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HANGOVER

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Here is an interesting look into modern research on hangover cures. A study from Sun Yat-sen University provides a great example of how scientists are analyzing the biochemical processes behind hangovers and exploring potential remedies. By focusing on how certain substances interact with the enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism—like acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)—they’ve been able to pinpoint specific drinks that might help or hinder recovery.

NASA WARNING

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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Tuesday evening.

Dubbed 2024 ON, the celestial space rock measures 950 feet in diameter — approximately the size of a football stadium.

NASA issues alert for stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth

Potentially hazardous’ asteroid 2024 ON to come within 1 million km from Earth 

NYC TOPS

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New York City, Gotham, The Big Apple has once again taken the very top spot in Resonance’s annual rankings. But there’s bad news.

To determine which cities would be considered for this list, Resonance looked at U.S. cities with populations of more than 500,000. Each city was ranked based on a combination of core statistics and user-generated data from the likes of Tripadvisor and Instagram. Everything comes together for its proprietary Place Power Score.

SUMMER SOLSTICE

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Prepare for the real sweet treat of a full Strawberry Moon that will occur a day after the official day of Summer. Humans may have observed the summer solstice as early as the Stone Age. Cultures around the world still celebrate the day with feasts, bonfires, picnics, and songs.

AMERICA COMES TOGETHER

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The name Monday Day of the Mon lived up to its namesake as Americans from Mazatlán to Maine came together for totality.

According to published reports, totality reached North America at 2:07 p.m., when the silhouette of the moon ate into the yellow orb of the sun. As the silvery glow of the corona materialized, the temperature dropped and D.J.’s stopped blaring music. A sense of hushed calm ensued as people captured the event with their phones.

CONSCIOUS BABIES

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Some say babies are aware of their surroundings and interact with them at birth. Babies talk, adults just need to be more fluent and work on listening skills.

INSTANT LOVE

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Love 💕 at first sight is real. It happened to me and you could fall too once it happens to you too. When sparks fly don’t try to fight it. 

According to The Cleveland Clinic, just go with the flow. This is how you do it. To Navigate Falling in Love at First Sight... Intense longing and extreme physical attraction can happen within seconds of seeing someone

OLD MONKEY

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When I was a young boy, my family and some of their friends began calling me an old monkey because of premature puberty.

WHATS UP

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Mother Nature is bringing some festive sparkle to the night skies this month, just in time for this 2023  holiday season.

Since an overwhelming  majority of respondents across all cities involved say they are interested in the environment and climate news,

According to published reports, star gazing highlights this month include the year’s strongest meteor shower, a big, bright moon on Christmas, and even a visible asteroid.

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