Mystery Of What Triggered The Last Ice Age May Have Been Solved

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ARE ELECTRIC VEHICLES ACTUALLY BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

As we all know, electric vehicles are powered by electricity instead of gas, making them (seemingly) more environmentally friendly than gasoline-powered cars. They use no fuel and thus produce no emissions (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons). On the surface, these types of cars appear to be better for the planet and pollution, but taking a deeper dive may tell a different story. The Futurist

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'SUPER-EARTHS' COULD HOST ALIEN LIFE FOR 84 BILLION YEARS, STUDY FINDS

A special class of planets could potentially host life for as long as tens of billions of years, according to a new study. Super-Earths, which are rocky planets that are more massive than Earth but smaller than ice giants such as Neptune, are abundant in star systems across the Milky Way; indeed, our own solar system may be somewhat of an outlier in lacking this type of world. Vice

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5 WAYS TO THROW AN EPIC OUTDOOR PARTY THIS SUMMER

Since we have been conditioned to have "tha best summa eva" every single summer of our lives, it's normal to stress out a little about kicking back. What if everybody gets bored and ditches your party? What if you're struck down with a case of charcoal impotence and can't get the barbecue going? What if you pop your flamingo floatie? Just shut all those questions down because we've allocated some mental resources for you, and we've got some suggestions for how to turn your summer party up to 11. Cracked

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LEAKED AMAZON MEMO SAYS THE COMPANY MAY RUN OUT OF AVAILABLE LABOR BY 2024

The leaked memo contained internal research from 2021 that predicted a looming labor crisis for the e-commerce giant that would hit some areas faster than others. For example, it estimated that Amazon would exhaust its labor supply in Phoenix, Arizona, by the end of 2021 and in California's Inland Empire by the end of 2022. It calculated the available pool of workers using factors like income levels and proximity to current or planned Amazon facilities. Engadget

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SAY GOODBYE TO BED HEAD WITH THIS MADE IN THE USA POMADE

Are you sick of waking up with your hair a mess? Join the thousands of people who have uncovered Firsthand Supply's clay pomade to put their hair back in shape in less than 60 seconds. This is the hair product of your dreams, designed for easy on the go styling that keeps you looking sharp all day long. Suited for all hair types, this pomade gives subtle volume and a firm hold with a matte finish for a fresh "woke up like this" look. Not only will you be looking good, you'll be feeling good with the formulation and environmental impact of this pomade. Made in the U.S. with zero parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, and it's 100% cruelty free! The jar, along with all their other packaging, is made entirely from HDPE PCR (aka recycled milk jugs). Did we mention you'll be smelling delightful all day with notes of floral, herbal, and woods? Upgrade your hair game with this creamy clay-based styler. The Fascination

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MYSTERY OF WHAT TRIGGERED THE LAST ICE AGE MAY HAVE BEEN SOLVED

Two mysteries have been a head-scratcher for many paleoclimate experts: Where did the last ice age's ice sheets come from, and how did they grow so fast? A new study published in Nature Geoscience may have solved these mysteries, proposing an explanation. These findings could also be applied to other historic glacial periods. IFLScience

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