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01/09/2023

🎮️ A particular police unit known as Politiets Online Patrulje was created by the Denmark police to monitor the CS: GO and Online gaming servers. According to the police department, the officers are responsible for keeping track of social platforms. The police unit will monitor Steam, Discord, and Twitch applications while they will also play the popular multiplayer games. The news first surfaced on Reddit as the pictures of the police personnel playing CS: GO with their uniforms on. The unit plays video games with children and young people so that they can prevent toxic behavior and stop the spreading of crimes. They will monitor everything and conduct the necessary actions to maintain law and order.⁠
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🚓 The special unit of the police force will patrol social media, and they will engage in dialogues with the children and youngsters. They will do everything possible to intervene in the event of offenses and stop inappropriate behavior and crimes that are intended. The games they will keep track of are CS: GO, Minecraft, and Fortnite.⁠
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The online patrol team conducts their own streams playing video games on their Twitch accounts, which is one of the social media platforms where they are active. The police unit also has a TikTok account, where it shares some of its highlights from streams with its 100,000 fans and has got around 750k likes on it (at the moment of writing).⁠

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31/08/2023

👶 The Navajo, or Diné, believe that newborn babies first reside in the world of the Diyin Dine’e, the Holy People before they can join their earthly families. The Diyin Dine’e are the first people, subjects of the most important myths and stories in Navajo culture. When a baby is first born, the Navajo believe the child lives among the Holy People, until the first time the baby laughs. The act of laughing is a sign the child is transitioning from the spirit world with the Diyin Dine’e and is ready to fully join his or her family in life.⁠
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😁 Because of the significance that a baby’s first laugh holds in Navajo tradition, family members watch, wait and listen intently to hear that first utterance of a giggle. Parents, siblings, cousins, grandparents, and just about anyone who is close to the family will try their best to get that first laugh, from silly faces to tickles and everything in between. And finally, the first time a baby laughs, it’s time to celebrate the journey to their earthly family and welcome this new life into the community with a Navajo First Laugh Ceremony!⁠

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30/08/2023

🍻 Six college students were facing numerous criminal charges after a massive house party in Bethesda.⁠
Police said that there was so much alcohol consumed at the party, that the air inside of the home tested positive for booze. Thumping music led police to the split-level rental home in the 5500 block of Massachusetts Avenue.⁠
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Officers said that around 70 underage kids were partying inside. Trash bags and insulation were covering the windows. Beer cans and liquor bottles littered the home. The indoor ambient air registered .01 on a breathalyzer.⁠
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🧐 Court records said that six male residents, all American University students, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members, were charged with 126 counts each of supplying alcohol to minors. Each faced up to $315,000 in fines. Sigma Alpha Epsilon had been cited with three violations that school year and had four active sanctions.⁠
⁠Officers administered breathalyzer tests to all party-goers, who ranged in age from 17 to 20. The residents of the home were all 20 years old and apparently refused to tell police how they acquired the alcohol.⁠

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29/08/2023

🧠 According to a study published in the Journal of Human Resources in 2017, firstborn children may have better thinking skills than their siblings because they received more mental stimulation during their early stages of development.⁠
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Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, the Analysis Group, and the University of Sydney found that children who were born first typically scored higher on IQ tests than their younger siblings.⁠ For the study, researchers used data from the U.S. Children of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth on nearly 5,000 children who were monitored from pre-birth to age 14. Every two years, the children in the longitudinal survey were assessed on a slew of categories, including reading, vocabulary assessment, and matching letters.⁠

📑 The research found that firstborn children typically perform better than their siblings as early as age 1, which could be due to how parents treat subsequent children. According to the study, parents were less likely to partake in mentally stimulating activities with their younger children, meaning they may not have developed the same thinking skills as the older sibling.⁠

