(John Vibes) According to new satellite data released by the Brazilian government this week, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is at the highest levels the area has seen in over a decade. The data was collected by the Satellite Legal Amazon Deforestation Monitoring Project (PRODES), and documented the rates of deforestation in nine states of the Brazilian Legal Amazon. The figures were published by The National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
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BREAKING: House Committee Approves Bill Legalizing Marijuana at Federal Level
(Mandy Froelich) On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that legalizes marijuana on the federal level, effectively removing it from schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act.
Brewing Company Makes Cans With “Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself” Printed On Bottom
(John Vibes) As we reported earlier this week, a viral meme campaign has brought the Jeffrey Epstein story back into the mainstream consciousness after it prematurely disappeared from the news following the disgraced billionaire’s alleged suicide.
Viral Meme Campaign Keeps Jeffrey Epstein Story Alive
(John Vibes) This August, the disgraced billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein allegedly killed himself while awaiting an extremely high-profile trial. However, as soon as word of his death hit the news, there was widespread doubt and skepticism about the official story behind his death.
17 Joe Rogan Quotes That Will Inspire The Sh*t Out Of You
(Ruan Van Zijl) I remember when I was growing up, I was around 10 years old at the time. I used to rush to the TV once a week to watch Fear Factor. Joe Rogan hosted the show and contestants were challenged to try and do a variety of weird and crazy things to win money. This is the oldest memories I have of Joe Rogan as he helped push people past their limits.
This Is Why Your Attitude Is More Important Than Your IQ
(Mayukh Saha) What is the right determinant of success? Most would say intelligence. After all, we have been taught that intelligent people are often smart and can find their way in life quite easily. They will race to their goal faster and more efficiently than those who have less IQ and are less intelligent. However, a study at Stanford University claims that it is not IQ but the attitude that can be a determinant of success.
After Fasting For Ten-Days Will Smith Claims He Doesn’t Need The Blood Pressure Medication He Took For 10 Years
(Mayukh Saha) Controlled fasting is considered by some as a safer and effective substitute for many medicines. It is believed to be a cure for a host of ailments as it negates the ill effects of our constant obsession with eating unhealthy foods.
Palestinian Plumbers Refuse to Charge Elderly Israeli After Learning She’s a Holocaust Survivor
(Elias Marat) “Her life story touched my heart … I decided I won’t take a cent from her,” said one of the Palestinian plumbers.
Study Suggests Hemp Batteries Are More Powerful Than Lithium and Graphene
(Mandy Froelich) Hemp is an incredibly versatile crop. Not only can it be used for industrial purposes, clothing, food, and paper, but research suggests hemp batteries are even more powerful than lithium and graphene.
Chemistry Technique Developed By Researchers That Turns Plastic Into Clean Fuel
(Mayukh Saha) This is one waste problem that could instead be turned into a boon for our energy-starved planet. We are drowning in plastic and have already produced 8.3 billion tons of plastics in just 65 years, equivalent in weight to 25,000 Empire State Buildings. This will take ages to decompose and will cause incalculable harm to wildlife and the environment. But researchers have come up with a new technique that can convert the pollutants into eco-friendly fuel.
23 Bruce Lee Quotes To Help You Live A More Impactful Life
(Ruan Van Zijl) The famous martial artist, philosopher, and actor Bruce Lee was born on the 27th of November 1940 in China Town, San Francisco. He lived a very short and very powerful life. He is remembered as the figure that popularized kung fu around the world.
The “Mother Teresa” of Nepal Has Rescued 18,000 Sex Trafficking Victims
(Mayukh Saha) In the 1990s, Nepali native Anuradha Koirala would walk by Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple every morning. And every morning she would meet the women who were begging on those streets. When she struck up a conversation with them, she realized that they were all survivors of gender-based violence. This hit home, because she had dealt with the physical and emotional trauma at the hands of an abusive ex-husband. That moment of connection is what set her on the path to becoming Nepal’s Mother Teresa.
Corruption EXPOSED: Shell Oil Corporation Burning Gas For Months Because They Can’t Sell It
(John Vibes) The Shell oil corporation is burning off large volumes of ethane because they can’t sell it to their regular customer, which is a plant on the same property owned by ExxonMobil. The location is officially known as “Mossmorran,” and is used by numerous oil and gas companies. Residents near the property where the ethane is burning are complaining of pollution, light, and noise coming from the site.
Study Links Autism to Chemical in Processed Foods
(John Vibes) A study published by researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF), suggests a possible connection between autism and processed foods. The research was published in June of 2019 in the journal, Scientific Reports, and focused on one specific preservative known as propionic acid (PPA), which is ubiquitous in processed foods.
Incredible Beatboxer Stuns TedX Crowd With Unbelievable Performance
(Luke Miller) With just a microphone and his voice beatboxer Tom Thum stuns a TedX crowd in Sydney Australia.