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Why Life Seems to Speed Up as We Age

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Why Life Seems to Speed Up as We Age: Why does time appear to speed up as we get older? Can we slow it down? Thanks to the National Geographic Channel for sponsoring this video! Brain Games is an Emmy-nominated TV series that explores the inner workings of the human mind through experiments and interactive games

What’s for dinner? 5 tips for maximizing leftovers

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What’s for dinner? 5 tips for maximizing leftovers : Leftovers are an easy solution to the common question, “What’s for dinner?” and are a simple step toward more sustainable living. A recent survey found that 72% of Americans identify as pro-leftovers — but how can we cook and store these foods for maximum mealtime “yum” and less food waste? Whether you’re pro-leftovers all the way or need some convincing, follow the tips below for a more sustainable approach to mealtime joy.

Don’t miss this critical step before your next gardening or home improvement project

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Don’t miss this critical step before your next gardening or home improvement project: With spring officially here, homeowners and landscape professionals alike will be reaching for their shovels to start digging projects — from planting trees and creating garden beds to installing new mailboxes, fences, or pools. Before you put your shovel in the ground, don’t miss the critical step that can protect you, your neighbors, and the utility services you rely on: contacting 811.

How you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s

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How you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s : How you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s. Did you know, that whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can make a difference in the future of brain health? Michael J. Fox, award-winning actor, author, and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), who himself has lived with the disease since 1991 at age 29, has issued a call to action — seeking 100,000 individuals both with and without Parkinson’s to participate in the expansion of an unprecedented scientific study.

Scientists think there are 300 million habitable planets in the Milky Way and some may be home to intelligent life.

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Scientists think there are 300 million habitable planets in the Milky Way and some may be home to intelligent life.: If a person is lost in the wilderness, they have two options. They can search for civilization, or they could make themselves easy to spot by building a fire or writing HELP in big letters. For scientists interested in the question of whether intelligent aliens exist, the options are much the same.

Why Nobody Smiles in Old Photographs

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Why Nobody Smiles in Old Photographs: Why didn’t people smile in old photos? For one, early cameras sometimes required a 15-minute exposure time, and holding a smile for that long was no small feat.

Rethink Your Lawn

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Rethink Your Lawn: Who has time to continuously care for that carpet-like, green grass almost everyone longs for? Nearly no one. Cultivating a lush, green lawn takes time, can be expensive

The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History

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The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History: The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History One scientist caused two environmental disasters and the deaths of millions.

Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth?

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Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth?: Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth? – Anthony, age 13. Sometimes it may seem that humans have altered the Earth beyond repair. But our planet is an incredible system

The pandemic’s gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health

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The pandemic’s gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health: As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, reports emerged of a global gardening boom, with plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs sprouting in backyards and on balconies around the world. The data backs up the narrative: An analysis of Google Trends and infection statistics found that during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, country-by-country interest in gardening, from Italy to India, tended to peak just as infections peaked.

5 ways science and nature can benefit wellness

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5 ways science and nature can benefit wellness: In recent years, wellness has become more top of mind for many of us. Our wellbeing is directly affected by the choices we make such as how we work, travel, decompress and care for our bodies.

Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer – recognizing its symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection

Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer – recognizing its symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection : Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer – recognizing its symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection

Drinking a pint of beer may lower your life expectancy by the same amount as smoking a cigarette – new research

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Drinking a pint of beer may lower your life expectancy by the same amount as smoking a cigarette – new research: Earlier research has suggested that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may lower a person’s risk of heart disease. However, our latest study challenges these findings. Our study shows that the more alcohol a person drinks, the higher their risk of stroke, fatal aneurysm, heart failure and early death. Drinking in excess could take up to five years off your life-expectancy.

Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth

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Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth: Even during times of conflict on the ground, space has historically been an arena of collaboration among nations. But trends in the past decade suggest that the nature of cooperation in space is shifting, and fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted these changes.

Mouthwatering Chef-Worthy Summer Classics

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Mouthwatering Chef-Worthy Summer Classics: Mouthwatering Chef-Worthy Summer Classics

Tips for Gardening with Kids

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Tips for Gardening with Kids : Tips for Gardening with Kids Tips for Gardening with Kids Not only is gardening an activity you can enjoy together, but there are also numerous ways to incorporate age-appropriate, teachable moments from counting and colors to responsible care of living things. https://ardelles.com/tips-for-gardening-with-kids/

Why ‘bad’ ads appear on ‘good’ websites – a computer scientist explains

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Why ‘bad’ ads appear on ‘good’ websites – a computer scientist explains: Sketchy ads, like those for miracle weight loss pills and suspicious-looking software, sometimes appear on legitimate, well-regarded websites. It turns out that most websites don’t actually decide who gets to show ads to their viewers. Instead, most sites outsource this task to a complex network of advertising tech companies that do the work of figuring out which ads are shown to each particular person.

