truththeory--2020-08-23--NASA Believes An Asteroid Will Be Coming Close To Earth Right Before The U.S Election Day

Adding to what has been a crazy 2020 , it emerged that an asteroid is heading our way on November 2 .
That ’ s one day before the United States holds its elections on Tuesday , November 3 .
It ’ s been a particularly disruptive year for the U.S , the country worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic .
On top of the pandemic , civil unrest has been waging for months as people have protested against racial injustices and police brutality .
The United States seems to be more divided than ever – which has made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
Now just to add a bit more fuel to the fire , it ’ s been reported that according to the Center for Near Earth Objects Studies at NASA ’ s Jet Propulsion Laboratory , a celestial object known as 2018VP1 is expected to come close to Earth on November 2 .
This asteroid was first spotted in 2018 The asteroid was initially identified in 2018 at the Palomar Observatory in California .
Based on observations spanning a period of more than 12,000 days , NASA has identified three potential impacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0.002 km or about 6.5 feet in diameter .
And according to data , there is only a 0.41 % chance it will impact with Earth .
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But it does still rather apt that such an event is taking place before what could be a seismic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are rocky , airless pieces left over from the formation of the solar system approximately 4.6 billion years ago .
They are very common and the currently known asteroid count according to NASA is 992,133 .
The largest one has a diameter of about 530 kilometers .
For the most part , they don ’ t come anywhere near Earth .
But there are some exceptions and just last weekend one passed only 2950 kilometers above the southern Indian Ocean .
Read more : NASA Mission Finds Dwarf Planet Ceres Is An “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Its Surface Note : The title of this article was updated to clarify that the meteor will be coming close to the earth .

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Adding to what has been a crazy 2020, it emerged that an asteroid is heading our way on November 2.
That’s one day before the United States holds its elections on Tuesday, November 3.
It’s been a particularly disruptive year for the U.S, the country worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
On top of the pandemic, civil unrest has been waging for months as people have protested against racial injustices and police brutality.
The United States seems to be more divided than ever – which has made the upcoming 2020 election such a potentially pivotal one.
Now just to add a bit more fuel to the fire, it’s been reported that according to the Center for Near Earth Objects Studies at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a celestial object known as 2018VP1 is expected to come close to Earth on November 2.
This asteroid was first spotted in 2018
The asteroid was initially identified in 2018 at the Palomar Observatory in California.
Based on observations spanning a period of more than 12,000 days, NASA has identified three potential impacts. But the asteroid is only is 0.002 km or about 6.5 feet in diameter. And according to data, there is only a 0.41% chance it will impact with Earth.
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So there probably won’t be much to worry about. But it does still rather apt that such an event is taking place before what could be a seismic day for the United States.
Asteroids are rocky, airless pieces left over from the formation of the solar system approximately 4.6 billion years ago. They are very common and the currently known asteroid count according to NASA is 992,133.
The largest one has a diameter of about 530 kilometers.
For the most part, they don’t come anywhere near Earth. But there are some exceptions and just last weekend one passed only 2950 kilometers above the southern Indian Ocean.
Read more: NASA Mission Finds Dwarf Planet Ceres Is An “Ocean World” With Salty Water Under Its Surface
Note: The title of this article was updated to clarify that the meteor will be coming close to the earth.
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truththeory--2020-08-23--Nearly 2,000,000 People Signed a Petition To Make Pornhub Accountable For Aiding Trafficking

Amidst allegations of Pornhub profiting from trafficking , close on two million people have signed a petition calling for the world ’ s most used porn website to be shut down .
Pornhub is being accused of aiding sex trafficking , child rape and other non-consensual content involving the exploitation of women and minors .
Behind the drive to get Pornhub shut down are Traffickinghub , founded Laila Mickelwait .
In conjunction with anti-trafficking organization Exodus Cry , the alliance say they are a ‘ non-religious , non-partisan effort supported by activists from 192 countries and a broad spectrum of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pornhub ’ s weak or seemingly non-existent security checks are fueling the illegal porn trade , and that that the website is making ‘ millions ’ in profit as a result .
“ Pornhub is complicit in the trafficking of these women and minors and probably thousands more like them , ” read part of a statement on the petition page .
“ Pornhub is generating millions in advertising and membership revenue with 42 billion visits and 6 million videos uploaded per year .
Yet it has no system in place to verify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featured in the pornographic content it hosts and profits from.
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One case Traffickinghub have highlighted to underline their grievances is that of a Florida man who was arrested after a 15-year-old girl who had gone missing for a year had been seen featuring in 58 rape and sexual abuse videos on Pornhub .
Another shocking case saw 22 women being tricked by GirlsDoPorn owner Michael Pratt into performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The women were however able to successfully sue for $ 12.7 million against the company .
Numerous other similarly harrowing stories have emerged over the past couple of years .
Traffickinghub feel however that many others , including the owners of Pornhub , should also be prosecuted .
According to the petition , the category “ teen ” has been a top ten search item on Pornhub for the past six years .
This they say is resulting in an avalanche of abusive videos of young girls being uploaded .
Some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or even younger : “ girls with braces , pigtails , flat chests , no makeup , extremely young faces , holding teddy bears and licking lollipops , all while being aggressively penetrated , ” as the report states .
And according to the author of the report , anyone can upload a video , apparently all that ’ s needed is an email address .
“ It took me under 10 minutes to create a user account and upload blank test content to the site , which went live instantly.
” Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helping Fight Human Trafficking

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Amidst allegations of Pornhub profiting from trafficking, close on two million people have signed a petition calling for the world’s most used porn website to be shut down.
Pornhub is being accused of aiding sex trafficking, child rape and other non-consensual content involving the exploitation of women and minors.
Behind the drive to get Pornhub shut down are Traffickinghub, founded Laila Mickelwait. In conjunction with anti-trafficking organization Exodus Cry, the alliance say they are a ‘non-religious, non-partisan effort supported by activists from 192 countries and a broad spectrum of over 300 organizations.’
They allege that Pornhub’s weak or seemingly non-existent security checks are fueling the illegal porn trade, and that that the website is making ‘millions’ in profit as a result.
“Pornhub is complicit in the trafficking of these women and minors and probably thousands more like them,” read part of a statement on the petition page.
“Pornhub is generating millions in advertising and membership revenue with 42 billion visits and 6 million videos uploaded per year. Yet it has no system in place to verify reliably the age or consent of those featured in the pornographic content it hosts and profits from.”
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One case Traffickinghub have highlighted to underline their grievances is that of a Florida man who was arrested after a 15-year-old girl who had gone missing for a year had been seen featuring in 58 rape and sexual abuse videos on Pornhub.
Another shocking case saw 22 women being tricked by GirlsDoPorn owner Michael Pratt into performing sex acts which were uploaded to Pornhub. The women were however able to successfully sue for $12.7 million against the company.
Numerous other similarly harrowing stories have emerged over the past couple of years.
Traffickinghub feel however that many others, including the owners of Pornhub, should also be prosecuted.
The Sunday Times investigation into Pornhub found DOZENS of illegal abuse & child rape videos on the site within MINUTES. The revelation that Pornhub was enabling & making big money off of sex trafficking led to PayPal pulling its services. Shut it down! https://t.co/OmmkCRLGiW pic.twitter.com/w8ULtB2pAA — Laila Mickelwait (@LailaMickelwait) February 23, 2020
According to the petition, the category “teen” has been a top ten search item on Pornhub for the past six years.
This they say is resulting in an avalanche of abusive videos of young girls being uploaded. Some of these girls reportedly appear to be 13-years-old or even younger: “girls with braces, pigtails, flat chests, no makeup, extremely young faces, holding teddy bears and licking lollipops, all while being aggressively penetrated,” as the report states.
And according to the author of the report, anyone can upload a video, apparently all that’s needed is an email address.
“It took me under 10 minutes to create a user account and upload blank test content to the site, which went live instantly.”
Read more: Nearly 100,000 UPS Employers Are Helping Fight Human Trafficking


truththeory--2020-08-24--In The Middle Ages Witches Allegedly Stole Penises To Keep As Pets

