The hosts discuss their recent illnesses. Multiple viruses and lingering coughs are explored. The appointment of Dr. Michael Dixon and COVID-19 variability are discussed. The controversial treatment for PTSD, dual sympathetic reset is explored. The failed Peregrine Lander mission is discussed. The upcoming solar eclipse and potential for a coronal mass ejection are talked about. The sensory experience and reactions of animals, as well as beating Tetris, are discussed. The hosts announce upcoming events and talk about dimensional weight charges. The concept of dimensional weight and hidden fees is explored. Global literacy rates and population growth and solutions are discussed.
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The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be a rare and highly anticipated event that will provide valuable data for scientific researchers.
Follow safety precautions to fully enjoy the solar eclipse, including using eclipse glasses and considering using binoculars or a solar filter telescope.
Cigarette smoking among US teens has drastically declined, dropping from 9.8% in 1991 to 0.6% in 2021, indicating significant progress in reducing tobacco use.
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Longer totality and potential for more solar activity make this solar eclipse unique
The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is expected to be even more remarkable than the 2017 eclipse. It will have a longer duration of totality, potentially more solar activity, and a larger appearance of the moon due to its closer proximity. Scientists are excited to study the event and gather valuable data, including potential observations of coronal mass ejections. It is a rare and highly anticipated event that will be accessible to many people in North America, making it an incredible experience for both amateur observers and scientific researchers.
Tips for maximizing your solar eclipse viewing experience
To fully enjoy the solar eclipse, it is important to follow safety precautions. Use specially designed eclipse glasses during the partial phases of the eclipse and remove them only during the totality, which will last for about four and a half minutes. Consider using binoculars or a solar filter telescope to enhance your view. Take time to appreciate the multi-sensory experience, including the sounds and temperature changes. Use this opportunity to observe animals and the unique landscape during totality. Consider contributing your observations or photographs to citizen science projects, and prepare in advance if you plan to capture photographs or videos of the eclipse.
Cigarette smoking has decreased dramatically among US teens
Cigarette smoking among US teens has seen a significant decline, with daily use dropping from 9.8% in 1991 to 0.6% in 2021, a more than 16-fold decrease.
Global literacy rate has shown remarkable improvement
The global literacy rate has nearly tripled since 1990, rising from around 30% to 89%, highlighting substantial progress in education and learning worldwide.
Extreme poverty is declining
Extreme poverty has seen a significant decline, with over a billion fewer people living below the international poverty line today than in 1990, indicating positive strides in economic well-being.
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