Thirteen-Dollar Diamond Ring Found to be Worth Almost Half a Million Dollars Posted July 8, 2017 A diamond ring originally bought for $13 has been discovered to be worth around $456,000. Bought in the 1980s at a garage sale in London, the undervalued ring had a rus…
Microwaving Can Be a Healthier Cooking Method Posted July 7, 2017 Researchers have discovered that microwaving is one of the best ways to cook a number of food products. A study conducted in Spain showed that microwaving mushrooms helps retai…
Japanese Government Plans to Introduce “Kids Week” Posted July 6, 2017 The Japanese government is looking into an initiative that aims to encourage parents to spend more time with their kids. “Kids Week” is a family holiday that will be created es…
Naked Mole Rats Can Survive Without Oxygen, Study Says Posted July 5, 2017 Scientists have discovered that naked mole rats can survive for 18 minutes without oxygen. Naked mole rats are described as hairless, cold-blooded mammals that belong to the
Energy Drinks Affect Heart Negatively, Experts Say Posted July 4, 2017 A new study suggests that energy drinks can have life-threatening effects on health. The study, headed by Dr. Emily Fletcher from Travis Air Force Base in Cali…
SATs Affect Mental Health and Quality of Education Posted July 3, 2017 The UK Parliament’s education committee warned that the Standard Assessment Task (SAT) may have an impact on children’s mental health and the quality of education. The SAT is a…
11-Year-Old Starts Cultural Book Club for Boys Posted July 2, 2017 An 11-year old boy from Missouri has started an all-boys' book club to help raise awareness of African-American heritage. Sidney Keys III, who himself is Afric…
Japanese Bank to Invest in Biometrics Posted July 1, 2017 Tokyo-based multinational bank Sumitomo Banking Corporation plans to develop a biometric system to confirm customers’ identities when making online payments. Instead of using p…
India’s Chocolate Market Shows Huge Growth Posted June 30, 2017 India is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest chocolate markets. According to Mintel, an agency that studies consumer markets, India exhibited a 13% growth…
Annual Cool Biz Campaign Kicks Off in Japan Posted June 29, 2017 The Japanese government has recently begun its annual promotion of the Cool Biz campaign. According to Japan’s Ministry of Environment, Cool Biz was originally launched in 2005…