Who invented video games?

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Who invented video games?: Who invented video games? TJ, age 7, Worcester, Massachusetts Who invented video games? Some people just love to play. Give them a ball, or a pen, or a pile of leaves and they’ll find a way to play with it. In fact, enough people love to play that just about any time someone invents something new, people find a way to play with it.

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes may pose health risks to your colon and rectum

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes may pose health risks to your colon and rectum : Early-onset colorectal cancer incidence among the young, defined as those under age 50, has been rising globally since the early 1990s. Rates for colon and rectal cancers are expected to increase by 90% and 124%, respectively, by 2030.

Exercise boosts the brain — and mental health

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Exercise boosts the brain — and mental health : Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety aren’t easy to treat. Medications help many but have a high failure rate and may bring nasty side effects.  Talk therapy is time-consuming and expensive. And neither approach is suited to preventing the disorders from developing in the first place. But many people overlook another option that, when it works, can be one of the most effective, least disruptive and cheapest ways of managing mental health disorders: exercise.

Algorithms, Lies, and Social Media

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Algorithms, Lies, and Social Media: Algorithms, Lies, and Social Media

How to break old habits and create new ones with meditation

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How to break old habits and create new ones with meditation: Trying to lose weight, exercise more or start on a difficult project? As Lao Tzu says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Sometimes that first step doesn't even require standing up.

Swing Into Spring with a Special Easter Dessert

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Swing Into Spring with a Special Easter Dessert: It’s tough to top the joy of an Easter morning spent celebrating with family, enjoying a delicious brunch, or snacking on sweet treats. With warmer weather and bright sunshine comes plenty of opportunities to enjoy favorite recipes.

The roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

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The roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient: Sacred hares, banished winter witches, and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla, and how his brain works — live at TED2022

Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla, and how his brain works — live at TED2022 : In this unedited conversation, Elon Musk — the head of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company — digs into the recent news around his bid to purchase Twitter and gets honest about the biggest regret of his career, how his brain works, the future he envisions for the world and a lot more.

The True Pagan Origins of Easter

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The True Pagan Origins of Easter Easter Sunday is a time when the Christians of the world are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whilst Christians and non-Christians alike will no doubt be feasting on chocolate eggs. The consumption of chocolate eggs is certainly not a Christian tradition and historians and Biblical scholars will universally admit that before ever becoming a Christian holiday, Easter is undoubtedly a pagan festival. https://ardelles.com/the-true-pagan-origins-of-easter/

99 Years Later… We Solved It

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99 Years Later… We Solved It: 99 Years Later... We Solved It. How do these rocks move on their own in the desert?

Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark?

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Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark?: Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark? Cats and many other animals, including most dogs, can reflect light from their eyes. That’s why cats’ eyes will usually shine brightly in photos taken in a dimly lit room or glow when illuminated in the dark by a flashlight or a car’s headlights.

Define Your Own Design

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Define Your Own Design: Define your own design. In cities across the country, vibrantly hued murals are often created to bring color and life to buildings, community gathering places and more.

Your digital footprints are more than a privacy risk – they could help hackers infiltrate computer networks

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Your digital footprints are more than a privacy risk – they could help hackers infiltrate computer networks: Your digital footprints are more than a privacy risk – they could help hackers infiltrate computer networks When you use the internet, you leave behind a trail of data, a set of digital footprints. These include your social media activities, web browsing behavior, health information, travel patterns, location maps, information about your mobile device use, photos, audio and video. This data is collected, collated, stored and analyzed by various organizations, from the big social media companies to app makers to data brokers. As you might imagine, your digital footprints put your privacy at risk, but they also affect cybersecurity.

African Tribes Try American Candy!! Guess Which One They HATE!!

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African Tribes Try American Candy!! Guess Which One They HATE!!: What do African tribes think about your favorite candies? This is the ULTIMATE taste test! Join us More Best Ever Food Review Show

AP COLLECTION “It’s a Good Day” White Latte 17oz Ceramic Mug

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AP COLLECTION “It’s a Good Day” White Latte 17oz Ceramic Mug: AP COLLECTION "It's a Good Day" White Latte 17oz Ceramic Mug

What does a health and fitness coach do? Is it the career for you?

