The New Seven Wonders of the World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have been dethroned by the Seven New Wonders of the World: do you know them?
Coronavirus in the UK: the first confirmed cases
In the UK, two family members have tested positive for Coronavirus. They are currently under observation.
We Have 300,000 Objects Around Us – And Most of Them Are Useless
How many objects we have around us? A recent American study states that there are 300,000. But how many of them do we really need and use? Most of the times, we end up buying stuff just because we live in a consumerist society. In fact, we could live with less things while being happy anyway – just like our ancestors did.
Halligen – The Islands of Germany that Are Slowly Disappearing
In medieval times there were even 50, while in 1600 there were 25. Today they are only ten. They are the Halligen, small islands between the North Frisian Islands of the North Sea, on the border between Germany and Denmark. But why are they gradually disappearing? These tiny strips of land are submerged every winter by the tides of the Wadden Sea. As a result, over time some of them have been completely swallowed up by water.
3 Matriarchal Societies in the World Where Women Are in Charge
There are over one hundred matriarchal societies in the world, the most important of which are in Indonesia (Minangkabau), Mexico (Juchitàn) and China (Moos). Their pacifist structure is of great teaching to Westerners, because it teaches us how to organize non-violent and collaborative societies: that is why matriarchy does not mean “domination” of women.
In This Garbage Cafe in India You Can Get Food for Garbage
Eating a big meal for a pound of plastic. This is possible in India, where the first ‘Garbage Cafe’ has opened. Here people can receive free food in exchange for garbage. This initiative is part of a wider door-to-door waste collection programme already undertaken. The goal, however, is to eliminate all disposable plastic in India by 2022.
This Lake in Costa Rica May Kill You if You Even Go Near It
There is a wonderful lake in Costa Rica, with breathtaking colors and pastel shades ranging from pink to blue to green. Sadly, it is as beautiful as deadly. Its pH reaches even zero while the bottom is covered by liquid sulphur. No living creature can inhabit it. In other words, it is a living hell of water. Due to its strange activity, the Poás volcano provides an excellent and extreme example of the effects of acid rain.
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5 Fundamental Rights We Must Guarantee to Everyone to Fight Injustice
In order to fight injustice, we must ensure to respect the rights of everyone. This applies in particular to the so-called fundamental rights, which must be guaranteed everywhere. Stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, they are: right to food, right to water, right to health, right to education, and right to childhood – which is also enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Mankai or Water Lentil – The New Superfood That Could Replace Meat
Consumption of animal-based food raises several issues, such as the environmental impact of intensive farming. This is why we need vegetarian substitues to meat, just like mankai. Native to Southeast Asia, it is a protein-rich plant that also contains amino acids, B12 and iron. Its intake could therefore be a good solution to limit the consumption of products of animal origin. In addition, eating mankai allows to reduce postprandial glycemic response.
There Is a Beautiful Rainbow Mountain in Perù Called Vinicunca
There is a magical place in Peru where you can walk in a rainbow of colors. People call it the “rainbow mountain”, but its geographical name is Vinicunca. Its particular color is due to the fact that millions of years ago materials such as iron, dolomite, sulphur, copper and hematite deposited on the mountain, which today create this effect. It’s still a unique and uncontaminated place because to see it you have to go on a demanding trekking at high altitude that can last several days.
The Most Famous Political Couples Who Have Influenced History
From Europe to India, from ancient times to the present day. There are many partners who have managed to share not only love but also power in the course of their lives. Among them are surely Caesar and Cleopatra, who together ruled one of the greatest empires in history. Looking instead at the present day, it is necessary to mention Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jacqueline and John Fitzgerald Kennedy and even Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
This Is the First Shopping Mall in the World That Sells Only Recycled Items
There is a shopping mall where everything has already been used but can come back to life: it is ReTuna, a mall in Sweden that sells only recycled products. Born in 2015, it is the world’s first recycling mall and promises to revolutionise shopping in an environmentally smart way. Here, old objects return to a new life through repair and upcycling. In addition, everything sold is recycled or reused or has been produced in a sustainable way.
Scientists Have Discovered a Sea of Freshwater Beneath the Ocean
A sea of freshwater under the salt ocean. It seems a paradox, but it is real. A research group at Columbia University has discovered a giant freshwater aquifer trapped in porous sediments. In fact, it is below the vast expanse of water from Massachusetts to New Jersey. This is really interesting because it could provide water for the world’s arid regions.
