In 1822, An Arrow Shot In Africa Landed In Northern Germany—A Biologist Tells The Story For centuries, scientists had the wrong idea about [+]what birds did to survive the winter. Then, in 1822, the truth revealed itself in a most fascinating way. getty By the 1800s, bow and arrow technology was quite sophisticated–the sturdiest recurve bows Read More…
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Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped
A large new study shows that heavy drinking habits among adults in the U.S. have persisted beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say drinking levels stabilized before the pandemic, spiked during initial lockdowns, and persisted through at least 2022, if not longer. Alcohol use is linked to over 200 diseases, injuries, and other health conditions, such Read More…
Seaweed Snacks Obsession and the Best Brands
Story by Amanda Kippert When the conversation turns toward seaweed snacks, which I’m sure it often does, most people think of it as the stuff that wraps around your limbs when you’re trying to swim in open water. But it’s edible—and good for you, too. Japanese restaurants already use sheets of seaweed called nori as the wrap for maki Read More…
Sophie Musumeci says “I dropped out of high school before becoming a millionaire at 39”
Gordon Ramsay is one of the biggest names in the British restaurant industry with a net worth of $70 million, Forbes reported in 2020. He is the owner and operator of 35 restaurants worldwide, with seven Michelin stars between them, according to his company website, and the celebrity chef has a strong TV presence, hosting shows such as Read More…
Invasive Seaweed Could Be The Next Biofuel To Keep Gas Cars On The Road
A photo of two people stood next to a car that has been charged using power generated by seaweed.© Photo: CCREEE Gas produced from the seaweed can run power plants to charge electric cars. A team of researchers on the Caribbean island of Barbados have been working to create a new sustainable fuel to power cars on the Read More…
Self-made billionaire: You and ‘couch potatoes’ need to understand the triggers of a successful life
Self-made billionaire Ray Dalio has a three-step recipe for success — and it’s one anyone can use, he wrote in a LinkedIn post on recently. by Megan Sauer First, identify what you want. Second, figure out how to realistically achieve them. And third, pursue that path with ironclad determination. “People who achieve success and drive progress deeply understand the cause-effect Read More…