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There is so much about space, our solar system, and the galaxy that we still don't know! Space is vast. With billions of galaxies and stars, and planets in our own solar system yet to be fully explored or understood, scientists' knowledge of space is always evolving. There are, however, some really cool things we know about space right now! We've compiled a list of what we think are ten stellar facts that we hope you'll think are out of this world! 1. SPACE IS COMPLETELY SILENT There is no atmosphere in space, which means that sound has no medium or way to travel to be heard. 2. THE HOTTEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM IS 450° C. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system and has an average surface temperature of around 450° C. Did you know that Venus isn't the closest planet to the sun? That is Mercury. You would think that Mercury would then be the hottest, but Mercury has no atmosphere (which regulates temperature), resulting in big fluctuations. 3. A FULL NASA SPACE SUIT COSTS $12,000,000. While the entire suit costs a cool $12m, 70% of that cost is for the backpack and control module. However, the space suits that NASA uses were built in 1974. If these were priced by today's pricing, they would cost an estimated 150 million dollars! 4. THE SUN’S MASS TAKES UP 99.86% OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM. The Sun accounts for 99.86% of the mass in our solar system with a mass of around 330,000 times that of Earth. Did you know that the Sun is made up of mostly hydrogen (three quarters worth) with the rest of its mass attributed to helium. If the Sun had a voice would it be high and squeaky from all that helium? 5. ONE MILLION EARTHS CAN FIT INSIDE THE SUN The Sun is large enough that approximately 1.3 million Earths could fit inside (if squashed in) or if the Earths retained their spherical shape then 960,000 would fit. But can you visualise that number of Earths? 6. THERE ARE MORE TREES ON EARTH THAN STARS IN THE MILKY WAY There are about three trillion trees on Planet Earth, and between 100-400 billion stars, approximately, in the galaxy. 7. THE SUNSET ON MARS APPEARS BLUE Just as colors are made more dramatic in sunsets on Earth, sunsets on Mars, according to NASA, would appear bluish to human observers watching from the red planet. Fine dust makes the blue near the Sun's part of the sky much more visibilke, while normal daylight makes the Red Planet's familiar rusty dust color the most perceptible to the human eye. 8. THERE ARE MORE STARS IN THE UNIVERSE THAN GRAINS OF SANDS ON EARTH The universe extends far beyond our own galaxy, The Milky Way, which is why scientists can only estimate how many stars are in space. However, scientists estimate the universe contains approximately 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stars, or a septillion. While no one can actually count every single grain of sand on the earth, the estimated total from researchers at the University of Hawaii, is somewhere around seven quintillion, five hundred quadrillion grains. That is an awfully big sand castle! 9. ONE DAY ON VENUS IS LONGER THAN ONE YEAR. Venus has a slow axis rotation which takes 243 Earth days to complete its day. The orbit of Venus around the Sun is 225 Earth days, making a year on Venus 18 days less than a day on Venus. 10. THERE IS A PLANET MADE OF DIAMONDS There’s a planet made of diamonds twice the size of earth The "super earth," aka 55 Cancri e, is most likely covered in graphite and diamond. Paying a visit to that planet would probably pay for the $12 million dollar space suit needed to get there!