Malleus Maleficarum , a 15th century witch hunting manual , described how witches kept ‘ live ’ wriggling penises as pets .
The witches were said to have kept the penises in nests in trees and to have fed them oats .
Written by Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer , Malleus Maleficarum is of course today regarded as misogynistic nonsense .
However , centuries ago , such books would have resulted in the gruesome murders of women accused of being witches .
Folklorist Moira Smith has highlighted some of particularly crazy rants made by Kramer in her paper titled Penis Theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the crimes ( maleficia ) attributed to witches concerned sexuality : copulation with incubus devils , procuring abortions , causing sterility and stillbirth , and impeding sexual relations between husbands and wives , ” Smith wrote .
The historian highlights three cases from the book about disappearing penises .
In the first two examples , the genitals simply ‘ magically ’ vanish .
In the third case , its mentioned that witches keep the penises as pets and feed them oats and other grains .
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We are on YouTube , make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel , click HERE “ [ W ] hat shall we think about those witches who somehow take members in large numbers —twenty or thirty , and shut them up together in a birds ’ nest or some box , where they move about like living members , eating oats or other feed ?
” read part of an exert from Kramer ’ s book .
“ This has been seen by many and is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that it is all done by devil ’ s work and illusion , for the senses of those who see [ the penises ] are deluded in the way we have said.
” Kramer also writes about one man who asked a witch if he could reclaim his missing member .
He was instructed to climb a particular tree and pick a penis from the nest .
Only to be told the large one he had chosen actually belonged to a priest .
Penis growing trees also ‘ existed ’ in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle ages include various fables about trees sprouting penises .
In 2000 , archaeologists in Tuscany found a huge mural from the 13th century showing a tree covered in male sex organs .
Next to the tree ’ s roots are eight women , two of whom are fighting for a penis and one who is trying to use a stick to knock another woman off a branch .
It ’ s clearly all complete nonsense .
Yet such crazy tales resulted in witches getting executed and allowed men to ‘ justify ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beings .
Perhaps the lesson to learn here – in today ’ s world of fake news and media manipulation – is the power of propaganda .
Read more : A Ball Appeared Out Of Nowhere While A Child Was Playing With Dogs , People Think It ’ s A Glitch In The Matrix

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Malleus Maleficarum, a 15th century witch hunting manual, described how witches kept ‘live’ wriggling penises as pets.
The witches were said to have kept the penises in nests in trees and to have fed them oats.
Written by Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer, Malleus Maleficarum is of course today regarded as misogynistic nonsense.
However, centuries ago, such books would have resulted in the gruesome murders of women accused of being witches.
Folklorist Moira Smith has highlighted some of particularly crazy rants made by Kramer in her paper titled Penis Theft in the Malleus Maleficarum.
“Many of the crimes (maleficia) attributed to witches concerned sexuality: copulation with incubus devils, procuring abortions, causing sterility and stillbirth, and impeding sexual relations between husbands and wives,” Smith wrote.
The historian highlights three cases from the book about disappearing penises. In the first two examples, the genitals simply ‘magically’ vanish. In the third case, its mentioned that witches keep the penises as pets and feed them oats and other grains.
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“[W]hat shall we think about those witches who somehow take members in large numbers —twenty or thirty, and shut them up together in a birds’ nest or some box, where they move about like living members, eating oats or other feed?” read part of an exert from Kramer’s book.
“This has been seen by many and is a matter of common talk. It is said that it is all done by devil’s work and illusion, for the senses of those who see [the penises] are deluded in the way we have said.”
Kramer also writes about one man who asked a witch if he could reclaim his missing member. He was instructed to climb a particular tree and pick a penis from the nest. Only to be told the large one he had chosen actually belonged to a priest.
Penis growing trees also ‘existed’ in the Middle Ages
Other phallic fantasies from the middle ages include various fables about trees sprouting penises.
In 2000, archaeologists in Tuscany found a huge mural from the 13th century showing a tree covered in male sex organs. Next to the tree’s roots are eight women, two of whom are fighting for a penis and one who is trying to use a stick to knock another woman off a branch.
It’s clearly all complete nonsense. Yet such crazy tales resulted in witches getting executed and allowed men to ‘justify’ their poor treatment of women as subservient beings.
Perhaps the lesson to learn here – in today’s world of fake news and media manipulation – is the power of propaganda.
Read more: A Ball Appeared Out Of Nowhere While A Child Was Playing With Dogs, People Think It’s A Glitch In The Matrix
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truththeory--2020-08-24--This Wetherspoons Customer Uses The Eat Out To Help Out Scheme To Feed Homeless People

One kindhearted Wetherspoons customer is using their ‘ Eat Out To Help Out ’ scheme to feed homeless people in Manchester .
The pandemic has hit everyone around the globe , be it their health or the economy .
In such a situation , the UK government has offered the Eat Out To Help Out scheme .
Customers can get a 50 % discount on their non-alcoholic drinks and food if they opt to dine in .
They can get upto £10 off per diner on Mondays , Tuesdays , and Wednesdays , between 3rd and 31st August .
Dominic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He used the scheme to buy food and distribute it to the homeless people living in the area .
He was out with his friends when the idea struck him .
This discount could be better utilized to feed those who have nowhere to go .
His friend Rob Adcock shot a video of Dietrich handing out the food and they hope others get inspired to do the same .
They went into a Wetherspoons and ordered via the Table App .
They took the food in plastic containers to be distributed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customer has been working in the city for over a year and the homeless situation bothered him a lot .
He mentioned how even he had setbacks at the work front because of the pandemic .
But he was quick to realize his privilege .
He had a roof over his head , and food on his table .
Read : DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC THIS 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL SENT 1,500 ART KITS TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND HOMELESS SHELTERS Dietrich also noticed how cash currency was also diminishing in order to limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustains many homeless people and this is terrible news for them .
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Dietrich ’ s idea has been appreciated by netizens , with the video garnering 150,000 views on Twitter .
BBC Radio 1 ’ s Chris Stark called his efforts a “ great idea ” .
That day Dietrich distributed food to 6-7 people but he realized the huge scale of the problem .
He said how his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life and encourages him to help others .
This Wetherspoons customer hopes more and more people will take up the Eat Out To Help Out scheme and help the homeless people .

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One kindhearted Wetherspoons customer is using their ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme to feed homeless people in Manchester. The pandemic has hit everyone around the globe, be it their health or the economy. In such a situation, the UK government has offered the Eat Out To Help Out scheme. Customers can get a 50% discount on their non-alcoholic drinks and food if they opt to dine in. They can get upto £10 off per diner on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between 3rd and 31st August.
Dominic Dietrich is a freelance sports reporter. He used the scheme to buy food and distribute it to the homeless people living in the area. He was out with his friends when the idea struck him. This discount could be better utilized to feed those who have nowhere to go. His friend Rob Adcock shot a video of Dietrich handing out the food and they hope others get inspired to do the same. They went into a Wetherspoons and ordered via the Table App. They took the food in plastic containers to be distributed to the street dwellers.
Wetherspoons customer on a mission
This is a class idea. My mate, Dom, has been using #EatOutToHelpOut and the Wetherspoons table game to help homeless people in Manchester pic.twitter.com/2asqhdIp3R — Rob Adcock (@RobAdcock) August 19, 2020
This kind Wetherspoons customer has been working in the city for over a year and the homeless situation bothered him a lot. He mentioned how even he had setbacks at the work front because of the pandemic. But he was quick to realize his privilege. He had a roof over his head, and food on his table.
Read: DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC THIS 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL SENT 1,500 ART KITS TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND HOMELESS SHELTERS
Dietrich also noticed how cash currency was also diminishing in order to limit direct contact. Small change is what sustains many homeless people and this is terrible news for them.
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Dietrich’s idea has been appreciated by netizens, with the video garnering 150,000 views on Twitter. BBC Radio 1’s Chris Stark called his efforts a “great idea”.
That day Dietrich distributed food to 6-7 people but he realized the huge scale of the problem. He said how his mother has been a driving force in his life and encourages him to help others. This Wetherspoons customer hopes more and more people will take up the Eat Out To Help Out scheme and help the homeless people.
Image Credit: Dominic Dietrich


truththeory--2020-08-24--People In Germany Will Have To Walk Dogs Twice A Day Under New Law