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28/08/2023

🌞 America made its first coin in 1787. This penny didn't bear the face of any of the Founding Fathers, since the Founding Fathers were still alive, and putting leaders on money was more of an English thing than an American one. Many early coins would include the face of Lady Liberty, but the first cent didn't have that either.⁠
Instead, the coin had the face... of the Sun. The tiny face of the Sun, looking down at a giant sundial. Letters spelled out the word "FUGIO" (which is why the coin is known as the Fugio cent). Fugio is Latin for "I fly," so the coin was reminding everyone that time flies—and possibly that money flies since time is money.⁠
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The coin did not bear the words "In God we trust"; that slogan wouldn't appear on coinage till after The Civil War. Instead, it had the motto "Mind your business." This was a literal instruction, about commerce, but it's a lot funnier today since it sounds like it's telling everyone to stop being so nosy.⁠
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On the back of the coin are 13 rings forming a circle, an image that never quite caught on, despite the 13 stripes on the flag and the 13 arrows in the Great Seal. Since the country didn't yet have the slogan E pluribus unum, a different slogan on the back shared the same basic sentiment: "We are one." It had a double meaning as well since Fugio pennies were each worth one cent.⁠
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So, America had its first coin. They just didn't have a mint yet to mass-produce the thing. So they contracted the job to whoever gave the treasury board the biggest bribe. That contractor, James Jarvis, soon realized he had no way to get enough copper to make all the coins he promised, and also no money left to pay the bill on what little copper he'd managed to order from the government itself. So the government killed that contract, and in the end, they made only a few hundred thousand Fugio cents before moving on to better designs.⁠

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25/08/2023

🛩️ In a conversation with People in 2022, Angelina Jolie explained the reason why she became a licensed pilot in the first place.⁠
The actress revealed the reason being her eldest child, Maddox Chivan, and said, “Every time Mad sees a plane, he’s amazed… (I thought) If I could actually fly a plane by the time he’s 4, I’ll be like Superman to him.”⁠
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✈️ According to reports, Angelina Jolie then owned a red and white Cirrus SR-22 plane – an aviation piece worth $360,000. The plane is fitted with one of the world’s fastest single-engine aircraft and can reach a speed of 300 miles per hour. Being a keen flier, Angelina has reportedly flown her family – including ex-husband Brad Pitt as well as all her kids Maddox, Shiloh, Pax, Zahara, and twins Vivienne and Knox in her private jet.⁠

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24/08/2023

🐎 Because of a senior prank at a Montana high school, a principal had to tend to 12 horses for the day back in May 2022. It’s the law, said the Conrad Public Schools district in northern Montana. The district shared a picture on Facebook showing the 12 students on horseback outside Conrad High School. Those horses — at least for the day — were under the responsibility of school principal Raymond DeBruycker. “Montana has an old law saying if a student rides their horse to school, the school principal has to feed and tend to the horse throughout the day,” the school district said. “It looks like Mr. DeBruycker has his work cut out for him today.”⁠

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23/08/2023

🧠 In a 2018 study, researchers from the Department of Psychology, Pitzer College, USA, discovered that people with a higher IQ had a higher chance of being diagnosed with psychological disorders such as:⁠
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In the study, more than 3,000 members of the group Mensa — an organization composed of members who score in the top percentages of standardized IQ tests — were surveyed. They were asked to share whether they had experienced symptoms of specific mental and physical disorders or conditions and if they had ever received any formal diagnoses.⁠
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🥴 Researchers found that Mensa members reported experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, with 20% of them reporting an anxiety disorder diagnosis. Another 26% shared that they had received a diagnosis for other mood disorders such as depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder.⁠
These results also supported the “hyper brain-hyper body” theory that explores the relationship between intelligence and physical and psychological reactions — particularly those associated with stress.⁠
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🧐 A 2011 study discovered that people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) were more likely to worry and have a higher IQ.⁠
Researchers used a series of questionnaires and imaging technology to assess 44 participants. Of these, 26 had been diagnosed with GAD. The remaining 18 had not received a diagnosis.⁠
Those with GAD scored higher in both worry and IQ levels. Those without anxiety disorders scored lower. These findings support a direct link between intelligence and anxiety. Emotional intelligence may also play a role in anxiety and other mood disorders.⁠
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22/08/2023

👏 A homeless man who returned a woman's lost engagement ring has bought himself a house with donations given by strangers who were touched by his honesty.⁠
Billy Ray Harris has gone from begging on a Kansas City street corner to living in a house of his own after $180,000 was raised by people who wanted to help get his life back on track.⁠
The page was set up after Mr. Harris returned a $4,000 engagement ring to Sarah Darling, who accidentally dropped it into his change cup earlier this year in the Missouri town.⁠
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💰️ Ms. Darling's husband, Bill Krejci, set up the online donation page as a thank you to Mr. Harris who could so easily have sold the valuable piece of jewelry. In just three months a staggering $180,000 was raised on the site, describing Mr. Harris as "a great man who could use some help."⁠
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Since the astonishing sum was raised, Mr. Harris has bought a house, a car and has obtained a part-time job. His biggest reward however was to be reunited with estranged family members who thought he was dead.⁠

