☀️ Awesome Things 223: 'Shrooms Might Slow Aging, Poetry Cam, Reddit Map, History of Beer, Why you're grouchy when it's hot
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
Psilocybin Shows Potential In Slowing Human Cell Aging And Increasing Lifespan In Mice
The magic mushroom compound extended the life of cells by 57 percent.
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poetry camera
A new way to see your world.
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Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of Beer And The Ancient People Who Invented It
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The Map of Reddit
This website shows a map of reddit. Each dot is a subreddit. Two dots within the same cluster are usually close to each other if multiple users frequently leave comments on both subreddits
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Why have we domesticated some animals but not others? It comes down to four F's.
New study claims AI 'understands' emotion better than us — especially in emotionally charged situations
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Before And After 3 Glasses Of Wine: 20 New Photos From The Viral 2016 Project, By Marcos Alberti
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Why you feel grouchy on super hot days
What we know — and what we don’t — about how heat affects mental health.
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What to do if you find a baby bird out of its nest
It's a myth that parents will reject a lost chick because of a human scent.
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✅ How to Spot a Gas Pump Skimmer and Avoid Getting Scammed
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