A new law has been passed in Germany which dictates all dog parents will have to walk dogs twice a day .
The Hundeverordnung , or Dogs Act , was passed keeping in mind how one in five homes in the country has a pet pooch .
These dogs need proper exercise , even when their hoomans refuse to do their bit .
So the government has now put in place the new law .
Under this law , a quick stroll with your doggo won ’ t be enough .
Owners will have to walk dogs twice a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Dogs Act also mentions how owners can not keep their dogs alone at home for the whole day .
It also mentions how dogs can not be kept on chains or lead for very long periods .
The government wants to ensure the best care for its 9.4million pooches .
Julia Klöckner , the Agriculture Minister , mentioned that there was evidence of many dogs not getting adequate stimulation or exercise on a daily basis .
She referred to the latest researches conducted in the country .
These indicate how dogs need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with environmental stimuli ” as well as nature , people , and other animals .
Most owners treat their dogs as animated stuffed toys meant for their cuddling only .
People forget how they are living , breathing beings who have their own needs .
This law hopes to work for the betterment of the health of such dogs .
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But the public is not too happy with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government can not dictate them .
They feel , as the owners , they can understand how to best take care of their paw-friends .
A German newspaper even called the law “ rubbish ” .
Some citizens raised the concern that many of dogs are either too elderly or have medical conditions that would prevent them from taking suck long walks .
Read : THIS STRAY DOG WAS “ HIRED ” AND EVEN GIVEN HIS OWN BADGE AFTER HE KEPT SHOWING UP AT A CAR DEALERSHIP A colleague of Klöckner tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ridgeback for 2 such long walks in the heat of 32 degrees .
He would rather let the dog go to the river for a refreshing swim .
Some are of the opinion that since so many households in the country have dogs , no one will be able to keep track of who is following the rules and who is not .
The Agricultural Ministry ’ s spokesperson said that the 16 states of the country will be responsible for making sure the law is followed and residents walk their dogs regularly @

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
A new law has been passed in Germany which dictates all dog parents will have to walk dogs twice a day. The Hundeverordnung, or Dogs Act, was passed keeping in mind how one in five homes in the country has a pet pooch. These dogs need proper exercise, even when their hoomans refuse to do their bit. So the government has now put in place the new law.
Under this law, a quick stroll with your doggo won’t be enough. Owners will have to walk dogs twice a day, for one hour at least. The Dogs Act also mentions how owners cannot keep their dogs alone at home for the whole day. It also mentions how dogs cannot be kept on chains or lead for very long periods.
Who Walks the Dogs?
The government wants to ensure the best care for its 9.4million pooches. Julia Klöckner, the Agriculture Minister, mentioned that there was evidence of many dogs not getting adequate stimulation or exercise on a daily basis. She referred to the latest researches conducted in the country. These indicate how dogs need “sufficient measure of activity and contact with environmental stimuli” as well as nature, people, and other animals. Most owners treat their dogs as animated stuffed toys meant for their cuddling only. People forget how they are living, breathing beings who have their own needs. This law hopes to work for the betterment of the health of such dogs.
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But the public is not too happy with the new law. Germans are debating how the government cannot dictate them. They feel, as the owners, they can understand how to best take care of their paw-friends. A German newspaper even called the law “rubbish”. Some citizens raised the concern that many of dogs are either too elderly or have medical conditions that would prevent them from taking suck long walks.
Read: THIS STRAY DOG WAS “HIRED” AND EVEN GIVEN HIS OWN BADGE AFTER HE KEPT SHOWING UP AT A CAR DEALERSHIP
A colleague of Klöckner tweeted that he refuses to take his Rhodesian Ridgeback for 2 such long walks in the heat of 32 degrees. He would rather let the dog go to the river for a refreshing swim.
Some are of the opinion that since so many households in the country have dogs, no one will be able to keep track of who is following the rules and who is not.
The Agricultural Ministry’s spokesperson said that the 16 states of the country will be responsible for making sure the law is followed and residents walk their dogs regularly.
IMAGE FEATURED: Jaromir Chalabala


truththeory--2020-08-24--Tiny Elephant-Shrew Species Re-Emerge In East Africa After Being Missing For 50 Years

The last scientific recording of the tiny elephant-shrew species , properly names as the Somali sengi , was in 1968 .
There were local sightings post that year but none were confirmed .
Hence the mouse-sized species was considered extinct in the wild .
Now after over 50 years , the cute little animals have been found in Djibouti , in east Africa .
20 species of the tiny elephant-shrew exist in the wild .
The Somali sengi is among the more elusive ones .
Scientists have been unable to track these mysterious creatures for 50 years now .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too easy to come by .
We have their tracks because 39 of the shrews were collected and stored in museums decades ago .
The Somali sengi is related to elephants , manatees , and aardvarks .
This tiny elephant-shrew species can go up to the speeds of 30km/hr , mate for life , and have distinctive trunk-like noses .
They suck up ants from the ground with this nose .
The species was initially found only in Somalia , which gave them their name .
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We are on YouTube , make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel , click HERE This mysterious species naturally piqued scientists ’ interests .
They received local tips of the tiny elephant-shrew being spotted in Djibouti .
They worked closely with the local community to set up safe traps in specific locations .
The scientists used oatmeal , peanut butter , and yeast to set the traps .
And one Somali sengi was quickly caught .
Read : A TAPIR IS BORN IN BRAZIL ’ S ATLANTIC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CENTURY Steven Heritage is a research scientist from the Duke University Lemur Center , USA .
He was a part of the team and was extremely happy to get the tiny elephant-shrew “ back on the radar ” .
He explained to BBC that they were not sure which species was found in the country .
So when they diagnosed the trapped animal , the tufted tail was indication enough .
Houssein Rayaleh , a Djiboutian research ecologist and conservationist , explained that the locals never considered the species to be missing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their continued existence .
The next plan is to launch a new expedition in 2022 to GPS radio-tag individual elephant-shrews .
This would be helpful to study their ecology and behavior .
The team mentioned that there are no obvious threats to the habitat of the tiny elephant-shrew currently .

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The last scientific recording of the tiny elephant-shrew species, properly names as the Somali sengi, was in 1968. There were local sightings post that year but none were confirmed. Hence the mouse-sized species was considered extinct in the wild. Now after over 50 years, the cute little animals have been found in Djibouti, in east Africa.
20 species of the tiny elephant-shrew exist in the wild. The Somali sengi is among the more elusive ones. Scientists have been unable to track these mysterious creatures for 50 years now. But even before that, they were not too easy to come by. We have their tracks because 39 of the shrews were collected and stored in museums decades ago.
The Somali sengi is related to elephants, manatees, and aardvarks. This tiny elephant-shrew species can go up to the speeds of 30km/hr, mate for life, and have distinctive trunk-like noses. They suck up ants from the ground with this nose. The species was initially found only in Somalia, which gave them their name.
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Tiny Elephant-Shrews In Djibouti
This mysterious species naturally piqued scientists’ interests. They received local tips of the tiny elephant-shrew being spotted in Djibouti. They worked closely with the local community to set up safe traps in specific locations. The scientists used oatmeal, peanut butter, and yeast to set the traps. And one Somali sengi was quickly caught.
Read: A TAPIR IS BORN IN BRAZIL’S ATLANTIC FOREST FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A CENTURY
Steven Heritage is a research scientist from the Duke University Lemur Center, USA. He was a part of the team and was extremely happy to get the tiny elephant-shrew “back on the radar”. He explained to BBC that they were not sure which species was found in the country. So when they diagnosed the trapped animal, the tufted tail was indication enough.
Houssein Rayaleh, a Djiboutian research ecologist and conservationist, explained that the locals never considered the species to be missing. But the scientific community now has proof of their continued existence.
The next plan is to launch a new expedition in 2022 to GPS radio-tag individual elephant-shrews. This would be helpful to study their ecology and behavior. The team mentioned that there are no obvious threats to the habitat of the tiny elephant-shrew currently.
All images: Global Wildlife Conservation