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21/08/2023

🎲 After his blackjack win, Smith was able to raise another $11 million. And by 1976, FedEx's revenue had reached $75 million, according to Forbes. The company went public two years later. According to the company website, FedEx reported $1 billion in revenue in 1983. Though it was hit hard by the 2008 recession, the company has bounced back.⁠
According to Forbes, the company made $69.7 billion in revenue last year.⁠

💰️ Smith, who is still the CEO and chairman of FedEx, is estimated to be worth $3.9 billion, according to Forbes’ real-time net worth calculator.⁠
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Though gambling FedEx’s last $5,000 was a risky choice, Smith doesn't appear to regret his decision, according to a quote from an essay by Smith that Forbes published in 2017.⁠ "No business school graduate would recommend gambling as a financial strategy, but sometimes it pays to be a little crazy early in your career,” Smith wrote.⁠

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18/08/2023

This program began in Stockholm four years ago, but it only recently got mainstream attention thanks to its growing popularity on social media. As the tweets and Instagram reveal, each Swedish blood donor receives a thank you text message immediately after he or she gives blood. But the donor will also receive a text whenever that blood is put to use. The message roughly translates to, “Thank you, the blood you gave is now benefitting a patient. Regards, Blood Centre.”

Sweden is just one of the many countries that has seen a dip in blood donations. Both Blodcentralen and England’s National Health Service expressed concern over the lower numbers last summer; the Red Cross also laments that less than 10% of eligible blood donors give each year. The text program, with its powerful social media pull, is seen as a way to entice young people and build out the future donor base. In some parts of Sweden, donors can even sign a contract allowing the blood service to aggressively contact them via text, Facebook, and email until they come in for an appointment.

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17/08/2023

👩‍❤️‍👨 It's not unusual to hear people say that one of the traits they value most is a good sense of humor. In fact, it's something that a lot of us look for in a partner. And it's easy to see why — laughing together can be incredibly soothing and help you connect with another person. But a good sense of humor means something different to everyone.

Overall, those who were happy to have people laugh at them and be teased were more likely to report being happy in their relationships — and their s*x lives, while those who viewed being laughed at negatively were less content in their relationships and more likely to report mistrust of their partner.⁠

"While we expected that those high in the fear of being laughed at would be less satisfied in their relationships, we were quite surprised that the joy in laughing at others is widely unrelated from being romantically satisfied,"

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16/08/2023

Over 580,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness. There are currently 28 vacant homes for every person experiencing homelessness in the U.S.⁠

While cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Seattle have some of the largest unhoused populations in the country, Detroit has the most vacant homes per unhoused person–116 empty homes per unhoused person.⁠

Syracuse, New York has the second-most vacant homes per unhoused person–110 vacant homes per unhoused person.⁠
San Jose, California has the highest population of Gen-Z youth experiencing homelessness with nearly 85 unhoused Gen-Zers for every 100,000 residents.⁠
Pacific Islanders and Black Americans are the populations most at risk to experience homelessness.⁠

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15/08/2023

Born on March 8, 1962, Kim seemed like a special child. Since a very young age, Kim had showcased amazing cognitive and intellectual abilities. He understood differential calculus at less than 2 years old, and mastered it at 4 years old, at the same age he could read 4 languages. His IQ was estimated to be around 210, and from age 5 to 8 he attended university physics classes.

This is the real-life “Little Sheldon”, but on steroids. Not only is he considered the most intelligent person in the world, but he was also considered the most intelligent child to have ever walked on this Earth. Having a child not only able to read and write complex grammatical but also ace complex mathematical questions is out of this world.

In 1967 when Kim was only 5 years old, he appeared on Fuji Television in Japan and shocked the audience with his ability to solve complex mathematical equations that most people in the audience were not able to.

