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Canada’s health care system is falling apart. It’s not too late to fix it.

In the grips of a deadly emergency, Canada’s health care system stood on its head. It’s what the people who sign up to save lives do. But after three years of fending off both a virus and systemic problems, our capacity is at an all-time low. ERs are closing—some temporarily, some permanently...

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How Dreams Reveal Brain Disorders

Examining dream content can assist in the diagnosis of psychiatric and neurological illnesses. What does fighting off a lion mean?

www.scientificamerican.com

What Wildfire Smoke Does to the Human Body

Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Northeast and Midwest. Here's how it could affect your health.

time.com

The ‘Dopamine Detox’ Is Having a Moment

A digital-media fast can help you recognize problematic habits—but don't expect it to change your life.

time.com

7 Things You Should Never Do With a Magic Eraser

Sometimes these one-handed wonders can work a little too well.

getpocket.com

 

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No Shame. No Sorrow. Divorce Means It’s Party Time in Mauritania.

It is common for people in this West African desert nation to divorce many times. And when they do, the women celebrate.

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The Difference Between Convection Baking Versus Convection Roasting, Explained

Has the convection setting on your oven ever confused you? Turns out for the right recipe, it’s a magic setting that’ll level up your roasting and baking. Here’s how and when to use a convection oven, plus how it works.

www.simplyrecipes.com

Meet the Chef Reviving Royal Cambodian Recipes

Inspired by a trailblazing princess, Chef Nak's cookbook is a celebration of Khmer history.

www.atlasobscura.com

No milk, no rolled oats and always add salt: how to make porridge like a champion

It only takes three ingredients to make a winning bowl, says Toby Wilson, Australia’s current top-ranked porridge maker – and not one of them is dairy

www.theguardian.com

Have Overripe Bananas? Turn Them Into Jamaican Banana Fritters.

Use overripe fruit to make Jamaican banana fritters that are tender yet slightly chewy—and even simpler than basic pancakes.

www.seriouseats.com

 

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Meet the Women Mapping New York City’s Halal Food

It's a constellation of birria, noodles, and fried chicken sandwiches.

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The Retro Lover's Guide to Road-Tripping

Inside one man's quest to visit the last vestiges of roadside Americana.

www.atlasobscura.com

How Hot Dogs Became Norway's National Snack

Whether wrapped in flatbread, made with reindeer, or gone gourmet, Norwegians love them.

www.atlasobscura.com

How to make vegetable samosas – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

These Indian staples are great to make ahead for picnics and packed lunches alike, plus the filling is so versatile, it can be tailored to your liking

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Spanish-style sausage and beans, picnic loaf and nettle tortilla: Valentine Warner’s campsite recipes

Whether you’re a wilderness adventurer or a glamper, make your food one of the joys of the great outdoors

www.theguardian.com

Podcast: Chile Pepper Institute

How New Mexico became a chile pepper wonderland.

www.atlasobscura.com

Gastro Obscura

The World's Most Wondrous Food and Drink

www.atlasobscura.com

 

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How to Make Jamaican Oxtail

This deeply flavorful Jamaican stew is loaded with tender oxtail, butter beans, and broth-thickening dumplings.

www.seriouseats.com

How to Make Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

Tender pieces of marinated and seared chicken in a rich and silky mahogany gravy.

www.seriouseats.com

Jamaican Curry Chicken

Marinated with an assortment of spices and coated in a rich, creamy gravy, this flavorful curry chicken is a simple and delicious Jamaican staple often served at family Sunday lunch or dinner.

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How to Make Pan Chicken, a Beloved Jamaican Roadside Snack

Marinated with fragrant island spices like Scotch bonnet pepper, scallion, and thyme, pan chicken is hot, smoky, and tender—the ultimate Jamaican fast food.

