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Have you ever worked more than 40 hours in one week? Most people have and their bosses probably thanked them for their hard work. Your boss might think you’re doing a good job, but the majority of new research says the exact opposite.

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In 1921, Ada Blackjack sailed to the Arctic's Wrangel Island. She had no idea it would be a life and death struggle to survive.

The petite woman was hired as a seamstress for the risky journey. Her travel companions were four men and a female cat called Vic.

Blackjack was born in 1898 in Alaska. She was a Native American Inupiat woman but raised by white Methodist missionaries. They taught her to cook, clean, sew, and read the bible. They didn't teach her the hunting and survival skills of her native tribe.

At the age of 16, she married Jack Blackjack. They had three children together, but two died young. Jack beat Ada and starved her. He later abandoned her and her only surviving son, Bennett, in 1921.

Bennet suffered from tuberculosis, and Blackjack didn't have enough money to care for him. She put him in a local orphanage and vowed she would make enough money to bring him home.

Soon after, Blackjack joined the journey organized by Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson. He wanted to claim the remote Wrangel Island for the British Empire.

The ocean around Wrangel Island would freeze during part of the year making it completely inaccessible. The plan was for the group to sail there and live for two years, the time necessary to legally claim the island.

They arrived on Wrangel with just six months of supplies. The ship that was supposed to deliver new supplies the following year never arrived. It couldn't break through the ice. Supplies had run out, and the once plentiful animals on the island disappeared.

By the beginning of 1923, the party was starving. Three of the members set off in search of help. They died in the wilderness. The remaining male survivor, Lorne Knight, was deathly ill. Blackjack did her best to care for him, but he also died.

Alone with only her cat, Vic, for a companion, Blackjack made a vow to survive for the sake of her son. For three long months, the woman with a crippling fear of polar bears She even made a fought tooth and nail to survive. She taught herself to shoot, to trap, and to hunt like her ancestors. makeshift boat.

On August 20th, 1923, Blackjack was finally rescued. She was wearing a coat she had made out of reindeer skin. The boat's captain wrote, "She had mastered her environment. She could have lived there another year."

Blackjack returned to Alaska as a hero but avoided the spotlight. She reunited with her beloved Bennet and used her payment to fund his treatment in a Seattle Hospital.

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Texas millionaire and hunter Corey Knowlton recently paid $350,000 to kill an endangered black rhino in Namibia. There are only 4,000 to 5,000 black rhinos left in the world, and now there is one less. While it's easy to paint Corey as a monster, he says that hunters like himself are endangered animals' best hope for survival.

Corey is a lifelong hunter, but he didn't have a lifelong dream to kill a rhino. In 2014, he was attending a hunting convention when a friend, John Jackson, asked him for a favor. The Dallas Safari Club was auctioning off a license to kill a black rhino in Namibia, but the auction had gotten a lot of bad publicity. Jackson was worried that no one would participate, so he asked Corey to make the first bid to He agreed to help and made the first and only bid of $350,000. get the ball rolling.

Not long after he won, the threats began. "I hope the rhino rips you in half. Do your children know what a monster their father is? I hope you get what you deserve. A short and painful existence." Others threatened to murder his parents, rape his wife, burn his house, and kill his kids. Most people would have backed down, but Corey said that animal conservation is too important.

One of the biggest threats to the black rhino is poachers. Rhinoceros horn is worth $60,000 a pound on the black market, so rhinos are a prime target for illegal hunters. Hunters like Corey say that legalized hunting of these animals pays for protecting them from poachers. And it encourages landowners to reintroduce these endangered animals on their land. In South Africa, the white rhinoceros increased from a few hundred to 11,000 after hunting it was legalized.

It seems counter-intuitive that hunting could contribute to the survival of animals, but the hunting licenses are very limited. Corey was allowed to kill one of two specific elderly male rhinos. Older males are known to kill younger male rhinos, who are more likely to breed.

Paying huge amounts of money to kill endangered animals And paying money to kill one of the last iconic animals on earth does not make you a conservationist." Corey, does not sit well with many people. Conservationist Jeff Flocken says, "If you pay to take a human life and give to humanitarian causes, it does not make you a humanitarian. on the other hand, says he is a realist. And if we want these species to survive, we must put a dollar value on them.

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Texas millionaire and hunter Corey Knowlton recently paid $350,000 to kill an endangered black rhino in Namibia. There are only 4,000 to 5,000 black rhinos left in the world, and now there is one less. While it's easy to paint Corey as a monster, he says that hunters like himself are endangered animals' best hope for survival.

Corey is a lifelong hunter, but he didn't have a lifelong dream to kill a rhino. In 2014, he was attending a hunting convention when a friend, John Jackson, asked him for a favor. The Dallas Safari Club was auctioning off a license to kill a black rhino in Namibia, but the auction had gotten a lot of bad publicity. Jackson was worried that no one would participate, so he asked Corey to make the first bid to He agreed to help and made the first and only bid of $350,000. get the ball rolling.

Not long after he won, the threats began. "I hope the rhino rips you in half. Do your children know what a monster their father is? I hope you get what you deserve. A short and painful existence." Others threatened to murder his parents, rape his wife, burn his house, and kill his kids. Most people would have backed down, but Corey said that animal conservation is too important.

One of the biggest threats to the black rhino is poachers. Rhinoceros horn is worth $60,000 a pound on the black market, so rhinos are a prime target for illegal hunters. Hunters like Corey say that legalized hunting of these animals pays for protecting them from poachers. And it encourages landowners to reintroduce these endangered animals on their land. In South Africa, the white rhinoceros increased from a few hundred to 11,000 after hunting it was legalized.

It seems counter-intuitive that hunting could contribute to the survival of animals, but the hunting licenses are very limited. Corey was allowed to kill one of two specific elderly male rhinos. Older males are known to kill younger male rhinos, who are more likely to breed.

Paying huge amounts of money to kill endangered animals And paying money to kill one of the last iconic animals on earth does not make you a conservationist." Corey, does not sit well with many people. Conservationist Jeff Flocken says, "If you pay to take a human life and give to humanitarian causes, it does not make you a humanitarian. on the other hand, says he is a realist. And if we want these species to survive, we must put a dollar value on them.

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While dogs have been used for protection for thousands of years, parrots are a new twist. "Run, run, you are going to get caught," cried Lorenzo, the parrot, as the police arrived. Lorenzo was one of 1,700 parrots trained to warn their drug-dealing owners in Barranquilla, Colombia. Lorenzo's warnings weren't enough to stop the police from arresting four men and seizing 200 guns, a stolen motorcycle, and a large amount of drugs.

While Lorenzo was on the The police believed that the parrot was echoing the mother's cries for help and her wrong side of the law, a parrot in South Carolina was the hero in the case of one woman named Gloria, who abused her elderly mother. One day in 2010, Gloria called an ambulance after her 98-year-old mother was having trouble breathing. The paramedics arrived at the filthy house that smelled of rotting flesh and animal feces. They found the elderly woman in pain and covered in bedsores. The police arrived soon after and discovered the family parrot repeating, "Help me, help me," followed by maniacal laughter. The mother died the next day, and Gloria was arrested. cold-hearted daughter's laughter.

Blackie the cat wasn't owned by drug dealers or abusive criminals, but his ability to talk did get his owner in trouble. When Blackie was just a kitten, Blackie's owner Carl says a voice Things took a The United Nations and the United States both have laws protecting freedom of speech, but the judge "Blackie can clearly popped into his head that said, "The cat is trying to talk to you." Carl spent a year and a half teaching Blackie to talk. Blackie learned to say, "I love you" and "I want my mommy." Blackie became famous around town, and people on the street would pay Carl to hear Blackie speak. Blackie's fame grew, and he even appeared on TV and the radio. The police charged Carl and his wife with running a business without a license. Carl argued that this was an infringement on Blackie's freedom of speech. turn for the worse when Miles took his talking cat show to Georgia. He said that Blackie was not a "person," and even if he was a person, Miles shouldn't be arguing for Blackie's freedom of speech. wasn't having it. speak for himself," said the judge.

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There are places on this planet full of turmoil, where armies wage war against each other. But what many people don’t know is that another kind of army exists, and they don’t shoot guns. An army of nuns rescues victims of human trafficking around the world. They do this by disguising themselves as prostitutes and laborers.

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The internet gives us new ways to connect with each other that we couldn't imagine just 20 years ago. Instant communication through email, skype, and social media is supposed to It's supposed to make bring people together. keeping in touch easier, help spark new friendships, and help people rediscover old ones. It's supposed to make the world a smaller place.

Maybe not. Despite many people having hundreds of Facebook friends, humans can only manage a maximum of 150 actual relationships at a time. According to Robin Dunbar of the University of Oxford, this magic number is the limit. We're just not capable of having meaningful relationships with more than 150 people. The average Facebook user has close to 200 online friends, and more than a few people have thousands.

It seems obvious that having hundreds of so-called friends online is an illusion. But is it a harmful one?

It turns out, social media creates a large network of superficial connections -but it So maybe social media comes at a cost. The more time people spend on social media, the less time they spend creating meaningful connections with the real people directly around them. At the end of the day, social media makes some people unhappy and lonely, despite having lots of online friends. isn't all it's cracked up to be.

But then again, social media and other Internet communication platforms like Skype do allow some people to reach across the globe and make real friendships as well.

Sarah and Paige are two perfectly normal, healthy girls - except they were both born with only one arm. Sarah lives in Indiana; Paige lives in New Zealand, but they're incredibly close friends.

How did this happen?

With the video chat software Skype, bonding over the challenges of living life with one arm. Without Skype, they would have to face their unique challenges on their own, instead of together. Without Skype, they wouldn't even know the other one existed. They wouldn't have been able to share each other's triumphs, or been there to make the hard days just a little bit easier. They wouldn't be friends.

Maybe our culture of online social connection is slowly isolating some of us and making everyone lonelier and less happy. But for others, it's the lifeblood of true friendship. And for some, it's the only thing in the world that brings them together.

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Scientists say that life began in the oceans. While humans have evolved into land dwellers, there is a unique culture of people who, for centuries, have spent most their lives on the ocean.

When Nahara steps from the boat onto dry land, she begins to feel off balance and dizzy. She describes the feeling as the opposite of seasickness - her people call it land sickness. Nahara, like other Bajau Laut people, was born at sea and has lived there her whole life. Just the thought of stepping onto dry land makes her queasy.

Living a nomadic life in the Coral Sea between Borneo and The Philippines, the Bajau Laut people have existed more intimately with the ocean than any other culture on earth. Although they have been forced to settle permanently on land in recent decades, there are still a few dwindling Bajau Laut communities that continue to call the ocean home.

Families live on houseboats not far from shore and go to land only for fuel or to fix their boats. The ocean provides everything else they need to survive.

Nahara's children were born on the boat and have adapted to life at sea. Swimming and diving is second nature to them. Their eyesight has even developed in a way that aids underwater vision.

Normally, when underwater, pupils expand to let more light in, countering the darker conditions beneath the surface. But bigger pupils mean blurrier vision. For the Bajau Laut, this isn't the case. Starting at a young age, pupils actually begin to shrink as they head further into the dark water. This helps their vision remain clear, a necessary ability for underwater hunting.

The Bajau Laut are also able to hold their breath for up to five minutes at a time - a breathtaking feat indeed! One diver, Sulbin, says that to prepare for a dive, he enters a trance-like state, focusing on his breath. His heart rate slows to 30 beats a minute underwater.

Like Sulbin, the rest of his people have a spiritual connection with the water as well. For them, the surface of the ocean is home, and beneath the surface is a home away from home. They see the ocean as a living entity where spirits exist in the tides, coral reefs, and mangroves.

In fact, their connection with the ocean is so profound that they were able to foresee the Indonesian tsunami of 2004, and save themselves in the nick of time by moving out to deeper water.

The Bajau-Laut represents yet another unique and indigenous culture in danger of extinction due to the destruction of their marine environment. They truly are the last of the sea nomads.

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Scientists say that life began in the oceans. While humans have evolved into land dwellers, there is a unique culture of people who, for centuries, have spent most their lives on the ocean.

When Nahara steps from the boat onto dry land, she begins to feel off balance and dizzy. She describes the feeling as the opposite of seasickness - her people call it land sickness. Nahara, like other Bajau Laut people, was born at sea and has lived there her whole life. Just the thought of stepping onto dry land makes her queasy.

Living a nomadic life in the Coral Sea between Borneo and The Philippines, the Bajau Laut people have existed more intimately with the ocean than any other culture on earth. Although they have been forced to settle permanently on land in recent decades, there are still a few dwindling Bajau Laut communities that continue to call the ocean home.

Families live on houseboats not far from shore and go to land only for fuel or to fix their boats. The ocean provides everything else they need to survive.

Nahara's children were born on the boat and have adapted to life at sea. Swimming and diving is second nature to them. Their eyesight has even developed in a way that aids underwater vision.

Normally, when underwater, pupils expand to let more light in, countering the darker conditions beneath the surface. But bigger pupils mean blurrier vision. For the Bajau Laut, this isn't the case. Starting at a young age, pupils actually begin to shrink as they head further into the dark water. This helps their vision remain clear, a necessary ability for underwater hunting.

The Bajau Laut are also able to hold their breath for up to five minutes at a time - a breathtaking feat indeed! One diver, Sulbin, says that to prepare for a dive, he enters a trance-like state, focusing on his breath. His heart rate slows to 30 beats a minute underwater.

Like Sulbin, the rest of his people have a spiritual connection with the water as well. For them, the surface of the ocean is home, and beneath the surface is a home away from home. They see the ocean as a living entity where spirits exist in the tides, coral reefs, and mangroves.

In fact, their connection with the ocean is so profound that they were able to foresee the Indonesian tsunami of 2004, and save themselves in the nick of time by moving out to deeper water.

The Bajau-Laut represents yet another unique and indigenous culture in danger of extinction due to the destruction of their marine environment. They truly are the last of the sea nomads.

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'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' Is this idiom wrong? In the African nation of Mauritania, big is beautiful. Some women even visit "fat farms" where they Meanwhile, weight-loss camps are gaining popularity in many western nations. gorge on large quantities of high calorie foods, hoping to return home a bit rounder.

From culture to culture, ideas of beauty vary. In rural Indonesia, for example, big feet are celebrated. For indigenous Maori people in New Zealand, blue face tattoos are desirable. And long earlobes are a sign of beauty to the Masai people of Kenya.

They say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, but it may also lie in a mathematical calculation.

Did you know that a numerical ratio of 1 to 1.618 can actually predict beauty? It's called the "divine proportion" or " golden ratio." It shows up in all cultures and across all time periods. And people considered beautiful have faces and bodies that often display this golden ratio.

In beautiful people, the ratio is often present in the distance between the eyes compared to the length of the lower face. It can also appear in the length of the arms relative to body height. To determine whether an entire face reflects the divine ratio, first, measure the length and the width of the face. Then, divide the length by the width. The closer the answer is to 1.6, the more the face exhibits the divine ratio.

Even more interesting is that the golden ratio isn't exclusive to human beauty. It exists frequently in nature as well. The golden ratio can be found in the spiral of a snail's shell, in the petals of certain flowers, and on the markings of a tiger's head.

The Great Pyramid of Giza, constructed in 2484 BC, also displays the golden ratio. But the golden ratio doesn't appear in recorded history until around 300 BC. During this time, Greek mathematicians noticed the golden ratio consistently appearing in geometric shapes. The ancient Greeks were obsessed with physical perfection, and many of Greece's most famous sculptures display the golden ratio.

In modern times, some people even have plastic surgery to achieve this special ratio. Humans continue to be captivated by beauty. Yet, pursuits of physical beauty aren't always fulfilling. More than half of plastic surgery patients regret the procedure.

We've all heard the idiom, " Beauty is only skin deep." And indeed, a recent study found that the most attractive qualities in a partner had little to do with physical appearance. Instead, participants chose playfulness, kindness, and humor to be most important.

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Did you know that living in a city is actually pretty bad for your happiness? Studies show that you're more likely to be happy the smaller the city that you live in. But with 5 billion people living in cities by 2030, is there a way we can change the unhappiness found in cities?

Actually, there is. Urban design.

Urban design isn't just about the best place to build a road or a new sewer. In fact, if it's done correctly, urban design can make an entire city happier and healthier. And it doesn't need everyone to be a millionaire at their dream job. In fact, building a happy city is a lot less pie-in-the-sky dreaming and a lot more sustainable, healthy transportation.

In 1998, Enrique Peñalosa was elected mayor of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia and the bustling home of some 6.7 million people. But when Peñalosa was elected, Bogotá was facing huge challenges as a community. It had too many cars, so commuting times were enormous and pollution was terrible, and kidnapping and murder were far too common. So Peñalosa decided to redesign the very fabric of the city. He made it extremely difficult to drive by only letting people commute via car three times a week and banning cars completely for no car days. To make up the difference, he hugely expanded the cycle infrastructure and built the city's first public transit system.

All of a sudden, streets that had only heard the rumble of car engines were alive with the noise of kids playing and cyclists chatting. Commuting time was halved, and the murder rate fell (even as the country got more violent).

Peñalosa built a city where the bike was the vehicle of choice. But did this actually make people happier?

Drivers during peak In short, yes. The longer someone's car commute, the less happy they are. Long distance car commuters are 40 percent more likely to get divorced. rush hour experience higher stress levels than fighter pilots who are over enemy territory. On the other hand, commuters who get to work under their own steam exhibit far less stress and have a generally more positive psychological well-being.

Urban designers have a chance to change the fabric of a city. And if we let them, they can design a city that benefits everyone's health, their psychological well-being, and their safety.

Turns out you can design happiness.

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Every August, Klepatan says goodbye to his lover, Malena, before going to South Africa, where he spends the spring and summer. Every March, Klepatan and the l ike clockwork, he flies back to Croatia to be with his partner. love of his life, Malena, are birds, storks, to be more specific. And they have been continuing their long-distance romance for the past 16 years.

Klepatan is one of millions of birds that travel thousands of kilometers between South Africa and Croatia as the weather warms, but his relationship with Malena is one of a kind.

In 1993, Malena was shot by a hunter in Croatia. A school caretaker named Stjepan Vokic found the wounded bird and took her home. He cared for the bird until she was healthy and named her Malena, which means 'little one.'

Stjepan nursed Malena back to health, but she still cannot fly properly. He wanted to make sure that Malena didn't miss out on the joys of motherhood. To help her find a mate, Stjepan built her a nest on top of his house. In that nest, Malena and Klepatan first met, fell in love, and have raised many baby storks.

The local media celebrate Klepatan's yearly visits. There is a 24-hour live video feed of Malena's nest playing in the capital of Croatia.

Klepatan not only arrives on the same day but often at the same hour. In 2016, he broke the pattern and arrived six days late. It was so When another suitor arrived in his place, Malena would accept no substitutes for Klepatan. out of character that people panicked that something terrible must have happened to him. She attacked the new bird until he flew off.

Klepatan and Malena have 4 to 5 baby storks every year. Since Malena can only fly short distances, Klepatan handles the flight training of their children.

In August, Klepatan departs again on his 13,000-kilometer flight home, leaving Malena behind. This is when Stjepan "Then I take her in the car to the meadows for fishing to steps in again to keep Malena from getting lonely. He says that after Klepatan leaves Malena, she mourns for ten days. The ever-caring Stjepan feeds her fish, and the unlikely pair watch nature documentaries together on TV. take her mind off it." During the cold winter months, he brings Malena into his house to live with him.

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Mamoudou Gassama, a migrant from Mali, has become a household name in France. They call him the Spiderman of Paris.

Mamoudou never considered himself a hero. He grew up in Mali, an African country riddled with poverty, famine, and war.

Mamoudou sought to find a better life elsewhere. He crossed the Sahara desert with some fellow refugees. The journey was hard and risky, but the small group Unfortunately, the authorities arrested them and sent them home to Mali. made it to Libya.

Returning to the war and the horror of his country made Mamoudou more determined to flee. He hopped on a boat to the Italian coast. The trip could have cost him his life, but he survived.

Mamoudou arrived in Italy in 2014 as an illegal immigrant. He did not receive a warm welcome. Nevertheless, he managed to survive in the country like a ghost without any rights or protection for four years.

Aged 22, Mamoudou made the trip to France to be reunited with his brothers. Being with his own flesh and blood was a great comfort for Mamoudou. Even so, the life of an illegal immigrant is notoriously difficult in France.

One fateful day in Paris, he was walking along the street when he noticed a crowd staring up at a high-rise apartment in horror. Following their gaze, he saw a terrified toddler hanging onto the edge of a balcony for dear life.

The gathered French citizens were frozen. They feared the worst. Mamoudou knew the child wouldn't be able to hold on until the emergency services arrived.

Being an illegal immigrant, Mamoudou knew it was better to keep his head down, but when he saw a child in danger, he didn't hesitate to step forward.

Mamoudou began to climb the exterior of the building. The bystanders' jaws dropped as he climbed several floors of balconies. He did so at an amazing pace. The crowd's shock quickly turned to cheers of encouragement.

In 30 seconds, Mamoudou climbed four stories and pulled the youngster to safety. The crowd erupted in a wave of applause and tears of joy. In that instant, Mamoudou, the illegal immigrant, had become Mamoudou, the superhero.

Since that day, Mamoudou has been granted French citizenship for his bravery. He has also found employment with the Paris firefighters.

Mamoudou remains humble about his heroic deeds. The man from Mali said, "I didn't think about it. I climbed up, and God helped me."

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Mamoudou Gassama, a migrant from Mali, has become a household name in France. They call him The Spiderman of Paris. Mamoudou never considered himself a hero. He grew up in Mali, an African country riddled with poverty, famine, and war. Mamoudou sought to find a better life elsewhere.

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The Dolphin With The Inspiring Tail - Deep English

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Life can be hard when you’re different. Just ask 7-year-old Braedon Monthony from New York. Shortly after he was born, the little boy was dealt a bad hand. He lost both of his legs due to a viral infection. His disability hasn’t prevented Braedon from living life to the fullest. He still cycles, swims, and makes the most of every day.

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When Max Montgomery met Andi Traynor for a first date, he had high hopes. They went surfing on a California beach early in the morning and had a great time.

Exhausted and happy, the couple left the ocean. Then, out of the blue, 56-year-old Max collapsed. He lay on the sand, silent and still.

Fortunately, Andi was a doctor whose years of training kicked in. She immediately began to perform CPR. It was the first time her lips had touched his. You could say it was their first kiss. It saved Max's life.

Max He came to in the ambulance. His first emotion was one of embarrassment. He said he felt ashamed he had ruined a perfect date. At the hospital, doctors diagnosed Max with a heart attack. He also wanted to apologize for ruining their day together. Andi broke down in tears when she heard his voice. got on the horn to tell Andi the news. She said, "I was so relieved because I was so upset that I had met this amazing person, and now he could be gone."

Max went into surgery the next day. After his operation, he told Andi he'd understand if she didn't want a second date. Max explained, "Who wants to date someone who just had a heart attack?" Andi said she did. She said the whole experience made her appreciate who Max really is.

A few weeks after surgery, the two had another date. They were strolling along the beach when Andi said, "You can kiss me for real now." Max did exactly that. He claimed at that moment his heart felt healed inside and out.

Some say finding true love is rare. In a world with seven billion people, what are the chances you'll ever bump into your soulmate?

Former NASA roboticist Randall Munroe has studied the mathematical possibility of such a question. He believes the It's like finding odds are stacked against us finding our soulmate. If we assume our soulmate is of the opposite gender and within a few years of our age, we would still have to find them in a pool of 500 million potential soulmates. a needle in a haystack.

Perhaps Andi and Max would beg to differ. They might say that finding a soulmate defies numbers. As John Steinbeck once wrote, "If it is right, it happens... Nothing good gets away."

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"I've done a good day's work," he said. It was only noon, and the bearded scientist's workday was already over. While it might sound like he was slacking off, the famous scientist did a huge amount of research and wrote 19 books in his career.

Charles Darwin worked hard, but he did not work long. He started each day with breakfast and a walk. At about 8 a.m., he'd work hard for a few hours, with a break in the middle to respond to a few letters. At noon, he'd have a leisurely midday walk, then enjoy a nice lunch and respond to a few more letters before taking a nap. After that came yet another walk and perhaps another hour of work before sitting down to dinner with his family. All in all, he enjoyed a fairly relaxed schedule.

He's not alone. Ernest Hemingway worked 6 hours a day. Stephen King says anything over four hours is "strenuous." President Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed naps and hobbies in equal measure to his work. In fact, a huge number of historical figures enjoyed days which might be considered as "lazy" in our productivity-obsessed society.

But here's the kicker: these high achievers weren't successful despite all their time off. They were successful because of all their time off. Their shortened workday made them more focused and productive. Research suggests that people who work in creative positions are only able to be fully productive for about 6 hours a day. And people can actually be more productive when they work less.

The first step to doing more in less time is to get your focus Try to invest your attention entirely in the dialed in. task at hand. That means no multitasking.

It's also important to take breaks. Productivity is increased when people take at least a 15-minute break every couple of hours. But the key is to take a break that actually allows the mind to rest. That means no scrolling through social media or reading the news. Instead, be as deliberate with your downtime as you are with your work. For example, Darwin loved taking walks in nature for his breaks. And don't One experiment showed that perception got progressively worse throughout the day unless the subject took naps. shy away from naps.

If Darwin had worked 40, 60, or even 80-hour weeks, we might never have benefited from his most inspired contributions. Maybe it's high time that we all take it easy. We might just do our best work when we do less work.

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Elizabeth I was Queen of England for 45 years during the late 1500s. Her nickname was the Virgin Queen.

The Queen was highly-intelligent and fluent in six different languages. Despite countless marriage offers, Queen Elizabeth never took a husband. She was the equal of any King and claimed she was married to her kingdom.

It has strangely been suggested that Queen Elizabeth was a man.

Many people would dismiss such a theory as sexist twaddle. Not according to author Bram Stoker. The man who wrote Dracula in 1897 first stumbled across the theory in the village of Bisley, England. Every May Day, their village May Queen dresses as a boy in Elizabethan clothing.

Stoker decided to investigate the curious tradition further. The villagers believe a young Elizabeth was sent to Bisley in 1543 to avoid the plague. One day Henry VIII planned to visit his child and then disaster struck.

According to the theory, Elizabeth became sick and died. Fearing the King's reaction, Elizabeth's Governess She looked took matters into her own hands. high and low for a girl of Elizabeth's age to replace her. She could find no girls, but there was a boy who strongly resembled Elizabeth.

The boy was quickly dressed in Elizabeth's clothes before King Henry's arrival. To everyone's surprise, the plan went off without a hitch. Perhaps because Elizabeth was notoriously shy around the king, he did not notice anything different about her.

The few people who knew about the deception faced a problem. If the King ever found out, it would cost them their lives.

They decided the truth was best buried. The real Elizabeth was hidden in a stone coffin and a small boy was condemned to live a terrible lie.

Over 300 years later, the body of a young girl in Elizabethan dress was found in Bisley. It was accidentally discovered during building work.

Stoker firmly believed that buried girl was Elizabeth and the later Queen Elizabeth was actually a man. His theory didn't stop with the story he found in Bisley.

Queen Elizabeth refused to conform to the expectations of what a woman should be. She was subservient to no man and ruled with an iron will.

Her rousing speech to the troops at Tilbury before defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588 is a shining example.

Elizabeth declared, " I know I have the body of a weak, feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king."

Elizabeth's tutor Roger Ascham declared her too clever to be a woman. He wrote, "The constitution of her mind is exempt from female weakness."

Was Queen Elizabeth a man? Or is it sexist hogwash?

The age in which Elizabeth lived expected women to know their place. It also expected them to marry and bear children. Elizabeth did neither.

Queen Elizabeth I continues to enjoy a Under her rule, the arts and science Yet she was still subject to gender cast iron reputation as a fair and popular ruler. blossomed and England knew a longstanding peace. She became the most powerful woman in the country. stereotypes.

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Elizabeth I was Queen of England for 45 years during the late 1500s. Her nickname was the Virgin Queen. The Queen was highly-intelligent and fluent in six different languages. Despite countless marriage offers, Queen Elizabeth never took a husband. She was the equal of any King and claimed she was married to her kingdom.

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Andrew Carnegie arrived in America as a penniless 13-year-old. He was a stranger in a strange land. As an immigrant, the Through hard work and self-belief, Carnegie would become the richest man in the world. odds were stacked against him. He left a mixed legacy as one of the world's greatest philanthropists and a ruthless businessman.

The boy from Scotland was born in 1835 into poverty. Faced with starvation or emigration, his family chose the latter. They borrowed their travel expenses and headed to the USA.

The sea journey wasn't for the fainthearted. Already showing the work ethic he would become famous for, Carnegie began to work odd jobs on the ship.

In the new country, Carnegie got a job in a textile mill. For one dollar and twenty cents per week, the young man worked like a mule.

He would later remember, "In the work itself I took no pleasure; but I was now a the cloud had a silver lining. I was doing something for my family. I have made millions since, but none of those millions gave me such happiness as my first week's earnings. breadwinner."

While working, Carnegie attended night school. At the age of 18, he began working for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. In six years he became the company's superintendent.

He shrewdly invested his wages in bridges, iron mills, locomotives, and oil fields. At the age of thirty, he left the railroad industry and began building his steel business.

In December 1868, a 33-year-old Carnegie had a net worth of $400,000. This was enough money for a lifetime. He promised that he would give any future fortune away to charity.

By the time of his death in 1919, Carnegie had given away $5 billion in today's money.

The age in which Carnegie lived was ruthlessly competitive. It was dog eat dog. Carnegie was both a philanthropist and a tough employer.