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High blood cholesterol levels are a known risk factor for heart disease. For decades, people have been told that the dietary cholesterol in foods raises blood cholesterol levels and causes heart disease. This idea may have been a rational conclusion based on the available science 50 years ago, but better, more recent evidence doesn’t support it. This article takes a close look at the current research on dietary cholesterol and the role it plays in blood cholesterol levels and heart disease. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in your body. Many people think that cholesterol is harmful, but the truth is that it’s essential for your body to function. Cholesterol contributes to the membrane structure of every cell in your body. Your body also needs it to make hormones and vitamin D, as well as perform various other important functions. Simply put, you could not survive without it. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, but it also absorbs a relatively small amount of cholesterol from certain foods, such as eggs, meat, and full-fat dairy products. Cholesterol and lipoproteins When people talk about cholesterol in relation to heart health, they usually aren’t talking about cholesterol itself. They are referring to lipoproteins — the structures that carry cholesterol in the bloodstream. Lipoproteins are made of fat (lipid) on the inside and protein on the outside. There are several kinds of lipoproteins, but the two most relevant to heart health are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). 10 Tips to Lower it: 1. Eat Foods Rich in Soluble Fiber Soluble fiber is found in large quantities in beans, legumes, whole grains, flax, apples and citrus . Humans lack the proper enzymes to break down soluble fiber, so it moves through your digestive tract, absorbing water and forming a thick paste. As it travels, soluble fiber absorbs bile, a substance produced by your liver to help digest fats. Eventually, both the fiber and attached bile are excreted in your stool. Bile is made from cholesterol, so when your liver needs to make more bile it pulls cholesterol out of your bloodstream, which lowers cholesterol levels naturally. Regular soluble fiber consumption is associated with a 5–10% reduction in both total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol in as little as four weeks. It’s recommended to eat at least 5–10 grams of soluble fiber each day for the maximum cholesterol-lowering effects, but benefits have been seen at even lower intakes of 3 grams per day. 2.Enjoy Lots of fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables is an easy way to lower LDL cholesterol levels. Studies show that adults who consume at least four servings of fruits and vegetables each day have roughly 6% lower LDL cholesterol levels than people who eat fewer than two servings per day. 3. Cook with Herbs and Spices Herbs and spices are nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Human studies have shown that garlic, turmeric and ginger are especially effective at lowering cholesterol when eaten regularly. In fact, eating just one garlic clove per day for three months is enough to lower total cholesterol by 9%. In addition to lowering cholesterol, herbs and spices contain antioxidants that prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, reducing the formation of plaques within your arteries. 4. Eat a Variety of Unsaturated Fats Two main kinds of fats are found in food: saturated and unsaturated. On a chemical level, saturated fats contain no double bonds and are very straight, allowing them to pack together tightly and stay solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats contain at least one double bond and have a bent shape, preventing them from joining together as tightly. These attributes make them liquid at room temperature. 5. Avoid Artificial Trans Fats While trans fats occur naturally in red meat and dairy products, most people’s main source is artificial trans fat used in many restaurants and processed foods. Artificial trans fats are produced by hydrogenating — or adding hydrogen to — unsaturated fats such as vegetable oils to change their structure and solidify them at room temperature. Trans fats make a cheap alternative to natural saturated fats and have been widely used by restaurants and food manufacturers. 6. Eat Fewer Added Sugars It’s not just saturated and trans fats that can raise cholesterol levels. Eating too many added sugars can do the same thing. One study found that adults who consumed 25% of their calories from drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup experienced a 17% increase in LDL cholesterol in just two weeks. 7. Enjoy a Mediterranean-Style Diet One of the easiest ways to incorporate the above lifestyle changes is to follow a Mediterranean-style diet. Mediterranean diets are rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish, and low in red meat and most dairy. Alcohol, usually in the form of red wine, is consumed in moderation with meals. 8. Eat More Soy Soybeans are rich in protein and contain isoflavones, plant-based compounds that are similar in structure to estrogen. Research has found that soy protein and isoflavones have powerful cholesterol-lowering effects and can reduce your risk of heart disease. 9. Drink Green Tea Green tea is made by heating and drying the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The tea leaves can be steeped in water to make brewed tea or ground into powder and mixed with liquid for matcha green tea. 10.Try cholesterol-lowering supplements.
