Odessa
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I have a photo somewhere of his grave when I was there in 2007
hank37w
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Now we all know, that'll piss the locals off. 🤣
InBenjiWeTrust
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People frequently nap at work in Japan, a culturally accepted practice known as inemuri (sleeping while present).
Rather than a sign of laziness, napping at desks or during meetings is viewed as a sign of exhaustion from extreme dedication to work.
It is considered a way to recharge to remain productive and committed.
Rather than a sign of laziness, napping at desks or during meetings is viewed as a sign of exhaustion from extreme dedication to work.
It is considered a way to recharge to remain productive and committed.
Japan has unveiled grocery bags made from potato starch that disappear safely in water instead of lingering like plastic. These bags are sturdy enough for everyday shopping, yet they dissolve naturally without leaving harmful residue behind. Unlike conventional plastic, they don’t survive for centuries in the ocean or threaten marine ecosystems.
Even in cold water, the material breaks down completely, and if swallowed by fish or turtles, it dissolves without causing damage. With millions of tons of plastic entering the seas each year, this kind of innovation could significantly cut pollution. Japan’s solution shows how simple, practical design can make sustainable habits part of daily life.
Even in cold water, the material breaks down completely, and if swallowed by fish or turtles, it dissolves without causing damage. With millions of tons of plastic entering the seas each year, this kind of innovation could significantly cut pollution. Japan’s solution shows how simple, practical design can make sustainable habits part of daily life.
At 90, retired headmaster Lee Kim Siew still begins his mornings with a walking cane and a quiet mission, tending to five mini-libraries he built in Taman Wawasan Recreational Park in Puchong, Malaysia. Once a neglected dumping ground, the park is now a peaceful reading space filled with freely shared books, cared for by a man locals fondly call its guardian.
His fascinating life story is featured in the book Protectors of the Written Word, along with the ones of 24 other people who have dedicated their lives to spreading the joy of reading.
His fascinating life story is featured in the book Protectors of the Written Word, along with the ones of 24 other people who have dedicated their lives to spreading the joy of reading.
