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Why were Corn Flakes invented? Not to be an anti-masturbatory aid, despite the viral rumor

Why were Corn Flakes invented? Not to be an anti-masturbatory aid, despite the viral rumor

Posted by | Aug 24, 2019 | ,

Apparently, there are rumors online suggesting that Kelloggs Corn Flakes were invented as an aid against masturbation. Several memes have appeared recently asking people “Google” why the cereal was invented. Search results claim that the bland breakfast concoction was created intentionally to ward off sexual urges. That theory, however, appears to be false (but check out the video below). RELATED STORY: The Foreskin: Why is it such a secret in North America? Corn Flakes were developed by J.H. Kellogg, the cereal manufacturer. He created Corn Flakes to offer nourishment to patients at the Kellogg sanitarium in Michigan. Kellogg was...

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BREAKING: Billionaire David Koch dead at 79

BREAKING: Billionaire David Koch dead at 79

Posted by | Aug 23, 2019 |

Billionaire conservative donor and industrialist David Koch has died, his brother Charles said. He was 79. David Koch co-owned and until last year headed the private manufacturing, trading and investment company Koch Industries alongside Charles as its executive vice president. Charles Koch said: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David. Anyone who worked with David surely experienced his giant personality and passion for life.” “Twenty-seven years ago, David was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and given a grim prognosis of a few years to live. David liked to say that a...

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FOX: Weight Watchers under fire for children’s weight loss app that critics say promotes eating disorders

FOX: Weight Watchers under fire for children’s weight loss app that critics say promotes eating disorders

Posted by | Aug 22, 2019 | , ,

More than 82,000 people have signed a petition online calling on WW, formerly Weight Watchers, to remove its new app aimed at children ages eight to seventeen. Many critics think the app could encourage eating disorders. WW released the app, which is based on Stanford University’s Pediatric Weight Control Program, on August 13. The program’s goal is to help youngsters to “make lifestyle changes while receiving guidance around sustainable healthy eating, physical activity, and mindfulness habits.”1 RELATED STORY: Childhood obesity rates expected to grow 10-fold by 2020 In a press release about the app, Gary Foster, Ph.D., Chief Scientific...

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Bloomberg: Monsanto’s measly $21.5 Million Roundup Labeling Class Deal Affirmed

Bloomberg: Monsanto’s measly $21.5 Million Roundup Labeling Class Deal Affirmed

Posted by | Aug 22, 2019 | , ,

A $21.5 million settlement between Monsanto Co. and a class of consumers over allegedly misleading labels on concentrated versions of Roundup weedkiller was affirmed by the Eighth Circuit on August 20, shooting down an objector’s arguments that the size of the deal was inflated. RELATED STORY Bloomberg: Roundup’s Risks Could Go Well Beyond Cancer The panel rebuffed arguments to the deal brought by objector James Migliaccio, ending claims that Monsanto misled consumers about how much Roundup could be made from bottles of concentrate. Migliaccio had argued the lower court used “grossly inaccurate figures” that led it to misjudge the...

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Record Number of Fires Burning in Amazon Rainforest

Record Number of Fires Burning in Amazon Rainforest

Posted by | Aug 22, 2019 | , , , ,

There are a record number of wildfires burning in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil‘s space agency has said. Their smoke is visible from space and shrouded the city of São Paulo in darkness for about an hour Monday afternoon, CBS news reported. “It was as if the day had turned into night,” São Paulo resident Gianvitor Dias told BBC News of the incident. “Everyone here commented, because even on rainy days it doesn’t usually get that dark. It was very impressive.” The darkening of São Paulo — caused when wind carried smoke from fires burning 2,700 kilometers (approximately 1,678 miles) away — focused international attention on...

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