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Why are populations in Eastern and Central Europe in freefall? | The Stream
The world’s population is increasing, with the United Nations projecting that it may grow from 7.7 billion people in 2019 to 9.7 billion in 2050. Half of the projected rise is expected to be driven by population growth in a … Continue reading
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
[…] If you want a suggestion for the free audiobook or for reading a book, here’s FightMediocrity beginner’s reading list: 1. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: http://amzn.to/1VLAklY 2. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss: http://amzn.to/1Qn5DA5 3. How to … Continue reading
Ghana plants 5 million trees in a single day to combat deforestation | The Hindu
The expansion of farming, and to a lesser degree mining and logging, has led to high levels of deforestation in Ghana, environmentalists say. Ghana aimed to plant at least 5 million trees in a single day on Friday to help … Continue reading
If We Plant 1 TRILLION Trees Can We Stop Climate Change ?
Can trees really save us from climate change? For eons, nature has relied on photosynthesis as a big way to keep carbon dioxide levels from getting out of control. But as we have put more carbon into the air, we’ve … Continue reading
Our Boats Are Changing the Tide
We often think of the ocean’s tide as a simple rise and fall, connected to the motion of the Moon. But on any given shore, the reality is much more complex and oceanic scientists have realized recently that there’s another, … Continue reading
The Best Commercial About a Rock Quarry You’ll See Today | Kottke
This advertisement from Vermont granite company Rock of Ages, featuring views of their majestic quarry accompanied by soaring opera, is way better than any commercial for a local quarry has any right to be.[…] More: The Best Commercial About a … Continue reading
Why American Education is Broken
Everyone agrees that American education leaves much to be desired. American students consistently report lower test scores than their peers in countries like China, Finland, and Vietnam. But why? Are American students just dumb? Are our teachers too lazy or … Continue reading
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Stevie Wonder – Human Nature Live Pilton 2010
Stevie pays a great tribute to Michael Jackson. Maybe the greatest MJ tribute I’ve seen so far, it’s not just sing couple of lines of a song. Venue: Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts (Pilton/U.K.) Date: June 27th 2010 Source: … Continue reading
Steve Porcaro on Accidentally Writing “Human Nature” for Michael Jackson
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