His vast intelligence and high IQ made NASA very interested in his abilities and therefore hired him. Kim was assigned to solve mathematical equations such as the amount of fuel required for a rocket to make it into space whilst taking into consideration multiple factors.

He has worked as an assistant professor at National Chungbuk University since 2007. On March 14, 2014, he was appointed vice president of the North Kyeong-gi Development Research Center and was promoted to associate professor at Shinhan University.

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14/08/2023

Reading ability at age 9 and arithmetic ability at age 11 varied by season of birth, with lowest scores among those born in autumn or early winter (September-December) and highest scores among those born in later winter or spring (February-April); p=.002 for joint sine-cosine functions for reading ability at age 9 and p=.05 for sine-cosine function for arithmetic ability at age 11. The child's perception and understanding of pictorial differences at age 7, verbal reasoning at 11, and English language ability at 11 did not vary by season of birth. Age at starting primary school and age relative to class peers were both associated with the different measurements of childhood intelligence and both attenuated the association between month of birth and reading ability at age 9 and arithmetic ability at age 11 towards the null. Both adjusted and unadjusted differences in reading ability at age 9 and arithmetic ability at age 11 between those born from September to December compared with other times of the year were less than 0.1 of a standard deviation of the test scores. Ambient temperature around the time of conception, during gestation, and around the time of birth did not affect intelligence.

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11/08/2023

The fact is that the Amina inherited two genetic mutations at once — Albinism and Heterochromia.

Albinism:
Albinism is the absence of colouring pigment melanin in the skin, hair, and iris of the eye, which makes a person possesses white skin and very light hair. The eyes of albinos tend to be blue or have a reddish or mauve tinge.

Heterochromia:
Heterochromia is referred to as an abnormality whereby the iris of the right and left eye of a person is coloured in different colours. This is due to the fact that the iris of one eye contains more melanin. So one eye can be brown and the other blue. Heterochromia has no effect on a person’s vision, but it makes his appearance truly unique.

Though Amina Ependieva is mostly believed to have partial Albinism, some explain that she might have also the “Type 1 Waardenburg Syndrome.”

Type 1 Waardenburg Syndrome:
“Type 1 Waardenburg Syndrome” is characterized by congenital sensorineural hearing loss, pigmentary deficiencies of the hair such as a white lock of hair in the front-centre of the head or premature greying, pigmentary deficiencies of the eyes such as different coloured eyes (complete heterochromia iridum), multiple colours in an eye (sectoral heterochromia iridum) or brilliant blue eyes, patches of skin depigmentation and a wider gap between the inner corners of the eyes called telecanthus, or dystopia canthorum. Other facial features associated with Type 1 can include a high nasal bridge, a flat nose tip, a unibrow, smaller edges of the nostrils or a smooth philtrum.

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10/08/2023

Fact 1: Pugs just wanna have fun!
Pugs score higher than average for excitability according to a study of 30 different breeds. They are more likely to get excited and stay excited when the doorbell rings or it’s time for a walk or trip out in the car! However, each dog is different and not all dogs are going to feel upbeat all the time.

Fact 2: Pugs get on well with other dogs
Pugs do score much lower for aggression towards other dogs than other breeds, such as the Miniature Schnauzer or Dachshund. But again, each dog is unique so don’t expect your new Pug to immediately fall in love with your other dog(s).

Fact 3: Pugs snore loudly
True. But, snoring is not just something annoyingly adorable that you joke about when you own a Pug. The truth is that Pugs, and all flat faced breeds, suffer from Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome, or BAS (their nasal cavities are shortened and airflow is reduced), which impacts their ability to breathe. In fact, the air resistance is so increased in Pugs that when they exhale they have to force the air out; Hence their noisy breathing and snoring.

Fact 4: Pugs are difficult to train
Pugs have lower than average scores for trainability, but that doesn’t mean they are untrainable. In fact, persevering with house and other forms of training is not only good for you and your home, it’s good for them too. Training with your Pug can be a wonderful opportunity for social bonding and intellectual stimulation for your Pug. Starting early is advisable, with lots of socialization and positive reinforcement.

Fact 5 : Pugs are predisposed to health problems
It’s true that many Pugs have health disorders including eye problems, breathing problems and skin problems. A recent study in the UK of over 1000 Pugs showed that 68% had at least one disorder! The most common disorder was overweight/obesity, followed by corneal (eye surface) disorders and then ear infections.

