Most of us do our best to keep our electricity bill as low as possible every month by turning off lights when they’re not needed, using more efficient light bulbs, or using a programmable thermostat. One man accidentally found out a neat “hack” for reducing your electricity bill, and got in a whole lot of…
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For some of us, a geology museum doesn’t sound all that interesting (or maybe it does?). But, a geology museum with a hall of rocks that resemble famous people? Now that’s something to see! The Hall of Curious Rocks in the Chinsekikan museum near Tokyo has just that, and it’s as entertaining as you can…
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For decades, humans have been fascinated by the possibility of the existence of UFOs and aliens. For that reason, American citizens have always been both curious and suspicious about what kind of information the Pentagon has about extraterrestrial life coming in contact with our planet. For more than ten years, the Pentagon’s U.F.O. unit has…
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The pyramids of Ancient Egypt have fascinated both archaeologists and citizens alike for centuries. The magnificent structures, which have been shrouded in mystery for much of their existence, have been the backdrop for countless books, movies, and television shows, and their mummified inhabitants have inspired stories and legends of ancient Kings coming back from the…
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According to a recent study, US households waste an estimated thirty to forty percent of the food they purchase every year. The total annual cost of this wasted food is approximately 240 billion dollars, which works out to be 1,866 dollars per household [1]. The truth is, however, a large portion of the food produced…
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On March 24, 1989, The Exxon Valdez oil tanker struck a reef off the coast of Alaska. The hull of the ship was torn open, and eleven million gallons of crude oil spilled out into the ocean. More than one thousand miles of coastline were damaged, and hundreds of thousands of animals were killed. Still…
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Sometimes, in the world of science, researchers believe something exists, or hypothesise how something works, but are unable to gather sufficient evidence to prove it. Even to scientists, the world contains many seemingly unsolvable mysteries, and there is still so much to learn about the planet upon which we live. Scientists have suspected that there…
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You may be struggling with FOMO (fear of missing out) if you’re isolated because of the pandemic, but here’s some good news: You can catch this event from your home! Astronomers and casual sky-admirers, take note. A comet is becoming visible this month, without the help of a telescope. Experts call it Comet C/2020 F3…
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As most developed nations in the world have been seeing a steady decline in coronavirus cases over the couple of months, the situation in the United States has been decidedly different. While the COVID-19 outbreak in New York has followed a similar pattern to countries like Italy and Spain, the United States as a whole…
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Heroes come in all sizes, and this young boy who saved his sister from a ferocious dog attack proves just that. His story is a testament to the fact that you don’t have to be big and strong to be a superhero, you just need to be brave. Boy Saves Sister From Dog Attack On…
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In late June 2020, Mexico’s Environment Ministry, the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) announced that all glyphosate-based herbicides will be phased out of use by 2024 [1]. “Given the scientific evidence of glyphosate toxicity, which shows the impacts on human health and the environment, the Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat)…
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The Amish, a North-American religious society live a rural lifestyle where work is done manually with limited aid from modern technology. Since a crane couldn’t come in to relocate someone’s barn, 250 men from the community came together to lift it themselves [1]. The barn is made of wooden poles and not regular farmyard timber,…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, the way we shop, the way we socialize, and the way we entertain ourselves. As cities and countries around the world begin to lift some of their pandemic restrictions, businesses and governments are looking for ways to “re-open” while still keeping the public safe and preventing…
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We all have those bad days, once in a while, and if you’re not an excellent actor, you’d end up walking around with a grumpy face that screams, “Not in the mood.” Well, lucky for us it only happens once in a while. Think of these little guys who have to wear that annoyed look…
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The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, has reached nearly every continent around the world, claimed thousands of lives and damaged the global economy. After months of lockdowns and closures to contain the spread of the virus, many countries are finally seeing a reduction in cases and are starting to open…
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Those of us who have full function of our legs take our ability to go anywhere – hiking in the mountains, walking along the beach, and trekking through the snow – completely for granted. When we’re out enjoying the great outdoors, we don’t think about the thousands of people who can’t experience these places due…
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America in February, cruise ships became a case-study for the rest of the world of how quickly and easily the virus could spread through a group of people in a confined space. The Diamond Princess, operated by Carnival Cruises, was a topic of national conversation when more than seven hundred…
