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Rats using Rakes
As if rats weren’t already contributing to the downfall of humanity, we are now teaching them to use tools. Mark my words—this is the end of civilization as we know it.
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Nine Green Teas to Explore
The world of Japanese green tea is vast, with literally thousands of varieties, each featuring subtle differences in taste and aroma. Connoisseurs can spend a lifetime exploring them, but that’s not necessary for most of us. All we need to do is try some samples of the nine basic types below.
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Walking to the shops ‘damages planet more than going by car’
“Food production is now so energy-intensive that more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the shops than a car would emit over the same distance. The climate could benefit if people avoided exercise, ate less and became couch potatoes. Provided, of course, they remembered to switch off the TV rather than leaving it on standby.”
