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How to fall asleep in 5 minutes
by Maria Lally
Benjamin Franklin once said “Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, and wise.” Or to put it another way: “Sleep is the single most powerful performance enhancer and health giver there is,” says Dr Guy Meadows, a clinical director and the co-founder of Sleep School. Too bad we’re not getting enough of it. A YouGov poll found that while 77 per cent of Britons aim to get eight hours of sleep, just 25 per cent of us actually manage it. So is it possible to fall asleep fast – and what really helps?
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Manners around the world: cultural etiquette guide by zendesk
Being polite and having good manners might seem easy: When someone does something nice, you say “thank you,” right? As it turns out, that all depends on your location. Good manners, etiquette, and what it means to be polite are different all over the world. And doing business—especially providing customer service—in a world brought closer together by technology can be a daunting task when the manners of other countries are unknowns. What’s customary, good manners and etiquette in one culture might be rude manners in another. For example, hugging etiquette in America is considered an uncommon manner in China.
Rock Climber Alex Honnold Climbs Taiwan Tower by News For Kids
On January 25, rock climber Alex Honnold became the first person to climb Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper without using any safety equipment. The 1,667-foot (508-meter) climb took the American about an hour and a half to complete. The event was shown live on the internet.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Official Trailer
by Illumination
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic (collaborators on Teen Titans Go!, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel (The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Minions: The Rise of Gru), the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
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Reviving Nature in the City: Lessons From Urban Green Space Restoration
by Radhika Ajayan
Amid the chaos of New York City, urban green spaces are more than just patches of greenery—they’re lifelines that connect us to nature and sustain our urban environments. These green havens play an important role in keeping our cities healthy, purifying air and water, protecting against floods and nurturing biodiversity. As urban areas grow and we witness more environmental challenges, it is vital to preserve and restore these spaces.
Time-Saving Hacks for Students: How to Get More Done Without Turning Into a Zombie
by Gunvant M Ingale
If time were a person, it would be that friend who says “I’ll be there in 5 minutes” and shows up after 45. And if you’re a student, time doesn’t just disappear—it vanishes like your motivation before exams.
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12 strategies to reduce holiday food waste in restaurants
by orbisk
Whether it’s Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, good food is the one thing that unites us all. But with these festivities comes a challenge: recent research suggests we each generate an average of 650 kg of extra CO₂ emissions and 30% more waste during the festive season. For restaurants, this translates into higher food costs, overflowing bins, and margins that take a hit right when you’d expect them to soar.
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Word Differences Between English Speaking Countries
by World Friends
Today, we invited 3 pannels from English speaking countries And compare the words they use!
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The Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy are "essential workers," says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
by Danielle Garrand
Even a global pandemic can't stop the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reassured the children of her country that the mythical figures are considered "essential workers" during a Monday coronavirus press conference. Ardern, who has a 21-month-old daughter, asked kids to be understanding if the Easter Bunny wasn't able to make all its usual stops on Easter this Sunday.