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How 65% of Americans Plan to Change Their Financial Behaviour by 2025
Photo Credit ( Pexels ) Sixty-five percent of the 2,000 persons surveyed said they hoped to change their financial habits by 2025. In order to spend less money after the holidays and to be less social and active, nearly half (49%) intend to hibernate in January. One in four respondents (26%) said they would like […]
Researchers Create Batteries from Industrial Waste to Store Renewable Energy
Photo Credit ( Freepik ) An industrial waste product has been converted into a sustainable energy storage battery by a Northwestern University team. Even though there are numerous versions of these batteries being developed or produced for grid-scale uses, this is the first time that a waste molecule—in this case, triphenylphosphine oxide, or TPPO—has been […]
An impressive Viking woman’s 1,200-year-old grave is discovered by a metal detectorist.
Photo Credit ( Pixabay ) Three prominent women, who may or may not have been Scandinavians themselves, were buried there, and these ambiguities have given rise to intriguing theories. The location was first discovered by amateur metal detectors and is situated at a farm named Skumsnes, close to the seaside in the Norwegian town of […]
A man prophesies in midair and recreates a scene from the wedding singer.
Photo Credit ( Freepik ) On Lissy’s birthday, Sam Riber surprised her with a performance and, as a climax, by getting down on one knee when they were travelling to Mexico. Since the two of them enjoy watching films, Sam knew he wanted to recreate a moment from the 1998 Adam Sandler classic when he […]
In a fortunate turn of events, a brother finds a 30-year-old letterman jacket.
Photo Credit ( Pixabay ) The amazing “timeless” tale of a man who was able to try on his varsity letterman jacket decades after placing his order originates from Arizona. Due to financial constraints at the time, Jed Mottley and the jacket parted ways, only to meet nearly 30 years later during an impromptu, fortuitous […]
The renowned “Asian Unicorn” mountain home is now better protected thanks to a new national park.
Photo Credit ( Greetyimage ) The 49,000-hectare Pale area, which is believed to be an important and largely intact habitat for important species, is part of the 202,300-hectare protected area that has previously been expanded with support from Western endowments and charity organisations. With thanks to Pakham Outhanikone Laos WWFSome of the most endangered species […]
The world’s first toilet paper made from used nappies is being sold by a Japanese coalition.
Photo Credit ( Freepik ) Currently offered in seven retail stores in southern Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, the paper is widely regarded as an eco-friendly washroom replacement for the island nation. The city of Shibushi, which started recycling disposable nappies in April by separating them from the regular trash streams, led the initiative along with the […]
Due to a link to cancer, the FDA has finally banned Red Dye No. 3 from foods, beverages, and medications in the US.
Photo Credit ( Freepik ) Due to a link to cancer, the FDA has finally banned Red Dye No. 3 from foods, beverages, and medications in the US. Following years of lobbying by groups citing data demonstrating that RD3 has caused cancer in animals, the decision was made. Since 1990, it has been prohibited in […]
China’s Oldest Woman Turns 124 with a Positive Outlook and Pumpkin Lard Porridge
Photo Credit ( Freepik ) According to local city records, a Chinese woman recently celebrated her 124th birthday. Her big day was celebrated on January 1st at her hometown of Nanchong city, surrounded by a throng of family members. She attributes her longevity to a “love of lard” and an optimistic disposition. Qiu Chaishi can […]
Under a Lithuanian cathedral, crowns and sceptres were found concealed within the walls.
Photo credit (Freepik) Recently, under a Vilnius cathedral, crowns, jewels, and a sceptre belonging to royal members of the former Poland-Lithuania commonwealth were discovered hidden behind loose stones. The artefacts, which were hidden away for protection prior to World War II, were referred to as “priceless historical treasures” and show how closely the two nations […]