In today’s news, South Korea holds meeting with World Bank to discuss projects to benefit developing nations, study shows significant increase in alcohol-related cancer deaths in United States, research team in the Netherlands creates tool that detects video deepfakes of people through observing heartbeats, city in Canada uses native plant species to revitalize urban park, mine workers in South Africa rescued from mineshaft unharmed, pioneering United Arab Emirates vegan meat company looking for global growth opportunities, and scientists from Australia and United States develop interactive ocean map to help protect marine species.
Here is a tip on how to cut onions without shedding a tear. Be sure you’re using a sharp knife because a dull knife will crush the onion instead of slicing it cleanly. This causes the onion to release more of the tear-causing enzyme that irritates the eyes. Another method is to freeze the onion for approximately 10 or 15 minutes prior to cutting it. The cold immobilizes the tear-causing enzymes when you cut it. Be sure to quickly slice the onion after you remove it from the freezer since it will warm up, causing the enzyme to become more active. Now you’ll be able to slice and dice without crying.
Now, it’s time to raise our chuckle cups and make a toast to the joke of the day. It’s entitled “Sticky Vowels.”
Luka’s laptop was a constant source of frustration. He called the help desk for assistance. The operator could hear the anguish in Luka’s voice and immediately transferred him to a tech support specialist with a doctorate degree.
“Hi, can you help me? The A, E, and I keys on my keyboard always stick!”
“It seems your computer is suffering from what we in the biz call ‘IVS,’ more commonly known as Irritable Vowel Syndrome. Use a compressed air duster twice and call me in the morning.”
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And now we have a heartline from COP29 Blue Zone working team