Fact 6: Pugs get Pug Dog Encephalitis
Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE), also known as necrotizing meningoencephalitis, is a fatal inflammatory central nervous system disorder that is common in this breed. It is most likely to affect young adult, fawn color female dogs. Symptoms include seizures, lethargy, blindness and eventually coma. The cause is unknown, however there is genetic testing available.

Fact 7: Pugs are often overweight
Any dog that eats too much and doesn’t get enough exercise is prone to being overweight. Pugs love their food and need to be limited so they don’t overeat. Coupled with their love of naps, overeating can lead to an overweight pooch in no time! However, with regular, appropriate exercise and moderated food intake, your Pug doesn’t need to be overweight at all. Maintaining your Pug at their optimum weight will keep them healthier, and you both happier!

Fact 8: Pugs don’t chase
If you’re worried about your Pug hunting down a squirrel or bird at the park…don’t! Pugs score low on predatory chasing compared to other breeds (like the Miniature Schnauzer and Siberian Husky).

Fact 9: Pugs don’t swim well
Pugs, like all dogs, are able to swim. However, because of their breathing problems, they need frequent rests and cannot swim far or for very long. Canine Hydrotherapy is a controlled swim with a veterinary professional that can provide huge health benefits, and has all the fun of swimming, without the risk!

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09/08/2023

We assessed dream recall frequency (DRF) and dream theme diversity (DTD) with an internet questionnaire among a cohort of 28,888 male and female participants aged 10–79 years in a cross-sectional design. DRF increased from adolescence (ages 10–19) to early adulthood (20–29) and then decreased again for the next 20 years. The nature of this decrease differed for males and females. For males, it began earlier (30–39), proceeded more gradually, and reached a nadir earlier (40–49) than it did for females. For females, it began later (40–49), dropped more abruptly, and reached nadir later (50–59). Marked s*x differences were observed for age strata 10–19 through 40–49 and year-by-year analyses estimated the window for these differences to be more precisely from 14 to 44 years. DTD decreased linearly with age for both s*xes up to 50–59 and then dropped even more sharply for 60–79. There was a s*x difference favoring males on this measure but only for ages 10–19. Findings replicate, in a single sample, those from several previous studies showing an increase in DRF from adolescence to early adulthood, a subsequent decrease primarily in early and middle adulthood, and different patterns of age-related decrease in the two s*xes. Age-related changes in sleep structure, such as decreasing %REM sleep which parallel the observed dream recall changes, might help explain these findings, but these sleep changes are much smaller and more gradual in nature. Changes in the phase and amplitude of circadian rhythms of REM propensity and generational differences in life experiences may also account for some part of the findings. That decreases in DTD parallel known age-related decreases in episodic and autobiographical memory may signify that this new diversity measure indexes an aspect of autobiographical memory that also influences dream recall.

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08/08/2023

🚄 In Japan–historically–companies, governments, and schools have been very strict about employees, staff, and students arriving on time for work or school. When so much of the population—in large cities such as Tokyo—relies on public transportation, especially the railway system, any delay can impact a large number of individuals.⁠
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To help their passengers avoid trouble with superiors at work, Japanese railways have long instituted a procedure to prove that a passenger's tardiness was through no fault of his or her own. When a train is delayed in Japan, the staff at each station where a delayed train stops will distribute a train delay certificate which can be given to a boss, a teacher, a school administrator, or another person in charge as an acceptable reason for being late.⁠
⁠The certificate indicates the date of the delay along the bottom and the amount of the delay on the right or left columns in 5-minute increments. Certificates are generally issued for any delay of 5 minutes or more.⁠
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Train delays in Tokyo are a common occurrence and usually happen during the morning rush due to many passengers taking too much time to either get on the train (often having to squeeze in) or taking too much time to exit the train (often having to push their way out).⁠

