What It’s Like Inside The Doomsday Vault That Stores Every Known Crop On The Planet

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We’ve long imagined scenarios in which, because of disaster, climate change, or nuclear war, life as we know it comes to an end, with parts of the earth rendered inhospitable with widespread environmental devastation. Hidden approximately 400 feet deep inside a mountain on a remote island between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to come…

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Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Planet

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Millions of Americans and Canadians are entering into their fourth week of lockdown, and if there’s one feeling that is uniting us all, it’s one of desperate longing.  Longing to step outside without the fear of getting too close to anyone. Longing to have a meal at their favorite restaurant. Longing to get up and…

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Massive, deep-sea ‘entity’ leaves ocean scientists ‘blown away’

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The deep sea is full of fascinating- albeit terrifying- creatures, that look more like they jumped out of the pages of a sci-fi novel rather than real life. For the general public, images of these creatures can often be jarring, but for ocean scientist…

10 Perennial Vegetables That Grow Back Every Year

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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Whether you grow food for fun or for a living, gardening is an incredibly rewarding experience. You get outside, enjoy some fresh air and sunshine, and at the end of it all, you get fresh fruits and vegetables! You can’t be mad about that, right? Many vegetables grow as annuals, meaning that they grow for…

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Teacher Urges Parents to Ditch Homeschooling and Play Games & Bake Cakes Instead

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in December 2019, much of the conversation surrounding the virus has focussed on the older portion of the population. This, of course, has been for good reason- an overwhelming majority of severe or deadly cases have been in adults over the age of 65 and those with compromised immune systems…

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My Week in Workouts

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Happy Easter to everyone! It’s hard to believe that it’s time for another my week in workouts wrap up. The days of the week went by fast before the Coronavirus Pandemic but now they seem to go even faster. Maybe it’s because I’ve lost all track of the days of the week. I’m still working […]

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My Favorite Vegan Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pierre Van Zylbaking, cake, Cakes, carrot cake, Easter, Holidays, mother's day, Recipes, Soy-free, spring, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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I woke up yesterday with a little more lightness in my heart than had been there earlier this week. And when I’m feeling lighthearted, my first instinct is to bake. There are so many things I might have posted on this Easter Sunday. Hot cross buns, which I’ve been wanting to make (and make well—my last batch was a total fail) for a while. Pie. A brunch dish, like French toast. Chocolate eggs. Any number of different cakes. But all I’ve been able…

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Himalayas Visible for First Time in 30 Years as Lockdown Sees Stunning Drop in Pollution

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Close your eyes and imagine the view outside your bedroom window, from your front porch, balcony, or rooftop. Now, imagine what you would feel if one day you went to look at that view and a mountain range had suddenly appeared in the background. A massive drop in air pollution thanks to shutdowns due to…

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Himalayas Visible for First Time in 30 Years as Lockdown Sees Stunning Drop in Pollution

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Close your eyes and imagine the view outside your bedroom window, from your front porch, balcony, or rooftop. Now, imagine what you would feel if one day you went to look at that view and a mountain range had suddenly appeared in the background. A massive drop in air pollution thanks to shutdowns due to…

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Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus: What it Means for Cat Owners

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Heal, Pets

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According to recent reports from the USDA Veterinary Services Laboratories, a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City showed mild symptoms and tested positive for the novel coronavirus strain causing a global pandemic [1] [2]. The 4-year-old big cat, Nadia, was tested when she developed a dry cough and a slight loss…

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Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus: What it Means for Cat Owners

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Heal, Pets

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According to recent reports from the USDA Veterinary Services Laboratories, a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City showed mild symptoms and tested positive for the novel coronavirus strain causing a global pandemic [1] [2]. The 4-year-old big cat, Nadia, was tested when she developed a dry cough and a slight loss…

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10 Vegetables That Tolerate Partial Sun And Shade

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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Everyone knows that plants need sunshine in order to grow – that’s a given! And for those who know anything about growing vegetables and fruits, you know that these plants tend to enjoy lots of sunshine. But there are actually some vegetables that grow well without direct sunlight, that are shade-tolerant. A vegetable that requires…

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10 Vegetables That Tolerate Partial Sun And Shade

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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Everyone knows that plants need sunshine in order to grow – that’s a given! And for those who know anything about growing vegetables and fruits, you know that these plants tend to enjoy lots of sunshine. But there are actually some vegetables that grow well without direct sunlight, that are shade-tolerant. A vegetable that requires…

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Couple Names Newborn Twins ‘Corona’ And ‘Covid’ After Virus

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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We can’t say we haven’t been expecting someone to pull this off, but so soon? On March 27, 2020, a set of twins – a boy and a girl – were born at a government hospital in Chhattisgarh, India, and were given some truly astonishing names by their parents, ‘Corona’ and ‘Covid’, after the coronavirus/COVID-19…

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Chris Cuomo shares ‘scary’ chest X-rays as he continues to fight coronavirus

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has been nothing short of devastating. The US is now the global leader in number of cases with over 450 thousand (and counting) and has the second-highest death toll with over 16 thousand [1]. It goes without saying that this is an incredibly anxious and terrifying time for…

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Video: How Coronavirus Attacks the Body

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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When the COVID-19 pandemic first began, many Americans did not realize how serious it was. Over the last month, however, the outbreak in the United States has grown exponentially, and gradually the rest of the country is beginning to grasp the severity of the situation. While most of us can understand how dangerous the virus…

