Things Worth Noting
Age can matter in relationships, but it is rarely the most important factor. What usually matters more is emotional maturity, shared values, communication skills, and life goals. Partners close in age may relate more easily to similar experiences, while larger age gaps can work well if both people respect each other’s stages of life. Challenges […]
No, governments should not implement a full Universal Basic Income even if AI displaces 50% of current jobs. While AI will disrupt many roles—experts like Geoffrey Hinton predict major job shocks by 2026, and IMF estimates suggest up to 40% of global jobs affected—the historical pattern of technology shows net job creation over time through […]
Cancel culture is the widespread practice of publicly calling out and withdrawing support from individuals or organizations for perceived offensive actions or statements, often leading to professional or social consequences. Supporters see it as a vital form of grassroots social justice: it gives voice to marginalized groups, holds powerful people accountable when institutions fail, and […]
President Donald Trump continues to push for U.S. control of Greenland, stating that it is essential for national security. Its strategic Arctic location between North America and Europe is critical for military defense, missile detection, and tracking rising Russian and Chinese activity in the region, including increased ship presence. The U.S. already operates Pituffik Space […]
No, McDonald’s McRib does not contain real rib meat. The pork patty is made from ground pork—primarily shoulder meat—mixed with water, salt, dextrose, and rosemary extract, then molded into a rib-like shape for appearance. Official McDonald’s ingredients confirm it’s 100% pork with no actual ribs included. A class-action lawsuit filed in December 2025 accuses McDonald’s […]
The gut-brain axis shows that gut bacteria produce most of the body’s serotonin and other neurotransmitters that shape mood, emotions, and even our sense of self and comfort. This means digestion and the gut microbiome play a major role in mental health—poor gut health is linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. […]
A system based on “voluntary compliance”—where people are expected to self-report but face no prior compulsion—crosses into being effectively mandatory the moment failure to comply triggers coercive penalties such as fines, property seizure, or imprisonment. At that point, the choice to participate is no longer truly free; people comply to avoid punishment, not out of […]
No, the exponential rise in global plastic production has not yet caused irreversible degradation to Earth’s ecosystems, but it has pushed us into a high-risk zone. Recent data shows global production reached around 445 million metric tons in 2025, generating massive waste that leaks into oceans, soil, and air, spreading microplastics everywhere. The 2025 Planetary […]
Bryan Johnson’s Project Blueprint has produced verifiable biological age reversal—multiple epigenetic clocks show he has reduced his biological age by years, and individual organ ages (heart, lungs, kidneys) test younger than average for his chronological age. Yet his appearance—very low body fat, pale skin, and a lean, almost gaunt face—leads many people to say he […]
Chobani’s “Only Natural Ingredients” claim on plain Greek yogurt faces scrutiny in the ongoing Wysocki v. Chobani class action lawsuit, filed in April 2025. Independent 2024 tests by PlasticList detected trace phthalates—synthetic plastic chemicals like DEHP and DBP—in the yogurt, likely leaching from packaging, which plaintiffs argue misleads consumers expecting purely natural products free of […]