Things Worth Noting
Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EQ or emotional quotient, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions while also perceiving and influencing the feelings of others. Coined by psychologists in the 1990s and popularized through extensive research, EQ encompasses key components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. High EQ contributes to […]
Rainy days are perfect for DIY crafts that keep everyone entertained indoors. Start with basics like sticky tape, pipe cleaners, lolly sticks, toilet paper rolls, and recyclables for simple crafts. Kids love making paper roll animals, rainbow art with rubber band printing, marshmallow catapults, cipher wheels, collages, and mini theater stages from cardboard boxes. Adults […]
Over 50 women have run for U.S. President since 1872, starting with Victoria Woodhull before women could vote. Early trailblazers like Belva Lockwood and Margaret Chase Smith challenged the glass ceiling in major party primaries. Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman to seek a major nomination in 1972. Hillary Clinton made history as the […]
In 1992, Robert Downey Jr. visited Wall Street’s NYMEX trading floor in the World Trade Center for his documentary “The Last Party.” Shocked by the chaos, he called brokers “money-hungry immature motherf*kers” and said, “If money is evil, this building is hell.” The frenzied deals, shouts, and greed left him stunned, highlighting Wall Street’s ruthless […]
Cancer hates a body with strong defenses: a robust immune system spots neoantigens and destroys tumors via immunoediting, while apoptosis and senescence stop damaged cells from dividing. Healthy mitochondria block the Warburg effect by favoring oxygen over sugar metabolism, and autophagy cleans up faulty parts during fasting. Cut sugar and arginine to starve cancer, eat […]
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and phthalates in plastics disrupt hormones, lowering testosterone and causing feminization in men—reduced masculinity, poor sperm quality, and fertility issues. These hormone disruptors mimic estrogen or block androgens, harming the HPG axis, steroidogenesis, and spermatogenesis. Common EDCs include DEHP, PFAS, DDT, and PCBs, entering via food, water, and skin. Effects […]
China’s stone paper, made from desert sand rich in calcium carbonate, is a tree-free, eco-friendly alternative to traditional paper. Using 80% ground minerals mixed with 20% HDPE resin and agricultural waste like cotton stalks, it requires no water, no trees, no bleach, and emits up to 60% less carbon. Produced in regions like Xinjiang, it […]
Save money with DIY gifts using everyday items like fabric scraps and thrift-store finds to create personalized, meaningful presents. Make sugar scrubs, bath bombs, or soaps with simple ingredients for spa gifts; bake cookies, jar spice mixes, or simmer pots for edible treats. Upcycle into coasters, candles, wreaths, or wall art; knit scarves, craft earrings, […]
Regular exercise extends lifespan and boosts healthspan by reducing all-cause mortality, heart disease, and aging issues like sarcopenia and frailty. Guidelines recommend 150–300 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (like brisk walking) or 75–150 minutes vigorous, plus muscle strengthening twice a week. Aim for 7,000–8,000 daily steps or 300 minutes total for greater benefits. Strength […]
If an alien gave you just 10 seconds to ask one big question, what would it be? People dream of asking about faster-than-light travel, dark matter, black holes, or the meaning of life, morals, and the universe’s origin. Others want to know how aliens handle population, resources, government, religion, dreams, psychedelics, or superintelligence. Curious minds […]