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A Piece of the Moon is On Sale for $2.5M
One of the world’s largest lunar meteorites goes on private sale at Christie’s on Thursday, valued at $2.49-million). The moon rock, weighing over 13.5 kilograms (29-pounds,) was probably struck off the surface of the moon by a collision with an asteroid or comet and then showered down on the Sahara desert.
Known as NWA 12691, it is thought to be the fifth largest piece of the moon ever found on earth. There is just 650 kilograms (1,433 pounds) of moon rock known to be on earth. “The experience of holding a piece of another world in your hands is something you never forget,” said James Hyslop, Christie’s head of science and natural history. “It is an actual piece of the moon. It is about the size of a football, a bit more oblong than that, larger than your head.”
Like many meteorites that are discovered, it was found in the Sahara by an anonymous finder after traveling some 240,000 miles to earth from the moon. It then changed hands and was carefully studied.
Link:https://nypost.com/2020/04/30/a-piece-of-the-moon
5 Things You'll Never See in Your Office Again After Coronavirus
The world is bracing for a "new normal" after the coronavirus, which will change much about the way you live your life—including the office culture where you work. From the way employee desks are set up to how you get on and off the elevator every day, your office will face drastic changes once we’re “back.” In other words, don't expect things to be the way you left them before going into quarantine. Curious as to how exactly your day-to-day will change once you stop working from home? Read on for all the things you won't ever see in your office again after the coronavirus.
- Crowded elevators –Offices will most likely start incorporating strict elevator rules in the wake of COVID-19. To keep up with social distancing, only a few people will be allowed on an elevator at a time. And that crowd of people huddled in the elevator waiting area at rush hour will likely evolve into a more organized, adequately spaced out line. This change will have its pros and cons post-coronavirus—you won't have someone breathing down your neck in the elevator, but you'll also spend more time getting to and from work each day. And to see how public entertainment spaces will change after coronavirus, check out the 5 Things You'll Never See at Movie Theaters Again After Coronavirus.
- Communal coffee stations –Kitchens and coffee-break rooms are breeding grounds for germs and worker-interaction. Even if the coffee pot stays, it's unlikely you'll be able to pour it yourself or use your regular communal mugs, milk, or cutlery. WeWork, a global shared workspace company, issued a report on their post-coronavirus office plan, which will incorporate disposable, single-use cups, cutlery, and milk. However, it's likely this solution will become too costly and companies will opt to just end the operations of communal coffee stations.
- Water coolers –Your plan to exchange office gossip with your favorite coworker at the water cooler when you return to work probably won't come to fruition post-pandemic. As Artesian, a bottle-less water solutions company explains, "traditional bottled water coolers utilize an open system, allowing bacteria to enter the water while sitting stagnant in the holding tank." So, unless your company already has a bottle-less water system or is willing to shell out the money to upgrade to one, it's likely you won't see a water cooler in your office when you come back.
- Open spaces –If you're used to working in an open-office layout, you should probably expect some changes once you return to work. Cubicles will almost certainly make comeback, but even if your office doesn't go that far, you will probably have barriers created around your individual work area. This will help minimize direct employee contact, as well as spreadable droplets being passed around from sneezing or coughing. And for all the places you should steer clear of even after emerging from quarantine, check out the 14 Places You Should Still Avoid When Lockdown Ends.
- Small conference rooms –While large conference rooms may have the opportunity to stay open—assuming it's possible for employees to keep their distance from each other—smaller meeting rooms will be eliminated to avoid close contact with others in a confined area. Cushman & Wakefield, a real estate company that helped workers in China with the transition back to work, urged companies to "prohibit shared use of small rooms by groups and convert to single-occupant use only." Not only that, but they also advised companies to get rid of shared supplies, like whiteboard pens and erasers.
Link:https://bestlifeonline.com/office-after-coronavirus/
Americans Take Two Snoozes & 24 Minutes To Get Out Of Bed
Waking up in the morning is really, really hard for some people, and a new survey reveals just what it takes to get some people out of bed.
According to the poll:
- 49% of people say they're usually late in the morning because they are just too comfortable in their beds.
- In order to wake up, most Americans set an alarm on their smartphone, although 24% still use an old-fashioned alarm clock.
- It takes most Americans two alarms and hitting snooze twice before they wake up.
- After that, it takes them another 24 minutes to actually get out of bed and start the day.
- Americans will change their alarm times an average of 38 times a year.
- As for what helps some people wake up easier:
- 60% say having exciting plans for the day is key.
- 41% say soaking up the sun helps them get up.
- Three-quarters of people say having a morning routine motivates them to get out of bed.
But most people simply don’t love waking up in the morning, and there are plenty of things that will cause them to wake up in a bad mood, including:
- Staying up too late watching TV (48%)
- Negative event in personal life (38%)
- Uncomfortable mattress (35%)
- My partner tossing and turning (33%)
- Street noise (27%)
Source:SWNS Digital
What The Research Says About Open Relationships
Thinking about opening up your relationship? Swinging, polyamory, consensual non-monogamy… whatever you want to call it, it’s not quite as taboo as it once was. In fact, studies estimate around 20% of married couples have experimented with open relationships. But before you hop on the movement, here’s what research says about them.
While a marriage counseloror a local priestmight tell you sex outside of the marriage is going to end in heartbreak, studies suggest a different story. For example, couples with open marriages report they’re more satisfied sexually, have better communication skills, and higher levels of trust. And here’s something even more interesting. Research shows open marriages also experience lower levels of jealousy than closed marriages.
The jury is still out on whether or not an open relationship is a happier one, but according to at least one study, they’re at leastnot unhappy.An analysis just recently published in theSocial Psychological and Personality Sciencefocused on couples just dipping their toes into having a little something-something on the side. Two months after starting, the non-monogamous partners reported both higher levels of sexual satisfaction and unchanged levels of relational and personal satisfaction. So while the experts say more studies are still needed, the research so far shows opening up a relationship could be a positive change.
Source:Psychology Today