The water supply for the town of Edson, Alberta has been found to contain levels of fluoride that exceed the level deemed appropriate by the Health Canada Guidelines, according to the Edson Leader.Fluoride, a naturally-occurring mineral found in a variety of foods and water, can be beneficial for a population’s dental health if kept at…
Pink 5.5 Carat Diamond Sells For More Than $9 Million
UPDATED 1/15/21 An oval pink diamond sold for $9.5 million at Christie’s New York Important Jewels sale on Tuesday, June 10. The light pink diamond was 5.5 carats. An original estimate placed the diamonds value at $7.5 million. “Colored diamonds continued their fabulous run at Christie’s spring auction season, with multiple phone lines bidding enthusiastically…
The Guardian: Russia Purposely Suppressing Free Speech with ‘Waves of Propaganda’
In yet another public outcry against the Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine, one branch of the international civil and human rights group PEN, most well-known for their vocal stance against literary censorship and the abridgment of free speech, has accused Vladimir Putin and the rest of the Russian Federation’s of using an endless propaganda campaign to…
Vladimir Putin Fans: Get Ready to Find Your New Favorite T-Shirt
No other garment is as versatile or widely loved as the T-shirt. For 95 percent of Americans, the T-shirt can serve as an individual statement to show off a favorite band, a low-cost work uniform with a printed logo, or an easy promotion for a corporation. Now, thanks to a Moscow department store, Russians can…
History Center of Olmsted County Begins Renovations
On Tuesday, June 10, demolitions marked the start of a new renovation project at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester, Minn. According to local news station KTTC, the renovations are expected to transform the center’s exhibit hall into a brand-new space for programming and new exhibits. A temporary exhibit has been…
For Many Adults, a Better Smile is Becoming a Reality with Newer Treatments and Braces
Orthodontists today aren’t just seeing tweens and teens visiting their offices for braces. In the United States, one in five orthodontic patients today are adults; many are in their twenties, but there are increasing numbers of adults in their 40s, 50s and beyond seeking straighter teeth and corrected bites, as well.The increase in braces for…
Nine UK Cities Named By WHO For Violating Air Pollution Safety Levels
The World Health Organization (WHO) cited cities and urban areas throughout the United Kingdom for their air pollution levels that breach the WHO’s recommendations for air quality, a May 7 Guardian article reported.According to the article, the latest data collected shows that nine British towns and cities are violating the WHO’s limits set for particles known…
Couple Discovers 1,400 Buried Coins in Backyard, Worth at least $10 Million
Three months ago, a couple in Northern California discovered about 1,400 rare, mint-condition gold coins from the 19th century buried in their backyard — and on Tuesday evening, they auctioned off some of these coins at the Old San Francisco Mint and found out just how much their backyard dig was worth.According to USA Today,…
Shape Magazine Refuses To Print Woman’s Picture After 172 Pound Weight Loss
Illinois blogger Brooke Birmingham shed 172 pounds. The blogger, understandably proud of her feat, happily responded to Shape magazine’s request to feature Birmingham’s story. The Illinois woman was not happy, however, when the magazine refused to print a picture of her in a bikini, reportedly owing to her excess skin.“When Birmingham sent them an ‘after’ bikini photo…
Super Bugs Winning War Against Antibiotics Could Bring Plague
Antibiotics have saved countless lives and improved the overall quality of life across the world, but they may very well be responsible for an impending catastrophe of a global scale. Researchers warn that the prevalence of antibiotics has forced bacteria to adapt, which means, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns, that certain treatments are…