truththeory--2020-08-25--COVID-19: Reclaiming Freedom On The Water

When the COVID-19 pandemic began months ago , we were confined to our homes with strict restrictions that limited us from participating in recreational activities .
Today , municipalities have more-or-less “ opened up ” and people are slowly returning to their old hobbies : jogging , hiking , and sailing are all seeing a significant resurgence as home-bound Americans attempt to reconnect with the natural world .
Fitness and healthcare Investor Amit Raizada and a proprietor of Newport Harbor ’ s Veloce Yacht ( a luxury yacht available for short-term rentals ) , knows firsthand that there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pacific Ocean ’ s blue waters .
We sat down with Amit and learned how cooped-up Americans are taking the water and reclaiming their freedom in the process .
“ Americans are feeling anything but free right now , ” Raizada said .
“ This , obviously , is completely antithetical to the American ethos .
People are craving something to remind them of their humanity , and boating offers them that peace of mind more than any other outing I can think of.
” “ If you look at the statistics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent months ; people are embracing the freedom of the water in record numbers.
” As Raizada alluded to , a recent survey by the Marine Retailers Association of America found that more than 70 percent of boat dealers are either completely out of boats or have low inventory .
With such a high demand for watercraft , it seems everyone is breaking out their captain ’ s hats and heading for open waters .
Raizada ’ s Veloce Yacht offers the ideal day trip for any aspiring mariner .
Setting sail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been viewed as an essential exercise in liberty and humanity—and something that many people so desperately need right now .
Raizada , who has been on countless aquatic voyages and adventures himself , believes it offers an exceptionally unique reprieve from our day-to-day struggles .
“ When you ’ re out on the water with the sun on your skin and miles of open territory ahead of you , it is difficult to have negative thoughts—in fact , I ’ d challenge anyone to try , ” he said .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I couldn ’ t be more proud to offer that opportunity to anyone and everyone who would like to give it a try.
” Raizada attributes much of this spike in demand to the benefits that being on the water offers .
For one , it can be uniquely cleansing , especially now , when we are all working harder and longer than ever before .
With mental health issues surging and struggling with the emotional toll of self-isolation , a “ mental reset ” is something that seems especially needed—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excel both professionally and privately .
“ We aren ’ t meant to be inside staring at a screen for 12 hours a day , ” Raizada said .
“ While necessary during the pandemic , it ’ s not our natural state .
Unless we take active steps to spend time to refresh ourselves in nature , we will not be able to perform at optimal levels.
” This newfound appreciation for the water is not just good for mental health , but is also a way to revitalize the economy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in full effect , it is not always easy to find an activity that will consistently keep you away from others .
Social distancing is easy out on the open seas .
“ When you ’ re out on a watercraft , you rarely come within 50 yards of other people , let alone six feet , ” Raizada said .
“ While we should all abide by COVID19-related precautions , boating is a good way to get outside and enjoy California ’ s scenic beauty without having to worry about coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our conversation with Amit left us ready to begin our own adventure on the water .
A day out on the Pacific is not only an incredibly exciting way to spend an afternoon , but also an incredibly liberating way to get back to our pre-COVID roots and invigorate our joie de vivre .

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began months ago, we were confined to our homes with strict restrictions that limited us from participating in recreational activities. Today, municipalities have more-or-less “opened up” and people are slowly returning to their old hobbies: jogging, hiking, and sailing are all seeing a significant resurgence as home-bound Americans attempt to reconnect with the natural world.
Fitness and healthcare Investor Amit Raizada and a proprietor of Newport Harbor’s Veloce Yacht (a luxury yacht available for short-term rentals), knows firsthand that there is no substitute for a day out on the Pacific Ocean’s blue waters. We sat down with Amit and learned how cooped-up Americans are taking the water and reclaiming their freedom in the process.
“Americans are feeling anything but free right now,” Raizada said. “This, obviously, is completely antithetical to the American ethos. People are craving something to remind them of their humanity, and boating offers them that peace of mind more than any other outing I can think of.”
“If you look at the statistics, boat sales have seen an incredible uptick in recent months; people are embracing the freedom of the water in record numbers.”
As Raizada alluded to, a recent survey by the Marine Retailers Association of America found that more than 70 percent of boat dealers are either completely out of boats or have low inventory. With such a high demand for watercraft, it seems everyone is breaking out their captain’s hats and heading for open waters.
Raizada’s Veloce Yacht offers the ideal day trip for any aspiring mariner. Setting sail and taking to the seas has long been viewed as an essential exercise in liberty and humanity—and something that many people so desperately need right now. Raizada, who has been on countless aquatic voyages and adventures himself, believes it offers an exceptionally unique reprieve from our day-to-day struggles.
“When you’re out on the water with the sun on your skin and miles of open territory ahead of you, it is difficult to have negative thoughts—in fact, I’d challenge anyone to try,” he said. “It’s truly an experience all its own, and I couldn’t be more proud to offer that opportunity to anyone and everyone who would like to give it a try.”
Raizada attributes much of this spike in demand to the benefits that being on the water offers. For one, it can be uniquely cleansing, especially now, when we are all working harder and longer than ever before. With mental health issues surging and struggling with the emotional toll of self-isolation, a “mental reset” is something that seems especially needed—and something that Raizada says is necessary to excel both professionally and privately.
“We aren’t meant to be inside staring at a screen for 12 hours a day,” Raizada said. “While necessary during the pandemic, it’s not our natural state. Unless we take active steps to spend time to refresh ourselves in nature, we will not be able to perform at optimal levels.”
This newfound appreciation for the water is not just good for mental health, but is also a way to revitalize the economy in a safe way. With social distancing restrictions in full effect, it is not always easy to find an activity that will consistently keep you away from others. Social distancing is easy out on the open seas.
“When you’re out on a watercraft, you rarely come within 50 yards of other people, let alone six feet,” Raizada said. “While we should all abide by COVID19-related precautions, boating is a good way to get outside and enjoy California’s scenic beauty without having to worry about coming into contact with masses of people.”
Our conversation with Amit left us ready to begin our own adventure on the water. A day out on the Pacific is not only an incredibly exciting way to spend an afternoon, but also an incredibly liberating way to get back to our pre-COVID roots and invigorate our joie de vivre.
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truththeory--2020-08-25--Guess How Many Coins? – An Aquarium Gathered Wishing Well Coins In Order To Survive

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has found a creative solution to generating some much-needed funds .
Many aquariums and zoos across the United States and indeed all over the world have been battling to feed their animals never mind paying staff salaries over the past five or so months .
Some have been lucky enough to receive donations , but with so many businesses and individuals struggling to survive during the Covid-19 lockdowns , funds have generally been hard to come by .
Several zoos and aquariums have turned to virtual tours and similar initiatives to survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content ?
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They ’ ve also been able to tap into a resource inside their own premises – a wishing well .
If ever there was a time to turn to desperate measures , then now is it .
The 30-foot tall ‘ Smoky Mountain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aquarium , “ about 100 gallons of coins were cleaned and sorted and will go toward the general care of the aquarium and animals.
” How much money do you think the aquarium found ?
The coins had been collected over a period of 14-years .
The North Carolina Aquarium asked its social media followers to guess how much money was collected .
It was nearly $ 9,000 dollars .
“ And the grand total is $ 8,563.71 , ” read a post on their Facebook page .
The aquarium said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take to clean , sort , and sift through all the coins.
’ It took more than 10-hours just to feed the coins through a bank ’ s money counter .
The person who came closest to guessing the correct amount was Amy Campbell – she guessed $ 8,562 ; just a bit more than one dollar short !
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The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has found a creative solution to generating some much-needed funds.
Many aquariums and zoos across the United States and indeed all over the world have been battling to feed their animals never mind paying staff salaries over the past five or so months.
Some have been lucky enough to receive donations, but with so many businesses and individuals struggling to survive during the Covid-19 lockdowns, funds have generally been hard to come by.
Several zoos and aquariums have turned to virtual tours and similar initiatives to survive.
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The North Carolina Aquarium have also been conducting virtual tours and even virtual, interactive summer camps for kids.
They’ve also been able to tap into a resource inside their own premises – a wishing well. If ever there was a time to turn to desperate measures, then now is it.
The 30-foot tall ‘Smoky Mountain’ waterfall was turned off and according to the aquarium, “about 100 gallons of coins were cleaned and sorted and will go toward the general care of the aquarium and animals.”
How much money do you think the aquarium found?
The coins had been collected over a period of 14-years.
The North Carolina Aquarium asked its social media followers to guess how much money was collected. It was nearly $9,000 dollars.
“And the grand total is $8,563.71,” read a post on their Facebook page.
The aquarium said they ‘had severely underestimated how long it would take to clean, sort, and sift through all the coins.’
It took more than 10-hours just to feed the coins through a bank’s money counter.
The person who came closest to guessing the correct amount was Amy Campbell – she guessed $8,562; just a bit more than one dollar short!
Read more: Yoshi The Sea Turtle Swam 22,000 Miles In 2 Years From Cape Town To Australia
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truththeory--2020-08-27--Linguists Suggest That Young People Are Feeling “Intimidated” By Full Stops In Text Messages

Did you know that a grammatically correct sentence with a full stop can be perceived as rude ?
It has become common knowledge amongst youngsters that full stops in text messages are used when one doesn ’ t want to be friendly .
Recent research by New York ’ s Birmingham University has shown that Generation Z is intimidated by full stops .
Linguistics experts have confirmed that a large population of teenagers see full stops in text messages as insincere .
The study further said such a text can also be seen as the sender being annoyed or angry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content ?
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Since this is the population that has grown up with smartphones , the Gen Z culture is big on texting .
They have developed lingo around it with their texting techniques and styles .
The issue was brought back after Rhiannon Cosslett tweeted asking adults if they were aware of this issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and disbelief .
Experts chimed in at this point , explaining that the younger generation is used to breaking their thoughts up into several separate text messages .
Many claimed that full stops in text messages become redundant as sending the text itself indicates its ending .
A leading linguist from Leiden University , Dr. Lauren Fonteyn , explained that one text in itself is a complete message .
And when people add full stops , it gives off a negative tone .
Owen McArdle , another linguist from Cambridge University , agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the event matters .
McArdle further said that the youngsters ’ texting culture does not see full stops as the norm .
And , they can indicate abruptness .
This issue of language and its style ’ s development has been a linguistic issue of debate for many years .
A leading linguist , Prof. David Crystal , claimed that the meaning of full stops has developed .
He added that the fundamentals of grammar are on a path of revision .
He further gave another example of the punctuation mark and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mark sent alone could indicate that the sender is annoyed or angry .
Prof .
Crystal also said that in a fast virtual conversation , people use full stops only to emphasize a point .
He also wrote a book on the subject , Making A Point .
A Birmingham University study showed that the younger generation sees full stops in text messages as dishonest .
The research was conducted on 126 undergrad students .
And , these students confirmed that messages with full stops seemed impersonal and insincere .
On the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed profound and heartfelt .
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However , with electronic conversations , gestures and mannerisms are not visible .
Hence , texters use emoticons or deliberately misspell words to imitate speech acts .
And so , full stops in text messages serve a tonal purpose than just grammatical .