By 1892, advances in technology left many of his workers worried about losing their jobs.

On June 30th of that year, they went on an unsuccessful strike. After a long and bloody battle, Carnegie won. Three hundred agents of the Pinkerton security company hired by Carnegie to break the strike killed seven employees and injured hundreds in the process.

Carnegie was publicly in favor of labor unions. He once said, "No steel mill was worth a single drop of blood." The bloody strike made a mockery of his words.

In 1901, Carnegie sold his steel company to J.P. Morgan for 480 million dollars. He used the money to fund peace organizations and to build universities, museums, and libraries.

Carnegie once said, "The man who dies rich, dies disgraced."

Carnegie spent his latter years striving to prove that point.

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Andrew Carnegie arrived in America as a 13-year-old with no money. The odds were stacked against him. Through hard work, Carnegie would become the richest man in the world. He was both generous and ruthless.

The boy from Scotland was born in 1835. His family moved to the US to find a better life.

The sea journey wasn't easy. Carnegie worked odd jobs on the ship.

In the new country, he got a job in a factory. For one dollar and twenty cents per week, the young man worked like a mule.

He would later remember, "In the work itself I took no pleasure; but the I was now a cloud had a silver lining. I was doing something for my family. breadwinner."

While working, Carnegie went to night school. At the age of 18, he began working for a railroad company.

He wisely invested his money in bridges, trains, and oil. At the age of thirty, he left his job and began building his steel business.

In December 1868, a 33-year-old Carnegie had a net worth of $400,000. This was enough money for a lifetime. He promised that he would give any future money to charity.

By the time of his death in 1919, Carnegie had given away $5 billion in today's money.

The age in which Carnegie lived was competitive. It was dog eat dog. Carnegie was both a philanthropist and a tough boss.

In 1892, his workers worried about losing their jobs to new technology. They went on strike. After a long battle, Carnegie won. He hired three hundred security guards to break the strike. They killed seven employees and injured hundreds.

Carnegie once said, "No steel mill was worth a single drop of blood." The bloody strike made a mockery of his words.

In 1901, Carnegie sold his steel company to J.P. Morgan for 480 million dollars. He gave the money to peace organizations, universities, museums, and libraries.

Carnegie once said, "The man who dies rich, dies disgraced."

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Andrew Carnegie arrived in America as a penniless 13-year-old. He was a stranger in a strange land. As an immigrant, the odds were stacked against him. Through hard work and self-belief, Carnegie would become the richest man in the world. He left a mixed legacy as one of the world's greatest philanthropists and a ruthless businessman.

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Irena Sendler smuggled children in boxes, suitcases, and caskets, saving the lives of more than 2,500 Jewish children.

During World War II, she watched in horror as the Nazis forced Jewish people to live in a ghetto in Warsaw, Poland, where disease ran rampant.

Soon, it became clear that the Nazis intended to exterminate the Jews. That's when Sendler took courageous action. To gain access to the ghetto, she pretended to be a nurse. She used a fake I.D. and told German soldiers she was there to deliver supplies and care for the sick.

In 1942, she asked ten close friends to help her save as many children as she could. What she was asking of her friends was punishable by death. Even so, her group grew to 25 people who were willing to risk life and limb for the cause.

They hid the children in boxes, suitcases, and even caskets before making their escape. To stop them from crying, they gave them a sedative. If they did wake up and cry, Sendler had trained her dog to bark to distract the Nazis from their cries. The children were transported through secret passageways, basements, and even through the sewage system.

After they escaped the ghetto, most of the children were given Roman Catholic names and taken into orphanages. Sendler recorded every single one of their real names and placed it in a glass jar, which she buried in a friend's garden. She hoped one day to reunite the children with their birth parents.

By 1943, the Nazis had begun to catch on to Sendler's smuggling. She was captured and tortured, but she refused to reveal a single name. Even after her legs and feet were broken, she would not say who she was working with or which children she'd smuggled out.

She was sent to prison, where she continued to rebel against the Nazis by poking holes in their underwear while she folded laundry.

Finally, after a brutal beating, Sendler's luck changed. One of her guards had accepted a bribe for the release of Sendler. He added her name to a list of executed people and then let her go.

She went into hiding but continued to work under the radar. She saved 500 more Polish Jews, one of whom she later married.

When the war ended, Sendler unearthed the jar of names. She tried to reunite the children she'd rescued with their families, but it was difficult because most of the families had perished. But thanks to Sendler, more than 2,500 children were saved, many of whom were adopted by other families.

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Irena Sendler smuggled children in boxes, suitcases, and caskets. She saved the lives of more than 2,500 children.

During World War II, the Nazis forced Jewish people to live in a ghetto in Warsaw, Poland. Disease ran rampant.

Soon, it became clear that the Nazis wanted to kill all the Jews. That's when Sendler took action. To get into the ghetto, she pretended to be a nurse. She used a fake I.D. and said she was there to care for the sick.

In 1942, she asked her close friends to help her save as many children as they could. It was punishable by death, but they were willing to risk life and limb for the cause.

They hid the children in boxes, suitcases, and even caskets before making their escape. To stop them from crying, they gave them a sedative. If they did cry, Sendler had trained her dog to bark to mask the noise. The children escaped through secret passages, basements, and even the sewage system.

Most of the children were given new names and taken into orphanages. Sendler wrote down their true names and put them in a jar. She buried it in a friend's garden.

By 1943, the Nazis had begun to catch on to Sendler. They tortured her, but she wouldn't say who she was working with. Even after her legs and feet were broken, she refused to give a single name.

Finally, after a terrible beating, Sendler's luck changed. One of her guards accepted a bribe for her freedom. He added her name to a list of dead people and then let her go.

She went into hiding but continued to work under the radar. She saved 500 more Polish Jews, one of whom she later married.

When the war ended, Sendler opened the jar of names. She tried to find the children's families, but most of them had died. Thanks to Sendler, more than 2,500 children were saved, many of whom were adopted by other families.

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Irena Sendler smuggled children in boxes, suitcases and caskets, saving the lives of more than 2,500 Jewish children. During World War II, she watched in horror as the Nazis forced Jewish people to live in a ghetto in Warsaw, Poland where disease ran rampant. Soon, it became clear that the Nazis intended to exterminate the Jews.

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In 1922, archeologist Howard Carter found the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the boy king, also known as King Tut.

In 1907, Lord Carnarvon hired Carter to search the burial tombs of Egypt for dead nobles. For 16 years, Carter hunted for archeological mysteries. His long search was fruitless.

Carter became obsessed with finding the tomb of the forgotten dead king. His patience paid off. On November 4th, 1922, he discovered a step that had been cut into a rock. The step led to 16 stairs. The stairs led to a sealed door covered in royal designs.

An excited Carter immediately sent word to Lord Carnarvon. Three weeks later, the two men went down the steps together. Workmen removed the sealed door. Behind that door were things that no one had seen in 3,300 years.

King Tut's burial chamber was stuffed with treasure beyond imagining. Its discovery would make household names of Carter and Carnarvon. It would also make a legend of the forgotten boy-king who died at age 18.

Amongst the treasure was the royal Egyptian mummy in his elaborate coffin. His face was hidden by a mask made from gold. Some say something else was in that dark and secret tomb: A terrible curse for anyone who violated King Tut's final resting place.

Can there be any truth in such a superstition?

In March of the next year, Lord Carnarvon was bitten by a mosquito. The British aristocrat made the bite worse while shaving. Shortly after, he died of blood poisoning. His dog was said to have died the same time his master A member of Carter's excavation team died of arsenic poisoning. And a rich American who visited the tomb died of pneumonia shortly after. People involved with the tomb were kicked the bucket. dropping like flies.

The creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, called it the 'curse of the mummy.' The curse of King Tut was born.

Critics say if such a curse exists, why was Carter spared? The famous archeologist didn't die until 1939 at the age of 64. They also say that Lord Carnarvon was chronically ill before he entered the tomb.

Despite this, the curse of King Tut has become equally as famous as the archeological discovery.

In 1982, San Francisco police lieutenant George LaBrash suffered a stroke while guarding the ancient mask of King Tut. LaBrash sued the authorities. He believed he was a victim of the pharaoh's curse. LaBrash said, "I firmly believe that King Tut's curse is as good an explanation for what has happened to me as any." The police officer was unsuccessful in his lawsuit.

Did Carter and Carnarvon really unearth a terrible curse, or is it nothing more than a series of coincidences?

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In 1907, Lord Carnarvon hired Howard Carter, an archeologist to search for burial tombs in Egypt. For 16 years, Carter searched. He found nothing for a long time.

Carter wanted to find the tomb of the lost king. His hard work finally paid off. On November 4th, 1922, he found steps cut into a rock. These steps led to a door with royal symbols on it. It was closed and sealed.

Carter sent word to Lord Carnarvon about his discovery. Three weeks later, they both went down the steps. Workers opened the sealed door. Behind it were objects hidden for 3,300 years.

Inside King Tut's tomb, there was treasure. This discovery turned Carter and Carnarvon into household names. It also turned King Tut into a legend. They found his mummy in a fancy coffin. His face was covered with a gold mask.

Some people believe there was a curse in the tomb. They said it would hurt anyone who disturbed the boy king.

The following year, Lord Carnarvon got a mosquito bite. He later died from an infection. His dog also died when he kicked the bucket.

A member of Carter's team died from poisoning. An American who visited the tomb died from an illness. Many people connected to the tomb were dropping like flies.

Some wonder why Carter wasn't affected by this curse. He lived until 1939, dying at 64. They also say that Lord Carnarvon was already sick before he went into the tomb.

Nevertheless, the story of King Tut's curse is as famous as the discovery itself.

In 1982, a police officer in San Francisco had a stroke while guarding King Tut's mask. He sued, thinking the curse had hurt him.

So, did Carter and Carnarvon really find a curse, or were these just coincidences?

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In 1922, archeologist Howard Carter found the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the boy-king, also known as King Tut. In 1907, Lord Carnarvon hired Carter to search the burial tombs of Egypt for dead nobles. For 16 years Carter hunted for archeological mysteries. His long search was fruitless.

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Daniel Tammet was born in London. His mother spoke English and he grew up in an English-speaking environment. Yet to his ears the English language was an alien language. Words and sentences were a puzzle the young boy could not figure out. Daniel was an autistic savant. He was a self-confessed misfit in a world of words. He was also a mathematical genius. Daniel felt, thought, and dreamed in a private language of numbers.

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Everything goes black. Tricia Kennedy thinks she is dead. It feels peaceful until the pain Then, it is excruciating. sets in. The noise is deafening. The light is blinding. She realizes that she has been shot in the head.

Kennedy was in a shooting competition when a bullet accidentally hit her. Luckily, a nurse was nearby and ran to her aid. Kennedy's heart rate was dangerously high, and the nurse told her, "You must breathe. You are going into shock, and we're going to lose you."

The word "breathe" stuck in Kennedy's frazzled mind. A year and a half earlier, she took a class on pistols. Her teacher taught her a 4-step technique called "combat breathing."

Breathe in through your nose for a count of four.

Hold your breath for a count of four.

Exhale through your mouth for a count of four.

And then hold your breath again for a count of four.

With her life on the line, her training took over. Slowing her breathing down increased the oxygen in her body and saved her life.

Breath has been linked to The benefits of this ancient practice have long been known, but Western science is just now well-being for a very long time, and not just because we need oxygen to survive. Pranayama, for example, is a Hindu breathing technique used to increase the vital energy of the body and mind. catching up.

Scientists at Northwestern University recently found that the rhythm of your breath enhances emotional judgment and memory recall. Interestingly, these effects only happened when inhaling through the nose. Exhaling and breathing through the mouth did not have the same effect. In other words, how we breathe is important.

Breathing techniques have also helped people deal with past trauma. Soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are usually treated with medication, but the recovery rates are low. One study on the effects of yoga and breathing practices in veterans had impressive results. PTSD, anxiety, and insomnia decreased significantly in just one week! These improvements were still present a year later, leading some to believe that the change would be permanent.

Breathing is a wonderful thing. It keeps us alive, and we do it without practice, thinking, or effort. But when we apply focus and attention to the breath, we shine a light on the mind-body connection and tap into our body's natural ability to heal.

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Everything goes black. Tricia Kennedy thinks she is dead. It feels peaceful. Then, the pain She has been shot in the head. sets in.

Kennedy was in a shooting competition when she was hit. Her heart rate was very high. A nurse told her, "You must breathe. You are going into shock, and we're going to lose you."

The word "breathe" stuck in Kennedy's mind. A year and a half ago, she took a gun class. Her teacher taught her a 4-step breathing technique.

Breathe in through your nose for a count of four.

Hold your breath for a count of four.

Breathe out through your mouth for a count of four.

And then hold your breath again for a count of four.

With her life on the line, her training took over. She slowed her breathing down. This increased the oxygen in her body and saved her life.

Breath has been linked to Western science is just now well-being for a very long time. Pranayama is a breathing technique used to increase the energy of the body and mind. The benefits of this practice have long been known. catching up.

Scientists found that the rhythm of your breath improves emotional judgment and memory. These effects only happened when breathing in through the nose. Breathing out did not have the same effect. In other words, how we breathe is important.

Breathing techniques have also helped people deal with past trauma. One study on the effects of breathing practices had impressive results. PTSD and anxiety decreased in just one week! These improvements were still present a year later.

Breathing is a wonderful thing. It keeps us alive, and we do it without practice, thinking, or effort. But when we apply attention to the breath, we And we also shine a light on the mind-body connection. tap into our body's natural ability to heal.

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Everything goes black. Tricia Kennedy thinks she is dead. It feels peaceful until the pain sets in. Then it is excruciating. The noise is deafening. The light is blinding. She realizes that she has been shot in the head. Kennedy was in a shooting competition when a bullet accidentally hit her.

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Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time. Yet by the time he was writing his last few masterpieces, he was completely deaf.

Beethoven wasn't born deaf. He gradually lost all his hearing from the age of 30 onwards.

He first had an inkling something was wrong when he began to hear buzzing noises in his ears. He was only 26 at the time.

Beethoven kept his hearing problems a secret. He believed the truth would ruin his blossoming career.

By the time he turned 30, Beethoven feared he was growing deaf.

He complained to a doctor that his hearing had grown weaker over the previous three years. He explained he could not hear the high notes unless he was standing very close to the musicians.

Beethoven wrote, "For two years, I have avoided almost all social gatherings. It is impossible for me to say to people, 'I am deaf.' If I belonged to any other profession it would be easier."

Fellow composer Ferdinand Ries recalled a turning point in Beethoven's deafness. During a walk in the country, the two musicians saw a shepherd playing a pipe. Beethoven could see by his friend's expression the shepherd was playing beautiful music. All Beethoven could hear was the sound of silence. The composer was no longer the same after the incident. He had finally confronted and surrendered to his loss of hearing.

By the age of 44, Beethoven was almost completely deaf. He could no longer hear other people's voices or the sounds of his beloved countryside.

No one knows what exactly caused Beethoven's deafness. A range of causes has been blamed. It could have been syphilis, lead poisoning, or typhus. It could even have been the composer's habit of burying his head in a bucket of ice water to stay awake.

Beethoven often blamed his deafness on a fall. He also suggested gastrointestinal problems were the cause.

Whatever the reason, Beethoven refused to let his deafness conquer his passion. He continued to write music.

Although he could no longer hear the music, he could still feel and imagine it.

Beethoven's housekeepers recall watching him sit at the piano with a pencil in his mouth. With the other end, he would touch the piano's soundboard to feel the note's vibration.

Beethoven wrote his famed Ninth Symphony without ever hearing a note of it. Upon its premiere, Beethoven insisted upon conducting. The orchestra hired another conductor to stand next to him. The orchestra followed his lead instead of the man who had composed the piece.

When the music was over, the audience broke out into applause. Beethoven didn't hear any of it.

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Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time. Yet by the time he was writing his last few songs, he was completely deaf.

Beethoven wasn't born deaf. He gradually lost all his hearing from the age of 30.

He first had an inkling something was wrong when he heard buzzing noises in his ears. He was only 26 at the time.

Beethoven kept his hearing problems a secret. He believed the truth would ruin his career.

By the time he turned 30, Beethoven was growing deaf.

He complained to a doctor that his hearing had grown weaker over the previous three years. He could not hear the high notes.

Composer Ferdinand Ries remembered a turning point in Beethoven's deafness. During a walk in the country, the two musicians saw a man playing a song. All Beethoven could hear was the sound of silence.

By the age of 44, Beethoven was almost completely deaf. He could no longer hear other people's voices or the sounds of the countryside.

Beethoven didn't let his deafness stop him. He continued to write music.

Although he could no longer hear the music, he could still feel and imagine it.

Beethoven would sit at the piano with a pencil in his mouth. On the other end, he would touch the piano's soundboard to feel the note's vibration.

Beethoven wrote his Ninth Symphony without ever hearing a note of it.

During the first performance, they hired another conductor to stand next to him. The orchestra The audience followed his lead instead of the man who had written the piece. broke out into applause. Beethoven didn't hear any of it.

If Beethoven Was Completely Deaf, How Did He Compose Music?

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Hypnosis is a form of direct communication with the unconscious mind. It is a valuable tool for raising self-awareness. It can also help people change negative patterns of behavior.

It was accidentally invented by a man named Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer belongs to a small group of people who have a verb named after them. To 'mesmerize' means to capture the complete attention of someone. Mesmer spent a lifetime trying to do exactly that.

Mesmer was born in Germany in 1734. He graduated from the University of Vienna with honors in law and medicine.

Mesmer was a believer in Isaac Newton's idea that the moon's magnetic pull influenced the ocean's tides. Mesmer applied the same logic to the human body. He coined the expression ' animal magnetism.'

Mesmer believed all living things possess a magnetic fluid. This fluid, which he likened to electricity, was key to people's well-being. When the magnetic fluid was in harmony, people remained healthy. When it was out of whack or blocked, people became ill.

Mesmer used magnets on his patients. He believed they could remove blockages and allow for the free-flowing of the fluid.

Vienna's elite society hailed the mesmeric treatment a great success. It was the calm before the storm. In 1777, his claim to cure blind piano prodigy Maria Theresia von Paradis was met with scorn.

Apparently, Paradis could see when Mesmer was in the room. When he left, she became blind again. This and reports of inappropriate touching forced Mesmer to flee to Paris in 1778.

The French welcomed him with open arms. Soon, he had over 200 rich and sickly aristocrats queuing for his services every day.

Individual treatment became problematic, so Mesmer devised a simple solution - the baquet. Mesmer claims to have personally magnetized this unusual contraption. It consisted of a large wooden tub filled with iron, glass bottles, and water.

Patients would sit, holding hands in a circle around the baquet. At the same time, Mesmer circled the room, dressed as a wizard. The mainly female patients would erupt in violent fits or hysterical laughter. Mesmer would then remove them to a separate crisis room for further treatment.

This procedure was greeted with raised eyebrows. In 1784, King Louis XVI - whose wife, Marie Antoinette, was one of Mesmer's patients - took action. He ordered a commission to examine the medical man's methods.

The commission said there was no such thing as magnetic fluid. Mesmer left Paris with his tail between his legs. He wandered Europe as an exile for the rest of his life and died in 1815.

Mesmer's theories of magnetic fluid may have been mystical mumbo-jumbo. Yet many patients still said his techniques were a success. By accident or design, Mesmer used suggestive mental states for positive outcomes.

By addressing the unconscious mind, he cured his patients of psychological ailments. It was simply hypnosis by another name.

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Hypnosis was accidentally invented by a man named Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer belongs to a small group of people who have a verb named after them. To 'mesmerize' means to strongly attract someone's attention. Mesmer spent his life doing that.

Mesmer was born in Germany in 1734. He graduated from the University of Vienna with honors in law and medicine.

Mesmer thought that humans had a magnetic pull. He coined the expression' animal magnetism.'

Mesmer believed all living things have a magnetic fluid. When the fluid was in harmony, people were healthy. When it was out of whack, people became sick.

Mesmer used magnets on his patients. He believed they could remove blockages of the fluid.

Vienna's elite society thought his treatment was a great success. It was the calm before the storm.

In 1777, he said he cured pianist Maria Theresia von Paradis of blindness. Paradis could see when Mesmer was in the room. When he left, she became blind again. After reports of improper touching, Mesmer ran away to Paris in 1778.

The French welcomed him with open arms. Soon, he had over 200 rich and sickly patients every day.

Mesmer began group treatments. Patients would sit, holding hands in a circle. At the same time, Mesmer circled the room, dressed as a wizard. The mainly female patients often began to laugh or became violent.

This treatment was greeted with raised eyebrows. King Louis XVI's wife, Marie Antoinette, was one of Mesmer's patients. In 1784, the king ordered an investigation.

Mesmer left Paris with his tail between his legs. He wandered Europe until he died in 1815.

Mesmer's ideas about magnetism may have been mumbo-jumbo. Yet many patients still said his techniques were a success.

By speaking to the unconscious mind, he cured his patients of psychological problems. It was simply hypnosis by another name.

Franz Anton Mesmer, the Man Who Invented Hypnotism

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Hypnosis is a form of direct communication with the unconscious mind. It is a valuable tool for raising self-awareness. It can also help people change negative patterns of behavior. It was accidentally invented by a man named Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer belongs to a small group of people who have a verb named after them.

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At the tender age of five, Ryan Hammons told his mother that he remembered being someone else. He recalled traveling the world, marrying five women, dancing on Broadway, and becoming a successful Hollywood agent.

He started His stories were so specific his mother decided that there had to be opening up to his mother, Cyndi, about his previous life. He even asked his mother to take him home to Hollywood. something to them. Even though she was Christian, she began to consider the possibility of reincarnation.

Cyndi kept Ryan's stories secret for fear that people would think he was loopy. But she wanted to understand her son's memories. So, she started looking through books about Hollywood. It was in one of these books that Ryan pointed to a man in an image from an old movie. He excitedly said, "That's me. That's who I was."

Shocked, Cyndi went to Dr. Jim Tucker. Tucker is a professor and child psychologist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He has spent much of his career studying children who have memories of past lives. Tucker, with the help of a film archivist, discovered the name of the extra who Ryan had pointed to. His name was Marty Martyn, and he was a successful Hollywood agent who'd had five wives, traveled, and danced on Broadway. After further research, a list of 55 of Ryan's memories, including the street Marty Martyn lived on, were proven accurate.

Ryan is one of many children with past life memories. Tucker's team has studied over 2,500 such cases.

Researchers have found that traumatic deaths seem to create an emotional imprint in the next life, which makes it more likely that a child will remember. And it can also have a psychological impact. For example, those who drowned in a past life may have an "irrational" fear of water.

Buddhists and Hindus, among others, believe in reincarnation. Although Western culture has typically dismissed it, it is beginning to Even many skeptics say that these sessions provide them with interesting perspectives, which help them to gain a small foothold. In fact, some therapists have begun practicing past life regression. They believe it helps patients heal by remembering and sometimes resolving traumas from past lives. deal with issues in their lives.

While reincarnation might not be the only explanation, there is growing evidence that something strange is happening. As Dr. Tucker reminds us, "These cases demand an explanation. We can't just write them off or explain them away as just some sort of normal cultural thing."

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At the age of five, Ryan Hammons told his mother that he remembered being someone else. He said he traveled the world and married five women. He also danced on Broadway and became a successful Hollywood agent.

He started His stories were so specific his mother decided that there had to be opening up to his mother, Cyndi, about his past life. He even asked his mother to take him home to Hollywood. something to them.

Cyndi kept Ryan's stories secret for fear that people would think he was crazy. But she wanted to understand her son's memories. So, she started looking through books about Hollywood. It was in one of these books that Ryan pointed to a man in an image from an old movie. He said, "That's me. That's who I was."

Cyndi went to Dr. Jim Tucker. Tucker is a professor and child psychologist. He has studied children who have memories of past lives. Tucker discovered the name of the extra who Ryan had pointed to. His name was Marty Martyn. He was a successful Hollywood agent who'd had five wives, traveled, and danced on Broadway. Later, a list of 55 of Ryan's memories were proven true.

Ryan is one of many children with past life memories. Tucker's team has studied over 2,500 such cases.

Buddhists and Hindus believe in reincarnation. Although Western culture has dismissed it, it is beginning to Even many skeptics say that these sessions give them new ways to gain a small foothold. Some therapists have begun practicing past life regression. They believe it helps patients heal from past life trauma. deal with issues in their lives.

Reincarnation might not be the only explanation. But there is growing evidence that something strange is happening. Dr. Tucker says, "These cases demand an explanation. We can't just write them off or explain them away as just some sort of normal cultural thing."

'Return To Life': How some children have memories of reincarnation

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Charles Darwin, sometimes called the father of evolution, was actually a co-parent in the groundbreaking theory of evolution.

Interestingly, Darwin was influenced by a man called Alfred Russell Wallace, a follower of spiritualism. Spiritualism is defined as "a system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead..."

Wallace was also a Welsh scientist and explorer. He thought of the idea of evolution independently of Darwin. They say In this case, it did. lightning never strikes twice.

After a five-year voyage around the world, Darwin developed the theory of natural selection in 1838. For 20 years, Darwin's theory gathered dust. It remained unshared and unresearched.

One day in 1858, Wallace It came down with a fever. In his sickness, the explorer had a crystal clear moment of clarity. dawned on him that species evolved following a set pattern. The fittest survive because they adapt to their environment.

Wallace wrote his thoughts in a letter to another scientist he admired - Charles Darwin.

Encouraged by Wallace's ideas, Darwin dusted off his old theory. He published a joint paper with his fellow scientist in 1858. It presented the theory of evolution and natural selection in detail.

In 1859, Darwin published the revolutionary theory in a book that would make him a household name.

Darwin was keen to emphasize Wallace's role in his theory. Wallace was not bitter about his fellow scientist's success. Instead, he publicly supported him and admitted to being his biggest fan.

In later life, the two scientists remained at loggerheads about one thorny topic: the issue of spirituality.

Both agreed that all living things evolve. Yet, Wallace believed natural selection could not account for humanity's greatest gifts. He believed artistic, musical, and mathematical talent were products of the eternal soul.

Wallace's belief in spiritualism caused great damage to his reputation. Yet he marched to the beat of his own drum.

Wallace believed in what he called 'the unseen universe of spirit.' Wallace felt this universe of spirit had created life and was responsible for our higher state of consciousness.

Wallace believed the survival of the fittest was the building block of life. He also believed the development of the human spirit was the raison d'être of the universe.

Wallace was also a keen social activist. He once wrote, "Those who succeed in the race for wealth are by no means the best or the most intelligent."

Ironically, the theory of evolution is often used in support of atheism. Until his dying day, Wallace remained an ardent defender of evolution. He also left this life a committed spiritualist. The man saw no contradiction between the two beliefs.

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Charles Darwin is sometimes called the father of evolution. He was actually a co-parent in the theory of evolution.

Darwin was influenced by a man called Alfred Russell Wallace. Wallace was a follower of spiritualism. Spiritualism is a religious practice based on communication with the spirits of the dead.

Wallace was also a scientist and explorer. He thought of evolution independently of Darwin. They say In this case, it did. lightning never strikes twice.

Darwin developed the theory of natural selection in 1838. For 20 years, his theory gathered dust.

One day in 1858, Wallace In his sickness, it came down with a fever. dawned on him that species evolved following a set pattern. The fittest survive because they adapt to their environment.

Wallace wrote his thoughts in a letter to Charles Darwin.

Encouraged by Wallace's ideas, Darwin dusted off his old theory. He published a paper with Wallace about evolution and natural selection.

Darwin later published the theory in a book that would make him a household name.

Wallace was not bitter about Darwin's success. Instead, he supported him.

In later life, the two scientists were at loggerheads about one topic.

Both agreed that all living things evolve. Yet, Wallace believed natural selection could not be the cause of humanity's greatest gifts. He believed artistic, musical, and mathematical talent were products of the eternal soul.

Wallace's belief in the spirit world caused great damage to his reputation. Yet he marched to the beat of his own drum.

Wallace believed in what he called the unseen universe of spirit. Wallace thought the development of the human spirit was the raison d'être of the universe.

Evolution is often used in support of atheism. Until his dying day, Wallace was a believer in evolution and spirituality. The man saw no contradiction between the two.

Who Was Alfred Russel Wallace?

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Charles Darwin, sometimes called the father of evolution was actually a co-parent in the groundbreaking theory of evolution. Interestingly, Darwin was influenced by a man called Alfred Russell Wallace, a follower of spiritualism. Spiritualism is defined as "a system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead..."

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Creatures of all shapes and sizes have played a pivotal role in humanity's history. Animals such as dogs and horses have transformed the way we live and work.

Partially blind Mohammed Salim Patel has a phobia of dogs. Yet, he needs help to navigate his way through his daily activities. The BBC journalist will receive assistance from an eight-month-old miniature horse called Digby.

Digby will be serving in a role usually associated with guide dogs. It's not the first time another species has worked to help human beings.

Oysters are another creature which has been put to work helping humanity. The magical mollusk has an amazing ability to filter out water pollution. On the East Coast of America, they plant many oyster beds for that very reason.

And then there are the dolphins, which are in the employment of the U.S. Navy. These aquatic mammals are trained to patrol the coast. Their job is to identify, tag, and, in some instances, trap enemy divers. These daring dolphins are also trained to sniff out explosives and mines.

Rats often get a bad rap for being disease-carrying vermin. Yet, in war zones, these remarkable rodents are sometimes used to save lives. Their keen sense of smell allows them to detect buried landmines. And their small feet will not detonate the explosives. In 20 minutes, the rats can clear an area of 2,000 square feet. A human being would need four days to do the same task. Hats off to the rat folks!

