A healthy cigarette / vape could be created
By Hicbd
"The idea was to heat the tobacco rather than burn it, thus avoiding the process that creates most of the hazardous substances in tobacco smoke. The Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, a subsidiary of the London-based British-American Tobacco PLC, put the idea to the test in a cigarette, code-named Ariel, according internal company documents obtained by The New York Times. The prototype was granted a patent in 1966 but was never marketed."
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Faces / DNA tests could reveal one's true age
By Hicbd
"Imagine looking at your selfie and finding a number that represents your biological age — finding out how old your body feels, rather than what the calendar says. This interesting concept, known as ‘face age’, is gaining traction in the world of medicine, where researchers are using artificial intelligence to determine the signs of aging in one’s face."
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Smashing cake / Zhua Zhou ceremony could be done for baby's 1st birthday
By Hicbd
"To practice zhua zhou, you set a number of select items in front of the baby, either on a tray or on the floor, and see which one he favors. Each item symbolizes a particular trait or career...West: Smash cake, I suppose it is pretty self-explanatory. You put a whole cake in front of your one-year-old baby and watch him smash it, smear it, and maybe even eat it."
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Families could have a mission statement
By Hicbd
"Emily Oster, an economist and parenting expert, recommends that families create a mission statement to help them: Articulate their values, Make decisions, and Ground themselves when day-to-day decisions feel overwhelming.
Oster's guidelines for creating a family mission statement include:
- Purpose: Articulate your family's big-level values
- Single sentence: Write down an overarching mission statement
- Main goals: Write down three main goals for your children
- Priorities for you: Write down three priorities for you, things you care about
- Activities: Write down three activities you see as must do on (most) weekdays"
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Cars could be designed for women
By Hicbd
"The La Femme also came with a pale pink vinyl upholstery with Gold Cordagrain trim and Orchid Jacquard fabric. The car's looks were rounded off by gold "La Femme" badges on the front fenders and the glove compartment. But Dodge didn't just stick to pink hues and other supposedly cute and feminine design details. It also included beauty-related products in the package. The list included a lipstick case and a purse, as well as a cigarette lighter. These were available in a variety of colors and finishes, ranging from tortoise shell to pink leather with gold accents."
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Women could have paid prenatal leave
By Hicbd
"All pregnant workers in the private sector are eligible for the paid time off. Workers can schedule the paid leave for pregnancy-related medical appointments such as physical examinations, end of pregnancy care and fertility treatments, among other things. Hochul pushed for the measure in the state’s last legislative session as a way to help reduce maternal and infant deaths in New York."
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Shirley temples could be in a can / store bought
By Hicbd
"Now, 7UP—the original lemon-lime soda—is bringing a ready-to-drink version of the beloved classic beverage to retail shelves nationwide this month, for a limited time only and just in time for the holiday season. 7Up Shirley Temple is crafted by the flavor experts at Keurig Dr Pepper, who created a perfect blend of 7UP’s signature citrusy sparkle highlighted by vibrant notes of pomegranate and cherry."
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By Hicbd
"In New York City, it can be hard to find an apartment with a nice bathtub you'd actually want to soak in. Heck, it can be hard to find an apartment where the shower isn't in a closet in the living room (ahem, this $1.25 million StreetEasy listing). But now cosmetics company LUSH is solving that very New York problem with a new book-a-bath service just launched this week."
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Frozen, grated butter could be key to a good biscuit / pastry
By Hicbd
"The trick is to use grated, frozen butter. Now, the frozen part should make sense. As I mentioned before, we want to give ourselves as much time as we can with this butter as cold as possible, so why refrigerate it when we can freeze it? As far as the grated part — well, let me explain. Biscuit dough is tricky because you obviously want all the ingredients to be well distributed and nicely incorporated, but you also want to avoid overworking your dough. By grating the butter, it's much easier to evenly distribute it among the dry ingredients, and the grated butter pieces are small enough that you don't need to get in there with a pastry cutter, which can often lead to overworked dough."
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Those with disabilities could become serious artists
By Hicbd
"In 1974, psychologist Elias Katz and his wife Florence, an artist, started Creative Growth Art Center, a space where artists with disabilities could make art, some of which has been acquired and shown at such institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Venice Biennale. After 50 years, Creative Growth is still going strong, and has provided a model for nearly 100 similar art spaces nationwide."
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