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Comparing Circumcision in Denmark to the US: Why the Danes are Ahead
Circumcision in Denmark and Europe When you give birth to baby boys in the United States, as a new mom, you face the dilemma of
Mexican Engineer Creates Earthquake Resistant Houses from Recycled Plastic
If there’s one thing I know about the Mexican people it’s that they’re great of making something out of nothing. I’ve personally seen some really
Businesses in TN Padlocked for Selling CBD Gummies
Folks in Tennessee are in uproar over the forced closings of 23 businesses by law enforcement, for the sale of gummies containing CBD, or Cannabidiol.
No Nails, No problem! Kanawatugi: Ancient Japanese 3D Puzzle Building
Traditional Japanese carpentry known as Kanawatugi, is more than an ordinary skilled trade, it’s a scientific form of art. These wood working masters were able to create
Wifi Experiment is Turning the Heads of Radiation Experts
If you thought sleeping with your router on or your phone next to your head was harmless, you may want to think again as more
Build a Hurricane-Proof Home Without Nails, Using Kanawatugi
In Japan, you can see pagodas erected 1500 years ago, withstanding typhoons and earthquakes alike. How are those old buildings still standing? These complex buildings
New Research: The WORST Place for Women to Carry Their Phone…
Remember when cell phones first came out, and people were all worried about cell phone radiation from them? Turns out they were right to worry.
Farmer Faces $2.8M Fine for Plowing His Land
Think you’re free to plow your own farmland? Not without a permit, says the federal court system. Longtime farmer John Duarte may face up to a
Ireland Promises to Plant Half Billion Trees by 2040
Possibly inspired by Ethiopia and its 350 million trees in 12 hours, Ireland has made a pledge to plant half a billion trees in the
Introducing the World’s First Solar Airport
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International
Road Schooling: Ditch the Classroom and Learn from the World
Road schooling or world schooling, emphasises the idea that most of the learning in life takes place outside of a traditional classroom. While the amount
Coworking in Nature could make 2019 your Most Productive Year Yet
At age 21, I left the United States and embraced a fully nomadic existence. I’d traveled before, but always with plans of returning home. This