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Curried Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe

These flaky Jamaican meat patties are filled with curried ground beef, onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper, plus a slew of aromatic herbs and spices. Formed into half-moon shapes, the patties are cooked until golden in the oven—eating them is almost as good as an actual trip to Jamaica. Almost.

www.seriouseats.com

Jamaican Beef Tacos With Tropical Slaw Recipe

What do you do when you want Jamaican beef patties (and you want them now), but you don't want to bake them? Make a mashup by turning them into tacos with a bright, fruity slaw.

www.seriouseats.com

Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Packs a Fiery Punch

Stewed in a flavorful aromatic broth loaded with onion, garlic, allspice, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers, this Jamaican roadside snack can now be made right in your kitchen.

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Read This If You Keep Waking Up at Night

Experts reveal their sound sleep secrets.

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Can Electronics Affect Quality Sleep? | Sleep Foundation

Want to learn more about how electronics affect sleep? Read our guide to learn about technology in the bedroom and best practices for screen time before bed.

www.sleepfoundation.org

Sleep Foundation | Better Sleep for a Better You

SleepFoundation.org is the leading source for evidence-based, medically reviewed sleep health information and in-depth product testing.

www.sleepfoundation.org

 

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Insomnia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments | Sleep Foundation

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects many people. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments.

www.sleepfoundation.org

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms and Causes | Sleep Foundation

Sleep apnea involves disrupted breathing during sleep. Learn about the types of sleep apnea as well as potential symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

www.sleepfoundation.org

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders | Sleep Foundation

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders occur when the body isn't aligned with natural light cycles. We break down triggers, symptoms, and next steps for care.

www.sleepfoundation.org

 

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Why Whole Wheat Is Better Than White

Switching pastas and breads is a small decision that could save lives.

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B.C. will soon require asbestos abatement contractors to be licensed

British Columbia will soon be the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement a licensing requirement for asbestos abatement contractors.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Vegas water agency empowered to limit home water flows in future

Nevada has taken a dramatic, but not immediate, step toward limiting the amount of Colorado River water used in the most populous part of the nation's most arid state, after lawmakers gave Las Vegas-area water managers the levers to limit flows to single-family homes.

www.ctvnews.ca

Why So Many Young Men Are Lonely, Sexless, and Extremely Online

Richard Reeves, the scholar who wrote ‘Of Boys and Men,’ joins to discuss the findings of a recent Equimundo report on the challenges that American men are facing in 2023

www.theringer.com

 

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Genetic profiling can help reduce missed prostate cancer diagnoses

PSA screening has a

www.healthing.ca

Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price: 'My patients inspire me by the way they tackle cancer'

Brace yourself for a 40 per cent jump in cancer cases

www.healthing.ca

Prison for fentanyl-dealing seniors who turned hobby farm into 'illicit pharmacy'

Prison was the only option the courts had for two senior citizen drug dealers who turned a Newbury-area hobby farm into an illegal pharmacy.

vancouversun.com

From patient care to human connection: How health-care practitioners can bridge the loneliness gap

1 in 5 Canadians over 65 say they lack companionship

www.healthing.ca

 

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Is it time to change the Cannabis act?

Right now, the federal government is reviewing the laws that made recreational pot legal in Canada. Everything is theoretically on the table, even if the basics of the act are unlikely to change much. But there are things we could fix that would make the system work better—and more fairly—for...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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'Forgotten pensioner' with no family who leaves his will out at night

John Foster, a pensioner from Sunderland who appeared in a Channel 4 Dispatches programme called Britain's Forgotten Pensioners, said he has turned off his empty fridge.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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5 Indoor Plants That Don’t Need a Lot of Sunlight

These overlooked house plants can survive in the dark, almost.

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How to Start Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide

Before you buy those seeds or pull out the shovel, read up on the essential plans and skills you’ll need for your first (or first successful) garden.