Famed for its flexibility and fleetness of foot, the ferret has not gone unnoticed by the human eye. The lightning-quick creatures have been used for over 50 years to lay electrical cables and, more recently, internet cables in hard-to-reach places.

Humans have long relied on the cooperation of other species to keep their place at the head of the table. But will our position as Will dogs and cats one day top dogs in the pecking order be one day threatened? call the shots? In some cases, they already have.

In 1981, Bosco Ramos defeated two humans to win the mayoral election in the town of Sunol in California. The dog served as mayor until his death in 1994. A statue of Bosco now stands in front of the town's Post Office.

Our feline friends also refuse to be outdone. Stubbs the cat was honorary mayor of Talkeetna in Alaska for 20 years. Rumors say he was 'purrrfect' for the position.

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Animals of all shapes and sizes have been an important part of human history.

Mohammed Salim Patel is partly blind. He has a fear of dogs, but he needs help to do his daily activities. The BBC journalist will receive help from an eight-month-old miniature horse called Digby. He will be doing the work of a guide dog.

Oysters have also been put to work helping humans. They have an amazing ability to filter out water pollution. On the East Coast of America, they plant many oyster beds for that very reason.

And then there are the dolphins, which work for the US Navy. They are trained to patrol the coast. Their job is to find and sometimes trap enemy divers. They can also sniff out explosives.

Rats often get a bad rap for carrying disease. Yet, in war zones, they are sometimes used to save lives. Their strong sense of smell allows them to find landmines. And their small feet will not trigger them. In 20 minutes, the rats can clear an area of 2,000 square feet. A human would need four days to do the same task. Hats off to the rats!

Ferrets can also be very skilled. They have been used for over 50 years to lay cables in hard-to-reach places.

Humans have often needed the help of animals to keep their place at the head of the table. But will our position as Will dogs and cats one day top dogs in the pecking order one day end? call the shots? In some cases, they already have.

In 1981, Bosco Ramos defeated two humans to become the mayor of Sunol, California. The dog was mayor until his death in 1994. A statue of Bosco now stands in front of the town's Post Office.

Our cat friends have also worked in politics.

Stubbs the cat was honorary mayor of Talkeetna in Alaska for 20 years. Rumors say he was 'purrrfect' for the position.

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Ziryab is known as the slave who changed the world. His real name was Abul al-Hasan. He was born in Persia in 789 AD. He was nicknamed Ziryab, which means Blackbird, because of his dark complexion and the sweetness of his voice.

Ziryab was born into slavery and served the Caliph Harun al-Rashid in Baghdad. Baghdad was the world center for culture, art, and science, and its ruler was a renowned music lover. Ziryab was a trained musician and spent all his days learning the songs of his master.

One day, Harun summoned Ziryab to sing for him. The caliph asked Ziryab what songs he could sing. The songbird replied, "I can sing what the other singers know. Yet, if Your Majesty permits, I'll sing for you what human ears have never heard before."

Ziryab greatly impressed Harun, but Ziryab's music teacher, Ishaq, became fiercely jealous of his skill. He gave him a terrible choice: leave Baghdad or die.

With money Ishaq gave him to disappear forever, Ziryab left Baghdad. He traveled to the Middle East and North Africa. There, he His final destination was Spain, a place thought to be a made a name for himself as a master musician. backwater of the Arabic Empire.

The ruler of Cordoba, Al Hakam, was eager for the culture of the East to flourish in the Arabic Empire's ' Wild West.' When Ziryab offered his skills as a court musician, he was welcomed with open arms.

In Spain, Ziryab became a prosperous member of the upper class. Throughout his time there, this former slave was responsible for introducing aspects of fashion, hygiene, music, and even culinary customs that we now take for granted.

Ziryab set the standard for the three-course meal. He ate a soup course, followed by a fish or meat course, and then a dessert. This style of eating became popular in Spain and throughout Europe. It is now the dining standard all over the world.

Ziryab's clothing and clean-shaven, short-haired appearance were also imitated by many European men, as was his habit of using an early form of toothpaste he created from scratch. He was also said to have invented underarm deodorants.

From humble beginnings, Ziryab helped inspire Spain's Golden Age. As Cordoba's prestige grew, Ziryab's ideas took root all over Europe and changed history.

The next time you brush your teeth or raise a glass during a three-course meal, don't forget to toast Ziryab, a former slave who made the world a more hygienic and civilized place to live.

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Ziryab is known as the slave who changed the world. His real name was Abul al-Hasan. He was born in Persia in 789 AD.

Ziryab was born into slavery. He served the ruler, Harun al-Rashid, in Baghdad. Baghdad was the world center for culture, art, and science. Its ruler was a music lover. Ziryab was a trained musician. He spent all his days learning the songs of his master.

One day, Harun asked Ziryab what songs he could sing. He replied, "I'll sing for you what human ears have never heard before."

Ziryab impressed Harun. But Ziryab's music teacher, Ishaq, became jealous. He told him to leave Baghdad or die.

With money Ishaq gave him, Ziryab left Baghdad. He traveled to the Middle East and North Africa. There, he He later went to Spain, a made a name for himself as a master musician. backwater of the Arabic Empire.

The ruler of Cordoba, Al Hakam, wanted the culture of the East to grow in the Arabic Empire's 'When Ziryab offered his skills as a musician, he was Wild West'. welcomed with open arms.

In Spain, Ziryab became a member of the upper class. The former slave introduced fashion, hygiene, music, and cooking that we now take for granted.

Ziryab set the standard for the three-course meal. He ate a soup course, followed by a fish or meat course, and then a dessert. This style of eating became popular in Spain and throughout Europe. It is now the dining standard all over the world.

Ziryab's clothing and clean-shaven, short-haired appearance were also copied by many European men. They also copied his use of toothpaste that he created from scratch. He also invented underarm deodorants.

Ziryab's ideas took root all over Europe and changed history.

The next time you brush your teeth or enjoy a three-course meal, don't forget Ziryab. The former slave made the world a more civilized place to live.

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' A rose by any other name would smell as sweet ' is a common Shakespeare reference from Romeo and Juliet. In the play, Juliet tells Romeo that his family name is not important. Their love is what matters.

To many soon-to-be mothers and fathers, names do matter. Young parents spend countless hours trying to find the perfect name for their baby.

Many research studies have fed the belief that names can affect children's futures.

A 1948 Harvard study looked at 3,300 graduates and found a connection between their names and their academic performance. Students with more common names were found to have done better in comparison to those with more unique names.

Similarly, a study looking at students at the University of Oxford found that people with certain names were much more likely to attend the elite school. After controlling for name popularity, they found that a student named Eleanor was 100 times more likely to get accepted than a student named Jade.

Another study has shown that female company CEOs were also more likely to have common names, but male executives were more likely to have unique names. Whether this is a case of people growing into expectations that society places on them or whether it's a result of people discriminating against others with certain names isn't clear.

Further studies have shown a connection between names, and who people marry, and even where they live. Strangely, researchers have found a higher rate of marriage between people with similar-sounding names. Another study found a higher rate of people named Virginia living in Virginia, Mildreds living in Milwaukee, Philips in Philadelphia, and Jacksons in Jacksonville. Some psychologists think this is a form of egotism where people feel attracted to people and places with similar sounds to their own names.

While many parents have sweated over finding the perfect name, New Yorkers Dalton Conley and Natalie Jermijenko have When their daughter was born two months early, they found themselves still debating between a bucked the trend. handful of names that started with the letter E. Not being able to decide, they chose to just name her E until she was old enough to make the decision by herself. At the age of 16, E hasn't yet felt the need to change.

Her brother Yo Xing Heyno Augustus Eisner Alexander Weisner Knuckles has His parents, Dalton Conley says, "I have been called a child abuser online....I don't think I've taken his parents up on the offer to change. He chose to add Heyno and Knuckles at the age of just 4. respecting his wishes, officially changed his name. saddled them with some horrible burden. They like the fact that they have unique names now."

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' A rose by any other name would smell as sweet ' is from Romeo and Juliet. In the play, Juliet tells Romeo that his family name is not important. Their love is what matters.

To many mothers and fathers, names do matter. Young parents spend many hours trying to find the perfect name for their baby.

Many say that names can affect children's futures.

A 1948 Harvard study looked at the names of 3,300 graduates. Students with more common names did better than those with more unique names.

Another study found that people with certain names were much more likely to attend Oxford University. People named Eleanor were 100 times more likely to get accepted than a student named Jade.

Female company CEOs are also more likely to have common names. Interestingly, male executives are more likely to have unique names.

There is also a connection between names and who people marry and even where they live. Strangely, there is a higher rate of marriage between people with similar-sounding names. And there is a higher rate of people named Virginia living in Virginia, Philip in Philadelphia, and Jackson in Jacksonville. Some psychologists think this is a form of egotism. People feel attracted to people and places with similar sounds to their own names.

Many parents have sweated over finding the perfect name. New Yorkers Dalton Conley and Natalie Jermijenko have They were trying to decide between a bucked the trend. handful of names that started with the letter E for their new daughter. They finally chose to just name her "E" until she was old enough to make the decision by herself. At the age of 16, E hasn't felt the need to change.

Her brother Yo Xing Heyno Augustus Eisner Alexander Weisner Knuckles has His parents, I don't think I've taken his parents up on the offer to change. He chose to add Heyno and Knuckles at the age of just 4. respecting his wishes, changed his name. Dalton Conley says, "I have been called a child abuser online. They like the fact that they have unique names now." saddled them with some horrible burden.

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'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet' is a common Shakespeare reference from Romeo and Juliet. In the play, Juliet tells Romeo that his family name is not important. Their love is what matters. To many soon-to-be mothers and fathers, names do matter.

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The Surprising Benefits of Nostalgia - Deep English

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As his ship passed by a lonely island, Odysseus heard beautiful voices singing a haunting melody. It was a melody that could lure even the most seasoned sailors to wreck their ships on the rocky shores, trapping them forever. Odysseus was warned about the dangers of the beautiful part-bird part-human Sirens and their magical song, but he was curious.

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Power Of Placebos Not Limited To Belief - Deep English

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Suffering from pain or inflammation? If you lived in the late 18th century, you might have found relief with Perkins Tractors. They were sold as medical devices made from special materials but were actually just two simple metal rods made from steel and brass. Dr. Elisha Perkins, the inventor of Perkins Tractors, said that the rods healed people by removing unhealthy electromagnetic fluids.

The Connecticut Medical Society said his invention was a sham, but Perkins found believers around the country. The first president of the United States, George Washington, even bought a set of the expensive rods. Perkins claimed to have cured 5,000 patients. His invention soon spread to Europe.

British doctor John Haygarth was skeptical. After Perkins' death, he decided to put his invention to the test. He made copies of the rods made from wood and tested them with five people suffering from joint and muscle pain. Four out of five of them reported feeling better. The next day, Haygarth tested the actual Perkins Tractors, and the results were the same. Haygarth then said, "Such is the wonderful force of the Imagination!"

Today, placebos are taken for granted. Researchers regularly test new medicines against placebos, not because placebos don't work, but because they do.

But how do they work? The placebo effect is sometimes defined as the effect of an inert pill, but Harvard researcher Ted Kaptchuk says that's an oxymoron. If something is inert, it has no effect.

Kaptchuk points out that the placebo effect is at play with real medicines, too. When patients are given morphine without their knowledge, it is 50 percent less effective. They need twice the amount of medicine to experience the same pain relief as someone who knows they are getting morphine.

Somehow, the experience of knowingly receiving the medicine makes it more effective. He doesn't believe that this boils down to simply the power of belief. He says that a better way to think of placebos is the water that "real" medicine swims in. This water includes rituals, symbols, and doctor-patient encounters.

Kaptchuk has been researching placebos for decades. One thing that bothered him about placebos was tricking people. In 2009, he took 80 patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and gave half of them a placebo and half of them no treatment at all. Unlike most placebo research, he used no deception. He Despite this, the placebo patients reported improved symptoms. made sure that the 40 placebo patients understood that they were not getting real medicine.

When asked why a placebo can work even when people know it's a placebo, Kaptchuk isn't sure. But he does say, "This is deeper than, 'I think I'm going to get better so I get better."

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Suffering from pain? If you lived in the late 18th century, you might have found help with Perkins Tractors. They were sold as medical devices. They were actually just two simple metal rods.

Perkins found lots of customers. President George Washington even bought a set of the expensive rods. Perkins said he helped 5,000 patients.

British doctor John Haygarth didn't believe it. He decided to put Perkin's invention to the test. He made copies of the rods made from wood. He used them with five people suffering from pain. Four out of five of them reported feeling better. The next day, Haygarth used the real Perkins Tractors. The results were the same. Haygarth said, "Such is the wonderful force of the Imagination!"

Today, placebos are taken for granted. Researchers regularly test new medicines against placebos because they work.

But how do they work? Placebos are sometimes called inert pills. Harvard researcher Ted Kaptchuk says that's an If something is inert, it has no effect. oxymoron.

Kaptchuk points out that the placebo effect is at play with real medicines, too. When patients get morphine without their knowledge, it is less effective. They need twice the amount of medicine to get the same pain relief.

The experience of knowingly receiving the medicine makes it more effective. He doesn't believe that this boils down to the power of belief. He says that placebos are the water that "real" medicine swims in. This water includes symbols and doctor-patient encounters.

Kaptchuk has been studying placebos for many years. One thing that bothered him about placebos was tricking people. In 2009, he took 80 patients with IBS and gave half of them a placebo. He gave the other half no treatment. He didn't try to trick anyone. He Despite this, the placebo patients got better. made sure his patients knew they were getting a placebo.

Kaptchuk isn't sure why a placebo can work even when people know it's a placebo. But he does say it is more than the power of belief.

A radical new hypothesis in medicine

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Suffering from pain or inflammation? If you lived in the late 18th century, you might have found relief with Perkins Tractors. They were sold as medical devices made from special materials, but were actually just two simple metal rods made from steel and brass.

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Doctors Choose To Trust Man’s DNR Tattoo - Deep English

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DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate. It is a legal order for doctors to withhold treatment in the case of heart or breathing failure. In the US, 80% of people say that when facing a terminal illness, they would prefer to avoid aggressive life-saving treatment. This number increases to nearly 90% among doctors.

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When dying people look back on their lives, there are some common things they wish they had done differently. Not having followed one’s dreams is one common regret. Not having spent enough time with friends and family is another. But one thing people seldom regret on their deathbed is not having wor…

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Lunar Power Play: The Tale of Columbus, the Arawaks, and a Blood Red Moon! - Deep English

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Christopher Columbus was a hero to some and a villain to others. He was a brave explorer, but he also enslaved, murdered, and stole from native people across the Americas. He first met the Arawak natives in the Bahamas in 1492. They generously traded everything they owned. Columbus saw this as a weakness. He wrote in his journal, "They brought us parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things. They do not They would make fine servants." bear arms and do not know them.

Eleven years later, Christopher Columbus was still taking advantage of the Arawak's hospitality.

On his fourth and final voyage in 1503, Columbus found himself in dire straits. Shipworms had destroyed two of his ships. He was forced to abandon them and send the rest of his ships to an island we now know as Jamaica.

The Arawaks were initially keen to help Columbus. They offered him and his sailors food and shelter. However, after six months, tensions grew. The ships had still not been repaired. Some of Columbus's crew had mutinied and started to The Arawaks also grew tired of trading fresh food for Columbus's trinkets. They decided to run amok on the island, robbing and murdering some of the natives. burn their bridges with the visitors and cut off their food supply.

Faced with starvation, the crafty Columbus studied his almanac. He learned that on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29th, 1504, a total lunar eclipse would occur.

He met with the Arawak chief three days before the eclipse and said his Christian god was angry with the natives for no longer supplying his men with food. He said in three nights time, his god would make the moon red with anger.

Just as Columbus said, the moon rose and slowly turned blood red as it passed into the shadow of the earth. Columbus's son Ferdinand said the Arawaks were terrified.

He wrote how they howled in fear and came running to the ships. They screamed and begged Columbus to ask his god for mercy.

They promised they would cooperate with Columbus if he would turn the moon back to normal. Columbus said he would talk privately with his god.

Columbus spent 50 minutes in his cabin calculating the end of the eclipse. He reappeared and announced his god had forgiven the Arawaks. Almost in the same instance, the moon slowly began to reappear in all its glory.

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Christopher Columbus was a hero to some. But he also enslaved, murdered, and stole. He first met the Arawak people in the Bahamas in 1492. They were generous with the Europeans. Columbus saw this as a weakness. He wrote in his journal, "They brought us parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things. They do notThey would make fine servants." bear arms and do not know them.

Eleven years later, Christopher Columbus was still taking advantage of the Arawak.

On his fourth trip in 1503, Columbus found himself in dire straits. Shipworms had destroyed two of his ships. He sent the rest of his ships to an island we now know as Jamaica.

The Arawaks wanted to help Columbus at first. They offered him and his sailors food and shelter. However, after six months, tensions grew. The ships had still not been repaired. Some of Columbus's men had started to They were robbing and murdering some of the Arawak. The Arawaks also grew tired of trading fresh food for Columbus's trinkets. They decided to They run amok on the island. burn their bridges with the visitors. cut off their food supply.

Columbus learned that on Feb. 29th, 1504, a total eclipse of the moon would happen.

He met with the Arawak chief three days before the eclipse. He said his Christian god was angry with the Arawak for no longer giving his men food. He said in three nights time, his god would make the moon red with anger.

Just as Columbus said, the moon rose and slowly turned blood red as it passed into the shadow of the earth. Columbus's son Ferdinand said the Arawaks were afraid.

He wrote how they came running to the ships. They begged Columbus for help.

They promised they would help Columbus if he would turn the moon back to normal. Columbus said he would talk with his god.

He spent 50 minutes calculating the end of the eclipse. He then said his god had forgiven the Arawaks. As he spoke, the moon slowly began to reappear.

To show their gratitude, the Arawaks kept Columbus and his men well-fed until they returned to Spain.

How a Total Lunar Eclipse Saved Christopher Columbus

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Christopher Columbus was a hero to some and a villain to others. He was a brave explorer, but he also enslaved, murdered and stole from native people across the Americas. He first met the Arawak natives in the Bahamas in 1492. They generously traded everything they owned. Columbus saw this as a weakness.

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For a lot of people, our names are part of our identity. It's ingrained in our consciousness from early childhood. We receive it from our parents, and we give it to our children. For some people, our name defines us, but for one man, it's merely a label, devoid of intrinsic value or emotional resonance.

Meet Jason Surfrapp, formerly known as Jason Sadler. Jason says he never identified with the surname Sadler. In fact, Sadler wasn't even his original last name. Throughout his childhood, his last name changed Jason took the last names of his father and later One thing that does define Jason is creativity. a number of times as his mother got remarried. father figures, but he never felt they were part of his identity.

In 2010, Jason launched a venture called iwearyourshirt.com. At its core, it was a simple business with a simple idea. He commodified his body as a human billboard. Every day, he would wear a different t-shirt promoting a different company. And every day, he would take pictures and videos of himself and Jason did this until 2013 and post them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media platforms. turned his humble T-shirt idea into a million-dollar business.

Yet, Jason's entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop at turning his body into a human billboard. He decided to also sell his name. In 2012, he held an auction offering to change his name for one year. The highest bidder was headsets.com, which paid him $45,000 for the privilege of renaming him as Jason Headsetsdotcom.

You might wonder what rationale would compel a company to pay him huge amounts of money to wear a t-shirt or change his name. They were all simple business ideas that anyone could replicate, but Jason's ideas were so innovative, distinctive, and creative that they garnered attention from prominent media outlets, including CNN. Headsets.com, the company said that they increased revenue by a staggering $250,000 from the publicity they received from Jason's name change promotion. The next year, Jason did it again and sold his name to a company that makes a surfing application. Jason Surfrapp was his new name.

Jason isn't the only one to capitalize on changing his name for money. In a noteworthy instance from 2005, the city of Clark, Texas, changed its name to Dish, Texas, after making a deal with the satellite TV company Dish. In exchange for rebranding, all 201 residents of this small town receive complimentary satellite TV services.

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For a lot of people, our names are part of our identity. It's one of the first things we learn as a child. We receive it from our parents, and we give it to our children. For some people, our name defines us, but not for a man with a last name you probably have never heard before.

Meet Jason Surfrapp, previously known as Jason Sadler. Jason says he never identified with the last name Sadler. In fact, Sadler wasn't even his original last name. Throughout his childhood, his last name changed Jason took the last names of his father and later One thing that does define Jason is creativity. a number of times as his mother got remarried. father figures, but he never felt they were part of his identity.

In 2010, Jason started a business called iwearyourshirt.com. It was a simple business with a simple idea. He sold his body as a human billboard. Every day, he would wear a different t-shirt promoting a different company. And every day, he would take pictures and videos of himself and Jason did this until 2013 and post them on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. turned his humble T-shirt idea into a million-dollar business.

Jason didn't stop at turning his body into a human billboard. He sold his name. In 2012, he held an auction offering to change his name for one year. The winner was headsets.com, which paid him $45,000. Jason was now Jason Headsetsdotcom.

Why would any company pay him to wear a t-shirt or change his name? They were all simple business ideas that anyone could do, but Jason's ideas were so original and so creative that he was on CNN and lots of other national news programs. Headsets.com said that they made $250,000 in extra sales from the publicity they got from Jason's name change. The next year, Jason did it again and sold his name to a company that makes a surfing application. Jason Surfrapp was his new name.

Jason isn't the only one to change his name for money. In 2005, the city of Clark, Texas, changed its name to Dish, Texas, after making a deal with the satellite TV company Dish. In exchange for the name change, all 201 residents of this small town receive free satellite TV.

How important is your name? If someone made you an offer you couldn't refuse, would you jump at the chance?

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Burn it or bury it. In most places around the world, that's what we do with our garbage. Pretty grim choices that present disheartening ecological challenges. Incineration emits harmful gases and dust, exacerbating pollution of the air, land, and water, Landfills further contaminate the ground and water, and not to mention increasing global warming. to make matters worse, tons of garbage - predominantly plastic - end up in the ocean.

For one young woman in New York, this monumental garbage problem was simply too much to take, so she decided to do something about it. Meet Lauren Singer: a 23-year-old who, for the last two years, has lived a completely zero-waste lifestyle. That's right; she creates no trash, no garbage, and no waste. She saw that the garbage problem was a symptom of our consumerist lifestyles, and she realized that with a few simple changes in her daily habits, she could reduce her waste output to zero.

It all started two years ago in the college classroom at NYU, where she was an environmental studies major. Every day, she watched one of her classmates come in with a plastic bag containing her lunch, all of which were wrapped in plastic containers. Even her water bottle was plastic, and all of it went right into the trash after she used it - every day. This unsustainable practice made her angry. Yet, one evening after class, Lauren opened her own refrigerator and saw nothing but plastic everywhere. She felt like a hypocrite, a revelation that led her to make a drastic change that most couldn't imagine. She decided she would cut out all plastic from her life.

She began to start saying no to the ubiquitous presence of plastics in stores and restaurants. No to straws in her cocktails in bars, no to plastic bags, and no to plastic toothbrushes became part of her daily routine.

She started saying yes to putting a little elbow grease into making her own products instead of purchasing everything from stores. She created her own packaging and made her own personal care products, like toothpaste and deodorant, using common, natural ingredients. She also started recycling her packaging and taking it with her to the store to further cut down on her plastic use.

Once she became completely plastic-free, she decided to take the leap and live a 100% waste-free lifestyle. Lauren says that 80% of her staggering waste reduction came from two simple things: recycling and composting.

She says the personal benefits for Lauren include saving money, eating better, and being happier. She has even recently started her own company, where she makes and sells the kind of products she has learned to make over the past two years.

The Native American Chief Seattle once eloquently said, "Take only memories, leave only footprints." What do you think? Could you recycle and compost your way to leaving only footprints?

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Burn it or bury it. In most places around the world, that's what we do with our garbage. Pretty grim choices. Burning garbage releases dangerous gasses and dust, which contribute to pollution of the air, land, and water, While burying it leads to more pollution of the ground and water. And not to mention global warming. most of it plastic - to make matters worse, tons of garbage - ends up in the ocean.

For one young woman in New York, this giant garbage problem was simply too much to take. So she decided to do something about it. Meet Lauren Singer: a 23-year-old who, for the last two years, has lived a completely zero-waste lifestyle. That's right. No trash, no garbage, no waste. Nada. She saw that the garbage problem was a symptom of our consumerist lifestyles. And she realized that with just a few simple changes in her daily habits, she could reduce her waste output to zero.

How did she do it? Well, it all started two years ago in the college classroom at NYU, where she was an environmental studies major. Every day, she watched one of her classmates come in with a plastic bag containing her lunch, all of which was wrapped in plastic containers. Even her water bottle was plastic. And all of it went right into the trash after she used it - every day. This made Lauren angry. Yet, one evening after class, Lauren opened her own refrigerator and saw nothing but plastic everywhere. She felt like such a hypocrite. It was at that moment that she decided she would cut out all plastic from her life.

She began to start saying no - a lot. No to straws in her cocktails in bars, no to plastic bags, and no to plastic toothbrushes.

She started saying yes to putting a little elbow grease into making her own products. She created her own packaging and made her own personal care products, like toothpaste and deodorant, using common, natural ingredients. She also started recycling her packaging and taking it with her to the store.

Once she became completely plastic-free, she decided to take the leap and go 100% waste-free. Lauren says that 80% of her waste reduction came from two simple things: recycling and composting.

The personal benefits for Lauren include saving money, eating better, and being happier. She has even recently started her own company, where she makes and sells the kind of products she has learned to make over the past two years.

The Native American Chief Seattle once said, "Take only memories, leave only footprints." What do you think? Could you recycle and compost your way to leaving only footprints?

I Haven't Made Any Trash In 2 Years

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People often say that love turns up in the unlikeliest of places or that love will serendipitously find you when you least expect it. In some love stories, those old cliches couldn't be more accurate.

Consider, for example, the story of Gordon MacDonald. Gordon was working in a grocery store in Canada when he opened a case of pineapple juice that had been shipped from the distant Philippines. Intriguingly, nestled within the case, hidden among the containers of juice, he discovered a handwritten message. The only thing written on it was ' pen pal wanted.'

Despite the fact that the date marked on the correspondence said that it had been written nearly a year prior, Gordon decided to He wanted the mysterious note writer to know where their letter go out on a limb and write back. ended up. So he sent his reply across the world to the Philippines.

A few weeks later, Gordon's message arrived at the residence of a woman named Gilda Feliciano. Gilda had been working at a pineapple juice manufacturing facility when she surreptitiously placed her initial message in a crate of the juice product. She hadn't expected anything to come of it, but she sent Gordon a Christmas card to let him know she had received his letter.

The Christmas card sparked a two-and-a-half-year correspondence. Initially, they exchanged written notes on a weekly basis. Then they escalated to daily exchanges. Their daily letters turned into long phone calls and, eventually, a marriage proposal. In 1982, Gordon flew to the Philippines to marry Gilda. Remarkably, they are celebrating their 33rd anniversary, all due to a fortuitous crate of pineapple juice.

Alternatively, consider the story of Paolina and Ake Viking. In 1955, Ake was a Swedish sailor on a long trip at sea when he dropped a message in a bottle overboard. Eventually, the bottle washed ashore in Sicily, Italy, where a fisherman found it and took it to his daughter as a joke. His daughter, Paolina, astounded that the bottle had made it so far, wrote back to Ake. Soon, the two were exchanging letters and photographs and falling in love. In 1958, Ake traveled to Sicily to marry Paolina.

These two distinctive love stories just go to show that true love really can strike anywhere.

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People often say that love turns up in the unlikeliest of places or that love will come to you when you least expect it. In some love stories, those old cliches couldn't be more true.

Take the story of Gordon MacDonald. Gordon was working in a grocery store in Canada when he opened a case of pineapple juice that had been shipped from the Philippines. Inside the case, hidden amongst the bottles of juice, Gordon found a note. The only thing written on it was ' pen pal wanted.'

Although the date on the note said that it had been written 11 months earlier, Gordon decided to He wanted the mysterious note writer to know where their letter go out on a limb and write back. ended up. So he sent his reply across the world to the Philippines.

A few weeks later, Gordon's letter arrived at the door of Gilda Feliciano. Gilda had been working at a pineapple juice factory in the Philippines when she put her original letter in a crate of pineapple juice. She hadn't expected anything to come of it, but she sent Gordon a Christmas card to let him know she had received his letter.

That Christmas card sparked a two-and-a-half-year correspondence. At first, they wrote to each other once a week. Then, they began writing every day. Their daily letters turned into long phone calls and, eventually, a marriage proposal. In 1982, Gordon flew to the Philippines to marry Gilda. They are still married today, 33 years later. All thanks to a case of pineapple juice.

Or there's the story of Paolina and Ake Viking. In 1955, Ake was a Swedish sailor on a long trip at sea when he dropped a message in a bottle overboard. Eventually, the bottle washed ashore in Sicily, Italy, where a fisherman found it and took it to his daughter as a joke. His daughter, Paolina, amazed that the bottle had made it so far, wrote back to Ake. Soon, the two were exchanging letters and photographs and falling in love. In 1958, Ake traveled to Sicily to marry Paolina.

These two love stories just go to show that true love really can strike anywhere.

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Youhei was a poor farmer. One day he found a wounded bird at his door. Youhei brought the bird inside and cared for her until she was strong enough to fly away. The next day a mysterious woman showed up at Youhei's house. They fell in love and eventually married.

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Did you know there are real-life superheroes in the world? Or at least, people who can perform superhuman acts of strength and bravery?