Jon Bon Jovi Has Opened Restaurants Where People Can Eat For Free
We all know Jon Bon Jovi for his music. Few, however, know that the singer is also an activist and promoter of a very interesting social project known as Soul Kitchen. They are restaurants open to everyone where those in need can eat without paying. Instead of money, they can give a little help in the kitchen. In addition to serving food, the two restaurants also offer other services, in order to help people with bureaucratic, health management or other problems.
What Is Citric Acid and How You Can Use It at Home
Citric acid is as useful as it is little known. For example, have you ever tried to use it to degrease and clean bathroom fixtures or kitchen utensils? This compound, found in all citrus fruits, is an excellent natural cleaning remedy. In fact, you can use it in your washing machine, but also for cleaning your glasses, your toilet and as a drain cleaner. By learning to use citric acid correctly, you will avoid all those commercial products that are polluting to the environment and toxic to our organism.
Akarmara – The Mining Town Reclaimed by Nature in Only 20 Years
Trees and vegetation have invaded houses and streets. Welcome to Akarmara, the former Soviet city of Abkhazia, a Caucasian territory claimed by Georgia. Actually it is an independent region – and in recent years it has become a forest. It was once a mining town, but in the 1970s, due to war and economic change, people started to leave the city. As a result, nature once again took control of what belonged to it and invaded the town, which today has only 35 inhabitants.
This Norwegian Island Has Decided to Eliminate the Concept of Time
The inhabitants of Sommarøy, a Norwegian island, live in a very special condition. In fact, 69 days a year they are under continuous sunlight. That is why they have decided to eliminate time – or rather, watches. By doing so, they no longer submit to the rigid schedules that make their lives too limited. Their aim is to be a timeless zone where everyone can live their lives to the fullest.
Here Is Why You Should Add Sweet Almond Oil to Your Beauty Routine
Emollient, softening, nourishing and soothing – sweet almond oil is rich in protein, carbohydrates, mineral salts, vitamin A and B group. It is suitable for all skin types and helps to combat skin aging. In addition, it is perfect for dry and reddened skin such as the sensitive skin of children. Moreover, it helps preventing diseases such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
This Indian Lake Is So Polluted, It Keeps Catching Fire
There is an Indian lake that is always burning making life difficult for locals. It is Lake Bellandur in Bangalore and once again, the only one responsible for this phenomenon is man. The fires, in fact, would be the result of the continuous, illegal dumping of waste into the lake. As a result, the waters of Bellandur are toxic and nowadays there is still no definitive solution to this situation.
This Village Where People and Crocodiles Live in Harmony Is At Risk
There is a village in Africa where the inhabitants live in harmony with crocodiles. People and crocodiles have a symbiotic relationship here, because the locals think they are sacred. And yet, all this could end because of mass tourism. In fact, many people from all over the world are starting to come here to “play” with crocodiles. Of course, this is affecting the perfect natural balance between people and crocodiles.
This Swedish City Has Become the Recycling Capital of the World
Far from the Scandinavian stereotype of the modern city, Eskiltuna, with its grey and almost deserted streets, where you can find old cafés and pubs, is certainly not a place where you would expect to find such a convincing approach to environmental issues. Yet this city in Sweden has really found an interesting turning point for its future. In fact, it has decided to relaunch itself by becoming the recycling capital of the world.
The Birthplace of Human Kind was in Botswana, Scientists Claim
Scientists are sure to have discovered the exact birthplace of human kind, the true “Garden of Eden”. In fact, it is the vast fertile area south of the Zambezi River in Botswana. A new study published in the journal Nature is supporting this fascinating theory. According to researchers, in fact, the first Homo sapiens had appeared 200,000 years ago in a lush, wetland of Africa. This was then the home of humans for the following 70,000 years.
Why Artemisia Gentileschi Is the Bravest Painter in History
Painter, wife, mother, lover and great warrior. Artemisia Gentileschi is an icon symbol of feminism. In fact, she was one of the first women to rebel against rape bringing her rapist to court, although at that time this was considered regrettable for a woman. However, all her life she was at the centre of controversy and gossip.
Toilet Paper Pollutes More Than SUVs and Is Destroying Forests
Let’s face it, we are big toilet paper consumers. Every year we use 4 kilos each and almost 300,000 trees are cut down to produce it. But there’s more.