The relationship between plants and people is subtle. People may think that humans don’t have many influences on plants and that apples and potatoes are just foodstuffs. However, these crops are highly connected to humans, and society shapes the globalization of apples and potatoes by several specific components. Economic, environmental, …
Read More »A 113-year-old Woman in Spain Beats Coronavirus
After confirming she beat COVID-19 on May 8, 113 year old Maria Branyas spoke out on Twitter saying, “Thank you very much for your congratulations and encouragement. Although I would have preferred not to have to live this unfortunate situation of nonsense in the treatment of the elderly in the …
Read More »“Weird” Sports
Chess Boxing – A sport that is played exactly how it sounds – with alternating rounds of boxing and chess in a boxing ring. It’s most popular in London and Berlin. Zorbing – A sport where participants roll downhill whilst inside a large plastic sphere, much like hamsters. Underwater hockey …
Read More »YouTube Wants to Rid the World’s Oceans of Plastic
A little over a week ago, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson started a global campaign called “Team Seas” with the ambitious goal of raising 30 million USD to clean up 30 million pounds of plastic in the ocean. Jimmy is currently the most famous philanthropist on Youtube, known for donating colossal amounts …
Read More »The World Wants to Ban the Use of Peat in Compost, Here’s Why.
Recently, the National Trust joined a global movement to ban the use of peat in compost. Peat – a combination of dead organic matter on the surface of the soil – is formed in low-oxygen and humid environments. Due to its high nutritional value, peat is often used in compost …
Read More »Astrology and How to Find your Big Three
Many people have a certain amount of knowledge on astrology, but there is a much deeper area surrounding it. Today’s topic is surrounding your sun sign, moon sign and your ascendant, otherwise known as your rising. These 3 signs help you gain a better understanding of yourself. Now, people may …
Read More »Ubik’s Film Recommendation: ‘Chungking Express’: the love stories of meeting and losing
Ubik Sun Hi everyone, I am Ubik, a student director and writer who likes film, traveling, cake, magic and board games. As a film lover, I always talk with my friends about the films I have seen, but unfortunately in most cases, they haven’t even heard of the films’ names. …
Read More »Emotional Availability
As mental health becomes an increasingly prominent issue, discussions about the importance of community support have similarly surfaced. It’s indubitable that people going through hard times feel better when they are able to talk to their friends. Indeed, having resources and support groups is crucial for easing one’s stress and …
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