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Doctor at Queens Hospital in the UK advises on potential lifesaving corona virus breathing technique

Posted on April 8, 2020 by agogo22

A UK hospital doctor; Dr Sarfaraz Munshi describes a vital breathing technique for corona virus Covid-19 sufferers that could prevent the patients contracting secondary pneumonia which could prove incredibly dangerous to health. Also present and providing guidance is Sue Elliott … Continue reading →

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On World Health Day, WWF Calls For A Halt To The Illegal Wildlife Trade And Forest Crime

Posted on April 8, 2020 by agogo22

This World Health Day, the world is grappling with the worst public health emergency in recent memory. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the link between zoonotic diseases – those transmitted from animals to humans – and wildlife trade … Continue reading →

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Banking With Cheese and Cutting Hair With Fire in Italy

Posted on April 6, 2020 by agogo22

Where can you find a bank that accepts parmigiano-reggiano cheese as collateral for a loan? Italy, of course. We’re sharing some of our favorite stories from this creative country, starting with the cheese bank in Gavasseto. Then we’re headed to … Continue reading →

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5 Ancient Inventions That Were WAY Ahead Of Their Time | Answers With Joe

Posted on April 2, 2020 by agogo22

From napalm flamethrowers to an analog computer, the ancient world was far more clever and technologically advanced than we think it was. Here are 5 ancient inventions that were way ahead of their time.

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16 Inventions Getting Us Off Fossil Fuels

Posted on April 1, 2020 by agogo22

Much of the world’s energy is sourced from fossil fuels. However, there are several individuals and companies who have developed inventions to help get the world off of non-renewable energy. Watch the video above to see these inventions in action. … Continue reading →

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Endangered sea turtles hatch on Brazil’s deserted beaches

Posted on April 1, 2020 by agogo22

Coronavirus keeps crowds that usually greet hatching of hawksbill turtles away   Nearly 100 critically endangered sea turtles have hatched on a deserted beach in Brazil, their first steps going almost unnoticed because of coronavirus restrictions that prohibit people from … Continue reading →

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These 8 Unique Creatures Are As Rare As They Are Fascinating

Posted on April 1, 2020 by agogo22

Great Big Reel 147: New to our channel, or don’t have time to look through our back catalog? This video is part of a series of Great Big Reels we’ve put together for a blast through our world. In this … Continue reading →

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Why does your cotton towel get stiff after natural drying? – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on March 27, 2020 by agogo22

Cotton towels often become stiff when washed without fabric softener and naturally dried, but the mechanism behind it has remained a mystery. In previous studies, the research groups at Kao Corporation suggested the involvement of bound water — a special … Continue reading →

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The British Psychiatrist Who Explored Paranormal Premonitions | The Backstory | The New Yorker

Posted on March 26, 2020 by agogo22

Sam Knight discusses his reporting on how a psychiatrist set out to collect the dreams and forebodings of the British public.

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Why Cities Are Where They Are

Posted on March 25, 2020 by agogo22

 

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