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Greek village holds pagan ritual to scare away evil spirits at the new year

LiveLeak.com 

On the day of Epiphany, January 6, in a village nearby Thessaloniki, called Profitis (Prophet), the ancient custom of "Arapides" is performed to scare away evil spirits. This Dionysian pagan ritual sees people of the village dressed in black goat's skin, wearing colourful long hats, and hanging large pastoral bells around their waists to scare away evil spirits that come out during the twelve days of Christmas to cause mischief. Arapides means literally "black ones" because the protagonists dominated by black... Читать дальше...

Taco Bell: Kiosks, The Ticket To QSR Order Customization

PYMNTS.com 

To help modernize its restaurants and provide new ordering experiences to its diners, Taco Bell is bringing new technology into its brick-and-mortar restaurants across the country: The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain is deploying self-service kiosks. The devices enable customers to peruse the Mexican-inspired chain’s menu and customize its selections to their tastes or dietary needs. […]

At least two dead as cargo ship heading for Turkey sparks rescue mission

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Two people have died and four have gone missing after a Panama-flagged cargo ship sent distress signals en route from Russia to Turkey, reported quoting the coast guard and a local governor's office. Thirteen crew members, including nine Ukrainians, two Azerbaijan nationals, and two Russians, were on board, according to the Samsun's governors' office. The coast guard said they received a distress signal, which concerned a "possible sinking" of the ship. The ship, which was reportedly carrying coal... Читать дальше...

Exercise ‘could REVERSE dementia’ – key hormone ‘protects the brain from Alzheimer’s disease’

TheSun.co.uk 

A HORMONE naturally released during exercise may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s, scientists suggest. New evidence shows that irisin, a protein generated by muscle tissue, may help in protecting the mental faculties. Scientists from the US and Brazil have found lower levels of the hormone in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers compared to healthy individuals. […]



Leafs vs. Predators Preview: The Second Half

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One of the top teams in the West comes East to face our boys.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators: Game 42

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Arena

Broadcast/Streaming: Sportsnet Ontario

Opponent SBNation Site: On The Forecheck

The Leafs kick off the second half of the season tonight, taking on the Nashville Predators. This might be the best forward group against the best defence group in the NHL, though of course Tampa has a claim to both titles. Читать дальше...

The best snow shovels

BusinessInsider.my 

Make snow removal less of a back-breaking chore with a good shovel. These are the best snow shovels you can buy.

Scientists are hoping to create a hybrid Franken-fruit of tomatoes and CHILLI - Daily Mail

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  1. Scientists are hoping to create a hybrid Franken-fruit of tomatoes and CHILLI  Daily Mail
  2. Gene editing could create spicy tomatoes, say researchers  The Guardian
  3. Scientists could engineer a spicy tomato. Is it worth it?  Popular Science
  4. Reawakening chili genes could serve up spicy tomatoes  New Atlas
  5. Let's Make Tomatoes Spicy With Genetic Engineering, Scientists Proclaim  Gizmodo
  6. View full coverage on Google News

Pabellón Rojo / Sarovic Plaut Arquitectos

Archdaily.com 

In the way of a Folie, as a reference structure of the Bicentenario Park in Santiago de Chile, the project is a temporary pavilion, the access to a fair located in one of the most prominent parks in Santiago that runs along the Mapocho River.

[Women's Soccer] Knutte to join Tigers in 2019

Olivet Nazarene (Illinois) Tigers 

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Katherine Knutte, a standout from Lemont High School (LHS), recently signed her letter of intent to continue her education and playing career at Olivet Nazarene University. She will join the Tigers in the fall of 2019.


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