[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, where Ficus elastica are large, native outdoor trees that live near water, the local people have been using the ficus’s roots as bridges for generations. These aren’t trees that have fallen naturally over streams, though, which are commonly used as bridges in other places. Instead, the people train […]
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VIDEO | How to open a can without a can opener?
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave a can but no opener? Here’s one way to open it if you don’t have a can opener. Please be careful in not injuring yourself while doing so.
ARTICLE & VIDEO | Beginner’s guide to Aromatherapy.
Part 1 [dropcap]A[/dropcap]romatherapy is the use of plant oils in treatment. Although the word aromatherapy was first used in 1937 the principles on which it is based are very, very old. The use of infused aromatic oils, made by macerating dried plant material in fatty oil, heating and then filtering date back to the first […]
VIDEO | He unzipped his luggage to reveal something shocking! Everyone should see this
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 2012, a TSA agent convicted of stealing more than $800,000 worth of goods from travellers said this type of theft is “commonplace” among airport security. Almost 400 TSA officers have been fired for stealing from passengers since 2003. Whether you’ve been a victim of stealing baggage handlers or not, this is a video you need to see to […]
VIDEO & ARTICLE | With a determination that won’t quit, they didn’t give up on her.
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]uhana* was only 16 when she was rescued by IJM (International Justice Mission Canada) and local police from a Kolkata brothel. Brought to a secure and loving aftercare home, she began to thrive. After more than a year of healing, Suhana and her counselors decided she was ready to start a job outside of the […]
INFOGRAPHIC | The Great Disruption. Out of necessity, consumer technology constantly reinvents itself.
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]et’s journey through the past, present and future of innovation and the digital frontier. Source: FrugalDad
VIDEO & ARTICLE | The Health Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners. Are they really better than sugar?
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rtificial sweeteners were designed to be sugar substitutes as a less fattening alternative. You find sugar substitutes in diet sodas, yogurt and such. These artificial sweetener additives mimic the flavor of sugar but with virtually no useful energy. There are five dangerous sugar substitutes that are approved for consumer use: saccharin, neotame, acesulfame potassium, aspartame […]
ARTICLE | Awesome natural remedy to reduce cholesterol.
How to reduce cholesterol with black fungus? [dropcap]H[/dropcap]igh blood cholesterol is a very common condition mainly due to our unhealthy diet. It is not a disease but a negative health condition that may contribute to many forms of diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases. This article is mainly on how to reduce high cholesterol, and not about […]
ARTICLE & INFOGRAPHIC | How Many Slaves Work For You?
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e would think that slavery has been abolished a long time ago. But modern day slavery is rampant in many supply chains. Where does cotton in t-shirts or tantalum in smart phones come from? Have you ever thought about it? The story of our lives as consumers affect the stories of those people at the […]