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Author: Lai Cheng

FRESH FROM THE ROOF

Supermarket Rooftop Farms Cut Food Miles, Create Less Waste In some French supermarkets, the freshest food doesn’t arrive by truck – it grows right on the roof. Flat rooftops are turned into small farms where lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and strawberries thrive. Every morning, staff pick the produce, send it down in crates, and fill the shelves within minutes. This way, fruits and vegetables...
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DON’T OVERTRUST AI MEDICAL ADVICE

A 60-year-old man with no psychiatric history substituted table salt with sodium bromide for 3 months, following ChatGPT’s advice. He developed hallucinations, paranoia, and confusion – leading to a 3-week involuntary psychiatric hold. Physicians diagnosed him with bromism, a rare form of bromide poisoning. After antipsychotic treatment and electrolyte therapy, he recovered and was...
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COLLECTING RAINWATER TO CLEAN STREETS

A Clever Way to Keep Cities Clean & Flood-Free In Japan, rainwater isn’t just left to drain away. Instead of letting it flow away and go to waste, it’s collected and stored to clean streets and manage runoff. This helps to keep the streets clean and manage any extra water that falls during heavy rain. By collecting rainwater, Japan not only saves water but also keeps the environment safe...
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From Drab to Hopeful

HOW ART UNITED & TRANSFORMED A NEIGHBOURHOOD Graffiti artists are often viewed as hooligans and rabble-rousers who vandalise property and cause trouble for society. But perhaps their expressive spark can be put to good use? That’s what the Mexican government did some years ago – with surprising results. A group of young graffiti artists were asked to paint a Mexican hillside village of...
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You Have a Second Heart – And It’s in Your Calves

Your calves are more than muscles they’re your body’s “second heart.” Discover how this hidden pump protects circulation, energy, and long-term health, and how a simple habit can keep it active every day. We all know the heart is working nonstop to keep us alive. But hidden in your lower legs is another vital pump that plays a huge role in how energised, clear-headed, and healthy you...
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RECONNECT WITH NATURE

Human’s connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, a recent study has shown. This is mostly due to the increased loss of accessible green spaces and the lack of passing on knowledge around nature to children. But the good news is, this can be reversed by spending more time in nature! Are there any here that you would like to try out? Source: 1 Million Women
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How to be Healthy

EAT A VARIETY OF COLOURFUL FRUITS Eating a variety of colourful fruits every day is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support long-term health. Each colour represents different phytonutrients and antioxidants that play unique roles in the body. Red fruits like strawberries and pomegranates are rich in lycopene and anthocyanins, which help fight cellular damage. Orange and yellow...
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LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

Live life to the fullest because you only get to live it once. Life is short. Time is fast. No replay. No rewind. A poem with a good message: Seize the day and live it well. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................................................... Don't take life for granted, go out...
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THE DARK SIDE OF THE FAST-FOOD INDUSTRY

Fast food meals seem cheap and convenient, but they come at a higher price than you might think. Find out about the dark side of the fast-food industry. The fast-food industry’s secrets can keep you wanting more but are detrimental to your health, says Dr Eric Berg, a respected social media health educator and author of the best-selling book “The Healthy Keto Plan”. In an online video that...
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6 Reasons to Be Grateful for Bees

Many people are afraid of bees. And why not? They have stingers that hurt more than you would expect and some people are very allergic, even deathly allergic, to them. But contrary to our fears, bees are not aggressive insects and do not go after humans unprovoked. And if you knew all that bees do for you, you would be happy to share your food or drink with them. Here are 6 reasons to be...
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