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‘Children are the future‘ a cliché statement, but one that is undeniably accurate. Each new generation carries the world further on, breaks through barriers, and creates new conveniences. Subsequently, students on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, have come up with something that’s not only incredible but also has the potential to save lives. They’ve even […]
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In North America, it can sometimes feel like there’s some kind of dollar store on every block. Whether it’s a Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, or otherwise – they’re everywhere. Beyond the environmental issues of buying cheap, throwaway goods, new research shows that many items in dollar stores are full of potentially toxic chemicals. […]
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Dishwashers are a mainstay in many homes, schools, restaurants, and anywhere that serves food. Previously, people had to spend hours washing dishes in the backs of bars and cafes, but now the task can be completed with the press of a button. However, a new study from the University of Zurich found that dishwashers may […]
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This story is originally from January 2019 The sun gives life to plants and microorganisms, provides us with warmth and daylight, and is an endless source of renewable energy. By all accounts, solar energy should be our first choice for heating our water and homes and powering our cars, but there’s just one problem that […]
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During the pandemic, New York City implemented a vaccine mandate that resulted in the firing of 1,700 employees. Many of those fired were police officers and firefighters. On October 25, however, the New York Supreme Court ordered that those employees all be rehired – and that they receive back pay. This is why. New York […]
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Are you an avid user of artificial sweeteners? Perhaps you use them in your morning and afternoon coffees, prefer “sugar-free” products over their sugar-containing originals, and perhaps you enjoy a diet soda from time to time. If this is sounding like an apt description of you, new research may give you pause. After a 10-year-long […]
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When you think about a home made from shipping containers, your first thought is probably a tiny house. This home in the Waikato region of New Zealand, however, is anything but tiny: This is a shipping container mansion, and it’s for sale. (1) New Zealand’s Shipping Container Mansion This incredible new home in Ohaupo, Waipa, […]
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The Olympics has been put on hold due to the COVID crisis. Which has been postponed until July 23, 2021 for the Tokyo Games. However, looking more into the future, the Paris Games of 2024 are looking to be quite the spectacle. As of Monday, the International Olympic Committee has officially declared breakdancing as an […]
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Studies have shown that more than half of combat veterans with PTSD had nightmares fairly often [1]. These nightmares make it nearly impossible to fall asleep and can disrupt your life in a major way. In many cases, they can cause the degradation of relationships, job loss, and addictions. One son saw his own father […]
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Everyone has had their fair share of horrifying spider encounters. Usually always happening when we least expect it. Sometimes they can be pretty manageable and you can maneuver them out of your house. However, there are other times where killing it might be the ultimate solution. If you’re in Australia, you might actually have some […]
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As of January 1st, 2021, Fucking, Austria will be changing its name, because after all, what’s in a name? For the people of this unfortunately named town, a whole lot of headaches. (1) Fucking, Austria To Change Its Name Fucking, Austria has held its seemingly crude name for about 1,000 years. As travel increased and […]
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For millennia, humans have looked up at the sky and wondered what forces power the sun and stars. Many early societies chalked it up to the work of deities or a higher power. As technology and scientific knowledge has advanced, we have been able to probe further into space and answer some of these burning […]
