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Jackie Kay

It's enough to make a grown man cry.

Jackie Kay

This unusual battery could completely change energy storage forever.

For more than 20 years, lithium batteries have powered modern life. They are found in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems around the world. But despite their success, concerns about safety, lifespan, and environmental impact have continued to push scientists toward finding better alternatives. A new battery design is now attracting attention for doing things very differently.

Researchers have developed a battery that reportedly could last up to 300 years while using chemistry inspired by tofu brine. Unlike many conventional batteries, it contains no toxic materials and carries no thermal runaway risk, meaning it is far less likely to overheat or catch fire. That combination of safety, longevity, and sustainability has sparked excitement among experts looking for the next generation of energy storage.

Imagine owning devices or energy systems that could operate for decades without frequent battery replacements. Fewer replacements would mean less electronic waste, lower costs, and a reduced environmental footprint. For communities relying on renewable energy, long-lasting storage solutions could also make clean power more dependable and accessible over time.

Although further testing and commercial development are still needed, this breakthrough highlights how innovation often comes from unexpected places. The idea that a battery inspired by a byproduct of food production could help solve major energy challenges shows how creative modern science has become. If this technology proves successful at scale, it could mark the beginning of a new era where safer, cleaner, and longer-lasting batteries become part of everyday life.

Jackie Kay

A pigeon named Cher Ami had already flown 12 missions when the Lost Battalion sent their final message.

Major Whittlesey's 500 men were surrounded in the Argonne Forest. Their own artillery was shelling them by mistake. Cher Ami was their last pigeon.

He was hit mid-flight - shot through the breast, one leg nearly severed, blinded in one eye. Still, he flew on.

He covered 25 miles in 25 minutes. 194 men walked out.

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Ibrahim Sedef, a beekeeper and agricultural engineer from Trabzon, Turkey, had a problem.

Bears kept breaking into his bee farm and stealing his honey. After losing over $10,000 worth of honey over three years, he decided to turn them into honey tasters.

Sedef first tried everything to protect his hives. He put metal cages around them. He left out food like bread, fruit, and honey as decoys. Nothing worked. The bears kept finding ways to break in and raid the hives.

Running out of ideas, he decided to study the bears instead of fighting them. He installed photo trap cameras around his property to track their movement and behavior.

While watching the footage, he noticed something interesting. The bears were picky eaters. They had preferences. That gave him an idea.

He set up a table with four different types of honey, ranging from the cheapest to the most expensive. Then he let the cameras roll to see what would happen.

The results were clear. The bears went straight for Anzer honey every time. They barely touched the cheaper cherry blossom honey.

Anzer honey is one of the most expensive honeys in the world, selling for around $300 for two pounds. It is produced from the nectar of 90 flowers that grow only in the mountains of the Anzer plateau.

Sedef even rearranged the bowls to test if the bears were just choosing based on position. They still went for the Anzer honey first.

The footage went viral, showcasing the bears’ refined taste and transforming a problem into a unique marketing opportunity—and a heartwarming story.

Trying Litsea. Discovered a top use is for acute and chronic back pain. So many more benefits. It’s also an ingredient in DDR. I’m eighther going to blend DDR with Copaiba, or blend Litsea, Lemon grass and Copaiba for hubby to use on his spine and rotator cuff. He said lemongrass and helichrysum made it feel a little better. Look it up! PM me if she want me to send you a snap shot of uses.

Just got my Frankincense + Naio Wood Stick. Applying it to my hip and other joints.

Looking g forward to trying this new protect.

Another smooth product launch: Frankincense Stick + Naio Wood.

It glides on smoothly and helps protect your natural skin barrier. Try it yourself and rediscover your love for Frankincense! 🧡 Available on October 1st.

I just did my first treatment of the Yarrow Pom under eye mask. I kept them on for 20 minutes, then stuck them under my husband‘s eyes. I swear the dark spots were no longer there, when I took them off. 🤯😳☺️

Started this today. Stay tuned for updates on weight loss! Update: my weight loss has increased from 1/2 # a week to 1 to 2 # a week. Hope I can maintain those amounts!

Mix, stir, guzzle MetaPWR Advantage Collagen + NMA once a day. Pomegrante-Cherry was yummy.