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Did you know that a grammatically correct sentence with a full stop can be perceived as rude? It has become common knowledge amongst youngsters that full stops in text messages are used when one doesn’t want to be friendly. Recent research by New York’s Birmingham University has shown that Generation Z is intimidated by full stops.
Linguistics experts have confirmed that a large population of teenagers see full stops in text messages as insincere. The study further said such a text can also be seen as the sender being annoyed or angry.
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Gen Z includes teenagers and some individuals in their early twenties. Since this is the population that has grown up with smartphones, the Gen Z culture is big on texting. They have developed lingo around it with their texting techniques and styles.
The issue was brought back after Rhiannon Cosslett tweeted asking adults if they were aware of this issue. Many adult Twitter users expressed shock and disbelief.
Adults Express Shock At Gen Z Texting Culture
Experts chimed in at this point, explaining that the younger generation is used to breaking their thoughts up into several separate text messages. Many claimed that full stops in text messages become redundant as sending the text itself indicates its ending.
A leading linguist from Leiden University, Dr. Lauren Fonteyn, explained that one text in itself is a complete message. And when people add full stops, it gives off a negative tone.
Owen McArdle, another linguist from Cambridge University, agreed but said that sometimes the formality of the event matters.
McArdle further said that the youngsters’ texting culture does not see full stops as the norm. And, they can indicate abruptness.
This issue of language and its style’s development has been a linguistic issue of debate for many years.
A leading linguist, Prof. David Crystal, claimed that the meaning of full stops has developed. He added that the fundamentals of grammar are on a path of revision. He further gave another example of the punctuation mark and the messages it could send. A punctuation mark sent alone could indicate that the sender is annoyed or angry.
Prof. Crystal also said that in a fast virtual conversation, people use full stops only to emphasize a point. He also wrote a book on the subject, Making A Point.
Full Stops In Text Messages Have Developed A Tonal Purpose
A Birmingham University study showed that the younger generation sees full stops in text messages as dishonest.
The research was conducted on 126 undergrad students. And, these students confirmed that messages with full stops seemed impersonal and insincere. On the other hand, messages with exclamation marks were deemed profound and heartfelt.
Read More: PEOPLE SHARED THE MOST ASTONISHINGLY STUPID THINGS SOMEONE EVER TOLD THEM
Celia Klin, one of the leading researchers, said that while having a face to face conversation, people can rely on gestures to send their message. However, with electronic conversations, gestures and mannerisms are not visible. Hence, texters use emoticons or deliberately misspell words to imitate speech acts.
And so, full stops in text messages serve a tonal purpose than just grammatical.
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truththeory--2020-08-27--Canadian Farmer Pleads: Stop Stealing My Hemp, It’s Not Cannabis

A first-time hemp farmer from Alberta has reported that people are stealing his crop , likely believing it ’ s cannabis they ’ re taking .
Lory Betchuk previously grew more traditional crops like wheat , barley , and oats but recently turned his hand to cultivating hemp .
Hemp is derived from the same plant as cannabis or weed as its more commonly known .
However , hemp contains virtually no psychoactive effects and does not cause people to get high .
In more technical terms , hemp has lower concentrations of THC and higher levels of cannabidiol ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its psychoactive ability .
Instead , it can be used to make an amazingly large variety of products , including rope , paper , textiles , clothing , bioplastics , insulation , and biofuel .
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That however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Betchuk ’ s crops .
His farm is not fenced off – which should perhaps be a hint that it ’ s not marijuana that is being grown .
He ’ s also put up a sign saying “ This is my hemp !
!
Stop stealing it !
” But still , people are helping themselves to armfuls and even bagfuls .
“ My guess is that they don ’ t know it ’ s hemp , they ’ re probably guessing its cannabis , ” said Mr. Betchuk .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pity the people who are taking this and trying to get high because they ’ re going to have one heck of a headache , ” said David van der Leek , a local resident .
Mr. Betchuk ’ s farm is among the first in the area and it ’ s not surprising that so many have noticed it .
People wanting to cultivate it have to undergo a criminal record check in order to produce and import the plant .
In the United States , hemp has been legal under federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hemp Farming Act was created , changing the crop from a controlled substance to an agricultural commodity .
A handful of states however still consider it illegal to grow the plant .
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A first-time hemp farmer from Alberta has reported that people are stealing his crop, likely believing it’s cannabis they’re taking.
Lory Betchuk previously grew more traditional crops like wheat, barley, and oats but recently turned his hand to cultivating hemp.
Hemp is derived from the same plant as cannabis or weed as its more commonly known. However, hemp contains virtually no psychoactive effects and does not cause people to get high.
In more technical terms, hemp has lower concentrations of THC and higher levels of cannabidiol (CBD), which decreases or eliminates its psychoactive ability.
Instead, it can be used to make an amazingly large variety of products, including rope, paper, textiles, clothing, bioplastics, insulation, and biofuel.
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Its reportedly been harvested for centuries and was used as far back as 50 000 years ago to make fiber.
People are stealing bagfuls of hemp
That however has not stopped people from raiding Mr. Betchuk’s crops. His farm is not fenced off – which should perhaps be a hint that it’s not marijuana that is being grown. He’s also put up a sign saying “This is my hemp!! Stop stealing it!”
But still, people are helping themselves to armfuls and even bagfuls.
“My guess is that they don’t know it’s hemp, they’re probably guessing its cannabis,” said Mr. Betchuk. “It’s not cannabis.”
“I pity the people who are taking this and trying to get high because they’re going to have one heck of a headache,” said David van der Leek, a local resident.
Mr. Betchuk’s farm is among the first in the area and it’s not surprising that so many have noticed it.
People wanting to cultivate it have to undergo a criminal record check in order to produce and import the plant.
In the United States, hemp has been legal under federal law only since December 2018 when The Hemp Farming Act was created, changing the crop from a controlled substance to an agricultural commodity.
A handful of states however still consider it illegal to grow the plant.
Read more: This Guy Who Was Sentenced To Life In Prison For Selling $30 Of Marijuana Will Finally Be Freed
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truththeory--2020-08-27--Some Hosts In The Hamptons Are Paying For Party Guests To Take Rapid Coronavirus Tests Before Enteri

Some Hosts In The Hamptons Are Paying For Party Guests To Take Rapid Coronavirus Tests Before Entering

Reports came in earlier that the rich have flocked to the Hamptons to bunker up during this COVID-19 pandemic .
The latest update on this news is that they are now paying to take rapid coronavirus tests before entering a party .
And a single one-time test costs $ 500 .
Dr. Asma Rashid heads an exclusive medical service .
She revealed that wealthy party hosts are paying her to conduct rapid coronavirus tests for every single party guest .
The rapid test results take around 10-30 mins to show up .
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This news comes in amidst rising concern over coronavirus test delays in the country .
Medical experts have said that long delays have deemed the test results less useful .
They also said that it has become a serious issue in controlling the spread of the virus .
Every party guest consents to reveal their rapid coronavirus test results once it ’ s out .
Then , the host decides whether to let them in or not .
Two types of coronavirus tests are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine if a person is currently infected .
The other test looks at antibodies to check if the individual had contracted the virus in the past .
Dr. Rashid confirmed that she administered both the nose swab and the finger prick tests at various social gatherings during this pandemic .
She further added that she always tells people that the test results are not 100 percent reliable .
And so , everyone must still follow all the COVID-19 guidelines .
She added that more people should take the test rather than see it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out a disclaimer saying that rapid coronavirus tests can show inaccurate results .
Several studies have shown the problems related to rapid testing .
However , it ’ s still used due to its easy access and mobility .
Abbott , a rapid coronavirus test producer , disputed such reports earlier and said that complaints of inaccurate results accounted for only 0.015 % .
The specific kind of coronavirus test administered in the Hamptons is yet to be disclosed .
Meanwhile , Dr. Rashid said that her clients were aware of all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that there ’ s really no one test that gives a 100 percent guarantee right now .
The Hamptons is in Suffolk County , which has seen a total of 2,000 COVID-19 related fatalities and over 44,400 COVID-19 positive cases .
There was a drastic increase in positive cases after the 4th of July .
One party that made the news for violating COVID-19 safety protocols was a benefit concert .
The drive-in concert featured The Chainsmokers .
The event was supposed to follow social distancing rules .
However , videos of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands crowding the streets .
Experts have raised concerns over the unavailability of test kits .
They have also said that test delays will become a major roadblock in reopening the economy .
Fortunately , the last couple of weeks saw a gradual decline in coronavirus positive tests in the Hamptons .
Dr. Rashid mentioned that she has trouble procuring rapid coronavirus tests sometimes .