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3 Simple Habits That Can Protect Your Brain From Cognitive Decline

These three habits help your body, and also have a positive impact on your brain.

getpocket.com

Not the Happiest Place on Earth: Motion Sickness and the Messy Truth of Theme Park Ride Design - Longreads

One ride-goer goes behind the curtain at one of America's most popular amusement parks, shattering the magic of the experience.

longreads.com

 

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Florida's 'Dr. Deep' resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater

A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.

www.ctvnews.ca

Unhealthy habits of university students could lead to future health problems

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventative Medicine Reports by a group of international researchers has found that post-secondary students with unhealthy eating habits can go on to suffer from disease and mental health issues for years to come.

www.ctvnews.ca

10-year-old girl survives more than 24 hours alone in the rugged Cascade mountains after getting lost while out with her family

Rescuers in Washington state are praising the resourcefulness of a 10-year-old girl who survived on her own for more than 24 hours in the rugged terrain of the Cascade mountains after getting lost while out with her family.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Where Imagination Lives in Your Brain

The ability to conjure up possible futures or alternative realities is the flip side of memory. Both faculties cohabit in the brain region called the hippocampus

www.scientificamerican.com

How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?

More is not necessarily better.

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A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity

Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas

www.scientificamerican.com

Here’s What Causes Motion Sickness

Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain

www.scientificamerican.com

Adversity in Early Childhood Can Impair Brain Development

Adverse early childhood experience leaves persisting traces in brain structure, highlighting the importance of preventive measures for healthy brain development

www.scientificamerican.com

Surges of Activity in the Dying Human Brain Could Hint at Fleeting Conscious Experiences

An increase in activity in dying brains might be associated with last-minute conscious experiences, but scientists don’t know for sure

www.scientificamerican.com

Wearable Brain Devices Will Challenge Our Mental Privacy

A new era of neurotechnology means we may need new protections to safeguard our brain and mental experiences

www.scientificamerican.com

Does Not Being Able to Picture Something in Your Mind Affect Your Creativity?

Researchers who study aphantasia, or the inability to visualize something in your “mind’s eye,” are starting to get a sense of how to accurately measure the condition and what it may mean for those who have it.

www.scientificamerican.com

Neuroscience

News and research about Neuroscience, including commentary and archival articles published in Scientific American.

www.scientificamerican.com

 

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Long COVID Now Looks like a Neurological Disease, Helping Doctors to Focus Treatments

The causes of long COVID, which disables millions, may come together in the brain and nervous system

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Severe COVID May Cause Brain Changes Similar to Aging

Key genes that are active in the brains of older people are also active in the brains of people who developed serious COVID

www.scientificamerican.com

Acting Out Dreams Predicts Parkinson’s and Other Brain Diseases

Enacted dreams could be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease

www.scientificamerican.com

This Year’s Most Thought-Provoking Brain Discoveries

Neural circuits that label experiences as “good” or “bad” and the emotional meaninglessness of facial expressions are some standouts among 2022’s mind and brain breakthroughs

www.scientificamerican.com

A Hormone May Boost Cognition in Down Syndrome

The hormone GnRH may have potential for improving language, memory and other intellectual functions in people with Down syndrome, according to a pilot study

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Some People Who Appear to Be in a Coma May Actually Be Conscious

Brain scans reveal that some people who can’t speak or move are aware of the world around them

www.scientificamerican.com

 

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The 8 Best High Protein Foods, According to a Dietitian

When it comes to supporting overall health and wellness, getting enough protein is critical. Add these high protein foods to your diet today.

www.eatingwell.com

Medical Questions & Answers | Cleveland Clinic

Access thousands of health articles, videos and tools to help manage your health.

my.clevelandclinic.org

Amino Acid: Benefits & Food Sources

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Your body needs 20 amino acids to function correctly. Nine of these amino acids are called essential amino acids.

my.clevelandclinic.org

 

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Why Aren't Men Brushing Their Teeth?

Teeth, teeth, TEETH, TEETH.