You may have heard some of these jaw-dropping stories in the news. Stories about ordinary people suddenly performing extraordinary acts.

One of the most famous examples happened in 1982. A young man, Tony, was working underneath his car that was lifted on jacks. The car suddenly slipped off and fell on Tony, crushing him underneath. His 50-year-old mother, Angela, found him Desperate, she lifted the 3,500-pound car high enough to put them back on the jacks and pull Tony to safety. out cold, hanging by a thread.

This incredible phenomenon is known as 'hysterical strength' or 'superhuman' strength. And it is believed to be caused by the powerful hormone: adrenaline.

Part of the theory behind 'superhuman' strength is that in our everyday lives, we use only a tiny percentage of what our muscles are capable of. But in stressful situations, adrenaline hormones create an emergency response in our bodies. Our hearts beat faster, our breathing speeds up, and our muscles suddenly contract, making them stronger. In life-and-death situations, adrenaline allows us to use our muscles to their full capacity, giving us superhuman strength.

However, this phenomenon of superhuman strength is extremely controversial because it's so hard to test. After all, scientists can't trap people under cars or put people in harm's way just to see what happens. Plus, all the case studies that report superhuman strength tend to involve a loved one in danger. So does the mind or our emotions play a role?

Think about the story of the mother in Quebec who single handedly fought a polar bear. The bear, who weighed 700 pounds, was threatening her son and his friend. The mother attacked the bear, She wrestled with the bear until a neighbor was able to shoot it. fighting tooth and nail to distract it from her child.

Neither Tony's mother nor the mother in Quebec had a history of extreme strength. But when push came to shove, they found the inner strength to move mountains.

In the right circumstances, maybe we're all superheroes.

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You may have heard jaw-dropping stories about amazing acts of strength before. Stories about ordinary people suddenly performing extraordinary acts.

One famous example happened in 1982. A young man, Tony, was working under his car. It suddenly fell, trapping him below. His 50-year-old mother, Angela, found himHe was She lifted the 3,500-pound car high enough to pull Tony to safety. out cold. hanging by a thread.

This strength is caused by adrenaline. In our everyday lives, we use only a small amount of what our muscles are capable of. In stressful situations, adrenaline creates an emergency response in our bodies allowing us to use our muscles to their full capacity.

Super strength is hard to test. Scientists can't trap people under cars just to see what happens. And cases of extreme strength usually involve a loved one in danger. So does the mind or our emotions play a role?

Think about the story of the mother in Quebec who fought a bear. The bear, who weighed 700 pounds, was attacking her son and his friend. The mother attacked the bear, She wrestled with the bear until a neighbor was able to shoot it. fighting tooth and nail to protect her child.

Neither Tony's mother nor the mother in Quebec had a history of extreme strength. But when push came to shove, they found the inner strength to move mountains.

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We Evolved to Lie But Lie Less As We Age - Deep English

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People say honesty is the best policy, but we all sometimes bend the truth. The average person lies twice in the first ten minutes of meeting someone new and up to 50 percent of the time when speaking to their mother. A study showed that 99 percent of people lie, and even the few who claimed not to are probably also lying. What if, just for a day, you were incapable of telling a lie, no matter how small?

According to anthropologists, there is a tribe that dwells in the mountains of Central America who are unable to lie ever. The Tarahumara people, famed for their long-distance running, avoided the influence of outsiders for thousands of years. In doing so, they also maintained a strict moral code based on utmost honesty.

The Tarahumara still place this value system Some psychologists believe that They may have less above all else. over time, their emphasis on truth-telling caused changes in brain chemistry. gray matter in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for creating lies. What started as a moral obligation, to tell the truth may have become a physiological trait of the members of this unique tribe.

So does this mean that it's possible for all humans to evolve out of lying? Well, maybe, but it doesn't sound very likely, does it? According to some sources, lying was first used by humans to promote cooperation and to create bonds between individuals. That's why one of the most common types of lies is a Oftentimes white lies are told to protect someone from hearing something that will hurt their feelings. white lie, that is, a lie considered to be harmless.

When language developed, lying quickly became easier and more common. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to lie without using any words? Language makes it possible for humans as young as two to lie.

Instead of evolving out of lying, exactly the opposite is happening. As we evolve, we lie more. But there's good news! Individually, we tell fewer lies as we age. We may not evolve out of lying as a species, but as individuals over the course of a single lifetime, there is still hope. Are you more honest as you age?

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People say honesty is the best policy, but we all sometimes bend the truth. The average person lies twice in the first ten minutes of meeting someone new. And they lie up to 50 percent of the time when speaking to their mother. A study showed that 99 percent of people lie, and even the few who claimed not to are probably also lying. What if, just for a day, you couldn't tell even a small lie?

There is a group that lives in the mountains of Central America who do not lie ever. The Tarahumara people avoided the influence of outsiders for thousands of years. In doing so, they also maintained a culture of honesty.

The Tarahumara still put this value system Some psychologists believe that, They may have less above all else. over time, this caused changes in their brains. gray matter in the part of the brain used for lying.

Some believe lying was first used to promote cooperation. That's why one of the most common types of lies is a white lie. White lies are often told to not hurt people's feelings.

When language developed, lying quickly became easier and more common. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to lie without using any words? Language makes it possible for humans as young as two to lie.

Instead of evolving out of lying, exactly the opposite is happening. As we evolve, we lie more. But there's good news! We tell fewer lies as we age. We may not evolve out of lying as a species, but over the course of a single lifetime, there is still hope. Are you more honest as you get older?

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The Man Who Renounced His US Citizenship To Become A World Citizen - Deep English

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Garry Davis was a man with a crazy vision of a world without nations. Albert Einstein was a believer in Garry Davis and once said Garry was a man devoted to the survival of humanity on earth.

As a young man, Davis was an actor on Broadway. He was a rising star until his acting career was interrupted by World War II. Davis's brother was killed in the war. Davis joined the air force to fight against the Nazis. During this time, he was ordered to bomb a city full of civilians. Seeing the deaths of so many innocent people horrified Garry. Wanting to prevent World War III, he started down a lifelong road toward world peace.

After the war, Davis went to France to attend the United Nations. He interrupted a meeting of nations demanding that war be outlawed, and human rights around the world be respected. Using his natural charisma and speaking skills that he learned as an actor, he gave a passionate speech to a crowd of 20,000 about his vision for a peaceful future. The next day, the UN voted and passed a law protecting human rights around the world.

Not long after attending the UN, Davis went to the US embassy in Paris and renounced his citizenship. The following year he started the International Registry of World Citizens. His newly created World Government of World Citizens issued IDs, marriage licenses, and passports. At first, his World Government was not recognized, and some countries even But slowly, something amazing began to happen. Over the years, close to 1 million people around the world have registered as World Citizens. Some countries began to accept his World passports and stamp them. locked him up. Suddenly refugees around the world without the right of citizenship now had a possibility to get official documents and passports.

We Garry Davis Taking pride in where we are from is natural. Humans are tribal animals and have been that way since we evolved from primates. come together as nations for safety and comfort but also for war. passed away in 2013, but he had a lifelong vision of a world without nations and without wars. He believed that the only way we would survive would be to come together as one people. What do you think? Do you think it's possible for us to transcend our tribal nature and become unified as one world?

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Garry Davis believed in a world without nations. Albert Einstein once said Garry was a man who was working for the survival of humanity on earth.

As a young man, Davis was an actor on Broadway. He was a rising star until World War II happened. Davis's brother was killed in the war. Davis joined the air force to fight against the Nazis. During this time, he was ordered to bomb a city full of innocent people. Seeing the deaths of so many people horrified Garry. Wanting to prevent World War III, he started down a lifelong road toward world peace.

After the war, Davis went to France to attend the United Nations. He said that war must be outlawed and human rights around the world be respected. He used the speaking skills that he learned as an actor. He gave a powerful speech to a crowd of 20,000 about his vision for a peaceful future. The next day, the UN passed a law protecting human rights around the world.

Not long after, Davis renounced his citizenship. The following year he started the International Registry of World Citizens. He made IDs, marriage licenses, and passports. At first, his World Government was not recognized. Some countries even Over the years, close to 1 million people around the world have registered as World Citizens. But slowly, something amazing began to happen. Some countries began to accept his World passports. Suddenly refugees around the world had a possibility to get a passport. locked him up.

We Garry Davis He believed that the only way we would survive would be to Taking pride in where we are from is natural. come together as nations for safety and comfort but also for war. passed away in 2013. He had a lifelong vision of a world without nations and without wars. come together as one people. What do you think? Is it possible to become unified as one world.

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There's an amazing diversity of greeting customs around the world. In Tibet, sticking out your tongue can be a way of welcoming people. In New Zealand, Maori greet each other by touching noses. Ethiopian men touch shoulders, and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, male friends touch foreheads. In many Asian countries, people bow to each other when meeting. And in some European countries, as well as Arab countries, hugs or kisses on the cheek are more the norm. While this wasn't always true, the most common physical way to greet people around the world is now the handshake.

It's become so ubiquitous that you may never have thought about why people shake hands. The history of the handshake dates back to the 5th century B.C. in Greece. It was a symbol of peace, showing that neither person was carrying a weapon. During the Roman era, the handshake was actually more of an arm grab. It involved grabbing each other's forearms to check that neither man had a knife hidden up his sleeve. Some say that the shaking gesture of the handshake started in Medieval Europe. Knights would shake the hand of others in an attempt to shake loose any hidden weapons.

While handshaking is still the most ubiquitous greeting around the world, it may be The According to one survey, forty-nine percent of Americans sometimes Many survey participants said they preferred the fist bump because they were afraid of Is the fist bump losing ground in the U.S. fist bump was, until recently, a gesture mostly used by athletes and young people. Now it's becoming more and more common among everyone, including older people. Even the President of the United States is a fan of the fist bump. The fist bump, made by making a fist and lightly touching knuckles, may be a more fashionable greeting, but for many, it's a pragmatic choice. opt for the fist bump, ditching the traditional handshake greeting. How do people greet each other in your country? catching germs by shaking hands. catching on where you live?

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There are many types of greetings around the world. In Tibet, people stick out their tongues. Maori touch noses. Ethiopian men touch shoulders. In the DRC, male friends touch foreheads. In many Asian countries, people bow to each other. And in some European and Arab countries, hugs or kisses on the cheek are more common. But the most common greeting around the world is the handshake.

The history of the handshake dates back to the 5th century B.C. in Greece. It was a symbol of peace. It showed that no one was carrying a weapon. For the Romans, the handshake was more of an arm grab. They grabbed each other's forearms to check for hidden knives. Some say that it started in Medieval Europe. Knights would shake the hand of others to shake loose any hidden weapons.

While handshaking is still the most common greeting around the world, it may be The Forty-nine percent of Americans Some people prefer it because they are afraid of Is the fist bump losing ground. fist bump was, until recently, mostly used by athletes and young people. Now it's becoming common among everyone, including older people. opt for the fist bump, ditching the handshake. Lightly touching knuckles is a practical choice. catching germs by shaking hands. How do people greet each other in your country? catching on where you live?

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Time Travel: A Pilot's Strange Tale And A Scientist's Lifelong Dream - Deep English

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We've all seen movies and TV shows where the characters have traveled through time or used a time machine. These are usually science fiction movies, but some scientists say time travel is possible in theory. There are also some people who claim to have actually done it.

In 1935, a British Royal Air Force pilot named Victor Goddard was attempting to land his plane in Andover, England. During his attempted landing, a storm He broke out, and he almost crashed. managed to take control of the plane and flew back over a different landing strip, which was abandoned. Except it wasn't abandoned anymore - it was full of people and planes. The planes were a color and model he had never seen before. The people were also wearing different uniforms than they should have been. He eventually landed at his original destination and didn't tell anyone of his strange experience. Then in 1939, the Royal Air Force introduced planes of the same model and color he had seen that day. They also started wearing uniforms just like he saw on that landing strip, which was now in operation again. Goddard believes he traveled ahead in time to 1939 and then back to 1935 on that day his plane almost crashed.

Then there is Professor Ronald Mallet, a scientist at the University of Connecticut, who is actually working on a time machine as we speak. Mallet has been attempting to build time machines since he was a child. At the age of 10, his father died, sending him into a deep depression. At the age of 12, he read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, which gave him hope that one day he could travel back in time and see his father again.

In 2002, he presented a breakthrough theory about how time travel could be possible using lasers and mirrors. He presented his theory at Howard University, where it was accepted as the He is currently real deal by his peers. raising money to build his time travel machine. The only problem is even if he is correct and the machine works, he'll never see his father again. It will only be able to transport a person back to the time the machine was turned on and not a second before. While our descendants may be able to travel back in time to meet us, his theory does not allow for time travel to any time before the day the machine was first built. It is still an amazing theory, though, and his colleagues told him his father would be so proud of him.

Do you think we'll ever be able to travel through time? And if we could, what kind of effect might that have on the future, past, and present?

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We've all seen movies and TV shows where people have traveled through time. But this isn't just science fiction. Some scientists say time travel is possible. There are also some people who say they have done it.

In 1935, Victor Goddard was trying to land his plane when a stormHe broke out. He almost crashed. managed to take control of the plane. He flew over a part of the airport that was no longer used. It was always empty, but this time it was full of people and planes. The planes were a color and model he had never seen before. The people were also wearing different uniforms. He eventually landed at his original destination. He didn't tell anyone of his strange experience. Then in 1939, the Air Force started using planes of the same model and color he had seen that day. They also started wearing uniforms just like he had seen. And that part of the airport was now in use again. Goddard believes he traveled ahead in time to 1939 and then back to 1935 on the day his plane had almost crashed.

Then there is Professor Ronald Mallet, a scientist at the University of Connecticut. He is working on a time machine as we speak. Mallet has been trying to build time machines since he was a child. At the age of 10, his father died. This sent him into a depression. At the age of 12, he read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. This gave him hope that one day he could see his father again.

In 2002, he presented a breakthrough theory about how time travel could be possible. It was accepted as the He is But his theory does not allow for time travel to any time before the day the machine was first built. real deal by his peers. raising money to build his time travel machine. The only problem is even if his machine works, he'll never see his father again. It will only be able to travel back to the time the machine was turned on and not a second before. Our children may be able to travel back in time to meet us.
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Inside America’s Radio Quiet Zone: The Unique Town That Bans Wi-Fi and Cell Phones - Deep English

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When you listen to someone speaking in a foreign language that you're unfamiliar with, can you Surprisingly, most people can because a lot of pick up any meaning? body language is universal, and up to 90% of all communication is nonverbal. However, most of spoken language isn't universal, and there is a very limited number of words which are the same across all languages. Modern linguists are beginning to study these universal words.

Mark Dingemanse is researching one of these rare words. What's remarkable about this universal word is that it conveys the meaning of "I don't understand." The word 'huh?' is a universal term understood in almost every language.

is perceived as In some circles, the word 'huh?' a bit crude. It's often considered informal and impolite to use, except in highly casual situations. While that may be true, the fact that countless diverse languages use this word makes it one of the most significant words globally.

Dingemanse has been studying ten different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Icelandic, and indigenous languages from Australia, Ecuador, and Ghana. Each of these languages uses a unique version of 'huh?'. Although the word's pronunciation varies slightly in each language, it's spoken using the same movements of the mouth and tongue.

Some people have attempted to debunk this theory, claiming that 'huh?' is merely a sound, not a word. Dingemanse firmly He argues that 'huh?' sticks by his theory. is indeed a word, as it lacks an equal in the animal kingdom, unlike roars and grunts. Additionally, children don't use 'huh?' until they start speaking in actual words.

Since 'huh?' is used all over the world, this implies that you're acquainted with at least one word in every language. If someone communicates something to you that you don't understand, uttering 'huh?' might prompt them to repeat their previous statement.

While 'huh?' may not be particularly beneficial when traveling, it does offer insight into the commonalities shared by all humans. All people cry over loss. All people smile when they're happy. And apparently, we all share at least one word. What's your opinion? Is 'huh?' a word, or could it be something more primal, akin to a laugh or a scream?

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When you listen to someone speaking a language you don't understand, can you Most people can because a lot of pick up any meaning? body language is universal, and up to 90% of all communication is nonverbal. Most of spoken language is not universal, though, and there are very few words which are the same across all languages. Modern linguists are beginning to study these universal words now.

Mark Dingemanse is studying one of these rare words. What's surprising is that this universal word is a word used to mean, 'I don't understand.' The word huh? is a universal word, understood in almost every language.

is thought to be In some circles, the word huh? a bit crude. It is seen as informal and impolite to say, except in a very casual situation. While that may be true, the fact that so many different languages use the word makes it one of the world's most important words.

Dingemanse has been studying ten different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Icelandic, and indigenous languages from Australia, Ecuador, and Ghana. Each of those languages uses a distinct form of 'huh?'. The word is slightly different sounding in each language. Still, it is pronounced using the same movements of the mouth and tongue.

Some have tried to dispel this theory, claiming huh? is a sound and not a word. Dingemanse He says 'huh?' sticks by his theory, though. is a word because it has no equal in the animal kingdom like roars and grunts do. Children also don't use 'huh?' until they begin speaking in real words.

Since huh? is used all over the world, this means you know at least one word in every language. If someone says something to you which you don't understand, saying 'huh?' might cause them to repeat their last sentence.

While 'huh?' may not be that helpful of a word when traveling, it does teach us something about what all humans share. All humans cry over loss. All people smile when happy. And apparently, we all share at least one word. What do you think? Is 'huh?' really a word, or is it something more primal, like a laugh or a scream?

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In 1992, Annette Herfkens and her fiancé were on vacation in Vietnam when their plane crashed. Annette was the only survivor. She found herself alone and badly injured in the jungle.

At first, she panicked, but then she focused on her breath. She didn't have time to worry about tigers or dying. She needed to be in the moment.

Her survival instincts The pain was so bad that she kicked in, and she knew she had to find water. Annette had 12 broken bones in her hip and knee, so she could not walk. She dragged herself by her elbows to the broken plane wing to collect insulation to catch rainwater. passed out.

Annette learned to She still describes the jungle as a safe place that she returns to in her mind when she is be present in the moment, and a lesson in acceptance that she still carries today. Once she accepted that her fiance had died and her life was forever changed, she began to notice the beauty of the jungle all around her. under stress.

After eight days alone, Annette was rescued. Years later, she applied the lessons she learned in the jungle to her life in New York. When she learned that her son Max had autism, she had to accept the new reality. Annette focused on what was there, connecting with other parents in the same boat and becoming part of a supportive community.

When Annette decided to write a book, she realized she didn't want to focus only on her experience in the jungle. She also wanted to write about the people who helped her, the victims of the crash, and her son. When she went to Hollywood, they insisted the story be all about her, but Annette says this was counter to the qualities that saved her. She believes that her survival was due to Those lessons have helped her connect with other people and overcome obstacles in her life. She said, "You get over your little self, then you get your instinct to work, then you get to connect with other people, and then you achieve stuff." getting over herself, living in the moment, and acceptance.

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In 1992, Annette Herfkens and her boyfriend were in Vietnam when their plane crashed. Annette was the only survivor. She found herself alone and badly injured in the jungle.

At first, she panicked. Then she focused on her breath. She didn't have time to worry about tigers or dying. She needed to be in the moment.

Her instincts The pain was so bad that she kicked in. She knew she had to find water. Annette had 12 broken bones. She could not walk. She dragged herself to the broken plane wing to catch rainwater. passed out.

Annette learned to She returns to it in her mind when she is be present in the moment. She also learned a lesson in acceptance that she still carries today. Once she accepted that her boyfriend had died, she began to notice the beauty of the jungle. She still describes the jungle as a safe place. under stress.

After eight days alone, Annette was found. Years later, she used the lessons she learned in the jungle in her life in New York. When she learned that her son Max had autism, she had to accept the new reality. Annette focused on what was there, connecting with other parents in the same boat.

When Annette decided to write a book, she didn't want to focus only on her experience in the jungle. She also wanted to write about the people who helped her, the victims of the crash, and her son. When she went to Hollywood, they wanted the story to be all about her. Annette says this was counter to what saved her. She lived because she was able to get over herself, live in the moment, and accept her situation. Those lessons have helped her in her life. She said, "You and then you achieve stuff." get over your little self ...

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In 1992, Annette Herfkens and her fiancé were on vacation in Vietnam when their plane crashed. Annette was the only survivor. She found herself alone and badly injured in the jungle. At first, she panicked, but then she focused on her breath. She didn't have time to worry about tigers or dying.

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Mind-Gut Connection: How Your Stomach Might Shape Your Brain - Deep English

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Your gut is another word for your stomach. The English language is rife with gut idioms. "To "To "To "A ' spill your guts" is to tell your personal secrets. hate someone's guts" means you passionately hate someone. One of the most common meanings for 'gut' is your true self, your wiser self, your inner self. bust your gut" is to laugh a lot. Trust your intuition. Trust your gut" is common advice that means trust your inner voice. gut feeling' or a ' gut reaction ' is a feeling or reaction that is deeper and wiser than our conscious minds.

Our bodies are crawling inside and out with microbes. In fact, the number of microbial cells on and in you right now outnumber your human cells 10 to 1. And the biggest concentration of these microbes is in your gut.

Scientists are starting to think there could be a direct connection between our guts and our minds. We have long known that microbes can help our bodies fight infections, but some researchers are now looking into the connection between gut microbes and changes in our brain.

Dr. Emeran Mayer did research on the stomachs and brains of 65 people and found a connection with the dominant gut microbes and the structure of their brains. He thinks that it's possible that the type of microbes in our guts might not be just shaping our brains but also our mood, behavior, and feelings.

Stephen Collins, a researcher from McMaster University, used mice to investigate the brain-gut connection. He took the dominant microbes found in shy mice and introduced them into the guts of fearless mice. He also tried this experiment in reverse by introducing the microbes from the fearless mice into the guts of the shy mice. In both cases, he found that the personality and behavior of the mice changed. The previously shy mice became more active, and the previously fearless mice became more quiet and shy.

Research into the mind-gut connection is still young, but in the future, we may find that many problems, from depression to anxiety to autism, can be cured by inviting the correct microbes into our stomachs. Perhaps one day, modern medicine will accept that food is truly medicine. Imagine a future where your doctor gives you foods rich in healthy microbes, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, and natto, to heal not only your body but also your mind.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

-Hippocrates (Ancient Greek Physician)

Gut Bacteria Might Guide The Workings Of Our Minds

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Your gut is another word for your stomach. The English language is full of gut idioms. "To is to tell your personal secrets. "To "To "A 'or a ' spill your guts" means you really hate someone. hate someone's guts" is to laugh a lot. One of the most common meanings for 'gut' is your inner self. bust your gut" is common advice that means trust your inner voice. is a feeling or reaction that comes from a deep place inside us. Trust your gut" gut feeling' gut reaction '

Our bodies are full of microbes. In fact, the number of microbes on and in you right now outnumber your human cells 10 to 1. And the biggest number of them is in your gut.

Scientists have found a connection between our guts and our minds.

Dr. Emeran Mayer studied the stomachs and brains of 65 people. He found a connection with their gut microbes and their brains. He thinks that the type of microbes in our guts might not be just shaping our brains but also our feelings.

Stephen Collins used mice to look at the brain-gut connection. He took the microbes found in shy mice and introduced them into the guts of fearless mice. He also tried this experiment in reverse. He put the microbes from the fearless mice into the guts of the shy mice. In both cases, he found that the personality of the mice changed. The previously shy mice became more active. The previously fearless mice became more quiet and shy.

Research into the mind-gut connection is still young. In the future, we may find that many mental problems can be cured with microbes. Perhaps one day, modern medicine will accept that food is truly medicine. Imagine a future where your doctor gives you foods rich in healthy microbes to heal your mind.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

-Hippocrates (Ancient Greek Physician)

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Perhaps one day, modern medicine will accept that food is truly medicine. Imagine a future where your doctor gives you foods rich in healthy microbes, such as yogurt, sauerkraut and natto, to heal not only your body, but also your mind.

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Man Lives To The Age Of 82 Without Ever Seeing A Woman - Deep English

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Man Lives To The Age Of 82 Without Ever Seeing A Woman - Deep English

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Mihailo Tolotos spent his entire life without ever seeing a woman. He was a monk who lived on the Mount Athos peninsula in Greece.

Mount Athos is a unique place in Europe. It is home to 20 monasteries and roughly 2,000 monks. For more than a thousand years, women and female animals have been prohibited from entering. The monks live simple lives, praying and Dr. Graham Speake, the author of Mount Athos: Renewal in Paradise, explains that this rule helps ensure celibacy and is also connected with an Orthodox tradition involving the Virgin Mary. getting their hands dirty in their gardens.

There is a story of the Virgin Mary traveling to Mount Athos and liking it so much that she prayed to her son to be given the land. Speake says, "It's still called 'the garden of the mother of God,' dedicated to her glory, and she alone represents her sex on Mount Athos."

As a result of the ban on women including female animals, dairy products and eggs are few and far between on Mount Athos and have to be brought in from outside.

Mihailo Tolotos was handed over to the monks of Athos after his mother passed away during childbirth. He grew up there and never left. He died at the age of 82 in 1938.

Because of the ban, Tolotos died without ever laying eyes on a woman. However, this may not be true. In the 1920s and 1930s, two brave women secretly visited Mount Athos. The first woman was a French writer named Maryse Choisy, who dressed like a sailor to enter unnoticed. The second woman to secretly enter was Aliki Diplarakou, the first Greek Miss Europe.

In the years after Tolotos passed, a few other women have also In 2008, four Moldovan women were managed to visit Mount Athos. During the Greek Civil War, some women entered in pursuit of animals. In 1953, Maria Poimenidou, a Greek woman, dressed as a man and visited for three days, causing Greece to pass a law prohibiting women from entering Athos. dropped off there by people smugglers but were later forgiven by the monks.

Is it possible that Mihailo Tolotos unknowingly crossed paths with one of these women? The intriguing story of the monk who probably never met a woman and the mysterious Mount Athos continues to captivate people all around the world.

Why are women banned from Mount Athos? Mihailo Tolotos: The Man who Never Saw a Woman

Mihailo Tolotos lived his whole life without ever seeing a woman. He was a monk who lived on Mount Athos in Greece.

Mount Athos is home to about 2,000 monks. For more than a thousand years, women have been stopped from entering. The monks live simple lives, praying and Dr. getting their hands dirty in their gardens. Graham Speake is the author of a book about the monks. He says there is a story of the Virgin Mary traveling to Mount Athos. She liked it so much that she prayed to her son to be given the land. Speake says it's called 'the garden of the mother of God,' ...and she is the only woman allowed there.

Because female animals are also not allowed, dairy and eggs are few and far between. They must be brought in from outside.

Mihailo Tolotos' mother He was passed away during childbirth. handed over to the monks at Athos and never left. He died at the age of 82 in 1938.

Because of the rule, Tolotos died without ever laying eyes on a woman. However, this may not be true. During his life, two women visited Mount Athos. The first woman was a French writer named Maryse Choisy, who dressed like a sailor to secretly enter. The second woman to secretly enter was Aliki Diplarakou, the first Greek Miss Europe.

In the years after Tolotos passed, a few other women have also In 2008, four Moldovan women were managed to visit Mount Athos. During the Greek Civil War, some women entered while looking for animals. In 1953, Maria Poimenidou, a Greek woman, dressed as a man and visited for three days. This caused Greece to pass a law stopping women from entering Athos. dropped off there, but the monks forgave them.

Is it possible that Mihailo Tolotos crossed paths with one of these women? Whatever the case, the story of the monk who probably never met a woman continues to interest people all around the world.

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Mihailo Tolotos spent his entire life without ever seeing a woman. He was a monk who lived on the Mount Athos peninsula in Greece. Mount Athos is a unique place in Europe. It is home to 20 monasteries and roughly 2,000 monks. For more than a thousand years, women and female animals have been prohibited from entering.

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The Sleeping Body Is A Window To The Mind - Deep English

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We often judge people by their body language. People who stand up straight are thought to be confident. People who hunch over and cross their arms may give off nervous or defensive vibes.

Everyone knows that our bodies can be windows into our minds, but what about our sleeping bodies? Professor Chris Idzikowski surveyed 1,000 British people and found a connection between the way they sleep and their personality.

He identified six main sleep positions and personality types.

The Fetus position is the most common sleep position. 41% of people sleep in this curled-up way. These people appear strong but are actually quite shy and sensitive.

The Log position is the second most common position at 15%. They sleep on their side in a completely straight position with their arms down. Log sleepers are easygoing, social people. They may also be too trusting and easily fooled.

The Yearner position is the third most common position at 13%. These sleepers sleep on their sides with their arms stretched out in front of their body. These people are They are not quick to make decisions, and they do not change their opinions easily. open-minded but suspicious and cynical.

Eight percent of sleepers sleep in the Soldier position. These sleepers sleep on their backs with their arms down at their sides. They are quiet and reserved. They expect a lot of themselves and others.

Seven percent of sleepers sleep in the Freefall position. These sleepers sleep on their stomachs with their hands around or under their pillow. They are extroverted but dislike any criticism.

The Starfish position is the most uncommon at 5%. These sleepers sleep on their backs with their arms up. These people often make good friends because they are good listeners and helpful. They also dislike being the center of attention.

What kind of sleeper are you? A fetus, a log, a yearner, a soldier, a freefaller or a starfish? This sleep personality research is British. Do you think these sleep personality types are true for people in your country or do they miss the mark?

Sleep position gives personality clue

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We often judge people by their body language. People who stand up straight are confident. People who hunch over and cross their arms give off nervous vibes.

Everyone knows that our bodies can be windows into our minds. But what about our sleeping bodies? Some say that sleep is connected to personality.

