Amazon vs Walmart: The Race for Retail Supremacy
Amazon vs Walmart: companies with very different retail strategies. As their market share increases and smaller chains are pushed out of the market, who will take over?
If We Are Eating Cheese Today It Is Thanks to a Prehistoric Fly
Do you like eating cheese and dairy in general? Then you should know where do they come from. In fact, if today you can satisfy your passion and enjoy cheddar or mozzarella, you must thank a prehistoric fly. Neolithic farmers were actually the first to learn how bacteria and other tiny creatures could help preserving and transforming food. This is what emerges from a study published in Current Biology. This new discovery is rewriting, at least in part, the food history of man.
Who Is Ruth Pfau, the so-called ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’
Ruth Pfau has been an extremely important figure to the people of Pakistan. Throughout her life, in fact, she has always done her best to help others. Precisely for this reason, many today call her the ‘Mother Teresa of Pakistan’. As a doctor and a nun, she dedicated much of her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan. In fact, she has coordinated the activities of hundreds of hospitals throughout the country. For this reason she was the first woman to get a state funeral in Pakistan.
Spa in House: DIY and Organic Recipes for a Complete Beauty Ritual
There are rare moments in life when we have a few hours to ourselves. With work, family and daily commitments it doesn’t happen often – but when it does it’s a priceless gift! What better occasion, then, to pamper your body in a natural way with a complete beauty ritual? A Spa in house, only with organic products and DIY cosmetic recipes!
3 Yoga Retreats to Find Peace of Mind Around the World
Are you feeling stressed out in your everyday life? Do you want to drop everything and run away? Then a nice trip might be just the thing for you. In particular, you could take refuge in a place where you can meditate in peace. For example, you can find many yoga retreats throughout the world – starting from As
‘They Never Said That’: 4 Wrong Quotes from Famous People
The web often attributes aphorisms or smart jokes to certain personalities – whether they are celebrities or scientists. However, are they really the authors of these sentences? For example, are you sure Woody Allen really said “God is dead. Marx is dead. And I don’t feel so well myself”? Or that Sherlock Holmes was the first to say “Elementary, my dear Watson”? In both cases, the answer is no.
Here Is What Is Going On with Renewable Energies in the World
Now that the new decade has begun, it is time to take stock of the situation regarding eco-sustainability issues. First of all, what is going on with renewable energies in the world? The answer to this question comes from the report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). We are doing well, but there is still much to do not to exceed the limits set by the Paris Agreement. However, in addition to focusing on the use of clean energy, we must also understand that we ourselves are the cause of energy production. So the less energy we consume, the better.
Stone Age People Already Struggled Against Sea Level Rise
Even in prehistoric times, people living near the sea had to deal with the risk of flooding. In fact, the remains of what seems to be a coastal defence barrier have come to light off the Israeli coast. The wall that stretches over 100 meters protected a small community of Stone Age people around 7000 years ago. According to archaeologists at the University of Haifa (Israel), it is the oldest and most impressive sea wall ever identified. Unfortunately, however, it did not prevent the village from being submerged.
A summary of the European Union
The European Union is everpresent on the news, our screens and in conversation but how did it begin and how exactly does it work?
Helicopter safety in 2020: how safe is it to travel by air?
After the recent tragic helicopter accident involving Kobe Bryant as well as Leicester City’s beloved owner in 2018, how safe are helicopters in 2020?
5 Interesting Things You (Maybe) Don’t Know About China
When we talk about China, we must always bear in mind that it is an extremely large and complex nation. It covers about 10 million square kilometers, and almost 1.5 billion people live there. This is 20% of the world population. It is impossible to describe this country in its entirety. Here instead are some curiosities to catch some facets of this immense world. For example, did you know that China is home of the biggest airport in the world? Or that the most popular means of transport are electric scooters?
Donald Trump acquitted by Senate in impeachment trial
The US senate has acquitted Trump of all charges in the impeachment trial that has lasted just over 2 weeks. He can now continue with his campaign.