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What I Learned by Eating Only Meat for a Month

This fall I joined the ranks of Shawn Baker's all-meat cult for 30 days. Here's what happened.

www.outsideonline.com

8 Great New Running Shoes for Summer

Here’s what we liked about these newly released running shoes from our initial wear-testing

www.outsideonline.com

How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Body and Mind

Wildfire seasons are getting worse. The increase in smoke is harming heart, lung, brain, and skin health.

www.outsideonline.com

10 Hip Flexor Exercises to Improve Your Athletic Performance

These movements will help you build functional leg strength

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Did You Know There Are More Than a Dozen Types of Lettuces? Here's a Visual Guide & Recipes to Try Them All

Learn about more than a dozen varieties of salad greens, from iceberg and romaine to mache and escarole, plus storage tips and recipes to use them in.

www.eatingwell.com

Healthy Eating

Learn to eat healthy with our expert tips and delicious inspiration to help you prepare healthy food for you and your family.

www.eatingwell.com

What Actually Is Sodium—and How Does It Affect Your Health?

Discover sodium's role in your health and get tips for including it in a healthy diet, according to a registered dietitian.

www.eatingwell.com

Does Eating Burnt Food Cause Cancer? A Dietitian Explains

If you light your campfire marshmallows on fire or enjoy burnt toast, you might wonder if burnt food can cause cancer. Read along to find out.

www.eatingwell.com

Can You Use Olive Oil Instead of Vegetable Oil?

Find out if you can substitute olive oil for vegetable oil, how it affects your cooking, and how they nutritionally stack up against each other.

www.eatingwell.com

This Viral Dessert Trend Is Surprisingly Anti-Inflammatory—Here's How to Make It

These summer treats are taking the internet by storm, and you only need 4 ingredients to make them. Read on to learn more.

www.eatingwell.com

Is It Safe to Eat Raw Eggs?

You can get sick on raw eggs, but should you be worried about eating raw eggs in dishes like homemade mayonnaise? Learn what a food safety expert has to say.

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Plastic bottles harm human health at every stage of their life cycle

A new report says beverage companies like Coca-Cola must be “held accountable for the supply chain impacts of their plastics.”

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Space Travel Can Cause Brain Damage

A new study shows and it can take as long as 3 years on Earth to recover from brain swelling suffered in space.

time.com

Does Journalling Actually Improve Mental Health? | The Walrus

Writing down your thoughts can be helpful. But getting the perfect notebook isn’t a substitute for professional care

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Why Are So Many Psychiatric Patients Forcibly Detained and Treated? | The Walrus

Governments and treatment providers don’t want to publicly expose “the dark heart” of our mental health system, experts say

thewalrus.ca

How I Tried to Stop Snoring, Fix My Sleep Habits, and Confront My Mortality | The Walrus

I wanted a quick fix even if that quick fix was strapping a glorified bike pump to my face

thewalrus.ca

The Mental Health Crisis on the Other End of the Phone | The Walrus

Remote work has transformed the already challenging overnight shift for crisis hotline operators into a deeply lonely one

thewalrus.ca

Why We Made Fewer Memories during the Pandemic | The Walrus

Monotony and anxiety wrought havoc on our brains. Can we bounce back?

thewalrus.ca

 

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‘I’m a Gastroenterologist—These Are the 5 Types of Dairy Products That Are Great for Gut Health’

No need to hold your breath: Cottage cheese (!) has made the cut.

www.wellandgood.com

Why You Should Always Check the Color of Your Pee Before You Get on an Airplane, According to a Hydration Scientist

Flying, according to the expert, is a "recipe for dehydration." Here's exactly how to stay hydrated so you can enjoy every last drop of your vacation.

www.wellandgood.com

I Tried The Military Method For Better Sleep. The Results Were Interesting.

The relaxation tactic boasts a 96% efficacy rate for helping soldiers get some shut eye, but can it work for stressed out parents?

www.fatherly.com

Chronic stress can inflame the gut — now scientists know why

Signals originating in the brain make their way to gut nerve cells, leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals.

www.nature.com

Guardians of the brain: how a special immune system protects our grey matter

The nervous and immune systems are tightly intertwined. Deciphering their chatter might help address many brain disorders and diseases.

www.nature.com

Longevity doctor shares the No. 1 diet he follows to 'beat diseases and live longer': It's a 'unique blend' of foods

Dr. William Li, a physician, food scientist and bestselling author, has spent 20 years studying how our diets can help us fight diseases and live longer. He shares his No. 1 longevity diet that keeps his body young, strong and healthy.