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Have you ever been talking with someone, either face-to-face or over the phone, and they’ve mentioned a product they like, a show they’ve started watching, or a new subscription service they’re trying out? Chances are you have- that’s just a part of everyday conversation. But have you ever been scrolling through Facebook or Instagram after…
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After several months of lockdowns, closures, self-isolation and social distancing orders, many countries around the world are finally beginning to lift their pandemic restrictions and open back up. At the same time, there are many parts of the world that are only experiencing the peak of their COVID-19 outbreaks now, and of course, everywhere in…
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Self-checkout machines have been appearing in seemingly every store across the country. Whether you’re at your local grocer, hardware store, or McDonald’s, you can choose between the traditional cashier model, or to do it yourself. The retail giant Walmart, however, may be moving toward a future where customers have the choice made for them. Starting…
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In a joint operation organized by the Alaska Army National Guard and the state’s Department of National Resources, the famous “Magic Bus” has been airlifted out of stampede trail in the Denali Borough, Alaska [1]. Following its adaptation into a non-fiction book and the 2007 movie Into the Wild, the abandoned vehicle became an object…
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Since the tourism industry has been all but completely sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels around the world have been forced to close their doors. Some, however, have chosen to remain open in an act of true altruism and offered up their rooms to homeless people in their area for free. One of these hotels…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every single one of us in some way, and has fundamentally changed many aspects of our society. As governments and non-profit organizations have scrambled to find ways to support those who have fallen on difficult financial times as a result of the pandemic, there is one group that presents a…
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With the coronavirus pandemic hitting the poorest communities the hardest, New York State farmers are stepping in to help out. Instead of dumping the produce, milk, and other products that they are unable to sell, they are donating them to those in need. New York Farmers Donate Product to Feed Families After having to painfully…
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As of 2015, there are over fifteen thousand food pantries in America. In 2013, one in six Americans, over fifty million people, experienced hunger. Most of these pantries and kitchens rely entirely on volunteers to manage the food bank lines. More than seventy percent of them feel as though they are unable to adequately meet…
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Relentless poaching has remained one of the major concerns plaguing the conservation efforts of African wildlife [1]. Many formerly thriving species have faced declining populations in recent decades, and the situation just keeps getting worse. However, governments are becoming innovative with anti-poaching strategies, and it’s a gold star for the attack-dog initiative that has helped…
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For many people, the concept of eating out is not merely about the exotic restaurant food that would usually taste different (better) from home-cooked food. During this pandemic, many restaurants still operate on a take-out or delivery basis, but people miss easting “out”. Sitting in a communal atmosphere, seeing the faces of other people and…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most far-reaching and catastrophic global health crisis of the twenty-first century, and has exposed many of the shortcomings of our society. It has revealed to us that some of the most undervalued people among us- such as grocery store workers, delivery drivers, and those who work in long term…
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My grandmother used to say, “The day we stop learning is the day we stop living”, and this new cereal box hack is proof, learning never stops. This reminds me of the day I found out that the little hoop in a soda can could also be a straw holder. I’d always thought it was…
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My grandmother used to say, “The day we stop learning is the day we stop living”, and this new cereal box hack is proof, learning never stops. This reminds me of the day I found out that the little hoop in a soda can could also be a straw holder. I’d always thought it was…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a ripple effect of changes in nearly every aspect of our society. Social distancing rules have changed the way our kids go to school, the way we go to work, and the way we socialize. In some areas, they have also changed the way we give out driver’s licenses. Georgia…
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Even after several months, the COVID-19 pandemic has relentlessly continued to cause illness and death, and completely disrupt the lives of nearly everyone on the planet. Schools, businesses, and public spaces have remained closed, and social distancing rules and stay-home orders, which were originally expected to last only a few weeks, have endured so long…
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Homing pigeons (aka Carrier pigeons) were used to deliver messages across long distances for hundreds of years. While our modern-day postal service, telephones, text and internet messaging have taken away the need for pigeons to deliver messages, their skills are still being put to use. Unfortunately, that use is not exactly a noble one. Around…
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