WEIRD FACTS
In 2018, a remote Alaskan community’s infrastructure was hit by a malware attack which forced it offline. It was only then they realized how much they depended on computers. By Chris Baraniuk – Mountain and lake in Mat-Su Borough – p06xjnns. They still …
Image Source. Cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, continues to rise in popularity despite its value’s recent volatility; and if you are looking to use bitcoin to pay for things, you have to take due diligence in knowing how to do it, where you can spend, …
With so much emphasis on mothers, turns out fathers have to be equally vigilant in their habits. By Derek Beres – – A new study shows that a father’s exercise program influences the genetic expression of their children. Male mice that ate a …
A new study finds that simply growing up in a home with enough books increases adult literacy and math prowess. By Robby Berman – c1.staticflickr.com. A child growing up in a home with at least 80 books will have greater literacy and numeracy …
By Nina Avramova, CNN – Photo: Easy ways to add fiber to your diet. – Fiber helps stave off heart disease, cancer and digestive problems while helping control cholesterol, blood sugar and weight gain. But Americans get an average of only 15 grams …
The benefits of reading should not be understated, even when it comes to living a longer life. A new study finds that reading books in particular returns cognitive gains that increase longevity. By Laurie Vázquez – Flying Books – NationalReadingGroupMonth.com – homepg_photo_2014b Bookworms …
By Jean-Pierre Fabre Bruot – Civita Bagnoregio (pronounced “Ban-yo-regio”) is a delightful ancient hamlet, noted for its striking position atop a plateau of volcanic tuff overlooking the Tiber river valley. Perched on top of a tufa hill among a desolated valley made up of …
David Szondy – Some 46.3 billion barrels of oil, 281 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 20 billion barrels of natural gas liquids are estimated to be underTexas and New Mexico. (Credit: bluebay2014/Depositphotos). As the United States becomes a net oil …
Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming. By Kevin Dickinson – A recent study showed that microdosing magic truffles can significantly increase one’s creative thinking. Published in Psychopharmacology, the study …
By Rich Haridy – New research has found that a cell’s mitochondria (represented in green above) can be affected through fasting which results in better health and longevity. (Credit: NICHD Flickr CC-BY-2.0). Intermittent fasting diets are all the rage these days. We are seeing …