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The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, tested here in the UK for the first time, is a hugely complex piece of machinery from an interior technological standpoint. More so than from a conventional automotive engineering standpoint, at least in this S500 form. Heavily electrified versions of the S-Class will follow but the S500 has a conventional 3.0-litre turbocharged in-line six-cylinder petrol engine, driving through a nine-speed automatic gearbox to, in this 4Matic variant, all four wheels. It makes 430bhp and 389lb ft. A very mild-hybrid 48V starter-generator aside, it’s conventional tech. You’ll still be able to get a diesel, too, which will do the meat of S-Class sales in the UK. The variant tested is a long-wheelbase car, as are 80% of all S-Classes sold in Britain, because they have tremendous rear leg room and, if you’re a regular front-seat dweller, the chances are you bought an SUV instead. The new S is based on a heavily re-engineered version of Merc’s Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform, which, despite lots of aluminium in its make-up, weighs 1990kg, has air suspension all round and, as an extended variant, is 5.3m long. It also has the option of rear-wheel steer, fitted here, which reduces the turning circle by up to 1.9m – ‘up to’ because, yes, even that’s quite complicated. Depending on the wheelbase, whether your S is rear- or four-wheel drive, and even owing to the wheel sizes (anything bigger than 20in means 4deg rather than 10deg of rear steer), an S-Class can have any of 12 different turning circles. This one’s 10.9m, vastly better than the 12.8m it would be without it. What is it like? It’s just one of the things that makes the S-Class feel much more wieldy than you’d think. The other is the way it goes down the road. You expect supreme cabin isolation and an unsurpassed ride quality and, by and large, you get it – although air springs do give the suspension an occasional sproing over sudden surface imperfections, like thwacking an empty bin. But still, few cars do comfort this well. Back to top What’s more impressive to me, though, is that if you flick the drive mode through to one of its more dynamic settings, the S gives very little comfort away but manages to grab control of its body movements, steer quickly but accurately, and perform in a way that no executive car usually does or strictly needs to, which gives it a serious advantage over any 4x4. The manoeuvrability offered by the rear steer is terrific, too. Inside, perceived material quality is strong, with lovely finishing and excellent fit and, in the rear, bags of leg room and head room and great seats. In the front, for me, too much has transferred to a touchscreen and, although there are quite helpful steering wheel controls, there’s no rotary or physical controller for the system. Look, I get it. It’s the sort of tech that will make specifying features and tailoring models to markets easier, especially when it comes to driving assistance, and it enables over-air updates more easily. And there are so many features that you’d never fit them all onto buttons. (How would you like your ambient lighting? How aggressively responsive should the seat bolsters be to cornering?) But there are compromises. The mid-cockpit air vents are high and out of reach so that they’re not blocked by the screen. And the temperature controls ought to stay physical and the volume/mute always deserves a button, for me. t’s sweet that it’s trying to do so much to help. Even though that does include cooing noises and a back rub while you’re trying to concentrate on driving.
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More than 300 schoolboys have been reunited with their families, a week after they were kidnapped from their school in north-west Nigeria. The boys arrived in the state capital Katsina by bus. Reporters said they looked tired and weary but otherwise well. Some were still wearing their school uniforms, while others clutched grey blankets. The 11 December attack on the school in Kankara town was claimed by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. It remains unclear if all those captured have now been released. Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari said on Thursday that 344 children had been turned over to security officials. "I think we can say ... we have recovered most of the boys, if not all of them," he told the Associated Press. The boys were flanked by armed police as they walked in single file from the buses to a government building to meet the governor. They were also due to undergo medical checks. One boy told a TV station that the group had been fed bread and cassava during their captivity and said it had been cold. He said was "really happy" to be back in Katsina. Parents were overjoyed to be reunited with their sons. "I couldn't believe what I heard until neighbours came to inform me that it's true," Hafsat Funtua, whose son is 16, told Reuters news agency. Zamfara state governor Bello Matawalle, in whose state the boys were released, told the BBC that three separate negotiations had taken place before the boys' freedom was secured. They were released in Tsafe town in Zamfara on Thursday evening, authorities say. Mr Matawalle told BBC Hausa that during the negotiations the kidnappers raised various grievances. "Among their complaints was how people kill their cattle and how various vigilante units disturb them," the governor said, adding that the government had promised to look into the complaints of the kidnappers. Conflict between herders and farming communities are common in Nigeria's central and north-western states, says the BBC's Nduka Orjinmo in Lagos. Both groups have been warring for decades but deadly clashes have increased in recent years as farming communities and herdsmen have employed armed vigilantes, especially in Nigeria's north-west. However, these abductions have until now taken place in north-eastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram is based. Armed attacks and kidnappings are rife in north-western Nigeria and are often blamed on bandits, a loose term for gangs operating in the area. Amnesty International says more than 1,100 people were killed by bandits in the first six months of this year, with the government failing to bring the attackers to justice.
