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Basic story: 1. Poverty is falling almost everywhere, no matter which cutoff level we use. 2. Poverty is rising in the Middle East due to wars. 3. Africa's poverty is falling only very gradually. 4. Latin America has made big gains against poverty since the 90s. (end)


I don’t mind paying to subscribe to quality news! But I cannot possibly afford or keep track of so many subscriptions! Is there a bundle solution?


Did bikinis become popular in the western climates, because there’s a severe shortage of vitamin D in fall/winter ?


Oh wow!!! This is awesome!

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“Experts say the rising number of emerging viruses is largely the result of ecological destruction and wildlife trade.”

Deep in the Congo rainforest, doctors are confronted with a disease that looks like Ebola. But when they test the patient for it, the result is negative cnn.it/37JNxKW



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Here's a great photo of the ISS by J. Mccarthy. The reason why the ISS keeps its relative size against both the Sun and the Moon is due to a remarkable coincidence: the diameter of the Moon is 400x smaller than the diameter of the Sun, but it is also 400x closer to us!

fermatslibrary's tweet image. Here's a great photo of the ISS by J. Mccarthy. 

The reason why the ISS keeps its relative size against both the Sun and the Moon is due to a remarkable coincidence: the diameter of the Moon is 400x smaller than the diameter of the Sun, but it is also 400x closer to us!

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Today’s inspiration from #MaybeYouShouldTalkToSomeone ⬇️❤️ Now more than ever we need to notice these tiny steps and recognize their role in our greater transformation

LoriGottlieb1's tweet image. Today’s inspiration from #MaybeYouShouldTalkToSomeone ⬇️❤️

Now more than ever we need to notice these tiny steps and recognize their role in our greater transformation

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Creating something new is the best way to live beyond your expiration date. e.g. writing, painting, having kids, advancing a field of research, making a new discovery, building a community. The good news? Creativity is combinational in nature, so you just need curiosity 🧠✨


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Yes! The tech in biotech isn’t a coincidence (starting even with its origin in zymotechnology).

Genentech was a California company started by a non-biologist and a tech venture firm



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I have literally never seen an argument against eugenics that hinges on the idea of whether or not it "would work." The issue is what would it mean to say that eugenics "works," which you conveniently have not defined. Care to elaborate on what a "working" model of eugenics is?


“There is no human requirement to drink the milk of other animals. All the nutrients in milk can be obtained from other dietary sources. Dairy may provide health benefits for those with poor diet quality, especially children. ” — @davidludwigmd elemental.medium.com/time-to-questi…


Just heard @DanielPink on @tferriss! Interesting points on routines, writing, speeches, and values. Great last quote to end the podcast "Assume Positive Intent"


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