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Reports came in earlier that the rich have flocked to the Hamptons to bunker up during this COVID-19 pandemic. The latest update on this news is that they are now paying to take rapid coronavirus tests before entering a party. And a single one-time test costs $500.
Dr. Asma Rashid heads an exclusive medical service. She revealed that wealthy party hosts are paying her to conduct rapid coronavirus tests for every single party guest. The rapid test results take around 10-30 mins to show up.
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This news comes in amidst rising concern over coronavirus test delays in the country. Medical experts have said that long delays have deemed the test results less useful. They also said that it has become a serious issue in controlling the spread of the virus.
Every party guest consents to reveal their rapid coronavirus test results once it’s out. Then, the host decides whether to let them in or not.
Experts Say Rapid Coronavirus Tests Not Reliable
Two types of coronavirus tests are conducted in general. One is to determine if a person is currently infected. The other test looks at antibodies to check if the individual had contracted the virus in the past.
Dr. Rashid confirmed that she administered both the nose swab and the finger prick tests at various social gatherings during this pandemic. She further added that she always tells people that the test results are not 100 percent reliable. And so, everyone must still follow all the COVID-19 guidelines. She added that more people should take the test rather than see it as taboo.
The FDA has put out a disclaimer saying that rapid coronavirus tests can show inaccurate results. Several studies have shown the problems related to rapid testing. However, it’s still used due to its easy access and mobility.
Abbott, a rapid coronavirus test producer, disputed such reports earlier and said that complaints of inaccurate results accounted for only 0.015%.
The specific kind of coronavirus test administered in the Hamptons is yet to be disclosed. Meanwhile, Dr. Rashid said that her clients were aware of all the glitches in test results. She further added that there’s really no one test that gives a 100 percent guarantee right now.
Coronavirus Test Delays – A Major Obstacle In Reopening The Economy
The Hamptons is in Suffolk County, which has seen a total of 2,000 COVID-19 related fatalities and over 44,400 COVID-19 positive cases. There was a drastic increase in positive cases after the 4th of July.
One party that made the news for violating COVID-19 safety protocols was a benefit concert. The drive-in concert featured The Chainsmokers. The event was supposed to follow social distancing rules. However, videos of the event surfaced on the internet showing thousands crowding the streets.
Experts have raised concerns over the unavailability of test kits. They have also said that test delays will become a major roadblock in reopening the economy.
Fortunately, the last couple of weeks saw a gradual decline in coronavirus positive tests in the Hamptons. Dr. Rashid mentioned that she has trouble procuring rapid coronavirus tests sometimes.
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truththeory--2020-08-26--Bird Deaths Drop By 70% After Painting  Wind Turbine Blades Black

According to research done on a Norwegian wind farm , there could be a very simple solution to drastically decrease bird deaths .
Wind power has surged in recent years – in 2019 a capacity of more than 60GW was added worldwide ; an increase of 19 percent .
This is not surprising as wind is fast becoming one of the cheapest ways to produce power .
However , as is the case with nearly all energy sources , the environment suffers collateral damage .
in the case of wind power – produced by massive turbines , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Fish and Wildlife estimated that around 300,000 birds were killed by wind blades in 2015 .
Its been found that the birds simply don ’ t see the giant turbines , which are generally white in color .
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And that within an assumed open airspace , birds may not always perceive obstructions ahead .
In order to try and make the turbines more visible for the birds , researcher at the Smøla wind farm in Norway decided to paint a single blade black in each of four turbines .
The turbines are 70 meters tall with each of their three blades measuring 40 meters in length .
This was done in 2013 .
In the six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black , data was accumulated on dead birds , with the aid of sniffer dogs .
Among the birds killed were white-tailed eagles .
And according to the researcher ’ s findings , the results were very encouraging : “ Applying contrast painting to the rotor blades significantly reduced the annual fatality rate ( > 70 % ) for a range of birds at the Smøla wind‐power plant , ” they wrote in their report .
It should be noted however that by the researchers ’ own admission , the study was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be carried out .
But in the meantime , it has at least given hope to the possibility that by simply adding black paint to wind turbines , many birds could be saved .
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According to research done on a Norwegian wind farm, there could be a very simple solution to drastically decrease bird deaths.
Wind power has surged in recent years – in 2019 a capacity of more than 60GW was added worldwide; an increase of 19 percent.
This is not surprising as wind is fast becoming one of the cheapest ways to produce power.
However, as is the case with nearly all energy sources, the environment suffers collateral damage.
in the case of wind power – produced by massive turbines, it’s birds which most greatly suffer.
The US Fish and Wildlife estimated that around 300,000 birds were killed by wind blades in 2015.
Its been found that the birds simply don’t see the giant turbines, which are generally white in color.
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Its believed that this is is because relative to humans, birds have a narrow binocular frontal field of view. It’s thought likely that they use their monocular and high‐resolution lateral fields of view for detecting predators. And that within an assumed open airspace, birds may not always perceive obstructions ahead.
Encouraging results
In order to try and make the turbines more visible for the birds, researcher at the Smøla wind farm in Norway decided to paint a single blade black in each of four turbines. The turbines are 70 meters tall with each of their three blades measuring 40 meters in length.
This was done in 2013. In the six years prior to the turbines being painted black, data was accumulated on dead birds, with the aid of sniffer dogs. Among the birds killed were white-tailed eagles.
And according to the researcher’s findings, the results were very encouraging: “Applying contrast painting to the rotor blades significantly reduced the annual fatality rate (>70%) for a range of birds at the Smøla wind‐power plant,” they wrote in their report.
It should be noted however that by the researchers’ own admission, the study was a relatively limited one. More studies will be carried out. But in the meantime, it has at least given hope to the possibility that by simply adding black paint to wind turbines, many birds could be saved.
Read more: Environment Focused Covid-19 Recovery Could Rebuild Economies And Generate $10 Trillion Annually
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truththeory--2020-08-28--Preliminary Research Suggests Spit Test Could Diagnose Heart Attacks In 10 Minutes

The early signs are positive that a spit test-taking just 10 minutes could detect the possible onset of a heart attack .
The findings – which are still to be peer-reviewed , were presented recently at the 2020 European Society for Cardiology Annual congress .
The aim of the spit test is to determine the presence of a protein biomarker called troponin within a person ’ s bloodstream .
Troponin rises rapidly during heart attacks as it helps to regulate the heart .
The plan is for the tests to yield a positive or negative result within minutes .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diseases are the number one cause of death , claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year worldwide .
One issue currently with suspected heart attacks is that symptoms can be quite generalized and vague .
These include chest pain , nausea , and fatigue .
Testing for troponin is more specific and can provide more accurate identification of a possible heart attack .
However , the current testing is done with blood and takes about an hour for results .
Cutting down one hour to 10 minutes could potentially have life-saving consequences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a simple and rapid troponin test for patients with chest pain in the pre-hospital setting , ” said the study ’ s author Roi Westreich , of the Soroka University Medical Centre in Israel .
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In this preliminary study we evaluated the feasibility of a novel method using saliva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new test , research was conducted on existing troponin blood tests .
A unique processing method was developed in order to analyze protein within saliva samples .
Further validation will certainly be needed .
But initial testing has been encouraging – saliva samples from heart attack patients tested positive 84 % of the time .
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The early signs are positive that a spit test-taking just 10 minutes could detect the possible onset of a heart attack.
The findings – which are still to be peer-reviewed, were presented recently at the 2020 European Society for Cardiology Annual congress.
The aim of the spit test is to determine the presence of a protein biomarker called troponin within a person’s bloodstream. Troponin rises rapidly during heart attacks as it helps to regulate the heart.
The plan is for the tests to yield a positive or negative result within minutes.
Heart disease is the biggest killer
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year worldwide.
One issue currently with suspected heart attacks is that symptoms can be quite generalized and vague.
These include chest pain, nausea, and fatigue.
Testing for troponin is more specific and can provide more accurate identification of a possible heart attack. However, the current testing is done with blood and takes about an hour for results.
Cutting down one hour to 10 minutes could potentially have life-saving consequences.
“There is a great need for a simple and rapid troponin test for patients with chest pain in the pre-hospital setting,” said the study’s author Roi Westreich, of the Soroka University Medical Centre in Israel.
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“Currently troponin testing uses blood samples. In this preliminary study we evaluated the feasibility of a novel method using saliva,” Westreich added.
In developing the new test, research was conducted on existing troponin blood tests. A unique processing method was developed in order to analyze protein within saliva samples.
Further validation will certainly be needed. But initial testing has been encouraging – saliva samples from heart attack patients tested positive 84% of the time.
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truththeory--2020-08-28--“Biomorphic Batteries” In Robots Could Store 72 Times More Energy In “Fat Reserves”