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The Lotus Evija (pronounced eh-VIE'-ya) aims to push the boundaries of modern hypercar technology. While many rivals offer hybrid powertrains, this model commits to being fully electric, and it comes with an ultrafast charging setup. Its exterior design takes cues from race cars built to dominate the track. The car's sheetmetal includes elements such as butterfly doors and a large rear wing. Best of all, however, is what this car offers from its four electric motors: The Evija delivers almost 2000 horsepower, and Lotus claims this makes it the most powerful production car on the planet. Only 130 models of this leading-edge hypercar will be built, each priced at more than $2 million. This Lotus comes in a single trim that offers enough equipment to meet the needs of discerning hypercar shoppers. Staggered magnesium wheels, sized 20 inches in front and 21 inches in back, keep this coupe in touch with the pavement. Laser lights brighten the path ahead. Lotus claims that the Evija is the first production car to employ laser lights for both main and dipped beams. The car's sculpted carbon-fiber body travels close to the ground, with a ride height of just 4.1 inches. Drawing inspiration from Le Mans race cars, Lotus pierced each rear-quarter panel by a Venturi tunnel, which optimizes air flow by sending it through the body shell. The car's Venturi tunnels are piped with red LED lighting. At night, this design creates a look that's bold and dramatic, akin to the glow of afterburners on a fighter jet. The rear spoiler utilizes active aerodynamics, rising from its resting position to lie flush with the upper bodywork. To further reduce drag, the Evija doesn't have exterior mirrors. Instead, this model comes with front wing cameras that automatically deploy when the doors are unlocked. These cameras send images to three screens located inside the cabin. The car's list of standard interior amenities includes climate control and a premium infotainment system. Lotus offers a plethora of paint finishes and interior trims, allowing you to personalize the Evija to your liking.
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LONDON (Reuters) - One woman waved purple burlesque feather fans while dozens cheered with beers and some sang Karaoke in the streets for one last gasp of revelry in London’s partyland before the capital went into the strictest level of COVID restrictions. For much of 2020, the pubs of London’s West End and the hedonistic nightclubs of Shoreditch have lain silent - devoid of the fun that has, over the centuries, attracted drunken poets, louche musicians and the lonely seeking a liaison. As tougher restrictions loomed at the stroke of midnight, a few hundred revellers brushed away the COVID-19 doom and gloom in Soho by partying on the streets, mostly without masks. One woman, dressed in white shorts on a December night, waved purple feather fans while another flapped giant white wings bejeweled with fairy lights. Around them, partygoers sang songs, drank and danced. Police were booed when they told people to disperse. There were no arrests seen by Reuters. Some pubs and bars - one displaying a sign “Save Soho to help save livelihoods” - put on cut price drinks with pints of beer going for as little as 2 pounds ($2.70) to shift stock before they closed. From Wednesday they will only be allowed to serve takeaways. The coronavirus lockdown has left many bars and restaurants across the world facing an unprecedented cash crunch: large rents, often high debt and zero income.
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Nickname : TitaN. Tag your opponent : @Revo 324 Music genre : EDM Number of votes ( max 10 ) : 8 Tag one leader to post your songs LIST : @Revo 324
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Supreme Master First Class I used to be Global Elite but I haven't been playing that much lately.
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I vote for DH1 absolute legendary song
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I vote for DH2 , its really catchy and oldschool vibes just amazing.
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My vote goes to DH2 way better and very motivational and sung by the legend himself.
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• Your Nickname ( Must be same like teamspeak ) : TitaN. • Your Age : 22 • Profile link : TitaN. - CSBD Community (csblackdevil.com) • How much you can stay active in both forum & teamspeak ? : As long as needed • How you could help us a Devil harmony member ? : First I will continue being active then I would definitely suggest new ideas to develop this project further more. • How much you rate Devil harmony project from 1 - 10 ? : 10 • Other informations about your request ? : Im obsessed with music, basically its my way of life. • Last request link : First
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Nickname : @TitaN. Tag your opponent : @The GodFather Music genre : Rap Music Number of votes ( max 10 ) : 7 Tag one leader to post your songs LIST : @XZoro™
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I vote for DH1 better flow and quite catchy
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Welcome Respect and u will be respected.
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I suggest you to play these games Far Cry 3 and 4 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Zombie Army Trilogy The Forest
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Welcome to CSBD!