Reuse Soap Leftovers Thanks to These 4 Original Ideas
In the shower, on the edge of the bathtub, near the sink, in the kitchen. Soap leftovers accumulate everywhere in our homes and we often don’t know what to do with them. Why throw them away? We can instead use them for creative recycling. In this way we can reduce waste, save money and give a second chance to objects and materials that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Hachiko True Story – The Most Faithful Dog in the World
After the sudden death of its master, Hachiko went every day to wait for him, in vain. For nine years, the Akita dog returned to Shibuya Station at the time the man usually got off the train on his way home from work. This dog became the icon of fidelity and unconditional love in Japan, and later throughout the world. But what is Hachiko true story?
When Did Slavery Start in America? An Historical Reconstruction
The first Africans who arrived by sea in the future United States were not slaves, but contract servants: that landing, however, laid the foundations of the American slave society. In fact, once the masters understood that it was more advantageous to have slaves for life, the concept of ownership of human beings spread. Slavery laws were one of the triggers for the war of secession, after which slavery was finally declared illegal.
What Are the Foods with the Highest Environmental Impacts?
Our food choices are one of the most effective ways of supporting the environment. But what are the foods with the highest environmental impacts? Generally speaking, if we buy organic and local food, we are already helping the planet. However, if we want to avoid highly polluting foods with from our diet, we can remove these products from our shopping list: avocado, meat, cheese and palm oil.
4 Wild Places in the World Where You Can Admire the Beauty of Nature
If you need to take a break from city life, then a trip might be just the thing for you. The ideal would be to regain contact with nature, enjoying enchanted wild places in the world and breathtaking scenery. From the Amazon, to Indonesia, Cambogia, Patagonia: you are just spoilt for choice.
Here Are Some Facts You May Not Know about the World Population
The People Reference Boureau (PRB) estimated that 108 billion people had lived on Earth by 2011. So the people currently living would be “only” 6.8% of all humanity. What other curiosities are there about the world population? Let’s find out together.
How Lavender Essential Oils May Be a Great Ally for Your Body
From medicine to cosmetics to modern aromatherapy. Over the centuries, people have always exploited the healthy potential of lavender essential oil. This plant, in fact, does not irritate the skin and has a great calming and relaxing power. It is great for aromatherapy, but also for making DIY products. For example, you could use lavender oil to make ecological deodorants, bath salts and compresses!
There Is a Good Bacteria in Our Body That Helps Us Feel Better
It consists of colonies of microorganisms – over 1,000 species of bacteria, fungi and protozoa – that live in our digestive system. The bacterial flora, or gut microbiota, is a valuable ally for our health. First and foremost, it prevents the proliferation of pathogens and synthesises useful substances such as Vitamin K. In addition, it digests the most complex molecules and keeps our immune system in “training”. For this reason, we must try to keep these good bacteria healthy. We can do this with our daily diet, which allows us to provide energy and nutrients to intestinal microorganisms. We feed the bacteria and they help us to make the digestive system and the immune system work properly.
5 Ancient Civilizations That Have Mysteriously Disappeared
Annihilated by hunger, conquered by enemies, wiped out by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Much more often, in reality, they have vanished without a clue. We are talking about some great ancient civilizations, which we know existed but we do not know how they disappeared. For example, the Moche in Peru may have been weakened by earthquakes, prolonged droughts and floods caused by El Niño. But there is also an American civilization that disappeared in a mysterious way – the Anasazi.
Do Not Throw Corks Away – Recycle Them Creatively
Cork is a natural and biodegradable material, which is suitable for many uses, so it is a shame to throw it away. In fact, a little glue and a few corks are enough to create beautiful and useful objects for your home. Do you need some ideas? A floating keychain, a bath mat, a pin board, a trivet or a very original pot.
Water Shortage: Why Are We Running Out of ‘Blue Gold’?
Our planet is experiencing an unprecedented water shortage. There are many reasons for this, but they all have to do with man – and climate change. First of all, world population is growing and this leads to an increase of water demand. In addition, as a consequence of global warming, droughts are more frequent and ice glaciers melt faster. As a result, we are losing drinking water and increasing the amount of sea water that is unusable for life.
5 Reasons Why Readings Books Makes Us Better People
We have known since we were children that readings books is important. It teaches us to write well, opens our minds, enriches our culture. But there is much more than that. In fact, it also allows us to develop empathy and emotional intelligence. Moreover, it teaches us making sense of things and opening up to possibilities. When we deal with a story that doesn’t end the way we thought, we also learn that not everything goes the way we want it to. Finally, we could even become more social by reading more.