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31/07/2023

✉️ A tourist looking to mail an envelope to a farm in the village of Búðardalur in western Iceland didn’t know the proper postal address, so instead, the visitor just drew a sketch of the location. The outside of the letter included pertinent details like the town name, descriptions like “a horse farm with an Icelandic/Danish couple and 3 kids and a lot of sheep” and the fact that “the Danish woman works in a supermarket in Búðardalur." The envelope mapped out local highway routes and bodies of water in relation to the farm. It also included a hefty "Takk fyrir!," Icelandic for “thank you.”⁠
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The letter departed from Reykjavik, and by the grace of very patient Icelandic postal workers, did end up at its intended destination, the Hólar farm and petting zoo. It must be quite the place to earn such dedication from its visitors.⁠
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28/07/2023

💍 It was always going to be a marriage made in fast food heaven: the day Joel Burger got hitched to Ashley King. ⁠
The couple got married in 2015 in Illinois, courtesy of Burger King.⁠
⁠At the time, the burger chain contacted the newly-engaged couple and gave them the good news offering to pay for their nuptials. ⁠
The bride and groom posed in paper crowns from burger chain, and the grooms wore Burger King T-shirts under their suits, the New York Daily News reported. ⁠
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🍔 'When we heard about the happy Burger-King couple, we felt an overwhelming urge to celebrate their upcoming marriage,' spokesman Eric Hirschhorn said.⁠
The ceremony was solemn and dignified as Joel and Ashley, aka Burger King were married in the Annie Merner Chapel on the campus of MacMurray College in Jacksonville.⁠
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Guests couldn't even tell that the groom and his party were wearing Burger King cufflinks and hamburger socks.⁠
At the reception, there were crowns for everyone and a huge Burger King sign outside the banquet room. Mason jars with the company logo were at every place setting along with $10 BK gift cards for each guest. ⁠
"It was awesome," Joel said to sj-r.com "A new package from Burger King arrived every day."⁠
King is taking her husband's last name, so she is now a Burger.⁠
⁠"But it will forever be Burger King," the new husband said after the ceremony.⁠

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26/07/2023

👫🏾 In 2014, researchers at Seattle Pacific University, for instance, discovered that men tend to slow down their pace by an average of 7 percent when walking with female partners (the romantic variety).⁠
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Women walking together moved even more slowly than they do with their male partners. Researchers in the same study suggested that this might signal the intimacy of female friendships. Meanwhile, men walking with male friends moved at speeds faster than either individual’s preferred walking speed.

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25/07/2023

👏 Minnesota has become the fourth state in the country to pass a free school meal program, joining California, Colorado, and Maine, with New Mexico expected to follow in the coming weeks when its governor signs a bill already passed by the state legislature.⁠
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The Minnesota law will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with state funds used to supplement federal funds to provide free meals to students, regardless of their family's income.⁠
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(Signed into law on March 20, 2023)⁠

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24/07/2023

🎶 Equally remarkable is the fact the song was actually constructed to do so. The group that created 'Weightless,' Marconi Union, did so in collaboration with sound therapists. Its carefully arranged harmonies, rhythms, and bass lines help slow a listener's heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.⁠

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21/07/2023

As an open-source software, VLC has been downloaded more than 4 billion times and received numerous compliments. However, few are aware that this great project almost died 15 years ago. While VLC gained traction among users at the time, it was becoming increasingly difficult for the team to maintain. Then the crisis came.⁠
At this difficult time, Jean-Baptiste Kempf (commonly referred to as JB) rose to the challenge. As a visionary leader, he saved this sinking project from collapse and took VLC to a whole new level.⁠
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👏 VLC media player is a free and open-source, portable, cross-platform media player software and streaming media server developed by the VideoLAN project.⁠
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It supports many audio- and video-compression-methods and file formats, including DVD-Video, Video CD, and streaming protocols. It is able to stream media over computer networks and can transcode multimedia files. ⁠
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20/07/2023

🍟 The new claim comes from an April study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which looked at the correlation between fried food consumption and the risk of anxiety and depression. The researchers found that frequent consumption of fried foods, “especially fried potato consumption,” was associated with a 12% higher risk of anxiety and a 7% higher risk of depression. Men and younger consumers were most affected, researchers reported.⁠

🧬 According to study authors, acrylamide—a chemical byproduct of cooking foods at high temperatures through frying, roasting, or baking—may be the culprit at the root of fried foods’ association with anxiety and depression.⁠
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But while the new research may throw a wrench in your lunchtime plans, experts say the findings should be interpreted with caution, and that you may not need to give up your favorite fried snacks completely.⁠

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