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Follow into the footsteps of the walkers of the Camino de Santiago
Every year for 12 centuries now, thousands of people from all over the world walk to Santiago the Compostela, located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, in a thrilling adventure that combines companionship, sport and personal challenge in a … Continue reading
How Psychoactive Plants Changed the World | News on Drugs
A lot of us are coffee-drinking drug addicts that turn into zombies without a morning caffeine fix. But what is the difference between coffee and opium, especially when they both come from a plant? Author Michael Pollan tells us why … Continue reading
Fishing on the Russia-China border | Primorsky Krai | How we perceive the Russian culture here
Hi guys! On my channel I told you a lot about my hometown, Spassk, located in Primorsky Krai in the very South-East of Russia. Well, now let’s explore the nearby area and visit the village of Novosel’skoye! There we will … Continue reading
Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right
UNFPA State of World Population 2021 Around the world, only 55% of girls and women are able to make their own decisions about their bodily autonomy. But, what exactly is bodily autonomy and why is it so important? Watch this … Continue reading
Why Growing Some Herbs in a Rave Helps Them Live Longer | Food Unwrapped
Matt heads to a herb farm to discover how they make those fresh potted herbs we see in the supermarket as well as a surprising new trick to help them last longer on store shelves. Food Unwrapped Season 6 Episode … Continue reading
The success of Iceland’s ‘four-day week’ trial has been greatly overstated | The Conversation
Iceland has trialled shorter working hours, but not a four-day week. It almost seems too good to be true: a major trial in Iceland shows that cutting the standard five-day week to four days for the same pay needn’t cost … Continue reading
Are Humans the Only Animals That Have Culture? | IN OUR NATURE
“In Our Nature” is a NEW special limited series on It’s Okay To Be Smart! We’re on PATREON! Join the community ►► https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected … Continue reading
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Iceland Tests Out a 4-Day Work Week and Meets Huge Success
Photo: Kristin Wilson “This study shows that the world’s largest ever trial of a shorter working week in the public sector was by all measures an overwhelming success.” In an increasingly work-focused society, many people are starting to … Continue reading
MOTHERLOAD
It is often said that the hardest part of any adventure is getting out the door. Planning and packing are tedious and time consuming. But the moment you cross over the threshold from the distractions of the real world to … Continue reading
Defaced Marcus Rashford mural in Manchester fixed after racist abuse – BBC News
People are continuing to leave messages of support and solidarity at the vandalised mural of Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford. The artwork in Withington, Manchester, was defaced following England’s defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Rashford … Continue reading
