A group of warriors from Brazil’s indigenous Ka’apor tribe tracked down illegal loggers in the Amazon, tied them up, stripped them and beat them with sticks. I used to worry that all the trees in the jungle would be cut down to make paper for their reports on how to save the rainforest! ~ Nick […]
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VISUAL & ARTICLE | All credit went to a man, just because they were women.
These women have changed the world with science. Too bad a man was given all credit. Many people are familiar with the famous case of Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist who first discovered the helix shape of DNA by using her knowledge of x-ray diffraction techniques to take the first photo of DNA. Without her […]
INFOGRAPHIC | What type of procrastinator are you?
Joseph Ferrari is a master of procrastination. And by that I mean a Ph.D. in psychology who studies procrastination and task avoidance. Recently, the folks over at OfficeTime used Dr. Ferrari’s findings to create a flow chart that helps you to identify what type of procrastinator you are. Me? Well, I’m a Thrill Seeker. Time is an equal […]
VIDEO & ARTICLE | What Happens Inside Your Stomach When You Eat Instant Noodles?
By Dr. Mercola Instant noodles are a popular go-to lunch or dinner for those who are strapped for time (or cash), like college students. While you probably don’t consider them a health food, you may think they’re not that bad, or, at least, not as bad as eating a burger and fries or a fast-food burrito. In […]
VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC | The Most Astounding Fact – Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer: [Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D. (October 5, 1958)] Source: LYBIO.net The most astounding fact is the knowledge that the atoms that comprise life on Earth the […]
VISUAL | Vanilla facts
VANILLA FACTS —————— ✿ Vanilla extract is the second most expensive spice in the world next to saffron. ✿ Vanilla extract contains small amounts of vitamins including the B-complex group. ✿ This extract also contains traces of minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron and zinc. ✿ The antioxidants in vanilla extract have anti-carcinogenic properties. […]
ARTICLE & VISUAL | How to know when an Avocado is ripe?
Did you know that Hass Avocados do not ripen on the tree? They ripen or “soften” after they have been harvested. Hass Avocados are unique from some of the other varieties of avocados because they can change from a dark-green color to a deep purplish almost black hue when ripe. Although skin color can help […]
ARTICLE | Interesting tip to reduce pimple redness and size
Part 1 – Aspiring method You went to bed with clear and glowing skin, but when you awaken, you find a huge, monster zit ready to take over your face! Hurry, get the aspirin! No, not to soothe the headache you’re getting from imagining how people will react when they see this mountain on your […]
VISUAL | pH chart
VIDEO & ARTICLE | One tenth of cooking oil in china comes from sewage (Gutter oil scooped up from drains)
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince last year, Chinese authorities have tried to combat the production and use of recycled waste oil. But this illegal practice remains a common complaint, and there are reports these products are ending up on supermarket shelves. Gutter oil continues to make its way to consumers in China, according to local media. The Beijing Times […]