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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Exploring Identity and Language in Antalya: The Case of Cretan Immigrants

In today's interconnected world, cultures mix and blend more than ever. This diversity brings its own set of challenges. The United Nations has noted that understanding and protecting these cultural differences can foster harmony and tolerance. This study dives into the identity, language, and commu

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

Using Natural Sponges and Plants to Reduce Fish Stress in Aquaponics

Ammonia is a big problem in fish farming. It can hurt fish and make it hard to grow them in a sustainable way. This study looked at a simple and environmentally friendly solution using a sponge from the luffa plant, along with three medicinal plants. These plants are asparagus roots, guggul stems, a

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Jan 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Hidden Bond: How an Ex-Cop and a Yakuza Tackled Tokyo's Dark Side

Fifty years ago, a little-known thriller called "The Yakuza" hit the screens. This movie, directed by Sydney Pollack, tells a story about two men, an ex-cop and a yakuza, who team up in Tokyo. The ex-cop, named Harry, used to be a police detective. He's hired to rescue a friend's daughter from kidna

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Sugar Beet Harvest: The Power of Slow-Release Boron

In the northeastern part of China, sugar beets are a staple crop, but the soil there lacks a key nutrient: boron. This is where slow-release boron fertilizers come in. Researchers tested these fertilizers on two sugar beet varieties, KWS1197 and KWS0143, in both black and albic soils. The results we

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Woke or Not: Where Do We Stand?

Are we truly done with the era of "wokeness"? Some people think so, especially after certain election results. They believe we've moved past the days of endless debates about topics like whether women can have penises, or if being fat is healthy. But is it really that simple? Many institutions, fro

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Politics and Pop Culture in 2024: Words That Defined the Year

2024 was a year filled with unique words and phrases that shaped politics and pop culture. From "joy" to "demure, " these terms not only caught our attention but also reflected deeper societal trends. For instance, Democrats tried to make "joy" their campaign slogan, but it didn't resonate with vote

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Why Counting Calories Isn't Always the Answer

Let's talk about calories. We eat them, we burn them, and we often obsess over them. But is counting every single calorie really the best way to stay healthy? Not so fast. First off, calories come from food. We need them to live and do stuff like breathe or run a race. So, to lose weight, you have

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Locker Stuffing Remark: Ramaswamy's Take on U. S. Workers Sparks Right-Wing Uproar

Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, once a presidential hopeful and now co-head of the "Department of Government Efficiency, " has stirred up a storm in the far-right camp. His comments on American workers, tucked in a post on X, have triggered a wave of anger among MAGA supporters. Ramaswamy's post was a

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Dec 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Honda Civic's Star Turn in The Fast and The Furious

When "The Fast and The Furious" hit the screens in 2001, it didn't just entertain, it shook up the car scene. The movie put a spotlight on street racing, which was cool but not always safe. Many cars from the era got their moment in the spotlight, like the Toyota Supra and the Nissan Skyline. But, o

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Boosting Mood in Seniors: The Role of Relationships in China

Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems

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