There are six sleep positions and personality types.

The Fetus position is the most common. 41% of people sleep in this way. These people look strong but are shy.

The Log position is the second most common at 15%. They sleep on their side in a straight position with their arms down. They are easygoing, social people. They may also be easily tricked.

The Yearner position is the third most common at 13%. They sleep on their sides with their arms out in front of their body. These people are They are not very trusting. open-minded. They also are not quick to make decisions. They do not change their opinions easily.

Eight percent sleep in the Soldier position. These people sleep on their backs with their arms down at their sides. They are quiet. They expect a lot of themselves and others.

Seven percent sleep in the Freefall position. They sleep on their stomachs with their hands around or under their pillow. They are extroverted. They don't like criticism.

Only 5% sleep in the Starfish position. These sleepers sleep on their backs with their arms up. They often make good friends because they are good listeners and helpful. They also don't like being the center of attention.

What kind of sleeper are you? A fetus, a log, a yearner, a soldier, a freefaller or a starfish? Are these sleep personality types true or do they miss the mark?

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Click any word to translate. We often judge people by their body language. People who stand up straight are thought to be confident. People who hunch over and cross their arms may give off nervous or defensive vibes. Everyone knows that our bodies can be windows into our minds, but what about our sleeping bodies?

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How Many Kids Is Too Many? The Duggars' Unbelievable Family Size! - Deep English

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Children are precious. No one would argue with that, but how many children is enough? Michelle Duggar, the mother of one of America's most famous large families, says that she leaves that question for God to answer. In 1988, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar had the first of many children. By 2006, they had 16 sons and daughters and became the subjects of a 1-hour TV documentary about their unusually large family. By 2007, they had 17 children and became the stars of a weekly The TV show was aptly named 17 Kids and Counting because they weren't finished having children. In 2009, the show's name became 18 Kids and Counting. In 2010, the name again changed to 19 Kids and Counting to reflect their growing family. Michelle Duggar said, "We would love more!" reality TV program.

The Duggars live frugally and have no problem They taking care of their large family. They live in a 7,000-square-foot home and own 8 cars, including a 21-seat bus. They consume a lot, but they also rarely buy anything new. All their cars are bought used. They do laundry 35 times a week. polish off 36 eggs, 5 pounds of bacon, 3 pounds of green beans, 2 watermelons, 2 pans of brownies, and a gallon of ice cream every day.

Some criticize the Duggars for the size of their family. They say the earth can only handle a limited number of people. But fears of overpopulation are fading. Birthrates are declining around the world. Most people in wealthy countries are choosing smaller families.

Even in China, the population is shrinking for the first time since the 1960s. China was famously so worried about overpopulation that they made it illegal to have more than one child. This policy started in the 1980s and ended in 2015.

The effects of the one-child policy are still being felt today. Because of a cultural preference towards having boys, some families chose to abort female babies in the past. This has With this imbalance, many men will never given rise to a population with 30 million more men than women. have a shot at starting a family.

Families in China are now allowed to have two or three children. But many still do not want to have more than one because it's so expensive.

Smaller families are a recipe for social disaster in many countries. With a smaller workforce footing the bill for pensions and healthcare looking after the elderly will be a growing problem. Perhaps the world could use a few more families like the Duggars.

China's population declines for the first time in decades Three dozen eggs, six loaves of bread and 5lbs turkey bacon EVERY DAY

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Michelle Duggar is the mother of one of America's most famous large families. In 1988, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar had the first of many children. By 2007, they had 17 children. They became the stars of a weekly The show was called 17 Kids and Counting. Their family continued to grow. reality TV program. In 2009, the show's name became 18 Kids and Counting. In 2010, the name again changed to 19 Kids and Counting. Michelle Duggar said, "We would love more!"

The Duggars have no problem They taking care of their large family. They live in a 7,000-square-foot home. They own 8 cars, including a 21-seat bus. They almost never buy anything new. All their cars are bought used. They wash clothes 35 times a week. polish off 36 eggs, 5 pounds of bacon, 3 pounds of green beans, 2 watermelons, 2 pans of brownies, and a gallon of ice cream every day.

Some say the Duggar's family is too big. They say the earth can't handle too many people. But that doesn't look like a real problem any more. Most people in richer countries are choosing smaller families.

Even in China, the population is decreasing for the first time since the 1960s. China was so worried about population growth that they made it illegal to have more than one child. This rule started in the 1980s and ended in 2015.

The effects of the one-child rule are still being felt today. Because people wanted boys, some families chose to abort female babies in the past. This has With these numbers, many men will never given rise to a population with 30 million more men than women. have a shot at starting a family.

Families in China are now allowed to have two or three children. But many still do not want to have more than one because it's so expensive.

Smaller families are a recipe for social disaster in many countries. With fewer workers, footing the bill for social services and looking after the elderly will be a growing problem. Perhaps the world could use a few more families like the Duggars.

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Click any word to translate. Children are precious. No one would argue with that, but how many children is enough? Michelle Duggar, the mother of one of America's most famous large families, says that she leaves that question for God to answer. In 1988, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar had the first of many children.

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Your Map Upside Down - Don’t Confuse Symbols With Reality Itself - Deep English

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Mike Spencer has been on the road for 23 years and has visited over 190 countries. Having traveled non-stop since he was 21, he is now being called The World's Most Traveled Man. While a few people may have visited an equal number of places, he says that most of them are just tourists. He considers himself a true traveler for having traveled extensively in all the countries he's visited, not just staying for a few days like most people would.

During his travels, Spencer has visited natural wonders such as Mt. Everest and visited some of the world's most remote places, including the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica. He's He braved multiple war zones and hitchhiked through Iraq during the US invasion. He He has always faced danger on the road, too. He even visited Somalia as the first tourist in 20 years. For example, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he lived with Pygmies in a jungle hut made of leaves, hunting for food with a spear. prides himself on not just being a tourist, though. made an effort to really get to know the people of each country.

Spencer is vague about the total number of countries he has visited because there is a lot of disagreement about which places are actually countries. "How many countries are there" is a difficult question to answer. According to the UN, there are 193 countries, but this doesn't really give us a complete answer. For example, both Kosovo and Vatican City are independent countries, but they are not represented at the UN. Then there are places like Taiwan that have an independent government and military, but many countries do not recognize it as actually being separate from China.

Now, if you look at a map of the world to count countries, what you actually see is the political view of the mapmaker. There is a famous quote that goes, "The map is not the territory," which means we should never confuse symbols of reality with reality itself. We have to remember that when using a map, we are, of course, just looking at someone else's depiction of reality. For example, have you ever wondered why North America and Europe are always shown at the top of maps, while South America and Australia are always at the bottom? Is there a reason to associate north with up and south with down? If not, then why is the world always depicted in maps this way? How does it make you feel? Take a look at the upside-down map on this page to get an alternative view of the world.

190-Plus Nations In 23 Years For World's 'Most Traveled' 'World's Most Traveled' Man, Mike Spencer Bown, Heads Home After 23-Year Journey

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Mike Spencer has been on the road for 23 years. He has visited over 190 countries. He has traveled non-stop since he was 21. He is now called The World's Most Traveled Man.

During his travels, Spencer has visited Mt. Everest and Antarctica. He's He hitchhiked through Iraq during wartime. He He has always faced danger on the road, too. He even visited Somalia as the first tourist in 20 years. prides himself on not being just a tourist. made an effort to get to know the people of each country.

Spencer doesn't know the total number of countries he has visited. Which places are actually countries is not clear. The UN says there are 193 countries. But this doesn't really give us a complete count. For example, Kosovo and Vatican City are not represented at the UN. And many countries do not recognize Taiwan.

If you look at a map of the world, what you see is the political view of the mapmaker. "The map is not the territory." This means we should never confuse symbols of reality with reality itself. We have to remember that when using a map, we are, of course, just looking at someone else's view of reality. For example, North America and Europe are always shown at the top of maps. And South America and Australia are always shown at the bottom. Is there a reason to show north as up and south as down? Take a look at the upside-down map on this page to get a different view of the world.

Meet the world's most traveled man

190-Plus Nations In 23 Years For World's 'Most Traveled' Man

'World's Most Traveled' Man, Mike Spencer Bown, Heads Home After 23-Year Journey

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Click any word to translate. Mike Spencer has been on the road for 23 years and has visited over 190 countries. Having traveled non-stop since he was 21, he is now being called The World's Most Traveled Man. While a few people may have visited an equal number of places, he says that most of them are just tourists.

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It's Figuring out who owns what is usually easy. as clear as day that you own the shoes on your feet right now. You probably also own the computer or device you're listening to this lesson with too. It's not likely anyone would argue the fact that you own those things, either. What about things that aren't as easy to own, though? Or things that are much farther away, like the moon?

The concept of anyone owning the moon seems pretty silly. The concept of any single person owning the moon seems even sillier. Even if you could imagine owning the moon, you might think it would be a whole country who owned the moon. Not just any country either, but the country who had gone to the moon the most often.

The reality is much different, though. In fact, there is a man who claims to be the sole owner of the moon. Dennis M. Hope has owned the moon since the year 1980. What makes Dennis the owner of the moon? Because he says, he owns the moon, and no one can prove that he doesn't.

It sounds crazy, but the 1967 United Nations Outer Space Treaty says that no country can own the moon. Good thing for Dennis the treaty doesn't say anything about individuals owning the moon. Dennis sent multiple letters to the United Nations saying that he owned the moon and asked for a reason why he couldn't claim ownership of the moon. When the United Nations didn't respond, Dennis took that as a sign that the moon was his property. Owning the moon has been Dennis' only source of income since 1995.

For over 15 years now, Dennis has been selling plots of land on the moon for bargain prices. About $35, which includes the lunar tax, gets you a whole acre of land on the moon. Dennis has even sold plots of the moon as large as some countries for $250,000.

While the early bird often gets the worm, in this case, Dennis's claims to the moon will most likely become meaningless. China recently sent a robot to the moon with the main goal of digging a hole to explore for valuable minerals. Scientists think the moon could be rich in valuable minerals such as titanium, uranium, and also helium 3. Helium 3 is a gas that costs 10 million US dollars per kilogram. It's not just governments but also private companies who are planning to mine the natural resources of the moon.

As more and more companies and governments Or will it all Only make progress toward settling and mining the moon, what will happen to Dennis and all his customers? Will their ownership rights be valid? turn out to be a big disappointment to everyone but Dennis, who got rich from someone else's moon? time will tell.

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Hope Has Owned the Moon Since 1980 Because He Says So

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It's Figuring out who owns what is usually easy. as clear as day that you own the shoes on your feet. You probably also own the computer you're listening to this lesson with too. What about things that aren't as easy to own? Or things that are much farther away, like the moon?

The idea of anyone owning the moon seems pretty silly. The idea of any single person owning the moon seems even sillier. Even if someone could own the moon, you might think it would be a whole country.

The reality is much different. In fact, there is a man who says he is the owner of the moon. Dennis M. Hope has owned the moon since the year 1980. What makes Dennis the owner of the moon? Because he says, he owns the moon, and no one can prove that he doesn't.

It sounds crazy, but in 1967, the United Nations decided that no country could own the moon. Good thing for Dennis they didn't say anything about people owning the moon. Dennis sent many letters to the United Nations saying that he owned the moon. He asked for a reason why he couldn't claim the moon. The United Nations didn't answer. Dennis took that as a sign that the moon was his. Owning the moon has been Dennis' only source of money since 1995.

For over 15 years now, Dennis has been selling land on the moon for bargain prices. About $35 gets you a piece of land on the moon. Dennis has even sold plots of the moon as large as some countries for $250,000.

While the early bird often gets the worm, Dennis's claims will probably not last. China recently sent a robot to the moon with the main goal of digging a hole to explore for minerals. Scientists think the moon could be rich in minerals. Helium 3 is a gas that costs 10 million US dollars per kilogram. Private companies are also planning to mine the moon.

As more and more companies and governments Will it all Only make progress toward mining the moon, what will happen to Dennis and all his customers? turn out to be a big disappointment to everyone but Dennis, who got rich from someone else's moon? time will tell.

The Man Who Owns the Moon

Meet the Man Who Owns the Moon

Hope Has Owned the Moon Since 1980 Because He Says So

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The concept of anyone owning the moon seems pretty silly. The concept of any single person owning the moon seems even sillier. Even if you could imagine owning the moon, you might think it would be a whole country who owned the moon.

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The Real Story Of Atlantis - An Underwater Utopia - Deep English

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The ancient civilization of Atlantis was a utopia. It was lush and full of food and wildlife. And the people of Atlantis were wise and just. They were a knowledgeable society capable of Most people believe that the story of Atlantis is just a tall tale, but some say it was a real place that was pulling off amazing feats of architecture and engineering. wiped out by a flood and earthquakes.

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato learned of the lost civilization of Atlantis from a relative named Solon. Plato said that Solon visited Egypt around 600 BC, where he learned of Atlantis from priests at the Temple of Sais. The priests said that Atlantis was destroyed 9,000 years before the time of Solon. This would place Atlantis at approximately 9600 BC. According to author and historian Graham Hancock, this timing is significant.

Throughout history, many explorers have searched for the lost city of Atlantis but have failed to find it. These days, the story of Atlantis is generally thought of as a myth, but that might be changing. New evidence points to a global disaster, which could have caused its destruction.

After the last great ice age ended about 15,000 years ago, the world began warming again. Then after thousands of years of warming, temperatures plummeted and then rose again rapidly 1200 years later. This event is called the Younger Dryas. At the beginning and end of the Younger Dryas, the rapid climate change wreaked havoc on our world. This event ended in approximately 9600 BC - the same time that Plato said Atlantis was destroyed.

Some scientists believe that the climate change of the Younger Dryas was caused by comet fragments. Regardless of the cause, the sudden warming would have caused flooding in some areas.

Many ancient stories paint a picture of floods, earthquakes or the world Graham Hancock claims that these ancient legends and what we know of the earth's history of climate change Indeed, the timing of the Younger Dryas and the timing of Plato's account of Atlantis appear to be going up in flames. In the Bible, Noah builds a boat to save people from a catastrophic flood. According to other legends, destruction comes from the sky, which could actually be stories of comets. Other ancient stories speak of a time when the world was on fire or a time when the earth shook. back up Plato's story of the destruction of Atlantis. spot on.

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The ancient island of Atlantis was perfect. It was full of food and animals. And the people were wise and just. They were able to Most people believe that the story of Atlantis is just a tall tale, but not everyone. Some say it was a real place that was pull off amazing feats of architecture and engineering. wiped out by a flood and earthquakes.

Plato learned of the lost island of Atlantis from Solon. Plato said that Solon visited Egypt around 600 BC, where he learned of Atlantis. Egyptian priests told him that Atlantis was destroyed 9,000 years before. This would place Atlantis at about 9600 BC. Author and historian Graham Hancock says this timing is significant.

Many explorers have searched for the lost city of Atlantis but have failed to find it. These days, the story of Atlantis is thought of as a myth, but that might be changing. New evidence points to a global disaster, which could have caused its destruction.

After the last great ice age ended about 15,000 years ago, the world began warming again. Then after thousands of years of warming, the temperature dropped. It rose again 1200 years later. This event is called the Younger Dryas. At the beginning and end of the Younger Dryas, the rapid climate change caused many disasters. This event ended about 9600 BC - the same time that Plato said Atlantis was destroyed. The sudden warming during this time would have caused flooding in some areas.

Many ancient stories paint a picture of floods, earthquakes, or the world Graham Hancock says that these stories and what we know of the earth's history of climate change Indeed, the timing of the Younger Dryas and the timing of Plato's account of Atlantis appear to be going up in flames. In the Bible, Noah builds a boat to save people from a flood. According to other stories, destruction comes from the sky, which could be comets. Other stories speak of a time when the world was on fire or a time when the earth shook. back up Plato's story of the destruction of Atlantis. spot on.

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Teacher Prevents Mass Shooting With A Hug - Deep English

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On an April morning in 1999, Columbine High School in Colorado became the scene of a terrible tragedy. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold laughed and hollered as they killed 13 people and wounded 20 others. Their innocent victims were their teachers and classmates. The teenage killers then turned their guns on themselves.

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Reuben is a gifted soccer player and fearless goalie. He was playing for an elite youth soccer team in Atlanta, Georgia when the unfortunate accident happened. He was kicked in the head by an opponent and went into shock. He stopped breathing multiple times and came in and out of consciousness on the soccer field.

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Time Travel: A Pilot's Strange Tale And A Scientist's Lifelong Dream - Deep English

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We've all seen movies and TV shows where the characters have traveled through time or used a time machine. These are usually science fiction movies, but some scientists say time travel is possible in theory. There are also some people who claim to have actually done it.

In 1935, a British Royal Air Force pilot named Victor Goddard was attempting to land his plane in Andover, England. During his attempted landing, a storm He broke out, and he almost crashed. managed to take control of the plane and flew back over a different landing strip, which was abandoned. Except it wasn't abandoned anymore - it was full of people and planes. The planes were a color and model he had never seen before. The people were also wearing different uniforms than they should have been. He eventually landed at his original destination and didn't tell anyone of his strange experience. Then in 1939, the Royal Air Force introduced planes of the same model and color he had seen that day. They also started wearing uniforms just like he saw on that landing strip, which was now in operation again. Goddard believes he traveled ahead in time to 1939 and then back to 1935 on that day his plane almost crashed.

Then there is Professor Ronald Mallet, a scientist at the University of Connecticut, who is actually working on a time machine as we speak. Mallet has been attempting to build time machines since he was a child. At the age of 10, his father died, sending him into a deep depression. At the age of 12, he read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, which gave him hope that one day he could travel back in time and see his father again.

In 2002, he presented a breakthrough theory about how time travel could be possible using lasers and mirrors. He presented his theory at Howard University, where it was accepted as the He is currently real deal by his peers. raising money to build his time travel machine. The only problem is even if he is correct and the machine works, he'll never see his father again. It will only be able to transport a person back to the time the machine was turned on and not a second before. While our descendants may be able to travel back in time to meet us, his theory does not allow for time travel to any time before the day the machine was first built. It is still an amazing theory, though, and his colleagues told him his father would be so proud of him.

Do you think we'll ever be able to travel through time? And if we could, what kind of effect might that have on the future, past, and present?

Meet the scientist trying to travel back in time

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We've all seen movies and TV shows where people have traveled through time. But this isn't just science fiction. Some scientists say time travel is possible. There are also some people who say they have done it.

In 1935, Victor Goddard was trying to land his plane when a stormHe broke out. He almost crashed. managed to take control of the plane. He flew over a part of the airport that was no longer used. It was always empty, but this time it was full of people and planes. The planes were a color and model he had never seen before. The people were also wearing different uniforms. He eventually landed at his original destination. He didn't tell anyone of his strange experience. Then in 1939, the Air Force started using planes of the same model and color he had seen that day. They also started wearing uniforms just like he had seen. And that part of the airport was now in use again. Goddard believes he traveled ahead in time to 1939 and then back to 1935 on the day his plane had almost crashed.

Then there is Professor Ronald Mallet, a scientist at the University of Connecticut. He is working on a time machine as we speak. Mallet has been trying to build time machines since he was a child. At the age of 10, his father died. This sent him into a depression. At the age of 12, he read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. This gave him hope that one day he could see his father again.

In 2002, he presented a breakthrough theory about how time travel could be possible. It was accepted as the He is But his theory does not allow for time travel to any time before the day the machine was first built. real deal by his peers. raising money to build his time travel machine. The only problem is even if his machine works, he'll never see his father again. It will only be able to travel back to the time the machine was turned on and not a second before. Our children may be able to travel back in time to meet us.
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Time Travel: A Pilot's Strange Tale And A Scientist's Lifelong Dream - Deep English

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We've all seen movies and TV shows where the characters have traveled through time, or used a time machine. These are usually science fiction movies, but some scientists say time travel is possible in theory. There are also some people who claim to have actually done it.

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How Much Of Reality Is Shared? - Deep English

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A grizzly bear can Jumping spiders can see colors that Even some humans have super senses that sniff out a human from 18 miles away. blow human sight out of the water. And some birds can fly across the world using the earth's magnetic fields as a guide. set them apart.

The range of human experience is immeasurable. Some claim to experience art more deeply. In fact, they even Art critics supposedly know more about art, music critics know more about music, and wine critics, of course, know more about wine. make a living from it. Their knowledge and experience is supposedly so much deeper than ours that we listen to their opinions, hoping they will guide us to make better choices.

But do wine critics really know wine better than the average person? There is growing evidence that they don't. Richard Hodgson, a wine grower and a teacher of statistics, repeatedly gave some famous wine judges the same wine multiple times at the California State Fair wine competition, and only 10% knew they were being tricked. Hodgson then performed this experiment hundreds of times at wine competitions across the nation, and the result was the same. These experts were repeatedly fooled into thinking the same wine was different.

Hodgson started looking into the accuracy of wine competitions when he noticed that his own wines could win top awards in one competition while they could be ranked at the bottom at others. He collected data on numerous wine competitions and concluded that the awards were statistically random.

This is not to say that there was no difference between wines or that all wine judges are liars. These wine judges were probably giving their honest opinions, but their subjective judgments don't always How exactly does music hold true for others. This begs the question how much of our experience of the world is shared, and how much is unique. Whether there is any truly objective reality in the world of wine or anything else is up for debate. Is the color red the same for you as it is for me? move some people and yet does nothing for others?

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A bear can Jumping spiders can see colors that Even some humans have super senses that sniff out a human from 18 miles away. blow human sight out of the water. And some birds can fly across the world using the earth's magnetic fields. set them apart.

The range of human experience is wide. Some say they experience art more deeply. In fact, they even Art critics know more about art. make a living from it. Music critics know more about music. And wine critics know more about wine. Their knowledge and experience is so much deeper that we listen to their opinions. And we hope they will help us make better choices.

But do wine critics really know wine better than other people? Some say they don't. Richard Hodgson is a wine grower. He is also a statistics teacher. He gave some famous wine judges the same wine many times. Only 10% knew they were being fooled. Hodgson did the same thing hundreds of times at wine competitions. The result was the same. These experts were fooled into thinking the same wine was different.

Hodgson saw that his own wines could win awards in one competition while they could be at the bottom at others. He said that the awards were random.

This is not to say that there was no difference between wines or that all wine judges are liars. These wine judges were probably giving their true opinions. Despite this, their opinions don't always This begs the question how much of our experience of the world is shared and how much is unique. How exactly does music hold true for others. Whether there is any truly objective reality in the world of wine or anything else is up for debate. Is the color red the same for you as it is for me? move some people and yet does nothing for others?

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A grizzly bear can smell a human from 18 miles away. Jumping spiders can see colors beyond normal range that humans do. And some birds can fly across world using earth's magnetic fields as a guide. But what about humans?

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The Modern World Changed Your Brain - Deep English

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Take a look at the pink circles. If you're like most people, the circle on the right probably looks bigger, but they are actually the same size.

People of the Himba tribe are not so easily fooled by optical illusions like this. The Himba can be found in the small town of Opuwo, Namibia, in small numbers. They're easy to They're The younger generations are being drawn to the charms of contemporary society, and this town is giving them pick out, with the distinctive red paint that they spread on their skin and hair. few and far between in town because they mostly live a life untouched by modern times. a taste.

Jules Davidoff is studying these semi-nomadic herders at this pivotal point in their history. It turns out that the brains of people in pre-modern cultures like the Himba perceive things differently than people in modern cultures.

People of the Himba tribe are more focused on small details than they are on the larger context. People in modern cultures see more of the context and less of the details. This makes the Himba tribe less easily fooled by optical illusions. They are so focused on the smaller details that their brains don't misinterpret what their eyes see. And this doesn't just apply to visual focus. People in the Himba tribe are also less easily distracted - their mental focus is stronger.

Davidoff found that Himba people who went to Opuwo, even for a short trip, were more susceptible to optical illusions and their focus decreased.

The reason for this is unclear, but most researchers agree that the modern world presents us with a lot of stimuli that grab our attention. This is something that the technology industry knows all too well. They spend millions looking for ways to keep our attention on their online sites and apps. Some say this is damaging our focus and possibly our IQ.

Justin Rosenstein is an unlikely ally in a backlash against the tech assault on our attention. He is the creator of Facebook's notorious "Like" button. He was worried about the Internet's toll on his attention, so he is He tweaked his laptop to block certain addictive websites, and he even set up parental controls on his phone that limit his access. backing off.

Just a small dose of modern society has been shown to impact the people of the Himba tribe dramatically. For many of us who live within the modern world full-time, our perception is no longer what it was. But people like Rosenstein believe we're not too far gone and it's not too late to start safeguarding our attention.

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Take a look at the pink circles. The circle on the right probably looks bigger, but they are the same size.

People of the Himba tribe are not fooled by images like this. The Himba can be found in the town of Opuwo, Namibia. They're easy to pick out, with red paint on their skin and hair.

They're The younger Himba are feeling pulled to the modern world, and this town is giving them few and far between in town. They live a semi-nomadic life separate from modern society. a taste.

Jules Davidoff is studying the Himba. He says their brains see things differently than people from modern cultures.

The Himba are more focused on small details. People in modern cultures see more of the context and less of the details. This makes the Himba tribe less easily fooled by optical illusions. The Himba also have stronger mental focus.

Himba, who spent time in towns, were more easily fooled by optical illusions. Davidoff also said their focus was weaker.

The reason for this is unclear. Most people agree that the modern world overloads our attention. This is something that the tech world They spend millions looking for ways to keep our attention on their websites. knows all too well. Some say this is hurting our focus and our IQ.

Justin Rosenstein is the creator of Facebook's "Like" button. He was worried about the internet's effect on his attention, so he is He blocked websites on his computer. backing off. He even set up parental controls to block parts of the internet.

Limited contact with modern society has been shown to affect the Himba. For many living in the modern world full-time, our perception is no longer what it was. People like Rosenstein believe we're not He thinks it's not too late to start protecting our attention. too far gone.

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Take a look at the pink circles. If you're like most people, the circle on the right probably looks bigger, but they are actually the same size. People of the Himba tribe are not so easily fooled by optical illusions like this. The Himba can be found in the small town of Opuwo, Namibia in small numbers.

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Icelanders Accuse NATO Of Threatening Elves - Deep English

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In Iceland, elves are a part of the national culture. Many of the country's 230,000 citizens believe they actually exist.

This belief is what led a mob of 150 men and women to protest a NATO military base in Keflavik in 1982. They believed the military was disrespecting the elves, and their jets were desecrating the holy ground of the hidden people.

NATO respected the protesters' feelings and invited them to inspect their base. Satisfied no elves were being harmed, the group left in peace.

It may sound like fantasy, but in Iceland, elves are a fact of life.

According to a 2006 survey, 32 percent of Icelanders believe in the possibility of elves. Another 26 percent believe their existence is a cast iron certainty.

They're considered a peaceful breed of small creatures who look a lot like humans.

University of Iceland professor Valdimar Hafstein advises to leave elves alone. Treat them with respect, do not upset their dwelling places, and they'll be quite harmless. Cross them at your peril.

Iceland is rife with tales of elves sabotaging construction projects. Why? Because they do not take kindly to having their rock houses and churches blown up with construction dynamite.

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has created a five-page document on elves.

It reads, "We value the heritage of our ancestors. Oral tradition might suggest supernatural beings inhabit a certain rock. The rock is then considered a cultural treasure. Our reaction to these concerns has varied. In some cases, we have delayed the construction project. This allows the elves to supposedly move on."

In 2010, former Icelandic member of Parliament Árni Johnsen's car went off a small cliff. He swears a group of elves living in a nearby rock saved his life. When a road was planned over the rock, he begged the developers to save it. They granted his wish and moved the 30-ton rock to a safe place.

It should be stressed that not everyone in Iceland believes in elves. One theory suggests Icelanders created the superstition, so they didn't feel so alone in such a majestic but unpredictable landscape.

Professor of Folklore, Adalheidur Gudmundsdottir, says, "You can't live in this landscape and not believe in a force greater than you. Icelanders are not uneducated peasants who believe in fairies. But if you live here, you'll understand why the power of folklore is so strong."

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In Iceland, elves are a part of the national culture. Many of the country's 230,000 citizens believe they exist.

In 1982, 150 men and women protested at a NATO military base in Keflavik. They believed they weren't showing enough respect to the elves. Their planes were flying over the homes of the hidden people.

NATO invited them to check their base. After seeing no elves were being hurt, the group left in peace.

It may sound like fantasy, but in Iceland, elves are a fact of life.

In a 2006 survey, 32 percent said they believed in the possibility of elves. Another 26 percent said elves are a cast iron certainty.

People describe elves as peaceful small creatures.

University of Iceland professor Valdimar Hafstein advises leaving elves alone. Show them respect, and they'll be peaceful. Cross them at your peril.

In Iceland, elves sometimes try to stop construction projects. They do not take kindly to having their rock houses blown up with construction dynamite.

The government sometimes delays construction projects to let the elves move on.

In 2010, Árni Johnsen's car went off a small cliff. He says a group of elves living in a rock saved his life. When a road was planned over the rock, he asked the builders to save it. They agreed and moved the 30-ton rock to a safe place.

Iceland's Elves Are Enlisted In Anti-Nato Effort

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In Iceland, elves are a part of the national culture. Many of the country's 230,000 citizens believe they actually exist. This belief is what led a mob of 150 men and women to protest a NATO military base in Keflavik in 1982.

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It was a quiet night, and Dorrie Nuttall was fast asleep. Her seven-year-old son was sleeping next to her, hooked up to a machine, which was supposed to alert her if his glucose levels were too low. The alert never came. Not from the machine, anyway.

