AvatarkmkmarchettiFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 days ago'Secret' RCMP report forecasts a bleak future in Canadactvnews.ca - Daniel OtisA "secret" Royal Canadian Mounted Police report paints a dark picture of Canada's future. Obtained through an access to information request, the …
AvatarkmkmarchettiFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPhase-change concrete melts snow and ice without salt or shovelsverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Paul McClureIncorporating a phase-change material into concrete, researchers have created a self-heating material that can melt snow and ice for up to 10 hours …
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatarAs more people choose the single life, researchers ask: are they happier?verified_publisherCBC News - Ashley FraserNastasha Streiling says even though she'd like a relationship, she's happy being single. The 28-year-old, who lives in Victoria, says she's "not going …
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatarThe Best Time of Year to Buy FurnitureThe Spruce - Amelia ArvesenThe best time to buy furniture depends on what you want to purchase. Different categories of furniture go on sale during certain times of the year, …
AvatarkmkmarchettiFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWriting by Hand Can Boost Brain Connectivitypsychologytoday.com - Pamela B. Rutledge Ph.D., M.B.A.Writing by hand may help stave off cognitive decline. Since her retirement, an old family friend has begun visually journaling her travels. She isn’t …
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatarSuper Tuesday was a reminder of a major GOP vulnerability: MAGA misogynyMSNBC - Ja'han JonesTo win in November, Democrats need to attack the toxic masculinity that Donald Trump has put at the forefront of American politics. One Donald Trump …
AvatarkmkmarchettiFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThis 9,000-year-old necklace is remarkable. Who wore it is even more surprising. — National Geographicapple.news - National GeographicOpen this story in Apple News. For the best reading experience, open this story on a device with Apple News. It may also be available on the …
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatarBoiling tap water can remove nearly 90% of microplastics, new study findsLive Science - By Ben TurnerTiny plastic particles float inside tap water, and it's still unclear how they impact our health. But boiling the water for 5 minutes could remove …
AvatarkmkmarchettiFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoIn Norway, ‘Texas’ Is Slang for ‘Crazy’mentalfloss.com - Kristin FawcettNorway may not seem to have much in common with Texas, but when Norwegians want to express how wild and outrageous something is, they go straight for …
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatarThis 10-second trick immediately makes you a better conversationalist, according to emerging Harvard researchverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Julia PugachevskyWhether you're networking, mingling with potential new friends, or trying to make a first date less stilted, it's daunting to talk to a near-stranger. What if your small talk feels too small? What if they don't ask you any questions? Worse: what if your mind fully draws a blank when it's your turn …
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatarNo, you shouldn’t wear underwear in bed – and 15 other lazy sleep myths, bustedverified_publisherThe Guardian - Tracy RamsdenFrom sweating to swallowing spiders and waking sleepwalkers, experts separate fact from fiction when it comes to all things bedtime
AvatarkmkmarchettiAvatarAvatar‘People always gossiped about our sleeping arrangements!’ How 100 people share a happy home in the Netherlandsverified_publisherThe Guardian - Anita ChaudhuriIt took six years to persuade the Dutch authorities that CW Delft wasn’t just a hippy dream. Four decades on, it’s still thriving. What’s the secret?