Remember when we were so fascinated by artificial intelligence when they first came up ?
We were shocked to find that robots could behave like humans .
But , one thing was certain that they could never imitate vital human functions .
Well , we were wrong .
Scientists from Michigan University have released their research on creating biomorphic batteries .
It basically means that this battery helps robots to function like humans .
In the sense that they can now store “ fat reserves ” as a source of energy in their bodies .
The purpose of this new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s capacity .
A robot ’ s functioning capabilities have reached new heights with this invention .
Now , they can mimic a human being ’ s ability to store and distribute energy .
Moreover , it has been reported that this battery is much more powerful than the traditional lithium-ion kind .
An engineering professor from Michigan University , Nicholas Kotov , is one of the leading researchers in this project .
He stated that conventional robot design involves keeping at least 20 percent of its inside space aside for batteries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatly affects a robot ’ s power capacity .
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He said that they can increase a robot ’ s power capacity by simply replacing its exterior batteries .
Traditionally , engineers use lithium-ion batteries .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a robot 72 times more .
The researchers also said that they were flexible on the placement of the biomorphic battery .
Ahmet Emre , another researcher involved in the project , said that batteries serve two functions .
First is that they store charge .
Second is that they protect a robot ’ s insides .
Thus , in the process , replicating a human being ’ s fat tissue and it ’ s multifunctionality .
Prof. Kotov further added that they don ’ t use one single bulky sack of fat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said that the best way to distribute and store energy in a robot would be to replicate human biology .
He also said that to achieve optimum efficiency with regards to the battery would be taking advantage of biomorphic devices .
Hydroxide ions are passed through the air and a zinc electrode through a unique membrane that is coated .
It is called “ aramid nanofiber.
” This material is also used in polymer gels ( water-based ) and kevlar Vesta .
Moreover , they are mostly nontoxic .
What this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the traditional batteries , these are much better for the environment .
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This battery does increase a robot ’ s power capacity .
However , this increase in capacity is maintained only for around hundreds of charge cycles .
This is far fewer than the lithium-ion batteries .
But , the good news is that biomorphic batteries are much cheaper .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be easily recycled .
The introduction of these biomorphic batteries for robots is a breakthrough in the field of robotic science .

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Remember when we were so fascinated by artificial intelligence when they first came up? We were shocked to find that robots could behave like humans. But, one thing was certain that they could never imitate vital human functions. Well, we were wrong. Scientists from Michigan University have released their research on creating biomorphic batteries. It basically means that this battery helps robots to function like humans. In the sense that they can now store “fat reserves” as a source of energy in their bodies.
The purpose of this new biomorphic battery is to increase a battery’s capacity. A robot’s functioning capabilities have reached new heights with this invention. Now, they can mimic a human being’s ability to store and distribute energy. Moreover, it has been reported that this battery is much more powerful than the traditional lithium-ion kind.
Robots One Step Closer To Humans?
An engineering professor from Michigan University, Nicholas Kotov, is one of the leading researchers in this project. He stated that conventional robot design involves keeping at least 20 percent of its inside space aside for batteries. According to the researchers, this greatly affects a robot’s power capacity.
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Another leading researcher in the project, Mingqiang Wang, published a research paper in Science Robotics on the issue. He said that they can increase a robot’s power capacity by simply replacing its exterior batteries. Traditionally, engineers use lithium-ion batteries. He said that using zinc batteries instead can power a robot 72 times more.
The researchers also said that they were flexible on the placement of the biomorphic battery. Ahmet Emre, another researcher involved in the project, said that batteries serve two functions. First is that they store charge. Second is that they protect a robot’s insides. Thus, in the process, replicating a human being’s fat tissue and it’s multifunctionality.
Prof. Kotov further added that they don’t use one single bulky sack of fat that would be costly to transfer energy. He said that the best way to distribute and store energy in a robot would be to replicate human biology. He also said that to achieve optimum efficiency with regards to the battery would be taking advantage of biomorphic devices.
New Biomorphic Batteries More Environmentally Friendly
Hydroxide ions are passed through the air and a zinc electrode through a unique membrane that is coated. It is called “aramid nanofiber.” This material is also used in polymer gels (water-based) and kevlar Vesta. Moreover, they are mostly nontoxic. What this means is that, in comparison to the traditional batteries, these are much better for the environment.
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Of course, like everything else, this biomorphic battery has a downside too. This battery does increase a robot’s power capacity. However, this increase in capacity is maintained only for around hundreds of charge cycles. This is far fewer than the lithium-ion batteries. But, the good news is that biomorphic batteries are much cheaper. Moreover, researchers have stated that they can be easily recycled.
The introduction of these biomorphic batteries for robots is a breakthrough in the field of robotic science.
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truththeory--2020-08-28--The Existence Of 50 New Planets, Uncovered By Artificial Intelligence Digging Through Old NASA Data

An artificial intelligence machine has revealed the discovery of 50 new planets by going through NASA ’ s past data .
A research team at Warwick University gathered a huge amount of datasets from NASA ’ s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite ( TESS ) and the Kepler mission .
They then fed the collected data to a machine learning algorithm .
The artificial intelligence device then proceeded to confirm that 50 new planets exist without public knowledge .
The Kepler mission is now retired , and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite was launched back in 2018 .
The current technique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new planet has received suspicion and criticism .
Some scientists say that the process can be disturbed by noise , an object ’ s interference , and even camera errors .
With this new research of mixing AIs and data , scientists hope that planet spotting techniques will improve exponentially .
The researchers from Warwick university trained their artificial intelligence machine by showing it what confirmed planets are .
They also taught the AI how to spot and avert false positives .
They further fed it a large set of datasets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for new planet candidates .
The machine-learning algorithm then confirmed 59 new planets .
As lee the research team , this discovery is the gist of its kind in astronomy history .
David Armstrong said that this new technique lets the researchers take in 50 planet candidates for validation at a time .
They then check if a planet is applicable for an upgrade .
David Armstrong is a leading researcher of the project from the physics department of Warwick University .
Their research paper has been published in the Monthly Notices of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journal .
The 50 new planets found are of different sizes .
The statement made by the researchers said that some planets were as big as Neptune , and some were smaller than Earth .
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He said that the statistical likelihood of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent .
Armstrong added that given the precise data , all the 50 new planets are being considered as valid planets .
The researchers said that this system is quite effective and time-efficient .
The entire process takes much faster and is much accurate than the traditional system .
However , teaching the machine the algorithm takes some time .
But , that is the only time taking part .
The researchers hope that they can use this new technique to find other candidate planets .
Armstrong expanded on the issue and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from PLATO and TESS .
PLATO stands for Planetary Transits and Oscillations of stars .
It ’ s a space telescope that researchers are planning to launch in the year 2026 .