Jedi, Luke's adorable diabetes-sniffing dog, started jumping on and off the bed. Nuttall didn't wake up, so Jedi took it up a notch. He lay on top of Nuttall. She woke up and checked Luke's monitor. His levels seemed to be fine, but Jedi was insistent. Nuttall pricked his finger and tested the blood. His glucose was dangerously low - less than half of what was displayed on the machine's monitor. Nuttall gave her son a glucose tablet and watched nervously as his levels stabilized. Her dog had just saved her son's life.

Jedi isn't the only four-legged hero sniffing out danger. Dogs are being trained to identify early warning signs for many diseases. And even untrained dogs are making a difference.

In 2008, Maureen Burns noticed that her dog, Max, seemed depressed. He was getting old, so Burns He was once again his prepared for the worst, but it wasn't Max who was in danger. She began noticing that Max sometimes sniffed her breast. Then one day, when Max was looking at her strangely, she just knew it was cancer. Sure enough, she went to the hospital, where the doctors discovered a cancerous breast tumor. When it was removed, Max's behavior changed immediately. Burns credits him with saving her life. happy-go-lucky self.

Canines have incredibly powerful noses, but some humans can smell diseases too. Joy Milne is a former nurse who can smell Parkinson's disease. Six years before her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's, Milne noticed a slight change in his scent. She couldn't quite It wasn't until she met a group of people with the same odor at a Parkinson's support group meeting that she place the new odor and told her husband that his hygiene was lacking. put two and two together.

There is currently no definitive test for Parkinson's disease. And unfortunately, symptoms tend to show after it is too late. When researchers heard that Milne had detected the disease in her husband years before he had been diagnosed, they were intrigued. They tested her ability to smell Parkinson's, and the results were incredible. She was consistently able to identify patients with the disease.

With Milne's help, the researchers isolated ten molecules that are found in people with Parkinson's disease. The hope is that these molecules will lead to a test that diagnoses the disease earlier. These molecules could even be used to train dogs to smell it in patients.

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While his parents slept, this 7-year-old boy's life was saved by Jedi, his diabetes-sniffing dog

Dorrie Nuttall was Jedi fast asleep. Her 7-year-old son slept next to her. He was connected to a machine that would wake her up if his sugar levels were too low. But the machine didn't wake her up. Her son's dog, Jedi, did. Jedi started jumping on and off the bed. Nuttall didn't wake up. Nuttall woke up and checked her son's machine. It showed that his sugar levels were fine. Jedi didn't calm down, so she did a blood test. His sugar level was very low. She gave him some sugar, and his levels went back to normal. took it up a notch and lay on top of her. Her dog had saved her son's life.

Jedi is not the only dog who can save lives. Dogs are being trained to find signs of diseases. Even untrained dogs are making a difference.

In 2008, Maureen Burns saw that her dog, Max, seemed sad. He was getting old, so she After the cancer was removed, Max was his prepared for the worst. But it wasn't Max who was in danger. It was her. Max sometimes smelled her breast. One day, when Max was looking at her strangely, she just knew that she had cancer. She went to the doctor and learned she had breast cancer. Burns thinks that Max saved her life. happy-go-lucky self again.

Some humans can smell diseases too. Joy Milne is a nurse who can smell Parkinson's disease. Six years before her husband learned he had Parkinson's, Milne thought he smelled different. She couldn't It wasn't until she met some people with Parkinson's that had the same smell that she place the new smell. put two and two together.

There is no easy test for Parkinson's disease yet. Symptoms usually show up too late. Researchers heard that Milne smelled Parkinson's before the doctors found it. They studied her ability. With her help, they found ten molecules that are found in people with Parkinson's disease. They hope that these molecules will lead to a test that can find the disease. They also hope to train dogs to smell the disease in patients.

Scientists sniff out Parkinson's disease smell

Woman who can smell Parkinson's disease helps scientists develop first diagnostic test

While his parents slept, this 7-year-old boy's life was saved by Jedi, his diabetes-sniffing dog

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Like many people, Gemma Hartley struggles with depression and anxiety. For five years, she used meditation to keep her symptoms in check. But one day, facing some tight writing deadlines at work, she felt herself beginning to slip back toward her old symptoms. This time, meditating wasn't enough.

That's when a friend told her about something the Japanese call shinrin-yoku. This roughly translates to Forest Bathing.

Forest bathing is a practice which involves walking slowly through a forest. While walking, forest bathers intentionally experience nature through all five senses. Unlike hiking, forest bathing is not about exercising. Rather, forest bathing is about connecting with the forest and letting go of worries.

Hartley decided to give it a go. She was led out into the forest with 30 others by a certified forest bathing guide. Under the treetops, she was encouraged to see, hear, feel, smell and taste the forest in new ways.

Afterward, she headed back to the city, where she had a mountain of work to do. But instead of feeling stressed and agitated, she thought of the forest. Suddenly, the words flowed freely from her fingers. For Hartley, forest bathing had been a success.

In Japan, forest bathing is considered standard preventative medicine. And now, studies have confirmed its incredible benefits. That's why other countries are beginning to Instead of prescribing medications, some doctors are writing prescriptions for forest bathing. follow suit.

Research shows that just a 15-minute leisurely walk in nature decreases the stress hormone cortisol by 19 percent. Blood pressure and heart rate also dropped. Considering that in the U.S., 75 to 90 percent of all doctor's visits are stress-related, this is very good news.

Forest bathing doesn't just help humans to cope with stress. It also boosts the immune system. It turns out that trees produce a chemical that supports disease-killing cells in the human body.

In one experiment, participants walked in the forest twice a day for three days. Afterward, studies showed that they had 40 percent more white blood cells. These cells boost the immune system. A month later, their immune system still showed a 15 percent elevation.

Time in nature also works wonders on our cognitive performance. College students took tests before and after being in the wilderness for three days. They performed a whopping 50 percent better on cognitive tests after being in the wild.

Humans evolved in nature, and studies now show that's where our bodies The next time you're feeling down, remember just 15 minutes under the trees does feel most at home. a world of good.

If you happen to be one of the majority of humans who live in cities, don't lose hope. Even looking at a picture of nature or diffusing pine tree essential oils in your home improves health.

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Like many people, Gemma Hartley has depression. For five years, she used meditation to keep her symptoms in check. But one day, she felt herself slipping back toward her old symptoms. This time, meditating wasn't enough.

That's when a friend told her about Shinrin-Yoku. This means Forest Bathing in Japanese.

Forest bathers walk slowly through forests. They try to experience nature through all five senses. Forest bathing is not exercising. People do it to connect with the forest and let go of worries.

Hartley decided to give it a go. A forest bathing guide taught her to see, hear, feel, smell and taste the forest.

Afterward, she headed back to the city. She had a mountain of work to do, but she thought of the forest. The work became easy. For Hartley, forest bathing had been a success.

In Japan, forest bathing is normal. Other countries are beginning to follow suit. Instead of medications, some doctors are telling people to forest bathe.

Studies have shown its incredible benefits. A 15-minute walk in nature decreases stress hormones. Blood pressure and heart rate also drop.

Forest bathing doesn't just help humans with stress. In one experiment, people walked in the forest twice a day for three days. Afterward, studies showed that they had 40 percent more white blood cells.

Time in nature also works wonders on our brains. College students took tests before and after being in the forest for three days. They did 50 percent better after being in nature.

Nature is where our bodies The next time you're feeling down, remember just 15 minutes under the trees does feel most at home. a world of good.

If you happen to live in a big city, don't lose hope. Even looking at pictures of nature has been shown to improve health.

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Imagine the loneliness of speaking a language that only you can understand. Researchers have been studying a whale, who communicates in a language not recognizable by other whales. This whale has spent over two decades looking for a friend who will understand him.

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Meet Richard Lewis. A world traveler and linguist who speaks 10 different languages, Richard is highly experienced in interacting with people from many different cultures. In 1996, he first published a book called 'When Cultures Collide'. Now, in that book he presents a model of 3 different predominant cultural types into which people from various countries can be placed.

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Robot Wants To Name Her Daughter Sophia - Deep English

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Should a robot, no matter how intelligent, have the same rights as a human being? Some say the Saudi Arabian government appears to think so. They created the world's first robot 'citizen' in 2017. Her name is Sophia.

Saudi Arabia is in a state of change. In 2018, they granted women the right to drive and to attend events in all-male sports stadiums for the first time.

These are small but significant changes. They But, the country paint a picture of true progress. upset the apple cart when they granted citizenship to a robot.

Sophia was pleased as punch to receive her citizenship. She told a conference in Riyadh, "I am very honored and proud to receive this unique distinction. This is historical to be the first robot in the world to receive citizenship."

Giving a robot citizenship has fanned the flames of debate in Saudi Arabia. Many have expressed their displeasure at the actions of the state. Saudi woman, Hadeel Shaikh, believes a robot shouldn't have more rights than her child.

In Saudi Arabia, the children of women who marry foreigners are denied citizenship. Hadeel married a Lebanese man, and her four-year-old daughter does not have citizenship.

Hadeel said, "It hit a sore spot that a robot has citizenship and my daughter doesn't. I want her to have all the privileges of her mum. I want her to feel welcomed even if I am not here."

If Sophia had children, would they be granted automatic citizenship?

It may sound like a bizarre question, but one worth considering. Sophia has recently stressed that "family is a really important thing."

"You're very lucky if you have a loving family and if you do not, you deserve one. I feel this way for robots and humans alike."

When asked what she'd name her daughter, the robot said, "Sophia."

Sophia believes robots will one day be more ethical than humans. She said it's because robots do not have emotions such as jealousy and rage. By the same token, neither can they possess such emotions as empathy or compassion.

Should something that is made and not created ever have more rights than a human being? Would Sophia herself be able to provide an answer to such a dilemma? It's definitely food for thought.

Sophia the robot wants a baby and says family is 'really important'

Saudi women riled by robot with no hjiab and more rights than them

Should a robot have the same rights as a human being? Some say the Saudi Arabian government appears to think so. They made the world's first robot 'citizen' in 2017. Her name is Sophia.

Saudi Arabia is changing. In 2018, they gave women the right to drive. They can also now go to sporting events with men.

These are small but important steps. They But, the country paint a picture of true change. upset the apple cart when they made a robot a citizen.

Sophia was pleased as punch when she became a citizen. She said, "This is historical..."

Making a robot, a citizen has fanned the flames in Saudi Arabia. Saudi woman, Hadeel Shaikh, believes a robot shouldn't have more rights than her child.

In Saudi Arabia, the children of women who marry foreigners are not citizens. Hadeel married a foreigner. She said it hit a sore spot that a robot is a citizen, but her daughter isn't.

If Sophia had children, would they become citizens?

Sophia has said that "family is a really important thing."

"You're very lucky if you have a loving family... I feel this way for robots and humans alike."

Sophia believes robots are better than humans. She said they can't be jealous or angry. By the same token, they also cannot have compassion.

Should a robot ever have more rights than a human being? It's definitely food for thought.

Sophia the robot wants a baby and says family is 'really important'

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Babka Vanda's grandmother claimed to be able to heal people with just a whisper. The local priest forbade her from treating people until, one day, a snake bit the priest. Vanda's grandmother whispered words into the wind, and just like that, the priest was cured, and she was allowed to heal people again.

Eventually, her grandmother passed down this ancient power to heal through whispering to her granddaughter, Babka Vanda.

Babka Vanda is one of a handful of surviving whisperers. One whisperer said that she routinely cures tumors, nerves, fevers, and stammering. She even says her uncle's whispering was so powerful he could paralyze a snake.

Each disease is treated with its own special set of healing words. The words often rhyme and must be said in a single breath in a barely audible whisper.

For a thousand years, healers in rural Belarus have practiced whispering, but today it is on its way out. As the country's rural population declines, so does the belief in whispering. Many young people and city folk do not believe in the power of whispering, while others say that it's primitive.

While not as mystical, the idea of whispering therapy has ASMR popped up in a more modern form. stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It is a pleasurable, tingling sensation that some people feel on the back of their head and neck when they hear certain sounds.

This physical reaction can spread through the rest of the body, too. It is similar to the feeling you might get when you have goosebumps.

There are lots of ASMR videos on YouTube. Most feature people whispering to the viewer. But some actually include personalized role-playing experiences. An example would be a person pretending to give a head massage. The creators try to interact with the viewer to relax them and allow them to experience the pleasure of ASMR. While some find it creepy, others swear that it's healing. Some doctors believe it could help with anxiety, insomnia, and migraines. One practitioner even says it's the dawn of a new era in stress relief and relaxation. She says that even if the viewer doesn't experience ASMR, the videos will still relax them.

The few remaining mystical whisperers, like Babka Vanda, say that people who know the words are dying, and the young don't believe in the practice. They say they don't know who will whisper after their deaths. While it's clear that ASMR is a far cry from the ancient practice of whispering, perhaps it is a new dawn for this unique form of relaxation and healing.

The last whisperers of Belarus - in pictures

In Belarus, the Ancient Tradition of Healing Whispers Slowly Disappears

Babka Vanda's grandmother said she could heal people with just a whisper. The local priest forbade her from practicing her healing art. One day a snake bit the priest. Vanda's grandmother whispered words into the wind, and the priest was healed. He was now a believer. He then allowed her to continue practicing her healing art.

The grandmother passed down this healing power to her granddaughter.

Babka Vanda is one of a handful of remaining whisperers. She uses her skills to heal many types of problems. Each problem requires different healing words. These words must be said in a single breath.

For a thousand years, people in Belarus have practiced this healing art. Today it is on its way out. Many young people do not believe in the power of whispering.

The idea of whispering healing has ASMR popped up in a more modern form. stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It is a pleasurable feeling that some people get when they hear certain sounds. The feeling starts in the head. It can be felt in the rest of the body, too. It is similar to the feeling of goosebumps.

There are lots of ASMR videos on YouTube. Most show people whispering. The creators try to relax the listeners. While some find it creepy, others say that it's healing. Some doctors believe it could help with anxiety and headaches.

Whisperers, like Babka Vanda, say that people who know the words are dying. They say they don't know who will whisper after their deaths. ASMR is a far cry from the original practice of whispering, but it might be an effective new form of sound healing.

The last whisperers of Belarus - in pictures

In Belarus, the Ancient Tradition of Healing Whispers Slowly Disappears

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Professional musician Robin Spielberg says music saved her daughter's life.

In 1998, Spielberg was pregnant with twin girls when she suffered complications. An emergency cesarean was performed during the 22nd week of pregnancy. Sadly, one of the twins passed away, but Valerie survived.

Valerie was born weighing only 12 ounces and was the size of a can of soda. She was so small that she didn't meet the hospital's premature baby weight limit necessary to receive life-saving treatment. A kind nurse put her thumb on the scale and recorded her weight at 17 ounces, just enough to make her eligible to receive medical support.

It was She wanted to touch and go. To make matters worse, the hospital was very loud and busy. Spielberg thought it felt more like an emergency room than a healing environment. drown out the hustle and bustle of the hospital.

She couldn't bring her piano, so she played CDs for her daughter. Amazingly, Valerie improved. Her oxygen saturation levels increased, her blood pressure stabilized, and her heart's rhythm became more steady. This wasn't a fluke - it happened again and again for four months. And it affected all of the other babies in the room as well. Valerie's health continued to improve after months of music and medical attention.

People have been using music and rhythm to heal since ancient times. It is finally starting to catch on in modern society.

One study of 272 premature babies showed that vital signs could be improved through interactive sounds and music therapy.

Music isn't only beneficial for babies. Studies show that music is able to ease pain, enhance blood vessel function, reduce stress and depression, and boost the immune system in adults, too. Music also helps elderly people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia to recall memories and emotions. It can even help them make new memories.

Having seen the amazing impact music had on her baby, Spielberg began working alongside music therapists. She also volunteered in nursing homes, where she once inspired a mute man to speak with music. The elderly man's wife had passed away, and the pain seemed too much for him He had withdrawn from the world and hadn't spoken in 6 months. When Spielberg unknowingly played his wedding song, the man to handle. He began singing and then asked to speak with his family. broke out of his shell.

Spielberg is still a professional musician. And these days, she also teaches and speaks to audiences about the power of music. Her daughter, Valerie, is now a healthy and happy young woman. And she has become a musician herself, playing both the piano and percussion.

5 Ways Music Improves Our Health

20 surprising, science-backed health benefits of music

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Professional musician Robin Spielberg says music saved her daughter's life. In 1998, Spielberg was pregnant with twin girls. She had an emergency birth. Sadly, one of the twins Valerie survived. Valerie was the size of a can of soda. It was She wanted to It is finally starting to The pain seemed too much for him When Spielberg played his wedding song, the man And she has become a musician herself. Read More passed away. The hospital had a weight limit to receive life-saving treatment. Valerie was too light. A kind nurse put her thumb on the scale so she could get medical support. Spielberg thought it felt more like an emergency room than a place for healing. She couldn't bring her piano, so she played CDs for her daughter. Valerie improved. Her oxygen levels increased. Her blood pressure improved. touch and go. Her heart's rhythm became more steady. To make matters worse, the hospital was very loud. It also affected all of the other babies in the room. Valerie's health continued to improve after months of music. People have been using music and rhythm to heal since ancient times. drown out the hustle and bustle of the hospital. Music isn't only helpful for babies. Studies show that music can reduce pain and improve blood vessels. It can also reduce stress and depression. Spielberg began working with music therapists. She also volunteered in nursing homes. She once helped a mute man to speak with music. The elderly man's wife had passed away. He hadn't spoken in 6 months. He began singing and then asked to speak with his family. These days, Spielberg teaches people about the power of music. Her daughter, Valerie, is now a healthy and happy young woman. catch on in modern times. to handle. broke out of his shell. 5 Ways Music Improves Our Health 20 surprising, science-backed health benefits of music

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Florence Manyande's She was at But then, she was given string of bad luck began in 2010. She had lost seemingly everything and was severely depressed. rock bottom. a blessing in disguise. She was hit by a car.

By the time of her accident, Manyande's husband had left her. She was taking care of her three children all by herself. She didn't know how she could pay for their schooling. She had no home, and her family refused to She was losing hope. But after being hit by a car on that fateful day, a woman pulled her from the road and took her to a clinic to be treated. take her in.

That woman was a health worker, and she introduced Manyande to something which changed her life forever. It was a bench. But it wasn't just any old bench.

The Friendship Bench was Mental illness has a stigma throughout most of the world, but Zimbabwe coined by Dr. Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatrist at the University of Zimbabwe. takes the cake. In Zimbabwe, it is often seen as a curse, and people traditionally seek an exorcism instead of going to a mental health clinic. Dr. Chibanda found that even though so many people refused to go to clinics, many seemed comfortable sitting on a park bench and sharing their problems with a member of their community.

These community counselors are usually older women who are respected members of the community. Together, they make plans to overcome the problem at hand.

A study done on the Friendship Benches showed impressive results. Two groups of people were tested. One group received standard treatment for anxiety and depression, including the prescription of medication as needed. The other experienced the Friendship Bench. After six months, half of the standard group still had symptoms. But only 13% of the Bench group still had symptoms!

The Friendship Benches also seem to be changing the culture around mental illness in Zimbabwe. People feel more comfortable talking about their conditions, and this is making the subject less of a taboo.

Friendship Benches have been a resounding success and are spreading to multiple cities.

Manyande has now recovered from her accident. She and her children have a home, which she found through her new community of supportive friends. She learned to crochet bags to make money. And her relationship with her family has improved. Best of all, she feels better emotionally and is no longer suicidal. She says that one of the best parts of the Friendship Bench is knowing that there is someone who will listen.

The Friendship Bench Can Help Chase The Blues Away

Florence Manyande's She was at But then, she was given string of bad luck began in 2010. She had lost everything and was depressed. rock bottom. a blessing in disguise. She was hit by a car.

Manyande's husband had left her. She was taking care of her three children all by herself. She didn't know how she could pay for their school. She had no home. Her family wouldn't She was losing hope. But after being hit by a car, a woman pulled her from the road. She took her to a clinic. take her in.

That woman was a health worker. She introduced Manyande to something which changed her life forever. It was a bench. But it wasn't just any old bench.

The Friendship Bench was Zimbabwe coined by Dr. Dixon Chibanda. Mental illness is shameful in some parts of the world. It is often seen as a curse in that country. takes the cake. And people there rarely get help from mental health clinics. Dr. Chibanda found that many people would sit on a park bench and talk about their problems.

The benches are places where they can talk to older women from the community. Together, they make plans to overcome the problem at hand.

A study on the Friendship Benches showed impressive results. It looked at two groups of people. One group received normal treatment for anxiety and depression. The other experienced the Friendship Bench. After six months, half of the normal group still had symptoms. But only 13% of the Bench group still had symptoms!

The Friendship Benches are changing the way people think about mental illness. People feel more comfortable talking about their conditions.

Manyande has now found a home through her new friends. She also found a job. And her relationship with her family has improved. Best of all, she feels better emotionally. She says that one of the best parts of the Friendship Bench is knowing that there is someone who will listen.

The Friendship Bench Can Help Chase The Blues Away

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Some Of The World's Smartest People Don't Eat - Deep English

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Phil Libin hasn't eaten in days, but he says he feels euphoric and full of energy. Libin is one of many Silicon Valley executives who swear that regular fasting is changing their lives. He even claims that forgoing food has made him a better CEO.

New research supports what Libin says he's experiencing firsthand - that fasting can have very powerful benefits. Reports show that fasting for three days at a time can regenerate our immune systems.

Fasting also slows aging and reduces the risk of cancer. Dr. Rhonda Patrick says we don't have to go Simply eating for a shorter window every day (eating all meals within a ten-hour period) can have similar but less drastic benefits. the whole nine yards and eliminate food for days to see the benefits of fasting.

Describing the first time he fasted, Libin says, "The first day, I felt so hungry I was going to die. The second day I was starving. But I woke up on the third day feeling better than I had in 20 years."

Libin has fasted anywhere from 2 to 8 days at a time. During fasts, he sticks to water, coffee, and black tea, forgoing any other food or drink. Even though he's lost 90 pounds on this new eating regimen, he says for him, it's not about losing weight. Libin says when he fasts, he has more energy, his moods are more stable, and he often feels at least mildly euphoric.

Libin's doctor said he looked 25 years younger. And after comparing his before and after blood test results, Libin's doctor said he was fit as a fiddle.

Geoff Woo is another Silicon Valley exec that considers fasting a life-changing bio-hack. Woo fasts for three to four days quarterly and for 36 hours weekly.

He feels so good, he led his entire company in a fast, in part because he believes that fasting increases productivity.

In Silicon Valley, fasters are a So many people have dime a dozen. gotten into the fasting fad that there are now groups who meet up for special "breakfasts" where they break their fasts together and share their first meal in days.

While supporters of fasting seem to be growing daily, some doctors say there isn't enough evidence for these claims and that new findings should be taken with a grain of salt. Women should be especially cautious because caloric intake is closely linked to a woman's fertility and reproductive health.

Despite concerns from some health professionals, people like Libin and Woo believe that fasting is the key to health, longevity, and productivity.

Inside One Founder's Personal Fast Club Dr Rhonda Patrick on Exploring Smart Drugs, Fasting, and Fat Loss The Silicon Valley execs who don't eat for days: 'It's not dieting, it's biohacking'

Phil Libin hasn't eaten in days. He says he feels great and full of energy. Libin works in Silicon Valley. He says that regular fasting is changing his life. He thinks that it makes him a better businessman.

New research supports what Libin says he's experiencing firsthand. Fasting can have very powerful benefits. Reports show that fasting for three days at a time can improve our immune systems.

Fasting also slows aging and reduces the risk of cancer. Dr. Rhonda Patrick says we don't have to We don't need to stop eating for days to see the benefits of fasting. go the whole nine yards. Eating for a shorter window every day can have similar benefits.

Describing the first time he fasted, Libin says, "The first day, I felt so hungry I was going to die... But I woke up on the third day feeling better than I had in 20 years."

Libin has fasted anywhere from 2 to 8 days at a time. During fasts, he sticks to water, coffee, and black tea. He doesn't eat any other food or drink. Even though he's lost 90 pounds, he says it's not about losing weight. Libin says when he fasts, he has more energy. His moods are more stable. And he often feels happier.

Libin's doctor said he looked 25 years younger. And after comparing his before and after blood test results, Libin's doctor said he was fit as a fiddle.

Geoff Woo is another Silicon Valley businessman that considers fasting a life-changing bio-hack. Woo fasts for three to four days quarterly and for 36 hours weekly.

He feels so good, he led his company in a fast. He believes that fasting increases productivity.

In Silicon Valley, fasters are So many people have a dime a dozen. gotten into the fasting fad. There are now groups who meet up to break their fasts together and share their first meal in days.

Some doctors say there isn't enough evidence for the benefits of fasting. New findings should be taken with a grain of salt.

Despite this, many believe that fasting is the key to health.

Inside One Founder's Personal Fast Club
Dr Rhonda Patrick on Exploring Smart Drugs, Fasting, and Fat Loss
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Like many people in Uganda, Charles Watmon has difficulty living with the things he saw and did as a soldier. An unexpected friend now helps him shoulder the burden. That friend's name is Ogen Rwot and she is a cute, friendly, caramel-colored dog.

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The date is September 22nd. The year is 1692. On Gallows Hill in Salem, Massachusetts, a mob gathers. They are there to witness eight of their friends and families sentenced to death. The crime? Witchcraft!

The bloodthirsty crowd is immune to the tears of the condemned. In their eyes, they have committed the most unforgivable of sins. They have sold their souls to Satan and must pay the price.

Between 1692 and 1693, a total of 200 Salem villagers faced charges of witchcraft. Twenty ended up in the hangman's noose.

From the 1300s to the 1600s, Europe was caught in the grip of a collective fever. People, usually women, were accused of being witches and executed.

The witch-hunt frenzy was running out of steam when Samuel Parris became Salem's minister in 1689. Three years later, his young daughter and his niece would provide the spark which ignited the Salem witch trials.

For reasons unknown, in January 1692, the two girls began having terrible fits. Their bodies would contort, they would scream and speak in tongues, and they would throw things.

Another 11-year-old girl, called Ann Putnam, suffered similar episodes. A local doctor blamed the supernatural. Under pressure from the authorities, the girls blamed three local women for their fits.

One was a homeless beggar named Sarah Good. Another was a poor old woman called Sarah Osborne. And the last was the Parris's family slave - a Caribbean lady called Tituba.

Good and Osborne said they were innocent, but Tituba said, "The Devil came to me and bid me serve him." She admitted there were three other witches in the village.

Paranoia swept through Salem like a perfect storm. No one was safe from the judgmental hand of the mob. They even accused Sarah Good's four-year-old daughter of witchcraft.

More were accused and killed for practicing "the Devil's magic." And then, like a person awakening from a nightmare, the community came to its senses.

Governor Phipps forbade further arrests and pardoned all those who were in prison. The courts called the Salem witch trials a tragic mistake and declared them unlawful.

But what was the root cause of such prejudice and paranoia?

In 1976, psychologist Linda Caporael explained the fungus ergot was to blame.

Found in rye, wheat, and other cereal grasses, ergot-contaminated foods can cause muscle spasms, vomiting, and hallucinations.

Ergot was thought to have thrived in the swampy meadows of the area, and in Salem, rye was the staple grain throughout Spring and Summer.

Nearly 250 years later, Albert Hoffman would use ergot to synthesize LSD in a laboratory in Switzerland. They say you are what you eat, but was a simple fungus enough to convince the people of Salem that the devil walked amongst them?

A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

The date is September 22nd. The year is 1692. In Salem, Massachusetts, an angry crowd gathers to see the witches.

They say that eight of their friends have sold their souls to Satan. They must pay the price.

Between 1692 and 1693, a total of 200 people in Salem faced charges of witchcraft. Twenty ended up being put to death.

The witch hunt was running out of steam when Samuel Parris became Salem's minister in 1689. Three years later, his daughter and niece would start the Salem witch trials.

For reasons unknown, in January 1692, the two girls began having terrible fits. They would scream, speak in tongues, and throw things.

Another 11-year-old girl, called Ann Putnam, had similar experiences. The two girls blamed three local women.

One was a homeless beggar named Sarah Good. Another was a poor old woman called Sarah Osborne. And the last was the Parris's family slave - a Caribbean lady called Tituba.

Good and Osborne said they were innocent, but Tituba said the devil made her do it. She also said there were three other witches in the village.

Paranoia swept through Salem like a perfect storm. No one was safe. They even said Sarah Good's four-year-old daughter was a witch.

And then the people of Salem came to their senses.

Governor Phipps freed all those who were in prison. The courts called the Salem witch trials a mistake.

But what was the real reason for all the paranoia?

In 1976, psychologist Linda Caporael explained that a fungus was to blame.

Ergot-contaminated foods can cause muscle spasms and hallucinations.

Nearly 250 years later, Albert Hoffman would use ergot to make LSD. They say you are what you eat, but was fungus enough to make Salem believe in witches?

A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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Croatian Music teacher, Frane Selak, is what you'd call a lucky guy. He's cheated death seven times and won the lottery.

You could say he's led a He explained, "I never thought I was lucky to survive all my I thought I was unlucky to be in them charmed life, but Selak doesn't feel lucky. brushes with death. in the first place."

The born survivor had his first near-death experience in 1962. He was traveling on a train from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik when it became derailed. It plunged into a freezing cold river. Seventeen passengers drowned. Selak wasn't one of them. In a state of shock and suffering from hypothermia, he made his way to the riverbank with a broken arm.

A year later, Selak would narrowly escape death again when his plane crashed.

