(John Vibes) Screen use has become ubiquitous in our society, especially among children, and we are just beginning to learn about the long term effects. Last year, Truth Theory reported on a new study which showed that too much screentime for young children could be linked to slower brain development, and there are many other studies showing different potential health hazards.
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KINDNESS: This Seven-Year-Old Organized A Personal Prom For His Babysitter After Hers Got Cancelled
(Mayukh Saha) Well, there’s no age and height limits to doing a good deed! Curtis Rogers, a seven-year-old from North Carolina, brought smiles to millions as he went viral for planning a personal prom for his babysitter.
BEAUTY: Artist Creates Detailed Sand Sculptures That Look So Real That People Confuse Them With Live Animals
(Mayukh Saha) If you are an artist, the world is your canvas. And this sand artist took the phrase literally. After realizing the amazing artistic gift he has, he dedicated 10 years of his life to perfect his craft.
This Is Why The Nazi Party Loved Drinking Decaf Coffee
(Mayukh Saha) Around six centuries ago, the coffee that we are now used to consuming every day started appearing on tables across the world. It was a brilliant replacement because earlier versions were not very strong and they ranged from tea made with coffee beans to mixtures of animal fats and beans. Those who didn’t want the rush from drinking coffee had to look for alternatives like chicory which had the bitterness and smell of coffee. Then a hundred and fourteen years ago, in Germany, Ludwig Roselius, who had completed his apprenticeship with a coffee roaster, created a tasty substitute for coffee without caffeine.
15 Yoda Quotes That Could Help You Stay Away From The Dark Side
(Mayukh Saha) In the darkest of times, we are left to fend for ourselves. We have to necessarily find that reserve of inner strength to tide over the crisis. This we can only do if we are in harmony with our inner calm. Master Yoda, the ‘Star Wars’ super warrior, is all about finding this peace.
Brother Of George Floyd Calls For An End To Violent Protest
(Anthony McLennan) Terrence Floyd, younger brother of the man murdered by a Minneapolis policeman, George Floyd, has called for an end to violent protests.
Nearly 100,000 UPS Employers Are Helping Fight Human Trafficking
(Anthony McLennan) Global logistics giants UPS have trained nearly 100,000 of their workers to help wage in the war against human trafficking.
Study Suggest That Intellectually Humble People Possess Superior General Knowledge
(Mayukh Saha) In this internet age, knowledge is no longer something you cannot acquire. You don’t always have to go to a library or search for something you want to learn. The internet has all the information you need – you just have to Google it. Hence, in this era of constant knowledge-seeking, you might feel ignorant if you don’t know something. But that is where intellectual humility comes in.
Hopes Rise As Officers In Some Cities Join Protests Against Police Brutality
(Mayukh Saha) On 25th May 2020, an African American man, George Floyd’s death sent a wave of protests all over the United States against racial profiling and police brutality. The protest grew bigger and louder despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many have taken to online protests in view of the current pandemic caused lockdowns.
Good News For Earth’s Lungs As Indigenous Amazon Group Wins Illegal Tree Logging Case
(Anthony McLennan) After a prolonged two decade long fight, Brazil’s Ashaninka indigenous Amazon community have won a federal court battle against illegal logging industries. Related New Satellite Data Says Amazon Deforestation At Worst Levels In Ten Years Source – Truth Theory by Anthony McLennan, May 17th, 2020 The Ashaninka people are to receive compensation of […]
MLK’s Daughter Shares Powerful Message About Reactions To These Two Photos
(John Vibes) Martin Luther King, Jr’s daughter Bernice King tweeted an image this week, which featured a photo of the recent killing of George Floyd, in which a police officer kneeled on his neck, next to a photo of former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, kneeling in protest against police brutality. In her caption, she pointed out how some of the people who were furious over Kaepernick “taking a kneel” on the football field, seem unbothered by images of a police officer kneeling on a man’s neck.
In 1899 This Is How French Artists Envisioned Life In The Year 2000
(Mayukh Saha) French artist Jean-Marc Cote and others were asked what they thought the year 2000 would look like. So, these imaginative geniuses from way back in the years between 1899 and 1910 took up their paintbrushes and let their imagination flow.
This Video Reveals How Hot Dogs Are Mass Produced And It Is Gross
(Luke Miller) According to a survey, in the USA alone people purchase around 350 million pounds of hot dogs, which equates to nearly 9 billion hot dogs. This is a moderate estimate and it is thought that the number could possibly be a lot higher and could probably be closer to 20 billion hot dogs a year! Which works out to over 3 for every person on the planet.
“Oldest Woman in Spain”, 113, Recovers From Coronavirus
(Anthony McLennan) Maria Branyas, a 113-year-old Spanish national, has made a full recovery from the coronavirus.
Green-Tinged Comet Swan With 11 Million-Mile Tail Visible From Earth This Weekend
(John Vibes) This weekend, much of the world will be able to witness a rare cosmological event, the passing of the “Comet Swan.” The Comet Swan and its 11 million mile long tail will be visible in the night sky for the next few days and will be visible to the naked eye. It was first discovered back in April by Australian astronomer Michael Mattiazzo. The comet has already passed the earth, but it will continue to get brighter as it approaches the sun.