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'How can I have the most joyful day?': Here's what Deepak Chopra does every morning for optimal mental, physical health

"My morning routine is about two and a half hours," Chopra tells CNBC Make It. His daily habits include meditation, coffee and long walks with his wife.

www.cnbc.com

A psychologist says these 7 skills separate successful kids from 'the ones who struggle'—and how parents can teach them

Thrivers are raised, not born. Through her decades of research, psychologist and parenting expert Michele Borba found seven traits kids need in order to become resilient, mentally strong and self-aware adults. Here's how parents can teach them.

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Family of B.C. man who died of drug overdose donates $20M to recovery centre

A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of an opioid overdose.

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'Promising' new drug to treat Alzheimer's in pipeline of approval in Canada

Canada has started the approval process for a new Alzheimer's drug that is 'quite promising,' according to one expert.

www.ctvnews.ca

The truth about how often you should wash your hair

A report about a cancer-causing chemical being detected in some dry shampoos may have led you rethink your hair care routine. But experts say there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair — or what you can do to maintain it on off days.

www.ctvnews.ca

1 in 5 single adults in Canada live in poverty, many of whom are food insecure: report

A newly published national report by Community Food Centres Canada reveals that nearly one in five single adults are living below the poverty line --- 40 per cent of whom are food insecure.

www.ctvnews.ca

Three-quarters of Ottawa public school staff received reports of bullying this school year, survey finds

Teachers and educators say students feel safe in Ottawa's public schools, but a new survey finds a majority of educators received reports of student bullying during a four-week period this school year.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

 

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'Canadians should be very concerned about their drinking water': W5 investigates asbestos cement pipes

W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. Watch W5's 'Something in the Water' on CTVNews.ca and W5's official YouTube channel.

www.ctvnews.ca

We live with lots of noise. What’s that doing to us?

You know how sometimes you notice that it’s eerily quiet? That’s because we’re so accustomed to the background noise of life in a city of any size, that sudden silence catches our attention. From cars and trucks to neighbours and kids, modern appliances to incessant TV, music or videos, we...

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The ChatGPT guy wants to scan your eyeball with an orb. What could go wrong?

Sam Altman, the CEO of Open AI, the company behind ChatGPT, has co-founded a cryptocurrency project called Worldcoin, which is currently scanning people’s eyeballs using an orb and digitizing their irises for use as identification. Currently more than 1.8 million people have had their irises...

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New non-invasive tool can detect early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva.

www.ctvnews.ca

Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life: study

Low sexual satisfaction in middle age could be linked to future memory decline, according to a new study.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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NBA's Tony Snell Reveals Autism Diagnosis At Age 31

NBA player Tony Snell says he was diagnosed with autism last year.

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NBA star Tony Snell speaks out for 1st time on autism diagnosis: 'I am the way I am'

"It was like putting some 3D glasses on." NBA veteran Tony Snell opens up about his life-changing autism diagnosis at the age of 31.

www.today.com

https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/9-year-nba-veteran-tony-snell-reveals-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-autism

 

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99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

The British Columbia government says there's been a 99 per cent drop in the number of online Ozempic prescriptions filled by Americans from pharmacies in that province since it introduced regulations to protect the local supply for diabetes patients.

vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

 

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ThIs Legendary Warrior Monk Wants to Share His Wisdom

Shi Yin Mang is passing on the secrets of kung fu and Chan (Zen) Buddhism to both movie stars and office workers.

time.com

I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing

The still-updated World Book Encyclopedia is my antidote to the information apocalypse.

arstechnica.com

What languages dominate the internet?

The one you’re reading this in, for starters.

restofworld.org

 

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How digital nomads have reshaped cities around the world

“Work from anywhere” was a pandemic-era dream. Two years later, this is the reality.

restofworld.org

As war rages in Sudan, small startups are helping people find food, money, and flee

The ongoing crisis has severely damaged the country’s infrastructure. A group of local apps are filling the void.

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