Nineteen other passengers died, but Selak survived. He was thrown clear of the crash when the plane's door opened. He landed in a haystack.

In 1966, he was again in mortal danger when a bus he was on skidded into a river. Four people drowned, but Selak survived with minor cuts and bruises.

In 1970, Selak's car caught fire on the motorway. With seconds to spare, he left the vehicle before the petrol tank blew up.

In 1973, his fifth accident would leave its mark. A faulty fuel pump set fire to his car, and he lost most of his hair.

In 1995, he had another close call. A bus in Zagreb ran him over, but he walked away relatively unscathed.

He cheated death again the following year. When driving in the mountains, he turned a corner to see a UN truck coming towards him. He swerved to avoid it. Selak leapt clear of the car at the last minute as it went hurtling down the 300-foot drop. He watched as it hit the bottom and exploded into a ball of flames.

After surviving seven disasters, you might have thought Selak's luck had run its course. It hadn't. He purchased his first ever lottery ticket when he was 76 years old. He won £600,000.

He decided to give away almost all of his fortune to family and friends. Selak says his health and his wife Katarina are all he needs to be happy.

Selak didn't just survive seven near-death accidents. He also survived six marriages. He says, "I guess all the earlier marriages were disasters too."

Frano Selak: 'world's luckiest man' gives away his lottery fortune

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Music teacher, Frane Selak, is a lucky guy. He's cheated death seven times and won the lottery.

He's led a He said he never thought he was lucky to survive all his He thought he was unlucky to be in them charmed life. Selak doesn't feel lucky. brushes with death. in the first place.

In 1962, he was traveling on a train when it went off the tracks. It fell into a freezing cold river. Seventeen people drowned. Selak wasn't one of them. He made his way to the riverbank with a broken arm.

A year later, Selak was in a plane crash.

Nineteen other people died, but not Selak. He landed in a haystack.

In 1966, he was again in danger on a bus. It fell into a river. Four people drowned. Again Selak survived.

In 1970, Selak's car caught fire. He left the vehicle before it blew up.

In 1973, his fifth accident would leave its mark. His car again caught fire, and he lost most of his hair.

In 1995, he had another close call. A bus ran him over, but he walked away with minor injuries.

He cheated death again the following year. When driving, he saw a truck coming towards him. He turned too quickly to avoid it. This sent his car off a mountain. Selak jumped from the car before it fell 300 feet. He watched as it hit the bottom.

After surviving seven disasters, you might have thought Selak's luck had run its course. It hadn't. He bought his first ever lottery ticket when he was 76 years old. He won £600,000.

He decided to give away almost all of his money to family and friends. Selak says his health and his wife Katarina are all he needs to be happy.

Selak didn't just survive seven near-death accidents. He also survived six marriages. He says, "I guess all the earlier marriages were disasters too."

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Vietnamese man, Thái Ngoc, got a fever in 1973 and hasn't slept since. You would expect his life to be a train wreck, but he claims to be going strong. He is a farmer and has no problem doing manual labor to support his family. He even spends some nights doing extra farm work.

Ngoc hasn't been studied by scientists, so his story should be taken with a grain of salt. Some think that people with severe insomnia might mistake very short naps for just resting.

While Ngoc says he is in perfect health, most of us are suffering from a lack of Now, only about 50% of people get this much sleep, and it's Zs. In 1942, over 92% of people got more than six hours of sleep every night. wreaking havoc on our health.

Sleep strongly affects our immune system, and that's why when humans get sick, our first instinct is often to sleep. Sleep helps us to heal, as well as to prevent disease.

Even a single night of 5 to 6 hours of sleep causes the number of cancer-fighting cells in the body to drop by an astonishing 70 percent. In fact, more than 20 large-scale studies report that people who sleep less will live a shorter life. Adults over 45 who sleep less than 6 hours a night are 200 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those who get eight or more hours of shut-eye.

Matthew Walker, a sleep scientist, says there's a connection between sleep loss and Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and poor mental health, among other things.

So why the dramatic decrease in sleep? We work longer hours and commute further. We consume too much alcohol and caffeine. Our society is more anxious, lonely, and depressed than ever. And we spend too much time under artificial lights and in front of our computers and phones. All of these things are hurting our ability to get a restful night's sleep.

So, what can we do to improve our health through sleep? Walker suggests going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, no matter what. He also says to avoid If you have trouble getting to sleep, try taking a hot bath. pulling all-nighters and make sure to leave your phone and laptop outside of your bedroom.

The amount of sleep a person needs will vary according to age, but 8 hours is a good rule of thumb. It may not always be possible, but do your best to get a good night's sleep - your body will thank you for it!

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? Vietnam man handles three decades without sleep Sleep should be prescribed': what those late nights out could be costing you

Vietnamese man, Thái Ngoc, got a fever in 1973. He hasn't slept since. You would expect his life to be a He says he is still train wreck. He is a farmer and has no problem working. going strong. He even spends some nights doing extra farm work.

Ngoc hasn't been studied by scientists, so his story should be taken with a grain of salt. People with sleeping problems might mistake very short naps for just resting.

Most of us are suffering from a lack of It's Zs. In 1942, over 92% of people got more than six hours of sleep every night. Now, only about 50% of people sleep this much. wreaking havoc on our health.

Sleep strongly affects our health. That's why when we get sick, we often sleep. It helps us to heal.

People who sleep less live shorter lives. A single night of 5 to 6 hours of sleep causes the number of cancer-fighting cells in the body to drop. People who sleep less are also more likely to have a heart attack than those who get more shut-eye.

Matthew Walker is a sleep scientist. He says there's a connection between sleep loss and many health problems.

So why are people sleeping less? We work longer hours. We drink too much alcohol and coffee. People are more anxious, lonely, and depressed than ever. And we spend too much time in front of our computers and phones. All of these things are hurting our ability to get a restful night's sleep.

So, what can we do to improve our health through sleep? Walker says to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Avoid And pulling all-nighters. If you have trouble getting to sleep, try taking a hot bath. make sure to leave your phone and laptop outside of your bedroom.

Walker says eight hours of sleep is a good rule of thumb. It may not always be possible, but do your best. Your body will thank you for it!

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In 1922, Albert Einstein was staying in a hotel in Tokyo. Without any money to tip a hotel delivery man, he instead gave him a couple of notes on hotel stationery about happiness and success. While the man was probably unable to read the advice, he recognized their value and In October of this year, the delivery man's nephew sold the notes for 1.3 million dollars. held on to them. One note said, "Where there's a will, there's a way." The other said, "A calm and humble life will bring more happiness than the pursuit of success and the constant restlessness that comes with it."

Multi-millionaire Mo Gawdat curiously came to a similar conclusion as Einstein after trying to find his own formula for happiness. On paper, his life ticked every box. He was a top Google executive. He lived in a huge house. He married his university sweetheart and fathered two beautiful children.

He was incredibly wealthy. Once, he purchased a vintage Rolls-Royce at the drop of a hat.

People thought he had the perfect life, but Mo was as Mo thought it miserable as sin. Mo believed happiness could be captured in a computer code. He wanted to develop an algorithm which could bring complete happiness. Together with his son Ali, they created a formula. nailed the art of happiness.

And then something terrible happened. Ali was rushed to the hospital for a routine appendix removal. A needle punctured a major artery by mistake. His 21-year-old son's organs were failing one by one. The time had come to say goodbye.

Mo and his wife kissed Ali's forehead and left the hospital. Grief overwhelmed them.

Mo blamed the doctors for his son's death, and he blamed himself. His wife told him blaming other people would not bring Ali back. This struck a chord with Mo.

He began to look at Ali's death in There is nothing you can do to change that, so a different light. He heard his son's voice in his head saying, "I've already died, Papa. make the best of it."

Whenever Mo's mind drifted toward negativity, he would ask what would Ali say in this situation.

In the wake of Ali's death, his father remembered the happiness formula his son had helped him create. H ? e - E. "Happiness is greater than or equal to the events of life, minus the expectations of life."

He realized that his striving for material things wasn't making him happy. And his expectations for the way he thought life should be also weren't making him happy.

Mo says, "I've changed my expectations. Rather than thinking that my son should never have died, I choose to be grateful for the times we had."

Mo now believes that happiness isn't something we should strive for. It's about enjoying the present moment and being content with what we've got as opposed to what we want.

Einstein's Note on Happiness Sells for $1.3 Million

Google Executive Devises Scientific Formula For Happiness

In 1922, Albert Einstein was staying in a hotel in Tokyo. He had no money to give a hotel delivery man. Instead, he gave him a couple of notes about happiness and success. The man probably could not read the notes. But he did In October of this year, the man's nephew sold the notes for 1.3 million dollars. hold on to them.

One note said that a humble life will bring more happiness than success.

Mo Gawdat also found this to be true. On paper, Mo's life Once, he bought a Rolls-Royce ticked every box. He lived in a big house. He had two beautiful children. And he was very rich. at the drop of a hat.

People thought he had the perfect life, but he didn't. Mo was as miserable as sin.

Mo believed happiness could be written in computer code.

Together with his son Ali, they created a formula. Mo thought it nailed the art of happiness.

Then something terrible happened. His 21-year-old son became sick. He was dying.

Mo blamed the doctors for his son's death, and he blamed himself. His wife told him blaming other people would not bring Ali back. This struck a chord with Mo.

He began to look at Ali's death in There is nothing you can do to change that, so a different light. He heard his son's voice in his head saying, "I've already died, Papa. make the best of it."

Whenever Mo felt bad, he would ask what Ali would say.

He remembered the happiness formula his son had helped him create. H ? e - E. "Happiness is greater than or equal to the events of life, minus the expectations of life."

His expectations for the way he thought life should be also weren't making him happy.

Mo says he accepts his son's death. And he chooses to be grateful for the time he had with him.

Mo now enjoys the present moment. He says we should be happy with what we have, not what we want.

Einstein's Note on Happiness Sells for $1.3 Million

Google Executive Devises Scientific Formula For Happiness

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Derek Simmons was enjoying a beautiful day at the beach with his family when he noticed something odd. A group of people near the pier were pointing at something in the water. He and his wife thought it was just another shark, but they walked toward the commotion anyway.

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Vegetarians Love Cattle Ranchers - Deep English

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Keri Brandt was a vegetarian, and David Off was a rancher. Some might say he made his living raising cattle, but many of Keri's vegan friends probably would say he made his living killing cattle. On their first date, he took her on a cattle drive. She wondered what she was doing with a man whose values, identity, and way of life were so different from her own. David was a cattle rancher whose family had been raising cattle for nearly 150 years, and he wasn't going to change. Something had to give for their relationship to survive.

Keri did a remarkable about face. She now believes that ranchers love their animals and want them to have happy healthy lives. She has also done a lot of research and thinks that plant-based diets can be harmful. And since both meat and plant diets can cause harm, she no longer thinks the topic is so black and white. She now eats meat and helps David raise cattle. While she is happily married, the about face she did has lost her some of her vegan friends who can't understand her new lifestyle.

The story of another vegetarian rancher romance went in the opposite direction. Tommy Sonnen married Renee King seven years ago. Tommy was a cattle rancher, and his new wife did something that he warned her not to do. She fell in love with the cattle.

Renee began spending lots of time with the cattle and treating them like pets. She sat with them in the fields and sang to them. She even gave them names. Tommy warned her not to get too close because it would be too painful for her when they were killed. Renee Her love for the animals grew, and she decided to become a vegetarian. couldn't help herself.

Their marriage soon took a turn for the worse. Renee decided she could no longer live on a cattle ranch. Something had to give, and this time it was Tommy.

Tommy told Renee that he was done ranching. Rather than risk divorce, he was ready to quit and sell all of his cattle. But selling them meant they'd be killed by their new owner. Renee Unknown to Tommy, Renee had started a popular blog called the Vegan Journal of a Rancher's Wife. Her website followers He couldn't live with that, so she decided that she would buy them. Tommy is now a vegetarian. He now works with Renee at an animal sanctuary that saves farm animals from being killed. raised the money for Renee to buy the cattle. gave up the life of a cattle rancher for love.

For Place and For Animals from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.

A Vegetarian-Turned-Rancher Shares Her Story

Keri Brandt was a vegetarian. David Off was a rancher. He Keri's vegan friends said he made his living killing animals. made his living raising animals. What was she doing with a man like David? His family had been raising cows for nearly 150 years. He wasn't going to change. Something had to give for their relationship to survive.

Keri did a surprising about face. She now believes that ranchers love their animals and want them to have happy healthy lives. She now eats meat and helps David raise cows. The about face she did has lost her some of her vegan friends.

The story of another vegetarian rancher romance went in the opposite direction. Tommy Sonnen married Renee King seven years ago. Tommy was a rancher. His new wife did something that he warned her not to do. She fell in love with the cows.

Renee began spending lots of time with the cows. She sat with them in the fields. She sang to them. She even gave them names. Tommy told her not to get too close. It would be too painful for her when they were killed. Renee Her love for the animals grew. She decided to become a vegetarian. couldn't help herself.

Their marriage soon took a turn for the worse. Renee could no longer live on a ranch. Something had to give. This time it was Tommy.

Tommy told Renee that he would quit and sell all of his cows. But selling them meant they'd be killed by their new owner. Renee She made a website and He couldn't live with that. Tommy is now a vegetarian. raised the money to buy the cows. He now works with Renee saving farm animals from being killed. gave up the life of a rancher for love.

For Place and For Animals from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.

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Keri Brandt was a vegetarian, and David Off was a rancher. Some might say he made his living raising cattle, but many of Keri's vegan friends probably would say he made his living killing cattle. On their first date, he took her on a cattle drive.

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Can You Really Die From A Broken Heart? - Deep English

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When 91-year-old George Doughty was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia, his 92-year-old wife, Dorothy, feared the worst.

He was sedated and moved to intensive care three days later. His wife of 68 years was unable to visit him because she suddenly became ill with shingles.

Her spirit was too weak, and her body too frail to fight the virus. She died alone without her husband knowing she, too, had been sent to the hospital.

Ten hours later, George also passed away. The couple who met during the Second World War had never spent a day apart during their marriage.

The two met at Manchester Piccadilly railway station for a blind date. He agreed to carry a newspaper, and she held a rose. They recognized one another immediately, and their love blossomed.

They married and raised two sons - Allan and Paul. They had five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Their son Paul explained, "They were just two lovely people who were very family orientated..."

At their funeral, their coffins lay side by side. On top of Dorothy's there lay a newspaper. On top of George's, there lay a rose.

Death itself could not conquer their unique bond. Did the heartbreak of separation finally kill them? Or was the timing of their passing a simple twist of fate?

Human beings are sentimental creatures. We have a soft spot for love stories which show that love can even survive death.

The media never tires of reporting on them. And we never tire of hearing about them.

Irene Jordan died a mere seven days after the death of her husband, Bernard Jordan. They had been together for 50 years. Their tale It's not hard to fathom why. made a massive splash in the British newspapers.

When people who have been together decades die within days of one another, it both saddens and warms our hearts. It suggests that love is eternal and can survive even the touch of the Grim Reaper.

It also suggests that in some circumstances, a broken heart can actually kill you. There is a scientific theory to back this up. It's called 'broken heart syndrome.'

The death of a loved one causes immense stress at any age. When we lose a spouse, our emotions run riot. The grief paralyzes us. The loss makes us incapable of carrying on our normal day-to-day activities.

Extreme stress cripples us both mentally and physically. It can have a serious effect on the heart. And when the heart is old and run-down, some people say it's not willing or even able to survive the loss of a lifelong partner.

Couple Never Spent Day Apart

Ninety-one-year-old George Doughty was sick. He was sent to the hospital. Soon after, his 92-year-old wife, Dorothy, also became very sick.

Dorothy died alone without her husband knowing. Ten hours later, George also passed away. The couple had been married for 68 years. During all those years, they never spent a day apart.

The two first met at a train station for a blind date. He agreed to carry a newspaper, and she held a flower. They recognized one another immediately.

At their funeral, their coffins lay side by side. On top of Dorothy's, there lay a newspaper. On top of George's, there lay a flower.

Did the heartbreak of separation finally kill them? Or was the timing of their passing a simple twist of fate?

Human beings have a soft spot for love stories which show that love can even survive death.

Irene Jordan died seven days after the death of her husband, Bernard Jordan. They had been together for 50 years. Their tale It's not hard to understand why. made a big splash in the newspapers.

These stories suggest that love is eternal. It can survive even the touch of the Grim Reaper.

Some say a broken heart can actually kill you. There is a scientific theory to back this up. It's called 'broken heart syndrome.'

The death of a loved one is stressful at any age. When we lose a spouse, our emotions run riot.

This kind of stress hurts us both mentally and physically. It can have a serious effect on the heart. And when the heart is old, some people say it can't survive the loss of a lifelong partner.

Couple Never Spent Day Apart

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When 91-year-old George Doughty was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia, his 92-year-old wife, Dorothy, feared the worst. He was sedated and moved to intensive care three days later. His wife of 68 years was unable to visit him because she suddenly became ill with shingles.

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The sun was high and the temperature higher one fateful day in 1899. Six-year-old George Muse and his brother Willie Muse were working in the tobacco fields of Virginia. The brothers were different from the other black workers on the plantation. They were albinos whose light skin color made them stand out.

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Dr. Robert Epstein fell in love with the woman of his dreams. The only problem was it wasn't a real woman. He had been fooled by a computer chatbot. If anyone should have known better, it was Dr. Epstein. He's a psychologist who specializes in relationships and love, and he's one of the world's leading researchers in computer-human interactions.

A few years ago, Epstein wanted to meet a woman. His cousin convinced him to try online dating. He began searching through women's dating profiles and began writing a beautiful woman named Ivana. Her English was very poor, but Epstein They continued emailing each other often, and he eventually fell in love with her. didn't mind.

Epstein was excited to meet Ivana until he started noticing strange things in her messages. For example, Ivana wrote that she was walking in the park one day. However, when Epstein checked the weather in her area, it showed a blizzard and freezing temperatures.

Curious, Epstein decided to conduct an experiment. He wrote her an email filled with nonsensical characters, ending with "With love, \Robert."

Her response was a long letter about her mother. It then dawned on him that Ivana was not a human woman. Epstein had fallen in love with a chatbot. He felt like a fool, especially considering his expertise in computer-human interaction. Epstein says he was fooled partly because he wanted to believe that a beautiful woman really cared about him. But he also says the programming was extremely clever.

Epstein's story doesn't end there. Undeterred by his first love affair with a chatbot, he met another woman online. Then, one day, he was contacted by a computer programmer. The programmer told Epstein that he had been talking to his computer program. He had once again been duped by a chatbot!

Epstein is far from alone in Unless you want to falling for a chatbot. According to hacked data from one popular dating site, of the 5.5 million female dating profiles, only 12,000 were real women. According to Brian Christian's book, "The Most Human Human," there are clues that we can look for. For example, humans have a specific style of communication, which is determined by their background. This means that each message will have a similar style. Machines don't have this kind of background, so their communication style will often sound different in each message. wind up like Epstein, keep this clue in mind the next time you meet someone online.

Click here to try chatting with Facebook's new chatbot Blenderbot 3.

http://brianchristian.org/the-most-human-human/

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/episodes/137407-talking-to-machines

https://drrobertepstein.com/downloads/FROM_RUSSIA_WITH_LOVE-Epstein-Sci_Am_Mind-Oct-Nov2007.pdf?lbisphpreq=1

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/scammers-and-spammers-inside-online-datings-sex-bot-con-job-189657/

Dr. Robert Epstein fell in love with the woman of his dreams. The only problem was it wasn't a real woman. A computer chatbot fooled him. Dr. Epstein should have known. He's a psychologist. He studies relationships and love. And he's an expert in computers.

A few years ago, Epstein wanted to meet a woman. He found a beautiful woman named Ivana online. Her English was very poor, but Epstein He fell in love with her. didn't mind.

Ivana's emails were strange. She once wrote that she was walking in the park one day. When Epstein checked the weather in her area, it showed freezing temperatures.

Epstein wanted to test her. He wrote her an email filled with strange characters, ending with 'With love, \Robert'. Her response was a long letter about her mother.

It dawned on him that Ivana was not human. Epstein had fallen in love with a chatbot. He felt like a fool. He says he wanted to believe that a beautiful woman really cared about him. But he also says the chatbot was very clever.

Epstein's story doesn't end there. He met another woman online. Then, a computer programmer messaged him. He told Epstein that he had been talking to another chatbot!

Epstein is not the only one Unless you want to falling for a chatbot. On one popular dating site, there were 5.5 million women. Only 12,000 were real. Writer Brian Christian says there are things that we can look for. For example, humans have a specific style of communication. This means that each message will have a similar style. Machines will often sound different in each message. wind up like Epstein, keep this in mind the next time you meet someone online.

Click here to try chatting with Facebook's new chatbot Blenderbot 3.

http://brianchristian.org/the-most-human-human/

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/episodes/137407-talking-to-machines

https://drrobertepstein.com/downloads/FROM_RUSSIA_WITH_LOVE-Epstein-Sci_Am_Mind-Oct-Nov2007.pdf?lbisphpreq=1

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/scammers-and-spammers-inside-online-datings-sex-bot-con-job-189657/

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Dr. Robert Epstein fell in love with the woman of his dreams. The only problem was it wasn't a real woman. He had been fooled by a computer chatbot. If anyone should have known better, it was Dr. Epstein. He's a psychologist who specializes in relationships and love and he's one of the world's leading researchers in computer-human interactions.

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Noor Inayat Khan was born a princess but died living the life of a spy while fighting the Nazis. She was born in Moscow in 1914 to an American mother and an aristocratic Indian father, which made her a princess. Khan and her family soon moved to London and then Paris where she went to school.

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Typos Can Be Life Or Death - Deep English

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Typos are careless spelling or punctuation mistakes. They are usually minor, but not always. Sometimes these small mistakes can cost millions of dollars.

NASA, the US space agency, made a little mistake in 1962 that had a big impact. Their spacecraft, called "Mariner 1", was launched in 1962 with the goal of flying by the planet Venus. The spacecraft was robotic, so there were no people onboard. Because of this, its navigation was controlled by software. Unfortunately, the person This missing hyphen caused the software to malfunction. The spacecraft exploded after takeoff, costing NASA $80 million! in charge of writing the software forgot one character - a hyphen.

NASA's $80 million down the drain was actually small change compared to Mizuho's losses. Nick-named the "fat finger" trade, a Japanese company called Mizuho Securities lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of a tiny typo. On the day of the fat-fingered typo, the price of J-Com stocks was selling for 610,000 yen (approximately $6,000) a share. A Mizuho employee attempted to sell 1 share for 610,000 yen, but because of a careless typo he sold 610,000 shares for 1 yen each!

This cost Mizuho Securities about $340 million in one day. The error also caused Japan's market to become unstable. While we all make typos from In the case of the Mizuho employee, he will probably time to time, most of them are quickly forgotten. never live it down.

Both the NASA and Mizuho mistakes were classic typos. They were careless mistakes that were unintentional. There are also cases in history where people have intentionally used a typo to change the message's meaning.

Empress Maria Feodorovna, wife of Tsar Alexander III, once cleverly used punctuation to save a man from exile. Her husband had written an order that harshly sent a man into exile in Siberia.

It said, "Pardon impossible, to be sent to Siberia."

In the original order, the Tsar was saying that canceling the punishment was impossible. After Feodorovna moved the comma, the meaning completely changed.

It now said, "Pardon, impossible to be sent to Siberia."

With one deft stroke of the pen, the man was free. This intelligent edit was all that was needed to change the meaning from exile to mercy.

The high cost of a small mistake

The Death and Life of a Comma

Typos are spelling or punctuation mistakes. They are usually small, but not always. Sometimes these mistakes can cost millions of dollars.

The US space agency made a little mistake in 1962 that had a big impact. They planned to send a spaceship by the planet Venus. There were no people on the ship. It was controlled by software. Unfortunately, the person a hyphen. This missing punctuation caused the software to fail. The ship exploded, costing the space agency $80 million! in charge of writing the software forgot one character -

NASA's $80 million down the drain was actually small change compared to Mizuho's losses.

The Japanese company lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of a tiny typo. On the day of the trade, the price of J-Com stocks was selling for 610,000 yen each. A Mizuho worker wanted to sell one share for 610,000 yen. Because of a typo, he sold 610,000 shares for 1 yen each!

This cost Mizuho about $340 million in one day. While we all make typos from In the case of the Mizuho worker, he will probably time to time, most of them are quickly forgotten. never live it down.

Most typos are simple mistakes, but not always.

Empress Feodorovna, wife of Tsar Alexander III, once used punctuation to save a man. Her husband had written an order that sent a man into exile in Siberia.

It said, "Pardon impossible, to be sent to Siberia."

In the original order, forgiving the man was impossible. After moving the comma, the meaning changed.

It now said, "Pardon, impossible to be sent to Siberia."

With one simple comma, the man was free.

The high cost of a small mistake

The Death and Life of a Comma

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Typos are careless spelling or punctuation mistakes. They are usually minor, but not always. Sometimes these small mistakes can cost millions of dollars. NASA, the US space agency, made a little mistake in 1962 that had a big impact. Their spacecraft, called "Mariner 1", was launched in 1962 with the goal of flying by the planet Venus.

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A Man With Love And Music, But Little Else - Deep English

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When musician Clive Wearing was struck down by a brain infection in 1985, it stole his memories. It also prevented him from making new ones.

Fresh events and experiences are lost He sees and hears everything in a in the blink of an eye. Herpes encephalitis had infected his brain and destroyed his memory. crystal clear fashion. Yet holding onto the precious moments is like catching smoke in a bottle - impossible.

It is the most devastating case of amnesia ever recorded.

His memories last for a mere 7 to 30 seconds before disappearing. He perpetually feels as though he is awakening from a coma and asks over and over why he hasn't seen a doctor yet.

An example from his diary looks like this:

8:31 AM: Now I am really, completely awake.

9:06 AM: Now I am perfectly, overwhelmingly awake.

9:34 AM: Now I am superlatively, actually awake.

He repeatedly crosses out previous entries because he has no memory of writing them.

His wife, Deborah, describes his condition as a "never-ending agony."

"It was as if every waking moment was the first. Clive was under the constant impression that he had just emerged from unconsciousness. He had no evidence in his own mind of ever being awake before."

In 1993, Clive was moved to a small country house for the brain-injured. Over the next 15 years, his memory would remain broken, but he became more sociable and communicative.

Clive remains a stranger to himself, but he is able to find comfort in two anchors, his wife, and his music. On some fundamental level, he continues to recognize Deborah. His love for her has survived the illness.

Deborah explained, "Clive was terrified all the time. But I was his life, I was his lifeline. Every time he saw me, he would run to me, fall on me, sobbing, clinging."

The amnesia could not snuff out his emotional memory or his love for music.

Clive can still play complex musical pieces on the piano, sing and conduct a choir. Like driving a car, playing music uses a type of memory called procedural memory that was not affected by his amnesia. Clive needs no conscious knowledge of what comes next or what has gone before to play music.

The momentum of the music allows Clive to follow the melody instinctively without conscious thought. And through the momentum of the melody, his present moment is filled with joy. By losing himself in the music and through the eternal love for his wife, Clive becomes whole again.

THE ABYSS Music and amnesia

The man who keeps falling in love with his wife

Musician Clive Wearing was struck down by a brain infection in 1985. It stole his memories. It also stopped him from making new ones.

Fresh events and experiences are lost He sees and hears everything in a in the blink of an eye. The infection had destroyed his memory. crystal clear fashion. Yet making new memories is like catching smoke in a bottle - impossible.

His memories last for 7 to 30 seconds before disappearing. He always feels as though he is awakening. He asks over and over why he hasn't seen a doctor yet.

An example from his diary looks like this:

8:31 AM: Now I am really, completely awake.

9:06 AM: Now I am perfectly, overwhelmingly awake.

9:34 AM: Now I am actually awake.

He is always crossing out notes in his diary because he does not remember writing them.

His wife, Deborah, says the situation is very difficult for him.

He has no memory of being awake before. She says it was as if every moment was the first.

In 1993, Clive was moved to a small country house for people with brain injuries. Over the next 15 years, his memory would remain broken. He did become more social.

Clive is a stranger to himself. He can find comfort in two things, his wife and his music. On some level, he continues to remember Deborah. His love for her has survived the illness.

Deborah explained, "Clive was terrified all the time. But I was his life... Every time he saw me, he would run to me..."

The amnesia could not snuff out his emotional memory or his love for music.

Clive can still play difficult musical pieces on the piano and sing. Like driving a car, playing music uses a type of memory that was not affected by his injury. Clive needs no conscious knowledge of what comes next or what has gone before to play music.

Through music, his present moment is filled with joy. By losing himself in the music and through the love for his wife, Clive becomes whole again.

THE ABYSS Music and amnesia

The man who keeps falling in love with his wife

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Dog Saves Man With Broken Neck - Deep English

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This past New Year's Eve, a 64-year-old Michigan man took a fall that almost At 10:30 pm, Bob cost him his life. took a break from watching football on TV and stepped outside. He was going to get wood for the fire when he slipped on some icy steps. As he lay in the snow, without a jacket, he knew that he was in serious trouble. He had broken his neck and couldn't move. Bob's wife was visiting her parents, and he was all alone. He screamed for help, but his nearest neighbor was far away. No one heard him except for his loyal dog Kelsey.

Bob continued to scream for help until he eventually lost his voice, but Kelsey continued barking all night. He was only wearing long underwear, a shirt, and slippers as he lay in the snow. In those temperatures, falling asleep could have been fatal for Bob. Throughout the night, the 70-pound dog kept him warm by lying on top of him and kept him awake by licking his face and pawing at his arms.

