31 Historical films that are closest to being true to history

This is a great list to have read just before that Thanksgiving meal where you need to come up with a non-controversial topic -- or, at least, one that's entertaining without being partisan. Unfortunately this is one of those darn slide show stories so you're just going to have to click thru. https://definition.org/historical-films-true-history/?xsmr=1

Sexual celebration of mature women is in full bloom

http://www.salon.com/2023/05/21/sexy-mature-women-queen-charlotte-martha-stewart/? The sexual celebration of mature women in bloom, from "Queen Charlotte" to Martha Stewart It's not quite a revolution, but we're here for queens of a certain age making us hot in film, TV and magazines By MELANIE MCFARLAND, TV Critic PUBLISHED MAY 21, 2023 8:00AM (EDT) Martha Stewart attends the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit … Continue reading Sexual celebration of mature women is in full bloom →

Tunes making top 10 status with different artists, years apart

http://www.billboard.com/lists/fast-car-luke-combs-80s-top-10-hits-remade-top-10-again/funkytown/ ‘Fast Car’ & More: ‘80s Hot 100 Top 10s That Were Remade … & Hit the Top 10 Again "Time After Time," "Don't Stop Believin'," "We Are the World" & other classics have all had two turns in the top 10 since the '80s. By Gary Trust, 05/22/2023 Luke Combs performs during day 3 of CMA … Continue reading Tunes making top 10 status with different artists, years apart →

Are eggs bad for you or not?

http://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/study-eating-more-eggs-good-heart-health-boston-university-dr-mallika-marshall-healthwatch/ Are eggs good for your heart health or not? Boston University releases new study BY MALLIKA MARSHALL, MD FEBRUARY 6, 2023 / 7:11 PM / CBS BOSTON http://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/study-eating-more-eggs-good-heart-health-boston-university-dr-mallika-marshall-healthwatch/ BOSTON -- A new study finds eating more eggs could be good for your heart. Eggs are high in cholesterol but also rich in protein and other nutrients, leaving … Continue reading Are eggs bad for you or not? →

America is heading toward collapse if wealthy don’t recognize that potential

http://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/us-societal-trends-institutional-trust-economy/674260/? America Is Headed Toward Collapse History shows how to stave it off. By Peter Turchin Photo-illustration by Alex Cochran. Source: Getty. JUNE 2, 2023, 7:30 AM ETSHARE SAVED STORIESSAVE How has America slid into its current age of discord? Why has our trust in institutions collapsed, and why have our democratic norms unraveled? All human societies experience … Continue reading America is heading toward collapse if wealthy don’t recognize that potential →

DNA gives new insights into origins of first peoples living in the Americas

mymodernmet.com/dna-analysis-native-americans/? DNA Analysis Reveals Interesting Information About the Origins of Native Americans By Jessica Stewart on May 22, 2023 Photo: adrenalina/Depositphotos Using DNA analysis, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made some surprising discoveries about the ancestry of Native Americans. They looked at mitochondrial DNA passed down in females to follow the trail of an … Continue reading DNA gives new insights into origins of first peoples living in the Americas →

Farting has health benefits (really)

The Health Benefits Of Farting Seriously, it's good for you. BY ISADORA BAUM, PUBLISHED: MAY 23, 2023 GETTY IMAGES Farting might be embarrassing—especially when it’s noticeable (sound, smell). But it’s actually important for your health. There are benefits to letting it rip throughout the day (most of them go undetected, anyway.) “Farting can tell us a lot … Continue reading Farting has health benefits (really) →

Magnificent train rides in the U.S.

http://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-scenic-train-rides-us The Most Magnificent Train Rides in America These train journeys take you through some of the most stunning scenery in the States. By Matt Meltzer, and Hugo McCafferty Updated on 5/24/2023 at 10:05 AM Leave the driving to someone else. | Nick Fox/Shutterstock All aboard, y’all! It’s Trains Week at Thrillist, which means we’re celebrating our obsession with trains—fast trains, … Continue reading Magnificent train rides in the U.S. →

Litigation against chemical makers who have poisoned drinking waters finally beginning to succeed

http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-next-wave-of-mass-environmental-litigation-bubbles-up-from-coastal-florida-e4a5a530? Coastal Town Brings Mass Litigation—and an ‘Existential Threat’—to Chemical Giants Compounds used in firefighting foam seeped into the groundwater in Stuart, Fla. Now it’s at the forefront of thousands of suits against the makers. The water tower looming over Stuart, Fla. By Kris MaherFollow and Dan FroschFollow / Photographs by Sydney Walsh for The Wall Street Journal May … Continue reading Litigation against chemical makers who have poisoned drinking waters finally beginning to succeed →

Opinion: want more potential employees to hire? Increase immigration and childcare to allow women with children to work

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/02/jobs-boom-immigrants-women/ Opinion  One reason for the surprise jobs boom? Immigrants are back. By Catherine Rampell, Columnist| June 2, 2023 at 6:24 p.m. EDT In May, once again, the U.S. economy trounced Wall Street forecasts. The nation’s employers added 339,000 jobs, much higher than predicted. This marks 13 out of the past 14 months that the U.S. job market has … Continue reading Opinion: want more potential employees to hire? Increase immigration and childcare to allow women with children to work →

Dog personality not solely determined by breed — raising matters

newatlas.com/pets/dog-personality-breed-age-puppy-socialization/ Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds By Paul McClure, published May 30, 2023 A study has found that a dog's personality is determined by more than breed, environmental factors also play an important role Depositphotos VIEW 2 IMAGES The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, … Continue reading Dog personality not solely determined by breed — raising matters →

‘Forever chemicals’ makers’ beginning to accept liability for poisoning fresh water supply

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/business/pfas-pollution-settlement.html Three ‘Forever Chemicals’ Makers Settle Public Water Lawsuits The $1.19 billion agreement, announced by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva, wouldn’t resolve all the claims against them. By Ben Casselman, Ivan Penn and Matthew Goldstein June 2, 2023, 7:55 p.m. ET Three major chemical companies on Friday said they would pay more than $1 billion to settle the first in a … Continue reading ‘Forever chemicals’ makers’ beginning to accept liability for poisoning fresh water supply →