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An artificial intelligence machine has revealed the discovery of 50 new planets by going through NASA’s past data.
A research team at Warwick University gathered a huge amount of datasets from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Kepler mission. They then fed the collected data to a machine learning algorithm. The artificial intelligence device then proceeded to confirm that 50 new planets exist without public knowledge.
The Kepler mission is now retired, and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite was launched back in 2018.
The current technique to spot and confirm the existence of a new planet has received suspicion and criticism. Some scientists say that the process can be disturbed by noise, an object’s interference, and even camera errors. With this new research of mixing AIs and data, scientists hope that planet spotting techniques will improve exponentially.
Warwick University Researchers Discover 50 New Planets
The researchers from Warwick university trained their artificial intelligence machine by showing it what confirmed planets are. They also taught the AI how to spot and avert false positives. They further fed it a large set of datasets. This dataset has not yet been validated for new planet candidates.
The machine-learning algorithm then confirmed 59 new planets. As lee the research team, this discovery is the gist of its kind in astronomy history.
David Armstrong said that this new technique lets the researchers take in 50 planet candidates for validation at a time. They then check if a planet is applicable for an upgrade. David Armstrong is a leading researcher of the project from the physics department of Warwick University.
Their research paper has been published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, a science journal.
The 50 new planets found are of different sizes. The statement made by the researchers said that some planets were as big as Neptune, and some were smaller than Earth.
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Armstrong further stated that they don’t think there will be a false positive. He said that the statistical likelihood of a false positive is less than one percent. Armstrong added that given the precise data, all the 50 new planets are being considered as valid planets.
Machine Learning Algorithm – Much Efficient Than Traditional Planet Spotting System
The researchers said that this system is quite effective and time-efficient. The entire process takes much faster and is much accurate than the traditional system. However, teaching the machine the algorithm takes some time. But, that is the only time taking part.
The researchers hope that they can use this new technique to find other candidate planets. Armstrong expanded on the issue and said that they are looking to use data from PLATO and TESS.
PLATO stands for Planetary Transits and Oscillations of stars. It’s a space telescope that researchers are planning to launch in the year 2026.
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truththeory--2020-08-28--Japan Faces Credit Card Number Shortage Amid Online Shopping Boom

While the pandemic has created multiple problems in the global economy , it has also fast-tracked matters of the future .
As people shifted their daily activities indoors , their shopping experience and habits also changed in Japan .
The country is now facing a credit card number shortage with online shopping receiving a boost .
Japan has 280 credit card companies for a population of over a hundred million .
The majority of these companies work in collaboration with international firms like MasterCard and Visa .
They give 16-digit numbers on their credit cards .
First 6 of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company name , and other details , The next 10 digits refer to account number and type , and the memberships of the card owner with the company .
As more and more people are opting for contactless transactions at home , the companies are looking at an imminent credit card number shortage .
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Japan Consumer Credit Association has mentioned that as of March , 283 million cards had been issued .
This number saw a huge jump that started after the Japanese government announced a consumption tax hike in 2019 .
PM Shinzo Abe has the vision of pushing the current number of 29.9 % of credit card transactions to 80 % eventually .
The credit card industry is happy to supply the cards but they have failed to address the other issues .
They are now fearing a credit card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reuse dormant card numbers as makeshift measures .
This temporary solution has many complications including identity theft .
The credit card industry estimates costs running in the numbers of $ 94.5 million to $ 945 million if the system is to be reformed .
And they are not willing to pass on these costs to their consumers .
Hence the deadlock for now .
The only feasible way out of a credit card number shortage is to add more digits to the current 16-digit cards .
The Mainichi reported a senior official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although we want to avoid increasing the number of digits as much as possible , I think that ultimately , our only choice is to carry the expense burden on our own.
” If the digits increase , the companies need to decide how the current 300 million cards would operate .
They could add the extra digits to these cards or a system where types can exist needs to be put in place .

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While the pandemic has created multiple problems in the global economy, it has also fast-tracked matters of the future. As people shifted their daily activities indoors, their shopping experience and habits also changed in Japan. The country is now facing a credit card number shortage with online shopping receiving a boost.
Japan has 280 credit card companies for a population of over a hundred million. The majority of these companies work in collaboration with international firms like MasterCard and Visa. They give 16-digit numbers on their credit cards. First 6 of these digits are related to the country, company name, and other details, The next 10 digits refer to account number and type, and the memberships of the card owner with the company. As more and more people are opting for contactless transactions at home, the companies are looking at an imminent credit card number shortage.
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The usual rate of growth for credit card usage was 2% until March 2020. Japan Consumer Credit Association has mentioned that as of March, 283 million cards had been issued. This number saw a huge jump that started after the Japanese government announced a consumption tax hike in 2019. PM Shinzo Abe has the vision of pushing the current number of 29.9% of credit card transactions to 80% eventually.
Credit Card Number Shortage: Fears and Solutions
The credit card industry is happy to supply the cards but they have failed to address the other issues. They are now fearing a credit card number shortage. Some companies have tried to reuse dormant card numbers as makeshift measures. This temporary solution has many complications including identity theft. The credit card industry estimates costs running in the numbers of $94.5 million to $945 million if the system is to be reformed. And they are not willing to pass on these costs to their consumers. Hence the deadlock for now.
The only feasible way out of a credit card number shortage is to add more digits to the current 16-digit cards. The Mainichi reported a senior official of a card company comment, “Although we want to avoid increasing the number of digits as much as possible, I think that ultimately, our only choice is to carry the expense burden on our own.”
If the digits increase, the companies need to decide how the current 300 million cards would operate. They could add the extra digits to these cards or a system where types can exist needs to be put in place.
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truththeory--2020-08-29--Survey Suggest Generous Americans Have Donated More To Charities During The Pandemic

Despite the chaos and trouble , the ongoing pandemic has caused across the globe , Americans have donated more to charities than ever before !
While many lost their jobs or were furloughed , they often sought help online .
Many non-profits organizations were also trying to reach out to the worst-hit people .
And it seems generous Americans have continued their good work .
A Lending Tree report mentioned how 2/3rd of respondents had not changed their charitable habits from previous years .
34 % of the population has donated more than once in the last year .
Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Donations to local relief funds have increased by 13 % while money sent to loved ones who have lost their jobs increased by 12 % .
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30 % of Americans continue to pay for services like babysitting and housekeeping even when they are not availing of the services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such people when they were unable to provide work like before .
They continued with the payments .
Americans Have Donated More To Charities : A Shining Example Of Humanity The first stimulus package , the CARES Act , encouraged Americans to donate more by allowing them to write off spending of more than $ 3000 from their income tax calculations without itemizing the deductions .
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Not just personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased in 2020 .
Fidelity Charitable , the largest organizer of DAFs , reported in June that they raised $ 3.4 billion from such funds .
This was a 28 % jump from the donations made in the first 6 months of 2019 .
Combined , the increase was of a whopping 667 % for food banks and other food assistance programs .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion from 330,000 grants until June .
This was the highest amount of donations made in the history of the Charity , which is among the largest philanthropic funds of the country .
According to a Washington Examiner report , DAFs from 32 community foundations across 21 states “ reported an 80 percent increase in donations… from March to May , compared with the same period last year.
” Despite the gloom and doom brought by this disease , Americans have donated more to charities this year .
This is a shining example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of a terrible pandemic .

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Despite the chaos and trouble, the ongoing pandemic has caused across the globe, Americans have donated more to charities than ever before! While many lost their jobs or were furloughed, they often sought help online. Many non-profits organizations were also trying to reach out to the worst-hit people. And it seems generous Americans have continued their good work.
A Lending Tree report mentioned how 2/3rd of respondents had not changed their charitable habits from previous years. 34% of the population has donated more than once in the last year. Other forms of charity have also increased this year. Donations to local relief funds have increased by 13% while money sent to loved ones who have lost their jobs increased by 12%.
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Americans have donated more to charities despite the pandemic, with 56% of them making recurring donations to their charities. 30% of Americans continue to pay for services like babysitting and housekeeping even when they are not availing of the services. Caring Americans did not forget about such people when they were unable to provide work like before. They continued with the payments.
Americans Have Donated More To Charities: A Shining Example Of Humanity
The first stimulus package, the CARES Act, encouraged Americans to donate more by allowing them to write off spending of more than $3000 from their income tax calculations without itemizing the deductions.
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Not just personal charity, corporate charity work has also increased in 2020. Fidelity Charitable, the largest organizer of DAFs, reported in June that they raised $3.4 billion from such funds. This was a 28% jump from the donations made in the first 6 months of 2019. Combined, the increase was of a whopping 667% for food banks and other food assistance programs.
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Schwab Charitable record a 46% growth in DAF grants too. The total amount came to $1.7 billion from 330,000 grants until June. This was the highest amount of donations made in the history of the Charity, which is among the largest philanthropic funds of the country.
According to a Washington Examiner report, DAFs from 32 community foundations across 21 states “reported an 80 percent increase in donations… from March to May, compared with the same period last year.”
Despite the gloom and doom brought by this disease, Americans have donated more to charities this year. This is a shining example of the spirit of humanity, even in the middle of a terrible pandemic.
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