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What If Your Body Ran on Just One Daily Meal? (Science Explained)
What actually happens inside your body when you shift from eating three meals a day to relying on just one?
This video takes you deep into the surprising science behind intermittent fasting, revealing how your metabolism, hormones, and brain respond when food becomes less frequent but more intentional.
You’ll discover why many people practicing intermittent fasting report sharper focus, steadier energy, and improved insulin sensitivity—benefits rooted in human evolution and modern physiology. As your body switches from glucose to fat as its primary fuel, you enter a state that supports cellular repair, autophagy, and long-term metabolic health.
We break down what this transition feels like hour by hour, why hunger changes over time, and how intermittent fasting may reduce inflammation while protecting brain function. But this isn’t a miracle method; we also highlight the risks, limitations, and who should avoid extreme fasting schedules.
Whether you're curious about weight loss, energy stability, or longevity, this video gives you a balanced, science-backed look at intermittent fasting and what really happens when your body runs on just one daily meal. Join us as we uncover the hidden biology behind intermittent fasting and the fascinating ways your body adapts.
#intermittentfasting #onemealaday #autophagy #fastingbenefits #fastingscience
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Most People Will Miss This (Again)
History doesn’t repeat.
It whispers.
It gives you clues.
Patterns.
Moments that feel… familiar.
And if you listen close enough?
You start to see it coming before it hits.
Because this moment?
It’s not new.
The disbelief.
The “it’s too early” energy.
The mockery.
We’ve seen it before:
Amazon in the 90s
Apple when it almost died
The internet before broadband
₿ Bitcoin at $0.10, then $100, then $1K…
Each time, most people missed it.
Not because it was invisible.
But because it looked too boring.
Too volatile.
Too different.
And right now?
It’s happening again.
→ Sats are cheap
→ Inflation is accelerating
→ Institutions are loading up
→ Sovereignty is under attack
But the crowd?
Still distracted.
Still skeptical.
Still waiting for “confirmation.”
They’re too busy to notice the gates are closing.
Too scared to trust their instinct.
Too slow to act.
But you?
You’re not most people.
Because stacking 1 million sats now isn’t about being rich.
It’s about being early.
Being awake.
Being done with missing it again.
This is your signal.
Don’t wait for headlines.
Don’t wait for permission.
Don’t wait to be average.
Because when the price explodes, and the door locks…
Most people will say:
“I saw it coming…”
But few will be able to say:
“I acted.”
Be one of them.
Stay alert, stack sats.
Anarko
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Most People Will Miss This (Again)
History doesn’t repeat.
It whispers.
It gives you clues.
Patterns.
Moments that feel… familiar.
And if you listen close enough?
You start to see it coming before it hits.
Because this moment?
It’s not new.
The disbelief.
The “it’s too early” energy.
The mockery.
We’ve seen it before:
Amazon in the 90s
Apple when it almost died
The internet before broadband
₿ Bitcoin at $0.10, then $100, then $1K…
Each time, most people missed it.
Not because it was invisible.
But because it looked too boring.
Too volatile.
Too different.
And right now?
It’s happening again.
→ Sats are cheap
→ Inflation is accelerating
→ Institutions are loading up
→ Sovereignty is under attack
But the crowd?
Still distracted.
Still skeptical.
Still waiting for “confirmation.”
They’re too busy to notice the gates are closing.
Too scared to trust their instinct.
Too slow to act.
But you?
You’re not most people.
Because stacking 1 million sats now isn’t about being rich.
It’s about being early.
Being awake.
Being done with missing it again.
This is your signal.
Don’t wait for headlines.
Don’t wait for permission.
Don’t wait to be average.
Because when the price explodes, and the door locks…
Most people will say:
“I saw it coming…”
But few will be able to say:
“I acted.”
Be one of them.
Stay alert, stack sats.
Anarko
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Parga, Greece..🇬🇷
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Parga, Greece..🇬🇷
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Olga Beliaeva Born (1967)
“Tarot Reader Girl - Optical Illusion Skull “
Watercolor on Paper.
45.7 W x 55.9 H x 0.3 D cm
Russian artist.
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Olga Beliaeva Born (1967)
“Tarot Reader Girl - Optical Illusion Skull “
Watercolor on Paper.
45.7 W x 55.9 H x 0.3 D cm
Russian artist.
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Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Photographer: @iwanicki.artur
#archidesiign #architecture #design #travel #photography #europe #prague #czechrepublic
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Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Photographer: @iwanicki.artur
#archidesiign #architecture #design #travel #photography #europe #prague #czechrepublic
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The four masted iron barque Falls of Halladale was built in 1886 by Russell & Co. Greenock for owners Wright & Breakenridge, her final owners were T. Law & Co.
The photos show her wrecked at Peterborough, near Warrnambool, Victoria on November 14th. 1908.
Her anchor is on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, the wreck site is a favourite for divers.
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The four masted iron barque Falls of Halladale was built in 1886 by Russell & Co. Greenock for owners Wright & Breakenridge, her final owners were T. Law & Co.

Her anchor is on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, the wreck site is a favourite for divers.
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In the 1960s, Harvard graduate student Jean Briggs made a remarkable discovery about human anger. At age 34, she traveled beyond the Arctic Circle and lived in the tundra for 17 months. No roads. No heating systems. No grocery stores. Winters dropped below –40°C.
Briggs convinced an Inuit family to “adopt” her so she could observe their life in its natural rhythm. Soon, she noticed something extraordinary: the adults had an almost superhuman ability to control their anger. They never lost their temper.
One day, someone spilled a boiling kettle inside an igloo, damaging the ice floor. No shouting. No blame. Just a calm, “Too bad,” before fetching more water. Another time, a fishing line — painstakingly woven for days — snapped on the very first cast. The only response? “Let’s make another one.”
Next to them, Briggs felt like an impulsive child. So she began asking: How do Inuit parents teach their children this emotional mastery?
One afternoon, she found her answer. A young mother was playing with her angry two-year-old son. She handed him a small stone and said, “Hit me with it. Again. Harder.” When he threw it, she covered her eyes and pretended to cry: “Ooooh, that hurts!”
To Briggs, it seemed bizarre — until she realized it was a powerful lesson. The Inuit believe you never scold a small child or speak to them in an angry voice. Instead, they use gentle play to teach empathy and self-control. Even if a child hits or bites you — you respond with calm, not rage.
Maybe the rest of us could learn something from a culture where anger isn’t feared… because it’s understood.
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In the 1960s, Harvard graduate student Jean Briggs made a remarkable discovery about human anger. At age 34, she traveled beyond the Arctic Circle and lived in the tundra for 17 months. No roads. No heating systems. No grocery stores. Winters dropped below –40°C.
Briggs convinced an Inuit family to “adopt” her so she could observe their life in its natural rhythm. Soon, she noticed something extraordinary: the adults had an almost superhuman ability to control their anger. They never lost their temper.
One day, someone spilled a boiling kettle inside an igloo, damaging the ice floor. No shouting. No blame. Just a calm, “Too bad,” before fetching more water. Another time, a fishing line — painstakingly woven for days — snapped on the very first cast. The only response? “Let’s make another one.”
Next to them, Briggs felt like an impulsive child. So she began asking: How do Inuit parents teach their children this emotional mastery?
One afternoon, she found her answer. A young mother was playing with her angry two-year-old son. She handed him a small stone and said, “Hit me with it. Again. Harder.” When he threw it, she covered her eyes and pretended to cry: “Ooooh, that hurts!”
To Briggs, it seemed bizarre — until she realized it was a powerful lesson. The Inuit believe you never scold a small child or speak to them in an angry voice. Instead, they use gentle play to teach empathy and self-control. Even if a child hits or bites you — you respond with calm, not rage.
Maybe the rest of us could learn something from a culture where anger isn’t feared… because it’s understood.
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The Tree of Life in Matera is a famous bronze sculpture by Andrea Roggi, located near the Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi in Piazza del Sedile.
The sculpture depicts an olive tree growing from a globe, symbolizing strength, peace, and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity across generations.
It serves as a tribute to the ancient city's deep history and enduring spirit, blending the themes of life's continuity with Matera's rich legacy.
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The Tree of Life in Matera is a famous bronze sculpture by Andrea Roggi, located near the Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi in Piazza del Sedile.
The sculpture depicts an olive tree growing from a globe, symbolizing strength, peace, and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity across generations.
It serves as a tribute to the ancient city's deep history and enduring spirit, blending the themes of life's continuity with Matera's rich legacy.
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THE DOOMSDAY DJ:
TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE
“Mr Blue Sky”:
On this day in 1977, the Electric Light Orchestra LP “Out of the Blue” debuted on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart at #18 (November 26)
This was one of those albums that just about EVERYBODY seemed to have a copy of in their collection in the late ‘70s…..turning out to be easily ELO’s most commercially successful studio album, (selling about 10 million copies worldwide by 2007), and spawning a number of hit singles including “Mr Blue Sky” and “Sweet Talkin’ Woman”.
Jeff Lynne wrote the entire album in just three and a half weeks after a sudden burst of creativity while hidden away in his rented chalet in the Swiss Alps…
Lynne has told the story of how he wrote the song “Mr Blue Sky” from the album:
“The weather had been really bad, and then one day I got up and it was fantastic, the sun was brilliant and shining, all the mountains were lit up and this mist had gone away.
It was gorgeous and I came up with ‘Mr. Blue Sky’”.
“Out of the Blue” peaked at #2 in Canada and Sweden, #3 in Australia, Norway, and the Netherlands, #4 in the US and the UK, and #6 in New Zealand.
#elo, #electriclightorchestra, #outoftheblue, #jefflynne, #classicrock, #classicalbum, #70smusic, #BevBevan, #mrbluesky, #70srock, #dailyrockhistory, #onthisday, #thisdayinmusic, #sweettalkinwoman
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Otto Lilienthal was the first to successfully implement the principle of bird flight. He proved that an airplane only flies when its wings are curved like a bird's.
Otto Lilienthal flew the hang glider, which is owned by the Deutsches Museum in Munich, himself from 1894 onwards.
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Otto Lilienthal was the first to successfully implement the principle of bird flight. He proved that an airplane only flies when its wings are curved like a bird's.
Otto Lilienthal flew the hang glider, which is owned by the Deutsches Museum in Munich, himself from 1894 onwards.
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The Cairo Citadel, a historic fortress overlooking the city, was built by Saladin in the 12th century as a defense against Crusader attacks. Over time, it became the seat of Egypt’s rulers and saw expansions under various sultans.
The citadel houses several notable structures, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its impressive Ottoman-style domes, and the 14th-century Mosque of Sultan al-Nasir. Offering panoramic views of Cairo, the citadel remains a testament to Egypt’s military and architectural heritage.
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The Cairo Citadel, a historic fortress overlooking the city, was built by Saladin in the 12th century as a defense against Crusader attacks. Over time, it became the seat of Egypt’s rulers and saw expansions under various sultans.
The citadel houses several notable structures, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its impressive Ottoman-style domes, and the 14th-century Mosque of Sultan al-Nasir. Offering panoramic views of Cairo, the citadel remains a testament to Egypt’s military and architectural heritage.
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The Beauty of Malaysian Baju Kurung (Moden)
Shining bright and graceful, Top 2 Miss Cosmo 2024 @tatajuliastrid 🇮🇩, @krnrth.t 🇻🇳and Miss Cosmo Malaysia 2025 @rieykalee 🇲🇾 embraces the beauty of Baju Kurung, the national clothing of Malaysia.
📸 @uraiyuthia
#MissCosmo #MissCosmo2025
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The newly opened Eling Skywalk, a ribbon-like pathway that stretches 460 meters and reaches a maximum height of 28 meters, attracts throngs of visitors to the stunning views of the Jialing River and other attractions in southwest China's Chongqing.
#ChinaAlbum
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The newly opened Eling Skywalk, a ribbon-like pathway that stretches 460 meters and reaches a maximum height of 28 meters, attracts throngs of visitors to the stunning views of the Jialing River and other attractions in southwest China's Chongqing.

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THE DOOMSDAY DJ:
TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE
On this day in 1976, The Band made their final performance; 'The Last Waltz' held on American Thanksgiving Day, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco.
The show also featured Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton and others.
The event was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same name, released in 1978.
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On this day in 1976, The Band made their final performance; 'The Last Waltz' held on American Thanksgiving Day, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco.
The show also featured Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton and others.
The event was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same name, released in 1978.
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On a summer day in 1370 BC, a young woman was laid to rest inside an oak coffin beneath the Storehøj tomb near Egtved, west of Vejle in Denmark. She would remain there, untouched and forgotten, for nearly 3,500 years. When her grave was finally uncovered in 1921, the world met her again as the Egtved Girl, one of the most remarkable Bronze Age discoveries ever made.
Though her body had mostly decayed, parts of her still survived: her hair, teeth, nails, fragments of skin and even traces of brain tissue. From these remains, scientists determined she was between sixteen and eighteen years old when she died. She was dressed in a short woolen tunic and a knee-length corded skirt, a garment unique to the Northern European Bronze Age. Over her stomach lay a large bronze belt plate decorated with spirals, a symbol likely connected to the sun, the central force of Bronze Age religion. Attached to her belt was a horn comb, while she also wore a bronze arm ring and a delicate earring.
Beside her head archaeologists found a small bark box containing a bronze awl and the remains of a hair net. At her feet stood a birch-bark bucket that once held a type of beer brewed from honey and berries. In the grave were also the cremated bones of a child about five or six years old, perhaps part of a ritual offering, with additional bones placed inside the bark box.
Her corded skirt, only 38 centimeters long, is one of the most iconic garments of prehistory. Similar skirts appear on bronze figurines from Grevensvænge in Zealand, depicting women performing ritual dances. It is possible that the Egtved Girl took part in such ceremonies, linked to the sun and the cycles of nature.
Today, the Egtved Girl stands as one of the clearest and most evocative windows into life, belief and ritual in the European Bronze Age — a young woman whose story continues to illuminate a world long vanished.
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On a summer day in 1370 BC, a young woman was laid to rest inside an oak coffin beneath the Storehøj tomb near Egtved, west of Vejle in Denmark. She would remain there, untouched and forgotten, for nearly 3,500 years. When her grave was finally uncovered in 1921, the world met her again as the Egtved Girl, one of the most remarkable Bronze Age discoveries ever made.
Though her body had mostly decayed, parts of her still survived: her hair, teeth, nails, fragments of skin and even traces of brain tissue. From these remains, scientists determined she was between sixteen and eighteen years old when she died. She was dressed in a short woolen tunic and a knee-length corded skirt, a garment unique to the Northern European Bronze Age. Over her stomach lay a large bronze belt plate decorated with spirals, a symbol likely connected to the sun, the central force of Bronze Age religion. Attached to her belt was a horn comb, while she also wore a bronze arm ring and a delicate earring.
Beside her head archaeologists found a small bark box containing a bronze awl and the remains of a hair net. At her feet stood a birch-bark bucket that once held a type of beer brewed from honey and berries. In the grave were also the cremated bones of a child about five or six years old, perhaps part of a ritual offering, with additional bones placed inside the bark box.
Her corded skirt, only 38 centimeters long, is one of the most iconic garments of prehistory. Similar skirts appear on bronze figurines from Grevensvænge in Zealand, depicting women performing ritual dances. It is possible that the Egtved Girl took part in such ceremonies, linked to the sun and the cycles of nature.
Today, the Egtved Girl stands as one of the clearest and most evocative windows into life, belief and ritual in the European Bronze Age — a young woman whose story continues to illuminate a world long vanished.
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The Maijishan Grottoes, a precious World Cultural Heritage site on the Silk Road, face significant conservation challenges due to their location and humid climate.
This year, the Dunhuang Academy, in collaboration with Fudan University, has formulated a new plan to transition from reactive rescue efforts to a forward-thinking preventive protection, enabling more scientific preservation of this treasure.
#DunhuangCulture
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The Maijishan Grottoes, a precious World Cultural Heritage site on the Silk Road, face significant conservation challenges due to their location and humid climate.
This year, the Dunhuang Academy, in collaboration with Fudan University, has formulated a new plan to transition from reactive rescue efforts to a forward-thinking preventive protection, enabling more scientific preservation of this treasure.
#DunhuangCulture
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Here's the one-off 1949 Sabyan Special.
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Here's the one-off 1949 Sabyan Special.

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Ma’Nene: The Living Ritual of Dressing the Dead in Toraja, Indonesia.
In the lush highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, the boundary between life and death is not a sharp line—it’s a sacred bridge that families cross again and again. And nowhere is that more evident than in Ma’Nene, one of the most fascinating and misunderstood rituals in the world.
Ma’Nene, often referred to as “The Ceremony of Cleaning Corpses,” is a centuries-old tradition where Torajan families exhume the bodies of their deceased loved ones, carefully clean their remains, and then dress them in fresh clothes.
It’s not a horror story. It’s an act of deep love, honor, and connection—a way for the living to maintain ties with their ancestors long after they’ve passed.
Why Do the Torajans Perform This Ritual?
In Torajan belief, death is not an ending—it’s a transition. The deceased are not gone, but rather, they continue to live in another realm, watching over their families.
Ma’Nene is performed to:
◦ Show respect and gratitude to ancestors
◦ Reconnect spiritually with loved ones
◦ Maintain harmony between the living and the dead
◦ Bless the future of the family through ancestral presence
For the Torajans, a body is not something to fear, but something sacred. Ma’Nene is not mourning—it’s a reunion.
The ritual is usually held once every few years, mostly during August or September, depending on the family’s schedule and financial readiness. The ceremony is common in Baruppu and Pangala districts in North Toraja.
It begins with prayers and offerings. Then, family members carefully open the tombs, gently lift the bodies, clean them, dress them, and sometimes walk them around the village for a symbolic “visit home.”
Ma’Nene is not about death—it’s about connection, memory, and legacy. In a world where we often fear or avoid discussions of mortality, Toraja offers a profound reminder:
"The dead never truly leave us. They live on—in memory, in ritual, and in love."
Source: Toraja Journey
Photos credited to: Tulak Somba
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Ma’Nene: The Living Ritual of Dressing the Dead in Toraja, Indonesia.
In the lush highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, the boundary between life and death is not a sharp line—it’s a sacred bridge that families cross again and again. And nowhere is that more evident than in Ma’Nene, one of the most fascinating and misunderstood rituals in the world.
Ma’Nene, often referred to as “The Ceremony of Cleaning Corpses,” is a centuries-old tradition where Torajan families exhume the bodies of their deceased loved ones, carefully clean their remains, and then dress them in fresh clothes.
It’s not a horror story. It’s an act of deep love, honor, and connection—a way for the living to maintain ties with their ancestors long after they’ve passed.
Why Do the Torajans Perform This Ritual?
In Torajan belief, death is not an ending—it’s a transition. The deceased are not gone, but rather, they continue to live in another realm, watching over their families.
Ma’Nene is performed to:
◦ Show respect and gratitude to ancestors
◦ Reconnect spiritually with loved ones
◦ Maintain harmony between the living and the dead
◦ Bless the future of the family through ancestral presence
For the Torajans, a body is not something to fear, but something sacred. Ma’Nene is not mourning—it’s a reunion.
The ritual is usually held once every few years, mostly during August or September, depending on the family’s schedule and financial readiness. The ceremony is common in Baruppu and Pangala districts in North Toraja.
It begins with prayers and offerings. Then, family members carefully open the tombs, gently lift the bodies, clean them, dress them, and sometimes walk them around the village for a symbolic “visit home.”
Ma’Nene is not about death—it’s about connection, memory, and legacy. In a world where we often fear or avoid discussions of mortality, Toraja offers a profound reminder:
"The dead never truly leave us. They live on—in memory, in ritual, and in love."
Source: Toraja Journey
Photos credited to: Tulak Somba
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🇻🇳 “Hanoi Train Street, No More”
Authorities have stepped in to remove cafés encroaching on Hanoi Train Street.
While safety has finally been restored, the once-iconic hotspot—celebrated for its rare, thrilling charm—has slowly faded, losing much of its buzz and vibrant character.
via / Vietnam Discovery
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1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo O.S.I.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo O.S.I.
