgery addiction, unafraid to embrace her journey of self-discovery. Faced with the unrelenting influence of societal beauty standards, she made a courageous choice to alter her physical appearance. Investing over $30,000 in facial enhancements. Mia’s quest for self-improvement and inner acceptance took her down an unexpected […]
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A man declined to switch seats with an elderly couple aboard a plane. Citing that he had ‘paid extra’ for his assigned seat. Flying can be a hassle, even in the most favorable circumstances, with factors like crying infants, and unreliable onboard restrooms. On top of that, the frenzy of duty-free enthusiasts. It’s reasonable that […]
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In the realm of romantic relationships, it is unfortunately common for individuals to face judgment based on their physical appearance. This holds especially true for a plus-sized woman who has been subjected to particularly harsh scrutiny. Detractors have accused her boyfriend of being a “feeder,” a term used to describe someone who urges their partner […]
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Since the dawn of the first episode, the Simpsons have been known to bring forth a lot of amusement within living rooms across the globe. Aside from all the laughter, they have aired some seriously curious episodes. It seems they have access to knowledge of things that had not happened yet, and they would include […]
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One often uses intimate hygiene products or baby wipes to make them feel fresh after they have been to the washroom. But a TikTok plumber uploaded a video to remind people as to why the so-called ‘flushable wipes’ belonged in the garbage and not the toilet. The TikTok account @georgetheplumber, shared the video, which has […]
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Trading Places is a comedic film that came out in 1983. It stars Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. The movie was directed by John Landis and written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod based on the story by George Tabori. At the time of its release, it was somewhat controversial – and […]
