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OBSERVATIONS 1. Japanese culture They must be the most socially shy people anywhere. They never start a conversation, and rarely is the English good enough to be conversational. At the hostel I stayed in in Yokohama, it was packed and … Continue reading →

THE JAYWALKING INDEX This rates the rigidity of a country’s rules by using how crosswalk lights are adhered to and relates that to a lack of innovation and declining economies. Japan, Germany and Australia are the three countries where I … Continue reading →

JAPAN- KANSAI EASTERN (Nara, Wakayama, Shiga, Mie) NARA Nara Hotel Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography SACRED SITES AND PILGRIMAGE ROUTES IN THE KII MOUNTAIN RANGE WHS encompasses three main sacred sites – Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan, and Yoshino & Omine … Continue reading →

‘Black box’ safety warning to be removed from hormone therapy for menopause By Jacqueline Howard In a pivotal move, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it is taking steps to remove the lengthy “black box” warning on many hormone … Continue reading →

Three Rules for a Lasting Happy Marriage To keep the flame alive, put love at the center of your life. By Arthur C. Brooks November 6, 2025 THE ECONOMIST  One of the Beatles’ most beloved songs is “When I’m Sixty-Four,” the second … Continue reading →

Should you take creatine? The performance-enhancing drug is legal, safe—and may have benefits beyond sport SaveShare Illustration: Cristina Spanò Jul 11th 2025 THE ECONOMIST IF YOU are an athlete in search of a chemical boost your options are limited. Many of … Continue reading →

What nicotine does to your brain The drug is hugely addictive but it does boost mental performance Sep 12th 2025 THE ECONOMIST\ By some reckonings nicotine is as addictive as cocaine. It has led legions to a slow death by … Continue reading →

This 100-mile path allows you to follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs In Switzerland’s Jura Mountains, ancient limestone holds thousands of dinosaur footprints. A gravel route traces their path across ridges, valleys, and 150 million years of history. By Nick … Continue reading →

What True Wealth Looks Like Money can make you happier, but only if you don’t care about it. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik October 23, 2025, 12 PM ET THE ATLANTIC Many stressed-out people are attracted to eastern meditation, … Continue reading →

SPICY FOOD HAS SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS. They are largely due to the compound capsaicin. Benefits include improved metabolism and weight management, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and potential cancer-fighting and heart-healthy properties. Spicy food can also boost your mood and immune system.  Benefits of … Continue reading →