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11 Recipes That Got Us Through the Great Depression

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, eat, Lunch + Dinner

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During the 1930s, the Great Depression hit. It was the worst economic downturn the industrialized world had ever experienced, and as the stock market crashed and banks all over the country failed, millions of Americans lost their jobs [1]. During those…

This is the easiest kind of bread you can make

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, eat, Lunch + Dinner

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No matter what part of the country you live in, you have probably, at one time or another, been a part of the mob swarming your local grocery store before a major weather event hits your town or city. If you live on the west coast, stocking up before a hurricane is, at this point,…

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How To Make A Beautiful Log Planter

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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Spring has sprung, and millions of people have gardening on the mind. And who wouldn’t? There are few things more enjoyable than planting flowers in spring and enjoying their blooms all summer long. There are countless benefits to gardening. Not to mention that flowers are super easy to plant and they bring a ton of…

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WOD with Australia’s 4x Fittest Man

Pierre Van Zyl

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James Newbury, Australia’s 4x fittest man and the fifth fittest crossfitter in the world, takes you through today’s home WOD.
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Man Builds An Adorably Tiny Picnic Table For Squirrels In His Yard

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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The most unusual breakfast companions, and yet they are the cutest. A guy from Pennsylvania has melted hearts all over the world after building the cutest picnic table for a squirrel in his back yard [1]. While socially isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic, Rick Kalinowski, 43, from Bryn Mawr, decided it was time to give…

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10 Immune-Supporting Juice Recipes

Pierre Van ZylDrinks, eat, Heal, Health Awareness

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Everyone would like to have their immune function in top shape to try and to help fend off any incoming illnesses. Luckily, immune-supporting juices can taste delicious and contain a wide variety of nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables. So whether you…

Do You Have Pandemic Anxiety? Tips to Cope If You may be Sleepless, Forgetful and Angry.

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Heal, Health Awareness, Mental Health

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Stress is a major part of people’s lives, with about 77% of people experiencing stress that affects their physical health and 73% with stress impacting their negative health, according to the American Institute of Stress. [1]  Then the coronavirus pandemic began. With schools and establishments closing down, people are losing their income and are unsure…

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How to Make A Bandana Face Mask, No Sewing Required

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic touched down in North America, the general public has received mixed messages with regards to what they should do to best protect themselves and their families. Officials have been extremely vocal about the importance of social distancing and proper handwashing, but their stance on the use of face masks has been…

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You Probably Shouldn’t Be Wearing Gloves to Go Grocery Shopping

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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As the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States continues to intensify, citizens everywhere are looking for ways they can protect themselves from the virus. For many, wearing some kind of protective equipment when they leave their homes, such as a face mask, offers them an additional layer of protection, and therefore peace of mind. Another…

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20 Minute Circuit with Kevin Yeboah

Pierre Van Zyl

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Try this 20 minute at-home HIIT circuit with Under Armour trainer Kevin Yeboah.
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15 Minute EMOM Workout with Nik Naidoo

Pierre Van Zyl

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Follow along for this 15 minute EMOM burner with Under Armour trainer Nik Naidoo and log your workout on MyFitnessPal.
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The Natural World has been Turned Upside Down by the Pandemic

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Planet

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The COVID-19 pandemic that has now reached over 200 countries and territories around the world has impacted every aspect of society [1]. Millions of people have been sickened and thousands have died, economies have been hit, and life as we once knew it has come to a near-complete stand-still. And while humanity has been collectively…

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How New Zealand “Flattened The Curve” And Beat Coronavirus Into Submission

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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On December 1, 2019, the first official case of SARS-CoV-2, was reported in China’s Hubei province. Since then, the virus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and has killed more than 81,000 people worldwide. [1][2] Some nations, like Italy, Spain, and the United States have struggled to reduce the spread of…

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The Woman Who Lives 200,000 Years in the Past

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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In today’s fast-paced modern world, we are incessantly bombarded by information, images, and noise. We live in a state of constant sensory overload and interact with our environment and each other more often through our smartphones than in-person. Since the industrial revolution, new technology has been invented at a dizzying pace, always with the intent…

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6 Hard Truths About Love

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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While you may have your bed of roses, don’t expect it to be completely thorn-free. We all grew up having this surreal image of love that just seems laughable in adulthood. While it’s important not to encourage the concept of love as a bitter-sweet ride at all times, the truth is also not easy to…

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He said goodbye to his mother over walkie-talkie as she died of coronavirus

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading rapidly throughout the globe, tragic stories have been coming out of every country that has been touched by the virus. Nurses and doctors on the front lines have died after being exposed to the virus while trying to save lives, families around the world are forced to say goodbye…

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Home Fitness Hacks

AngelaAt Home Workouts, coronavirus fitness, ftiness hacks, home exercise, home fitness hacks, Life, strength training, Workouts

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With no gyms open, we are all scrambling about what to do for at-home workouts.  Bodyweight exercises are good but sometimes you want a little more weight to throw around. You could invest in an at-home gym but chances are the items are sold out or you don’t want to (or can’t) spend any money […]

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Zookeepers Self-Isolate In A UK Wildlife Park For 3 Months To Take Care Of Animals

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Heal, Pets, Planet

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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…

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Zookeepers Self-Isolate In A UK Wildlife Park For 3 Months To Take Care Of Animals

Pierre Van ZylCovid19, Heal, Pets, Planet

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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…

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