In today’s news, United Nations World Food Programme and Korea International Cooperation Agency collaborate to support refugees in Egypt, study highlights effects of forests on cloud formation and climate system, environmentally friendly magnets found to clean up microplastics, Chinese study shows acupuncture helps in poststroke language recovery, Pakistani politician relinquishes seat after learning of election interference on his behalf, former smoothie store in United States becomes first vegan café in the area, and Saudi Arabia works to save endangered Arabian leopard-people.
Eating an organic vegan diet has many health benefits, yet we also need to be careful of chemicals and toxins in our kitchen. I would like to share with you a safety tip. Avoid microwaving food in plastic containers as it can lead to the leaching of harmful chemicals and known carcinogens like BPA and phthalates into your food. The term "microwave safe" on plastic containers merely indicates that the container won't melt; not that it prevents chemical leaching. Besides microwaving, chemical leaching can be exacerbated by placing hot foods in plastic containers, scrubbing them with abrasive materials like steel wool, using them over a long period, and frequent dishwasher exposure. For safety, it's recommended to replace plastic containers that are cracked, show signs of wear, or have pitting, with new ones that are BPA-free or, preferably, made of glass.
We just dialed the guffaw phone number and someone answered with the joke of the day, so let’s hear it. It’s entitled “Unusual Predicament.”
A visibly panicked man rushes into the doctor's office.
“Doctor, doctor! I think I swallowed a thesaurus!”
The doctor calmly adjusts his glasses.
“Hmm, that's an unusual predicament. Can you describe your symptoms in a few concise words?”
The man hesitates, then stammers:
“Well, I find myself... using big words...involuntarily!”
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And now we have a heartline from Lin-Feng in Taiwan, also known as Formosa
