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Interesting news and articles, ranging from pop culture, science and technology, environment and spirituality

Obesity in America 2018: 7 charts that explain why it’s so easy to gain weight - Vox
Vox - Eliza Barclay
“In America, the unhealthiest foods are the tastiest foods, the cheapest foods, the largest-portion foods.” It’s no secret that Americans have gotten much, much bigger over the past few decades. The signs
Blood Vessels
7 Surprising Benefits of Exercise
TIME - Mandy Oaklander
You probably have a vague sense that exercise is good for you—and you’ve probably heard that it’s “healthy for the heart.” But if you’re like most people, that’s not enough motivation to get you to break
The 100 coolest works of architecture in the world
techinsider.io - Will Heilpern and Chloe Pantazi
2/ 99. The bizarre-looking Vodafone Headquarters in Portugal shrugs off the conventional straight lines you might expect from a corporate …
With Robots All Around Us, Where Do We Fit In?
trendintech.com - Mike White
Robots are being used for many different tasks today, and soon everyone will encounter them on a daily basis. Whether it is during a banking …
30 architectural masterpieces everyone should see in their lifetime
Business Insider - Chris Weller
After sinking untold sums of money into their construction, we can walk through the finished products and even live inside them. Here are some of the most ambitious projects from architects around the
Now this is how you design a freeway underpass
Curbed - Alissa Walker
A California city turns a dark tunnel into an inviting walkway Like most places in the U.S., the Silicon Valley city of Campbell made a big mistake a half-century ago. When California State Route 17 came
You don't need an extreme bucket list to find happiness. Just eat more waffles
The Guardian - Mary Elizabeth Williams
Take it from a cancer survivor: living each day like it’s your last is exhausting. Do small things that make you happy now instead Five years ago, I was diagnosed with an inoperable, rapidly fatal form
10 Gratitude Mantras that Will Make You Appreciate What You Have
marcandangel.com - Marc Chernoff
As you sit here reading these words, pause for a moment and take a quick assessment of your life. Chances are, you have access to food, shelter, and …
Explore Rio de Janeiro’s amazing street art in 50 Instagrams
Curbed - Jenny Xie
They are everywhere As the world turns to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, which officially kicks off tonight, there’s been quite a bit of not-so-pretty talk about how ill-prepared the Brazilian city is in every
15 documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you smarter
techinsider.io - Jason Guerrasio
1/ 1. “30 for 30” ESPN movies ESPN Pretty much any "30 for 30" title is worth your time. The documentaries that highlight moments in sports that you may …
Solar Panels
Here's how much of the world would need to be covered in solar panels to power Earth
techinsider.io - Rob Ludacer and Rebecca Harrington,
As alternative energy technology develops, we are beginning to look how soon we can wean off of fossil fuels. The cost for how much it would cost us …
10 things stopping you from living the life that you want right now — and how to fix them
Business Insider - Kevin Daum
No one really wants to live a life of blah mediocrity. But stuff just gets in the way. Life happens. Maybe you think you don't have control. Maybe you think it's too late to change your path. Hogwash.
10 Essential Hip-Hop Documentaries You Can Watch For Free on YouTube
highsnobiety.com - Contributor
Few genres have been investigated, dissected and ultimately celebrated as intensely through documentaries as hip-hop. Take a dip into the endless …
NatGeo Photography Winners Remind Us That The World Is Beautiful
wheninmanila.com - KC Canlas KC Canlas is an industrial engineer who left practice to pursue her passion for writing. She had a two-year stint as a software engineer for top-secret company. It would’ve been cool if it was S.H.I.E.L.D. She was the former editor of a tech magazine, HWM Philippines. She started as a contributor at WhenInManila.com in 2012. She is now the executive editor of the team. She loves to travel, specifically travel for food. If it’s trending, she’s “on it.” She is the main source of “hugot” on When In Manila. She vlogs from time to time.
National Geographic (NatGeo) has been showing us what the rest of the world has to offer for over a century now. It has been exposing us to the beauty …
The Mind-Blowing Way These Tribesmen and Wild Birds Work Together
Popular Mechanics - By William Herkewitz
A little cross-species camaraderie. Calling to each other with chirps and yelps, a species of bird and a tribe of humans in southeast Africa forage for honey in unison. The birds lead the way to hidden
Smartflower POP Solar System Set To Take Industry By Storm
trendintech.com - Mehmet Hatipoglu
Solar power has now become a very popular form of renewable energy source in the United States, and more people are signing up every day. The U.S. …
Upfest 2015: Europe’s largest street art and graffiti festival – in pictures
The Guardian - Matt Devine/Barcroft Media
Three-day event draws more than 250 artists from 25 countries to paint live on 30,000 sq ft of surfaces in Bedminster and Southville areas of Bristol
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The 16 most breathtaking buildings in the world, according to architects
Business Insider - Leanna Garfield
Like paintings and sculptures, buildings can be beautiful works of art. We asked architects to tell us the one building that's a game-changer for building design, inspired them to become architects, or
What marijuana does to your body and brain
Business Insider - Erin Brodwin
Marijuana's official designation as a Schedule 1 drug— something with "no accepted medical use" — means it is pretty tough to study. Yet numerous anecdotal reports as well as some studies have linked with
North Island
Pinterest's 10 Most-Pinned Travel Destinations Will Give You a Serious Case of Wanderlust
InStyle - By Sydney Mondry
We’re just a couple of months away from the official start of summer, which means it’s time to actually start planning something for all those vacation days you've been hoarding since January. In need
25 changes to make in your 20s to set yourself up for lifelong success
Business Insider - Shana Lebowitz
In fact, one psychologist calls this time period the "defining decade," since it sets the stage for the rest of your life. We understand that might sound intimidating. To reduce some of the pressure, put
3 Surprising Ways to Feel More Loved
HuffPost - Christine Carter, PhD
Are you focused on romantic love this Valentine's Day? If so, you're missing an opportunity! Building stronger connections with those around us can lead to a happier, healthier, more successful, and easier
This graph lets you listen to every hip-hop hit from 1989 to 2015
TNW - Amanda Connolly
The 90’s were very much a golden era for hip-hop. But since I was born in the 90’s, I’ve had to experience a lot of these great albums years after they were released, with no less appreciation. If you’re
Tourism
Lower Zambezi is World’s First Carbon Neutral National Park
National Geographic
As world leaders deliberate the best path to take towards a carbon free energy future, a remote national park on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zambia is leading the way in reducing its reliance on
Street art at its best: a collection of 20 artworks you shouldn’t miss
designer-daily.com - Mirko
No need to go to the museum to see good art, just head out to the streets and you might get a chance to see some great street art. Here are a few …
BuzzFeed Food
facebook.com
Cookies 4 Ways --Oreo Stuffed Cookies --S'mores Cookies --Nutella Stuffed Cookies // Butter Baking ... --Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies // Droolfactor Pin …
25+ Photos Look Fake, But They’re Absolutely Real
architecturendesign.net - M.A.
Have you ever seen a photo so strange, or with somethin […]