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What does a health and fitness coach do? Is it the career for you?: What does a health and fitness coach do? Is it the career for you? Health solutions and preventative wellness have never been more crucial. Today, six in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease, many of which can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, and getting regular health screenings.

5 ways to show your pet some extra love

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5 ways to show your pet some extra love: Your pets are part of your family, and you would do just about anything for them. From the tail wags and face licks to the head bumps and purr fests, your pets show their unconditional love in many ways, every single day

Returning the ‘three sisters’

Returning the ‘three sisters’ : Returning the ‘three sisters’ – corn, beans and squash – to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures Historians know that turkey and corn were part of the first Thanksgiving, when Wampanoag peoples shared a harvest meal with the pilgrims of Plymouth plantation in Massachusetts. And traditional Native American farming practices tell us that squash and beans likely were part of that 1621 dinner too.

Sweeten Up Spring with an ‘Eggstra’ Creative Brunch

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Sweeten Up Spring with an ‘Eggstra’ Creative Brunch: Sweeten Up Spring with an ‘Eggstra’ Creative Brunch It’s hard to top a brunch feast spent snacking on sweet treats in the sunshine with loved ones. At the center of your celebration can be a springtime tradition with nearly endless possibilities: eggs. Lean into the season with creative recipes like Prosciutto and Parmesan Egg Cups or Eggy Lemon Sandwich Cookies to take brunch to the next level. As a natural source of vitamins and minerals, eggs are a delicious protein powerhouse with just 70 calories per large egg. Boiled, scrambled, poached, baked and any other way you like them, they’re a kitchen superhero.

5 ways Americans’ lives will change if Congress makes daylight saving time permanent

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5 ways Americans’ lives will change if Congress makes daylight saving time permanent: The U.S. Senate approved the Sunshine Protection Act in March 2022, with the goal of making daylight saving time permanent starting in November 2023. If that happens, the U.S. will never again “spring forward” or “fall back.”

UnKNOWN African Food in Zimbabwe!! From Strange to Street Food!! (Full Documentary)

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UnKNOWN African Food in Zimbabwe!! From Strange to Street Food!! (Full Documentary): UnKNOWN African Food in Zimbabwe!! From Strange to Street Food!! (Full Documentary)

What are war crimes?

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What are war crimes?: What are war crimes? 3 essential reads on atrocities in Ukraine and the likelihood of prosecuting Putin. Russian troops retreated from Kyiv and the nearby town of Bucha in early April 2022, and new horrors of their occupation were revealed.

Behind the crypto hype is an ideology of social change

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Behind the crypto hype is an ideology of social change: Behind the crypto hype is an ideology of social change. Ads for blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin seem to be everywhere. Crypto technologies are being promoted as a replacement for banks; a new way to buy art; the next big investment opportunity, and an essential part of the metaverse. To many, these technologies are confusing or risky. But enthusiasts ardently promote them.

What the new science of authenticity says about discovering your true self

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What the new science of authenticity says about discovering your true self: https://ardelles.com/what-the-new-science-of-authenticity-says-about-discovering-your-true-self/#pinterest

Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch

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Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch: Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch with fresh air, warm sun, and delicious foods make brunch a favorite weekend event. Set the stage (and the table) for an inviting experience with recipes that cover all the bases from snacks and desserts to a mouthwatering main course.

Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch

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Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch: Whip Up a Bountiful Weekend Brunch with fresh air, warm sun, and delicious foods make brunch a favorite weekend event. Set the stage (and the table) for an inviting experience with recipes that cover all the bases from snacks and desserts to a mouthwatering main course.

Brunch Fruit Tart

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Brunch Fruit Tart: Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and treat your mom to a delicious breakfast or brunch. Whether it’s a meal in bed or a beautiful spread on the dining room table, make the day special with simple recipes that are sure to impress.

What countries have nuclear weapons, and where are they?

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What countries have nuclear weapons, and where are they?: What countries have nuclear weapons, and where are they? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised fears among the public about the use of nuclear weapons in Europe or against the United States. This level of concern has not been seen since the end of the Cold War. NATO countries have been taken aback by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s implied threats to use nuclear weapons against “whoever interferes with us” in Ukraine, and his placement of additional nuclear officers on shifts under a “special regime of combat duty.”