Imagine that the Moon were replaced with some of our planets, like Mars, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter or Saturn. How would it look like? Continue Reading
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If you start every morning with a cup of coffee, a quick tabulation can show you that the waste is piling up. There is a simple way out: invest in a reusable cup, which not only cuts down on waste, but keeps your beverage hot for a much longer time. Continue Reading
Just imagine, the Earth rotates at 1,000 mph eastward!
Moreover, the Earth is making one full rotation per day. It means that if you were standing still at the Equator, you’d really be moving East ±1,000 mph (±1670 kmh) relative to the Earth’s axis.
At first glance, it would seem like flying West would be faster, since the Earth is rotating underneath you, but this isn’t exactly the point. When you think you’re flying West, you’re really flying East: you’re just moving slower than the rest of the Earth. Continue Reading
An amazing woman is making a huge effort to shift the way we view waste. Over the short period of time (just in 2 years), Lauren Singer has been able to reduce her output of trash to be able to fill just a single 160z mason jar. Continue Reading
Planting a tree can do a lot of good. Let’s see:
It’s good for the air (leaves consume CO2 and produce oxygen) and it’s good for the land (and the whole ecosystem). Trees can shade your house and save on cooling (if planted on the west side of your home). Continue Reading