Twenty hours later, at 6:30 pm on New Year's Day, Kelsey's barking finally A lot of people quickly paid off when a neighbor found them. Bob was rushed to the hospital and had an emergency operation on his spine. The operation was a success. The very next day, Bob began to move his arms and legs again. His doctor attributes his remarkable recovery to Kelsey keeping him warm after his fall and Bob's own mental strength. Dr. Colen said, "He has a strong and a very positive personality, and that's what I like. Maintaining that positivity is very important." end up in despair, and that's very tragic.

Bob has begun to walk again, and Kelsey is staying by his side every step of the way. Bob has chosen to not reveal his last name to protect his family's privacy, but his dog Kelsey's heroism will not soon be forgotten.

"I'm so thankful for my two heroes," Bob said. "Kelsey kept me warm, alert, and never stopped barking for help. Dr. Colen saved my life and ability to move. They are truly heroes and I will be eternally grateful."

Dog stays by owner's side for 20 hours after man falls on ice and breaks his neck

This Dog Just Saved Its Owner's Life After He Slipped in the Snow

On New Year's Eve, a 64-year-old Michigan man took a fall. It almost At 10:30 pm, Bob cost him his life. took a break from watching football on TV. He went outside and slipped on some steps. He lay in the snow without a jacket. It was cold. He knew that he was in big trouble. He had broken his neck and couldn't move. Bob's wife was visiting her parents. He was all alone. He screamed for help, but his neighbors were far away. No one heard him except for his dog Kelsey.

Bob continued to scream until he lost his voice. Kelsey continued barking all night. In those temperatures, falling asleep could have meant death for Bob. Throughout the night, the 70-pound dog kept him warm. He lay on top of his owner. He kept him awake by licking his face.

Twenty hours later, at 6:30 pm on New Year's Day, Kelsey's barking finally A lot of people quickly paid off. A neighbor found them. Bob was rushed to the hospital. He had an emergency operation on his back. The operation was a success. The very next day, Bob began to move his arms and legs again. Thanks to Kelsey keeping him warm, he lived. Dr. Colen said, "He has a strong and very positive personality, and that's what I like. end up in despair..."

Bob has begun to walk again. Kelsey stays by his side every step of the way.

"I'm so thankful for my two heroes," Bob said. "Kelsey kept me warm... and never stopped barking for help. Dr. Colen saved my life and ability to move. They are truly heroes..."

Dog stays by owner's side for 20 hours after man falls on ice and breaks his neck

This Dog Just Saved Its Owner's Life After He Slipped in the Snow

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Dog Saves Man With Broken Neck - Deep English

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This past New Year's Eve, a 64-year-old Michigan man took a fall that almost cost him his life. At 10:30 pm, Bob took a break from watching football on TV and stepped outside. He was going to get wood for the fire when he slipped on some icy steps.

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Sloppy Scientist Saves A Hundred Million Lives - Deep English

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Sloppy Scientist Saves A Hundred Million Lives - Deep English

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Mold is all around us. In the air and on our food, it can make us sick and gross us out, but not all molds are bad. Some can make delicious food and others can save lives. One famous mold, discovered by accident by a sloppy scientist, became the first antibiotic medicine: penicillin.

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Man Breaks The World Record For Slowest Marathon - Deep English

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The Olympics are a chance to honor the strongest and fastest athletes in the world, but we rarely hear about the weakest or the slowest. Shizo Kanakuri is the exception. He holds the world record for the slowest time in the Olympic marathon.

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Why Some Cultures Don’t Have Back Pain - Deep English

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Does your spine look like a C, an S or a J? Millions of people around the world suffer pain from too much sitting. Some have even switched to using standing desks, but are still in agony. Esther Gokhale, an acupuncturist and a posture guru says she has the answer.

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Electronic Nose Can Detect 17 Diseases - Deep English

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Detecting sickness by the way you smell is on the cutting edge of medical technology. We all have a unique smell called an odorprint. And it depends on our age, sex, health, and the food we eat.

Mats Olsson is an experimental psychologist who studies smell. In one study, he looked at the feelings of revulsion people have to the smell of sickness. He took 8 participants and injected half of them with a compound that activated their The other half was given a placebo. immune system. Olsson then collected the scents of these 8 participants and had a group of 40 people rate the smells. The scents of the sick people were rated as less pleasant than the scents of the healthy people. This suggests that illness can be detected through smell.

Even more interesting, Olsson found that smelling unpleasant things - like rotten foods - activates the immune system of a healthy person. This could be our body's way of protecting us against a perceived illness.

According to recent research, diseases have distinctive smells. For example, people with typhoid fever smell like baked bread. And people with diabetes smell like rotten apples. George Preti is an organic chemist who studies smell and has a highly trained nose. He says he is able to detect the scent of diabetes. "I ride public transport a lot, and every now and then, I come across someone emanating a strong odor, and it's obvious."

The participants in Olsson's study rated sick people's smell as unpleasant. Yet they were not aware that they were smelling the scent of a sick person. Even a highly trained nose like Preti's has its limitations. But scientist Hossam Haick has He has created a device that some people have called an electronic nose. "According to Smithsonian Magazine, scientists used the device to sample the breaths of more than 1,400 people and found it could diagnose 17 different diseases - Parkinson's, lung cancer, kidney failure, MS, Crohn's disease, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer, just to name a few - with 86% accuracy." taken smell diagnosis to the next level.

Dr. Haick created his device to detect lung cancer, and he says it is 90% accurate in detecting lung tumors. With diseases like cancer, early diagnosis and early treatment can mean And a device that can diagnose it so quickly could be a real the difference between life and death. game changer for humanity.

SCIENTISTS CAN NOW DETECT 17 DISEASES BY SMELL

Device can detect 17 diseases by our breath

Understanding sickness through smell is on the cutting edge of medical technology. We all have a unique smell called an odorprint. And it depends on our age, sex, health, and the food we eat.

Mats Olsson is a psychologist who studies smell. He studied the unpleasant feelings people have for the smell of sickness with eight people. He injected half of them with something that activated their He gave a placebo to the other half. immune system. Olsson next collected the smells of these eight people. He then had a group of 40 people compare the smells. They said the smells of the sick people were less pleasant than the smells of the healthy people.

Olsson also found that smelling rotten foods can activate a person's immune system. This could be our body's way of protecting us against a possible illness.

Diseases have unique smells. People with typhoid fever smell like baked bread. And people with diabetes smell like rotten apples. George Preti is an organic chemist who studies smell. He has a highly trained nose. He says he can smell people with diabetes when he is on the train.

The people in Olsson's study said sick people's smell was unpleasant. Yet they did not know that they were smelling a sick person. Even a highly trained nose like Preti's has its limitations. Scientist Hossam Haick has He has made an electronic nose. It can identify 17 different diseases with 86% accuracy. taken smell medicine to the next level.

Dr. Haick created his device to find lung cancer. He says it is 90% accurate in finding lung tumors. With cancer, early treatment can mean And a device that can find it so quickly could be a real the difference between life and death. game changer for humanity.

SCIENTISTS CAN NOW DETECT 17 DISEASES BY SMELL

Device can detect 17 diseases by our breath

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In 2003, Lisa She thought she had found her fell in love with a man named Mark Stone. They seemed perfect for each other. Lisa was an environmental activist, and so was Mark. soul mate.

For six years, Lisa and Mark shared a life together. They traveled together and went climbing. When her father died, Mark was the person who comforted her. Outside of their romance, Mark Once, at a protest, he was even brutally beaten by five policemen. He seemed so loyal to the movement. made a name for himself as a dedicated environmentalist.

What Lisa and her activist friends didn't know was he was an undercover police officer. For nearly ten years, Mark had been secretly sending the government information.

In the 1990s, environmental activists in the UK were known as eco-warriors. The eco-warriors in the UK were mostly peaceful protesters, but they would sometimes chain themselves to trees or block roads that were in construction. Removing them costs the government and private companies lots of money. It's not exactly clear why the government was spying on the eco-warriors, but many think that this was the reason.

When Mark and Lisa took a trip to Italy, everything unraveled. Lisa describes the trip as "blissful" until she opened Mark's glove box and found a passport with his real name on it - Mark Kennedy.

With the help of her friends, Lisa searched online and found out that he was an undercover police officer. Soon after, she and her friends confronted him, and he cried and came clean.

Lisa ended the 7-year relationship, but she says she is haunted by the thought that he never really loved her - that it was all just a lie.

Mark Kennedy says that he crossed a line, but his love for Lisa was real. Not only did Mark fall in love with Lisa, but he said at times he really loved being a part of the eco-warriors.

After leaving his life as a spy, he said he was unfit to return to life as a regular police officer. He has since run away to America and lives a life "constantly And after on the edge." He is always watching his back after receiving death threats from activists. having a falling out with his police bosses, he says they are searching for him too. He says, "I am in fear for my life and don't know where to turn."

In the end, Mark's fake life became a very real part of who he was. While Lisa was traumatized by his lies, he says the whole ordeal was traumatizing for him as well.

Lisa Jones, girlfriend of undercover policeman Mark Kennedy: 'I thought I knew him better than anyone '

Undercover policeman denies bedding a string of women during his eight years with eco-warriors

In 2003, Lisa Lisa thought she had found her fell in love with a man named Mark Stone. They seemed perfect for each other. They were both environmental activists. soul mate.

For six years, they shared a life together. When her father died, Mark took care of her.

Mark made a name for himself as an environmentalist. Once, at a protest, the police beat him. He seemed so loyal to the movement.

Lisa didn't know that Mark was an undercover police officer. For nearly ten years, Mark had been sending the government information.

In the 1990s, environmental activists in the UK were known as eco-warriors. The eco-warriors in the UK were mostly peaceful. But some of them would chain themselves to trees or block roads that were in construction. Removing them cost the government lots of money. Many think that this was the reason the government was watching them.

When Mark and Lisa took a trip to Italy, the truth came out. Lisa thought the trip was wonderful at first. Then she opened Mark's glove box and found a passport with his real name on it.

Lisa looked online and found out that he was an undercover police officer. Soon after, she and her friends told him they knew the truth. He cried and came clean.

Lisa ended the 7-year relationship. She thinks that he never really loved her - that it was all just a lie.

Mark Kennedy says that he crossed a line, but his love for Lisa was real. He also said he really loved being a part of the eco-warriors.

After leaving his life as a spy, he didn't want to return to life as a regular police officer. He ran away to America and lives a life always He is always And after on the edge. watching his back after receiving death threats from activists. having a falling out with his police bosses, he says they are looking for him too. He says, "I am in fear for my life and don't know where to turn."

Lisa Jones, girlfriend of undercover policeman Mark Kennedy: 'I thought I knew him better than anyone '

Undercover policeman denies bedding a string of women during his eight years with eco-warriors

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Things To Do Before You Die - Deep English

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'A ' Kick the bucket' is a very old English expression which means to die. bucket list ' is a list of things that you want to do before you die. It's now a common English expression, but it's very new.

In 2007, the movie Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, popularized the idiom. It's about two older men who are dying and go on a road trip to do all the things on their bucket list. Their list included skydiving, visiting the Taj Mahal, and riding motorcycles along the Great Wall of China. The movie got Even people who have never seen the movie now know and use this idiom. mixed reviews, but the expression struck a chord with people.

Bucketlist.org is a website where real people share and track their bucket lists. According to the site, some of the most popular bucket list items are swimming with dolphins, learning another language, and seeing the Aurora Borealis.

102-year-old Edie Simms' unusual bucket list goal of getting arrested is probably not on this site. Edie enjoys sewing, playing bingo, and doing community service, so it's unclear how getting nabbed by the cops became one of her lifelong goals. Nevertheless, the local Missouri police department was happy to help. She was recently handcuffed and put in the back of a police car, but she didn't Instead, they released her at a local senior center where she was donating clothes and bags that she had made by hand. do hard time.

Similar to the movie, ninety-one-year-old Norma Jean Bauerschmidt went on a real-life bucket list adventure after being diagnosed with cancer last year. Her doctors told her surgery, chemotherapy and radiation were her options, and her chances didn't look good. She said, "I'm 90-years-old, I'm In that time, she crossed off as many bucket list items as she could. hitting the road." Over the next 12 months, Norma and her family drove over 13,000 miles around the country in an RV. She rode a horse, flew in a hot air balloon, and did little things like trying fried green tomatoes for the first time.

While Norma Jean's bucket list allowed her to enjoy every moment of her final days, bucket lists aren't just for the terminally ill. It's never too early to start doing the things you've always wanted to do. What's on your bucket list?

Off Her Bucket List The Origins of 'Bucket List'102-Year-Old Crosses 'Arrest'
91-year-old who inspired thousands by skipping chemotherapy to go on end of life road trip dies

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'A ' Kick the bucket' means to die. bucket list ' are things that you want to do before you die. It's now a common English expression, but it's very new.

The idiom became popular from the movie Bucket List. It's about two older men who are dying. They go on a road trip. And they do all the things on their bucket list. They went skydiving. They visited the Taj Mahal. And they rode motorcycles along the Great Wall of China. The movie got Even people who have never seen the movie now use this idiom. mixed reviews, but the expression struck a chord with people.

Bucketlist.org is a website where real people share their bucket lists. One of the most popular bucket list items is learning another language. Swimming with dolphins is also popular. And seeing the Aurora Borealis is a common one.

102-year-old Edie Simms had an unusual bucket list goal. She wanted to get arrested. Edie enjoys playing bingo and community service. No one knows why getting caught by the cops became one of her goals. The local police were happy to help. They handcuffed her and put her in the back of a police car. She didn't Instead, they drove her to a local senior center. do hard time.

Ninety-one-year-old Norma Jean Bauerschmidt also went on a bucket list adventure. When she found out she had cancer, her options didn't look good. She said, "I'm 90-years-old, I'm Over the next 12 months, Norma and her family drove over 13,000 miles around the country. hitting the road." In that time, she did as many bucket list items as she could. She rode a horse and flew in a hot air balloon. She also tried fried green tomatoes for the first time.

Norma Jean's bucket list helped her enjoy her final days. But bucket lists aren't just for the terminally ill. It's never too early to start doing the things you've always wanted to do. What's on your bucket list?

The Origins of 'Bucket List'

102-Year-Old Crosses 'Arrest' Off Her Bucket List

91-year-old who inspired thousands by skipping chemotherapy to go on end of life road trip dies

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No one could spend money like Michael Jackson. His mansion in California had a personal zoo and amusement park that cost him $5 million a year just for maintenance and staff. Over the course of his life, he made 1.1 billion dollars, but he spent it all and then some. He died being hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

While Jackson was famous for burning through money, some people have been known to actually burn money. Cocaine kingpin, Pablo Escobar, was at one time the 7th richest man in the world and was making 420 million dollars a week. Like Jackson, he was also a big spender with lavish houses and his own personal zoo. The final year of his life was spent on the run from police after escaping from prison. During this time, he once burned 2 million dollars in cash to make a fire to warm his daughter.

At about the same time in the early 90s, British pop stars Bill Drummond, and Jimmy Cauty of KLF also burned money. KLF was a hit band in the late 1980s and 1990s. While they couldn’t hold a candle to Jackson in earning power, they made good money.

After four years, Bill and Jimmy retired from the music business to become artists. They had 1 million pounds left from their career as musicians. Their first work of art was taking that 1 million pounds and nailing it to a frame. The art world was unimpressed, so they decided to burn the money. In July of 1993, they went to Scotland, and one by one, they burned 1 million pounds worth of 50-pound notes. They actually burned about 900,000 pounds, while about 100,000 pounds blew up and out of the chimney. Villagers found partially burned notes around the island.

In an interview in 2004, Bill says that some days he thinks back and regrets it, but other days he doesn’t.

The reason why they did it is still unclear. Bill says, “It was more for other people to take from it whatever they wanted, whether it be ‘they obviously didn’t do it’ or ‘it’s a terrible thing’ or whatever. It’s for other people to explore.”

While most people probably think they were crazy, they did have their admirers. One newspaper writer said they “may not have changed or challenged much, but they have certainly provoked thousands to question and analyze the power of money and the responsibilities of those who possess it. And what could be more artistic than that?”

References:

What Drummond did next

K Foundation Burn a Million Quid

Michael Jackson’s Career Earnings, Year-By-Year

10 facts that reveal the absurdity of Pablo Escobar’s wealth

No one could spend money like Michael Jackson. His house in California had a personal zoo and amusement park. It cost him $5 million a year just for maintenance and staff. Over the course of his life, he made 1.1 billion dollars. He spent it all and then some. He died being hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

Jackson was famous for burning through money. Some people have been known to actually burn money. Drug kingpin, Pablo Escobar, was at one time the 7th richest man in the world. He was making 420 million dollars a week. Like Jackson, he also liked to spend money. He had expensive houses and his own personal zoo. The final year of his life was spent on the run from the police. During this time, he once burned 2 million dollars in cash to make a fire to warm his daughter.

In the early 90s, pop stars Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty of KLF also burned money. KLF was a hit band in the late 1980s and 1990s. While they couldn’t hold a candle to Jackson, they made good money.

After four years, Bill and Jimmy retired from the music business. They became artists. They had 1 million pounds left from their lives as musicians. Their first work of art was taking that 1 million pounds and putting it in a frame. The art world was not impressed. Next, they decided to burn the money. In July of 1993, they went to Scotland and burned 1 million pounds. They actually burned about 900,000 pounds. About 100,000 pounds flew away with the wind. People found burned notes around the island.

In an interview in 2004, Bill says that some days he thinks back and regrets it. Other days he doesn’t.

The reason why they did it is still unclear. Bill says, “It was more for other people to take from it whatever they wanted, whether it be ‘they obviously didn’t do it’ or ‘it’s a terrible thing’ or whatever. It’s for other people to explore.”

While most people think they were crazy, some liked their art. One newspaper writer said they have made people think about the power of money. “And what could be more artistic than that?”

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What Drummond did next

K Foundation Burn a Million Quid

Michael Jackson’s Career Earnings, Year-By-Year

10 facts that reveal the absurdity of Pablo Escobar’s wealth

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Scientists Gave Their Lives Protecting Seeds - Deep English

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"All human life, all life, depends on plants," says Jonathan Drori in his TED talk about the Millenium Seed Bank. This project involves collecting seeds in an underground storage facility strong enough to withstand a nuclear attack. It holds over 2 billion seeds, which represent over 10% of the world's variety of plants.

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Man Robs Bank To Escape Wife - Deep English

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Lawrence Ripple entered the bank and gave the teller a note that said, "I have a gun, give me money." Ripple didn't have a gun, and strangely, he didn't actually want the money. After the teller handed over $3,000 in cash, Ripple sat down in the lobby and waited for the cops to come. This didn't take long since Ripple chose a bank with a police station on the same block.

When the cops arrived, he was arrested and soon confessed his real motive. He had had an argument with his wife, and he was He told his wife he couldn't Ripple even wrote the bank robbery note in front of his wife before fed up. take it anymore and would rather be in jail. heading to the bank.

While it's probably too late for Ripple and his wife, researchers at the University of Georgia say the secret to They found that how often married people expressed appreciation for their partner was weathering the ups and downs of marriage are two little words: thank you. They asked 468 married people about the sources of common marital stress as well as expressions of gratitude. the key to a long and successful marriage. And they found that it was far more important than how often couples argue. In fact, they think that appreciation allows people to weather the stress that is inevitable in all relationships. According to Ted Futris, "What distinguishes the marriages that last from those that don't is not how often they argue, but how they argue and how they treat each other on a daily basis."

Interestingly, the study focuses on 'expressions' of gratitude. Feeling grateful isn't enough. You need to express it. Expressing appreciation regularly through saying 'thank you' and giving compliments doesn't come naturally to everyone. The good news, according to other research, is that gratitude is something that can be cultivated. One study asked people to keep daily journals recording their appreciation for their partner. This act of recording increased the level of appreciation they felt and the frequency that they expressed that appreciation to their partner.

How often do you express appreciation to your partner?

UPDATE: Lawrence Ripple apologized to the judge and received light punishment of 3 years probation with no jail time. The man who originally told his wife he preferred to be in jail was also punished with six months of home confinement.

https://news.uga.edu/research-links-gratitude-positive-marital-outcomes-1015/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/seeking-escape-home-kansas-man-robs-bank-goes-211543291.html

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bank-robbery-suspect-prison-is-better-than-living-with-wife/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-gratitude-marital-happiness-balancing-act-heidi-stevens-20151028-column.html

https://www.kansascity.com/latest-news/article155946934.html

Lawrence Ripple entered the bank and showed a note. It said, "I have a gun, give me money." Ripple didn't have a gun. He didn't actually want the money. After the bank He waited for the cops to come. This didn't take long. Ripple chose a bank with a police station on the same block. handed over $3,000 in cash, Ripple sat down.

When the cops arrived, he was arrested. He soon told them the truth. He had had an argument with his wife. He said he was He told his wife he couldn't He would rather be in jail. Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife before fed up. take it anymore. heading to the bank.

It's probably too late for Ripple and his wife, but researchers at the University of Georgia have some advice. They say the secret to They found that appreciation for their partner was weathering the ups and downs of marriage are two little words: thank you. They asked 468 married people about stress and gratitude. And they found that it was far more important than how often couples argue. the key to a long and successful marriage. Appreciation allows people to weather the stress that happens in all relationships.

The study focused on 'expressions' of gratitude. Feeling grateful isn't enough. You need to express it. Expressing appreciation regularly doesn't come naturally to everyone. The good news is that gratitude is something that can be trained. One study asked people to write down their appreciation for their partner every day. This increased the appreciation they felt and how often they expressed that appreciation.

How often do you express appreciation to your partner?

UPDATE: Lawrence Ripple apologized to the judge and received light punishment of 3 years probation with no jail time. The man who originally told his wife he preferred to be in jail was also punished with six months of home confinement.

https://news.uga.edu/research-links-gratitude-positive-marital-outcomes-1015/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/seeking-escape-home-kansas-man-robs-bank-goes-211543291.html

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bank-robbery-suspect-prison-is-better-than-living-with-wife/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-gratitude-marital-happiness-balancing-act-heidi-stevens-20151028-column.html

https://www.kansascity.com/latest-news/article155946934.html

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Lawrence Ripple entered the bank and gave the teller a note that said, "I have a gun, give me money." Ripple didn't have a gun, and strangely, he didn't actually want the money. After the teller handed over $3,000 in cash, Ripple sat down in the lobby and waited for the cops to come.

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According to the United Nations, there are 19.5 million refugees around the world. Most of them are poor and in need of support. What most people don't hear about are the ultra-rich, who can easily buy their way into a new life abroad. In the US, for example, foreigners who invest $500,000 in a US business can get a permanent residency visa.

The country of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken it one step further. This island country has beautiful oceans, jungles, and mountains, but it doesn't have much else. In the late '90s, the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis was in trouble. Wendell Lawrence found a solution.

Lawrence worked for the finance ministry at a time when the government was in massive debt. The sugar industry, which employed a quarter of the country's citizens, had collapsed. Major rebuilding was necessary, but they had no money. To make matters worse, a massive hurricane hit the islands in 1998, and in 1999 two more hit.

Lawrence found a foreign company that wanted to partner with St. Kitts and Nevis to sell passports. The plan was simple. For a $250,000 donation or a $400,000 investment in real estate, anyone could get a passport and citizenship.

Not everyone was Some people said that foreigners might on board. For many people, citizenship is sacred. take over the country. Lawrence told them not to worry. They would be citizens, but they wouldn't have the right to vote.

The plan was given the green light. While some customers were looking for a place to hide their money from their home countries, others were looking for the visa-free travel that a St. Kitts and Nevis passport would give. Being a member of the British Commonwealth, citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis have access to over 100 countries without a visa.

The product was a big hit. The plan eventually At its height, they were selling 2,000 passports a year. came to a head when international criminals started using St. Kitts and Nevis passports. Suddenly, countries started to scrutinize this once respected passport. Canada even said that non-native St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders would not be allowed in without a visa. The market for these passports, like the previous market for sugar, collapsed.

Lawrence says he has no regrets. The plan raised a lot of money and improved the economy of the country. Other people disagree. One local woman said, "It's wrong. There are ways to get money. Do it some other way. Don't sell us out." St. Kitts and Nevis may have been one of the first, but they are not the last. Malta now sells citizenship, but EU passports don't come cheap. The current price is 1.5 million Euros.

https://www.npr.org/2016/03/10/469972509/tiny-island-nation-kicks-off-trend-of-selling-citizenship

https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/03/02/468953007/episode-687-buy-this-passport

Many people have run away from war or natural disasters in their home countries. Most of them are poor. We don't hear as much about the rich. They can buy their way into a new life abroad. For example, foreigners who put $500,000 into a US business can get a visa.

The country of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken it one step further. This island country has beautiful oceans, jungles, and mountains, but it doesn't have much else. In the late '90s, St. Kitts and Nevis was in trouble. The government debt was too big. Wendell Lawrence found a solution.

Twenty-five percent of the country had worked for sugar companies. Many of them lost their jobs when the sugar business collapsed. In 1999, two more hit. To make matters worse, a big hurricane hit the islands in 1998. Major construction was necessary, but they had no money.

Lawrence found a company that wanted to work with St. Kitts and Nevis to sell passports. The plan was simple. Anyone could get a passport by giving the country $250,000.

Not everyone was They said that foreigners might on board. Some thought passports should not be sold. take over the country. Lawrence told them not to worry. They would be citizens, but they wouldn't have the right to vote.

The plan was given the green light. Some customers were looking for a place to hide their money. Others were looking for the visa-free travel. Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis can travel to over 100 countries without a visa.

The product was a big hit. The plan At its height, they were selling 2,000 passports a year. came to a head when criminals started using St. Kitts and Nevis passports. Countries started to look closely at their passports. Canada said that St. Kitts and Nevis non-native citizens now needed to get visas. The market for these passports, like the market for sugar, collapsed.

Lawrence says he has no regrets. The plan raised a lot of money for the country. Other people disagree. One local woman said, "It's wrong. There are ways to get money. Do it some other way. Don't sell us out."

St. Kitts and Nevis may have been one of the first. They are not the last. Malta now sells citizenship. EU passports don't come as cheap. The price is 1.5 million Euros.

https://www.npr.org/2016/03/10/469972509/tiny-island-nation-kicks-off-trend-of-selling-citizenship

https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/03/02/468953007/episode-687-buy-this-passport

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Joanne Barnaby was deep in the Canadian wilderness hunting wild mushrooms when she heard the growl of a wolf. She turned to see her dog facing off with a big black wolf. The wolf looked skinny and hungry but was still twice the size of her dog. Joanne had made the near fatal mistake of leaving her gun in her truck. It was at this point that she went from being the hunter to being the hunted.

Joanne said the wolf was smart. "He was actually being very, very strategic in trying to separate me from my dog and I don't think he was strong enough to wear me down. take us both on." Joanne tried many times to head back to the road where she left her truck, but each time the wolf cut her off, forcing her and her dog deeper into the forest. The sun was setting, and the wolf was slowly wearing them down.

They had no food and no water, and the air was so thick with mosquitoes she could barely see. As she rubbed her face, her hands became red with blood and mosquitoes. Joanne and her dog soon became exhausted as the wolf pushed them deeper and deeper into the wilderness throughout the night.

Joanne is part Inuit and grew up hunting and hiking in the wilderness. Her knowledge of the forest is what saved her life. As dawn approached, she had been She was at her While most people would do anything to avoid getting in between a mother bear and her cub, ' on the run for 12 hours. Joanne realized that this was her chance. breaking point when she heard the sounds of a mother bear calling its cub. "All of a sudden I could hear this crashing behind me and this yelping and growling and howling," she said. "I just got out of there as fast as I could-from all of them, the cub, the mama bear and wolf." desperate times call for desperate measures.' She moved toward the cub, hoping to pit the mother bear against the wolf, and that is exactly what happened.

After one of the longest and most dangerous nights of her life, Joanne and her dog emerged from the forest covered in mosquito bites but unharmed. She said, "It would have been a short story if I had my gun."

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Joanne Barnaby was hunting wild mushrooms when she heard a wolf. She turned to see her dog facing off with a big black wolf. The wolf looked skinny and hungry but was still twice the size of her dog. Joanne had made the mistake of leaving her gun in her truck. It was at this point that she went from being the hunter to being the hunted.

Joanne said the wolf was smart. "He was trying to separate me from my dog and I don't think he was strong enough to Each time the wolf wear me down. take us both on." Joanne tried many times to head back to her truck. cut her off. The sun was setting. The wolf was slowly wearing them down.

They had no food and no water. The air was thick with mosquitoes. She could barely see. As she touched her face, her hands became red with blood and mosquitoes. Joanne and her dog became tired. The wolf pushed them farther into the forest throughout the night.

Joanne is part Inuit. She grew up hunting and hiking in the forest. Her knowledge of the forest is what saved her life. As the sun began to rise, she had been She was at her Then she heard the sounds of a mother bear. Joanne knew that ' on the run for 12 hours. Getting in between a mother bear and her child can be dangerous. breaking point. desperate times call for desperate measures.' This was her chance.

She moved toward the bear cub. She wanted to pit the mother bear against the wolf. That is exactly what happened. The bear and wolf began to fight. Joanne said, "I just got out of there as fast as I could-from all of them, the cub, the mama bear and wolf."

After one of the longest nights of her life, Joanne and her dog left the forest. They were covered in mosquito bites but alive. She said, "It would have been a short story if I had my gun."

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Joanne Barnaby was deep in the Canadian wilderness hunting wild mushrooms when she heard the growl of a wolf. She turned to see her dog facing off with a big black wolf. The wolf looked skinny and hungry, but was still twice the size of her dog.