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The Milk-Industrial Complex: Why You Don't Need to Drink Milk

AdultsFoodHealthIndustry
Readers of Aaron's blog know of his beef with the milk industrial complex. Why does milk, of all beverages, get a pass in our efforts to reduce everyone's caloric intake? Why is it encouraged, when all others are shunned? Is it because you need the calcium? Is it because it makes your bones stronger? Watch, and learn why the milk emperor has no clothes.

Should You Let A Dog Lick Your Face?

AdultsHealthHumanPets
Canine and human mouths are bacterial ecosystems, but can they harm one another? "Sometimes, the oral contact between dogs and their owners can be more extensive than that between parent and child. Dogs kiss and lick their owners to express amiable emotions. This raises the possibility of transferring bacteria from the oral microbiome of dogs to their human owners."

You Think You Know What Meat Is... But You Have No Idea (Part 1 of 3)

AdultsFoodScienceHistory
Eating meat has been part of the human identity for 2.5 million years, but according to science, what exactly is meat?

See With Your Ears: Spielberg And Sound Design

AdultsCreativityFilmArt
A look at how sound design can structure a movie scene.

The Truth About the Titanic Has Been Revealed

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Recent findings reveal the truth that has been buried for over one hundred years. Scientists have debunked the theory that the cause of the Titanic sinking was an iceberg.

14 Strange Ways of Life the Ancient Egyptians Practiced

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We often think that we are completely different from ancient people, but archaeology shows that we are quite wrong. Here is a list of 14 unbelievable facts about the life of ancient Egyptians.

Outlaw Tattoo Artist // 60 Second Docs

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In South Korea, it is illegal to be a tattoo artist without a medical license. Despite this, Apro Lee pursues tattooing as his passion, working in his basement and oftentimes avoiding the public as a result of the judgement he encounters for his own tattoos. He continues to see the beauty in the human body and its transformation through tattoos.

The ramen restaurant where you eat alone

AdultsBusinessFoodCulture
Solo dining is becoming popular, but the ramen chain Ichiran has been encouraging it since 1993.

How to master your sense of smell

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Some perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible only for sniffing out gas leaks.

The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In the Fall

AdultsEnvironmentNature
The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor.