The same guy who invented PayPal, created the Tesla Cars, plans to create “SolarCities” and developed cars that will make money for you when you don’t use them, has ANOTHER brilliant idea.
Elon Musk plans to launch 4,000 low-orbit satellites in order to give free internet access worldwide.
The billionaire’s company, SpaceX, revealed the initial framework of the plan in January, with the official request being submitted to the Federal Communications Commission last week. If the plan is initiated without any problems, the worldwide free satellite internet system can be operational within five years, according to The Independent.
The worldwide satellite internet model has been proposed by a number of companies already, including tech giants Google and Samsung. However, what makes Musk’s “SpaceX” a formidable contender for the project is the fact that the company already has the existing hardware to pull off the project. In order for the entire world to be fully covered 4,000 low-orbit satellites would need to be launched.
Elon Musk is all about inventing revolutionary projects that have potential to change the world. If this project succeeds, the whole world, even the the most remote parts will have a fast, free WiFi access at any time!
How certain are you that your actions are YOURS? What if we tell you that there may be a parasite in your brain pulling strings? Will that be too much science fiction for you? Well, according to scientists a certain single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which burrows in the brains of domestic cats, can find its way into humans and control their actions.
According to scientists, these mind control bugs are responsible for, among other things, reckless driving and an increased risk of suicide.
Scientists say that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, or Toxo for short, living in 40 percent of our brains affects our sense of fear and risk-taking.
Researchers found that rats, with which humans share a number of characteristics with, infected with the Toxo parasite were attracted to the smell of cat urine, instead of being afraid of it.
“Pathways that normally responded to the smell of cat urine with alarm had been damped down, while the pleasure hormone dopamine, normally released in response to female rodent urine, was now triggered by the whiff of cat,”The Telegraph reports.
Scientists say it’s all part of the parasite’s way of spreading from host to host – rats that aren’t afraid of cats are more likely to be eaten by them, thereby spreading the parasite to the cat.
In human studies, the findings were similarly alarming. While men infected with the parasite were more likely to become introverted and dress down, infected women behaved just the opposite – dressing up and acting more sociable. The more likely a person is to interact with others, the better chances the parasite has of passing itself on.
Joanne Webster, professor of parasite epidemiology at Imperial College London, told The Telegraph that parasites prefer the brain because it is removed from the body’s immune system and also because it gives them “direct access” to the mechanisms of behavior.
“There is strong psychological resistance to the possibility that human behavior can be influenced by some stupid parasite,” Flegr told the The Atlantic in March 2012.
He said he first learned of the ability of parasites to control their hosts 30 years ago after reading about how a certain flatworm can control ants by taking over their nervous systems. “It was the first I learned about this kind of manipulation, so it made a big impression on me,” Flegr said.
According to The Atlantic, “If Flegr is right, the … parasite may be quietly tweaking the connections between our neurons, changing our response to frightening situations, our trust in others, how outgoing we are, and even our preference for certain scents.”
According to Big Think global warming could be making things worse. “Schistosomiasis and toxoplasmosis may sound like something you would pick up in a developing country, but the reality is that more and more so-called “third world” parasites are becoming endemic to the United States. Already, some 60 million people — that’s right 60 million — are infected with toxoplasma gondii or, as it’s more fondly known as, the cat poop parasite.”
These parasites may also be responsible for the world “dumbing down” as they have the ability to control the individual’s IQ. These parasites may be creating an intelligence gap of the world population where the infected individuals suffer from reduced attention span, decreased ability to calculate, focus and process visual information. And on top of all this, the parasite stimulates the individual to feel rage and aggression.
According to The American Scholar, “When compared with those who did not harbor the virus, those infected were about 10 percent slower to make calculations and had a reduced attention span, suggesting that the virus compromised their ability to calculate, to focus, and to process visual information — disadvantages in the classroom, on the job, and in other familiar learning situations.”
These findings are disturbing on many levels and further reinforce the need for greater access to health care, especially for the nation’s poorest. If parasites aren’t reined in effectively, they not only threaten public health, but also could reduce human capital.
We should all take better care of our hygiene and our pets hygiene. Maintaining our mental health and sharpness with some mental stimulation, from time to time, is not a bad idea too.
You probably never thought about it, but EVERYTHING you consume comes in contact with your intenstines. Over time, toxins and waste will build up and cause an assortment of health issues including constipation, diarrhea, irregular bowel movements, weakened immune system, and low energy.
You don’t have to do a colonoscopy in order to get rid of the toxines inside your body. There is a simpler way that asks for only 2 ingredients: Kefir and Flaxseed.
Kefir
Kefir is a fermented drink usually made with milk and “grains” that are beneficial living organisms. It is also a complete source of protein with many essential amino acids, minerals, and valuable B vitamins.
Kefir is safe to use for people who are lactose intolerant but can be made from fruit juice, coconut water, coconut milk, rice milk, almond milk, and more.
“What’s good about kefir is that it contains several major strains of friendly bacteria and beneficial yeasts. These probiotic organisms help to cleanse the intestine, help balance the intestinal flora and destroy pathogens such as E-coli and parasites. Kefir helps to restore your digestive system, relieves inflammatory bowel disease and helps to boost your immune system.“
Flaxseed
Flaxseed is excellent for cleansing. It absorbs water and expands as it passes through the colon. Flaxseed acts like a scrub brush as it literally scrubs toxins and waste away. It is also rich in ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), a form of omega-3 fatty acids. ALA has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to relieve irritable bowel syndrome.
Flaxseeds are difficult to digest whole, so it is best to grind them in a coffee grinder before use. However, only grind what is needed. They only stay fresh for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Flaxseed oil is healthy, but not the best for a colon cleanse. Grounded flaxseed is needed to remove toxins and waste from the digestive tract.
“Start with one tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with about a quarter or third glass of kefir before breakfast and then again before bed (some people find it helps to first try kefir with meals, such as a little amount with breakfast). You need to make sure to drink at least eight glasses of water each day. Do it for a week or so and then skip for few days here and there to give your body a break. You can use it as an ongoing maintenance or do it periodically.”
The first superheroes that we meet in life are our parents. As kids we see our parents as an unstoppable force. After all, they are the ones who give us life. They are the first people who introduce us to this world here. They are gods for us.
Our father is a hero who will keep us safe no matter what. And this is not far from the truth. Most dads will do anything humanly possible to protect their children.
Sons and mothers have a special bond. However, fathers and daughters have a special bond too.
This connection is sometimes so beautiful to watch, most people silently observe and enjoy it.
To illustrate this special and tender love in the most exquisite way, Snezhana Soosh, a young painter, has drew beautiful watercolor paintings on her Instagram.
Dads are always ready to protect us from anything — whether it’s the bullies at school or the monsters under our beds
Dads are never afraid of doing impossible things for us. Learning how to braid our hair, for example
When you’re with daddy you always feel like you’re on the top of the world
He’s so warm and cozy
A big dad can easily become smaller for his beloved daughter
Dads always find the time to join us at our little tea party, even when they’re very busy
They know exactly what we enjoy
That’s why it’s always so hard to let them go
They play together
The sky is fantasy
Dads can do anything, including crazy freaky things
Or help us deal with something really difficult
They’re always ready to have fun!
Dads use their lifetime to protect and love their daughters
You have probably heard that you are more than you think you are. You can do more than you have ever imagined.
However, you have limits that prevent you. We all do! These limits are mainly inside our minds keeping us from stretching them too much. In a way, they keep us safe.
But it is a thin line between safety and prison. Sometimes you have to work against these mental barriers in order to become something you have a potential to be!
Navy SEALs have a simple rule, they call it “The 40 Percent Rule”. This helps them achieve almost humanly impossible exercises.
Here is Jesse Itzler, a man who has ran super marathons of more than 100 miles (also an author), explaining what “The 40 Percent Rule” is and how you can apply it wherever you feel there is a mental barrier blocking your way towards your goals:
We are at the highest point of technological and scientific advancement than any time in human history. And at the same time, it seems that society is dumbest than ever.
What humanity needs these days is a global awakening. People need to be awoken from their own illusions and states of hypnosis. Until we do this we’ll remain slaves of our own progress. Here are some images that will give you an idea of what I am talking about:
For many it’s more important how many likes or friends they have on social media, than a real human connection that echoes through eternity.
We label ourselves by hashtags, wearing them like clothes, forgetting the unique spark we all hold within.
Different brands separate us in different factions, creating more separation instead of unity. And the few who try to promote some kind of change, are faced with the police which keeps all of us imprisoned inside the matrix of our own laws.
We are more blind than a blind person. Rarely do we experience beautiful events. We are slaves of our own smartphones trying to capture the beautiful moments that we should simply enjoy. We let those moments slip away trying to find the best filter to customize our false reality. Just so we can get approval from others. Just so we can show that we enjoy more than them.
We cut our ears to the truth so we can argue over the internet. So we can hurt, damage and penetrate each other with hurtful words trying to win all the arguments and be always right. In the process of climbing over each other, we forget that the truth ever existed.
The media, society and false idols celebrate mediocrity like it’s the expression of our true potential. They sell the same mediocrity that a couple of decades ago we transcended. It’s the same thing just painted gold keeping you prisoner of your own values not to realize your true potential. Keep drinking, keep watching TV, keep chasing Pokemon.
Never realizing that we are all ONE, we keep on killing each other. We keep on shooting each other in the backs until one day, one of the backs we shoot is ours.
Everyone would agree that the batteries of Smartphones are terrible. They can barely last an entire day. However, that’s partially our fault too.
Most of us leave our Smartphones to charge overnight. We think that’s the best time since we don’t need them while we sleep and the next day we won’t have to worry about our battery running out. But that’s the FIRST MISTAKE we do!
THIS is how to charge your Smartphone properly:
1. Don’t leave your Smartphone on the charger if its battery is full!
This happens if we leave it to charge overnight. The phone charges in about an hour or 2 and stays 5, 6, or 7 more hours on the charger with no need. The experts say that’s like instead of working out for 1 hour, you workout for 5 hours. That’s what it “feels” like for the battery.
2. It’s best if you don’t charge your Smartphone to 100%
If you don’t REALLY need your Smartphone to be 100% charged it’s best if you maintain the battery around 10 to 80%
3. Leave your Smartphone to charge whenever you have a chance!
Even if that’s only for 5 or 10% the battery is much “happier” when you do this instead of leaving it on the charger the whole night. If you lose 30% of the battery, charge it. That’s the best way. It’s completely ok if you plug and unplug your Smartphone from its charger a couple of times per day (of course, don’t test its limits).
4. Be careful of overheating the Smartphone!
If you notice that the battery of your Smartphone is getting a little bit “excited” take off its mask. If you are outside make sure your Smartphone is not on the sunlight. Make sure its covered. That will keep your battery protected.
Our Smartphones can be of great help to us if we know how to use them properly, and NOT be their slaves. However, we need to take a smarter care for them because after all, they are Smartphones but we are the humans that created them.
