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How our brains cope with speaking more than one language
I'm standing in line at my local bakery in Paris, apologising to an incredibly confused shopkeeper. He's just asked how many pastries I would like, and completely inadvertently, I responded in Mandarin instead of French. I'm equally baffled: I'm a dominant English speaker, and haven't used Mandarin properly in years. And yet, here in this most Parisian of settings, it somehow decided to reassert itself.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in FYI
Why the tiny house is perfect for now
In the world of home design, a revolution is taking place – and its future is tiny. The buzz around the tiny house trend – an architectural and social movement that advocates for downsizing living spaces – is increasing. Witness the nearly 2.5 million Instagram posts with a "tinyhouse" hashtag; a massive internet following and burgeoning number of documentaries and TV series, such as the Netflix show Tiny House Nation, and a series on the subject by UK architect and TV presenter George Clarke.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in FYI
How would a nuclear war affect global warming?
A small regional nuclear war could impact global warming – but the results are still pretty grim. A nuclear war would disrupt the global climate so badly that billions of people could starve to death, according to what experts are calling the most expansive modeling to date of so-called nuclear winter. Although the exact effects remain uncertain, the findings underscore the dangers of nuclear war and offer vital insights about how to prepare for other global disasters, researchers say.
By k eleanor3 years ago in FYI
Dorothy is a light sail craft? Very unlikely, humans may send a probe to chase
Something particularly interesting is happening all the time in the universe, such as the visit of a comet, or a young star rising in a planetary system.
By Deena Thaddeus3 years ago in FYI
How Hitler's rise and fall illustrates the duplicity of history
If there’s one thing the last 30 months should have taught the world, it’s that you’d be very unwise to place any faith in official accounts of history.
By Steve Harrison3 years ago in FYI
Top 10 Property Developers in UAE
Top 10 Property Developers In UAE Among the many things that have brought global attention to Dubai is the city's ground breaking architecture. Famous property developers may be found there because of the city's status as the best and most attractive real estate market in the world.
By q88 contracting3 years ago in FYI
how does copper help heal the body
How does copper help heal the body Copper has been used for centuries to help heal the body. It is a natural element that is found in the earth. Copper is an essential mineral that is required for the proper function of several enzymes in the body. It helps to form new blood vessels, controls cell growth, and helps to repair tissue.
By Bethany Lee3 years ago in FYI
The Extraordinary Story of the Race to Reach the South Pole
In 1911, two teams of five scientists assembled; today would be the start of the race to reach the South Pole. Both teams had contrastingly different strategies. The British team would push as hard as they could every day.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in FYI
10 Best Bass Fishing States In America
ThatFishingGuy.com ThatFishingGuy.com Bass are the American sweethearts of the freshwater world right now. Tournament popularity? Maybe—but it's primarily because bass are found in so many states—including Hawaii. But which states are best?
By Daniel Konopka3 years ago in FYI
What can't be sent in WeChat Moments?
1. Don't send photos of travelling. I used to like to post photos of tourist attractions, but I found that strangers liked them. Few of my relatives and friends liked them. Even a relative said, "What are you rich?"
By ouhui qhw3 years ago in FYI
The Most Notorious Scientific Hoax in History
It Was a Masterful Hoax The human psyche craves for recognition. We all love that dopamine rush that overwhelms us when we are appreciated for our abilities, attitude, or even our appearance. It is natural, nothing wrong with it.
By Peeping_Soul3 years ago in FYI
Embarrassed or not? The alien signal that scientists have been tracking for 17 years came from a microwave oven on Earth
Astronomers worked hard on a signal for 17 years, with hundreds of papers published, only to discover that it was a signal from a microwave oven!
By Richard Shurwood3 years ago in FYI