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In recent ads Pete Davidson promotes Smartwater Alkaline However, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that alkaline water is better for your health and energy than regular drinking water.

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Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular water, but your body is very good at regulating its own pH levels. Even if you drink alkaline water, your stomach acid will quickly neutralize it to a pH of around 2.0. Some people claim that alkaline water can help to improve digestion, reduce bone loss, and even prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease. However, there is no evidence to support these claims. In fact, drinking too much alkaline water can actually be harmful, as it can upset the balance of your body's natural pH levels. The Mayo Clinic states that "for most people, alkaline water is not better than plain water." They also note that "bottled water sold as alkaline water, which is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, might have nutrients added to it to achieve an alkaline pH." If you are looking for a way to improve your health and energy, it is better to focus on eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enoug...

The Importance of Critical Thinking in the Digital Age

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In the digital age, we are bombarded with information from a variety of sources. It is important to be able to critically evaluate the information we consume and to distinguish between fact and fiction. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe. It involves the ability to analyze information, to identify biases, and to draw sound conclusions. Critical thinking is essential in the digital age because we are constantly exposed to a variety of information, some of which may be inaccurate or misleading. We need to be able to think critically about the information we consume in order to make informed decisions about our lives. Here are a few examples of how critical thinking can be used in the digital age: Evaluating news and information sources: When we read a news article or watch a video online, we need to be able to evaluate the source of the information to determine whether it is credible. We should consider the following facto...

Are there Islamic extremist groups operating in the U.S. right now? Yes.

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Police in the United States have charged a 71-year-old man with murder and hate crime for fatally stabbing a six-year-old boy and seriously wounding his 32-year-old mother, alleging he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. Threats in U.S. rising after Hamas attack on Israel, says FBI Director Christopher Wray Are there Islamic extremist groups operating in the U.S. right now? Yes. The FBI has a list of designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). This list includes several Islamic extremist groups, such as al-Qaeda , ISIS , and Hezbollah . The FBI also has a list of domestic terrorist groups. This list includes several Islamic extremist groups, such as the Nation of Islam and the Black Hebrew Israelites . However, it is important to note that these groups are not designated as FTOs. They are also aware of several other Islamic extremist groups that are operating in the United States. These groups are not designated ...

It has been incorrectly reported (often) by the news media and the U.N. that Gaza has the highest population density per square mile in the world

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However, this is  Disinformation. Manila , the capital of the Philippines, has the highest population density per square mile in the world. As of 2023, it has a population density of 119,600 people per square mile. Gaza has a 139 square mile area  a nd a population of 2 million which comes to 14,388 per square mile. Other cities with very high population densities include Dhaka, Bangladesh; Levallois-Perret, France; and Kolkata, India.  These cities all have populations of over 1 million people and population densities of over 66,000 people per square mile. The population density of New York City is 29,302.66 people per square mile. This makes it the most densely populated major city in the United States. The media and U.N. have access to these numbers  So why are they spreading  disinformation?

Why it is improbable there are highly developed aliens near or on Earth

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The vastness of space: The universe is incredibly vast, with billions of galaxies and trillions of stars. Even if a significant fraction of these stars have planets that support life, the distances between stars are so great that it would be extremely difficult for any civilization to travel to other stars. The time required for technological development: It took billions of years for life on Earth to evolve to the point where we could develop advanced technology. It is possible that other civilizations have developed more quickly than us, but it is also possible that they are still in their early stages of development. The dangers of space travel: Space travel is dangerous, and even a highly developed civilization would be at risk of extinction if they attempted to travel to other stars. For example, they would need to protect themselves from the harmful radiation of space and the possibility of collisions with asteroids or comets. The lack of evidence: We have not found any definitiv...

Aramco's advertising about their work on alternative energy is misleading

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The Saudi Aramco Oil Corporation is advertising that they are working on alternative energy sources but Aramco's advertising about their work on alternative energy sources is not entirely true.  While the company is investing in some renewable energy projects, its primary focus is still on fossil fuels. Aramco is the world's largest oil producer and has a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. In addition, Aramco's blue hydrogen and blue ammonia technologies are still in their early stages of development and are not yet commercially viable. And while the company is working on CCUS technologies, it has not yet deployed any of these technologies at scale. Overall, Aramco's work on alternative energy is a small part of its overall business strategy. The company is still heavily reliant on fossil fuels and has not yet made a significant commitment to renewable energy. Aramco's advertising about their work on alternative energy is misleading. The company is still...

NASA Launches Mission to Metal Asteroid Psyche

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft launched on a journey to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid Psyche is thought to be the exposed core of a demolished planet, one of the building blocks of our solar system. Psyche is about 225 miles (362 kilometers) in diameter and is thought to be composed of up to 95% iron and nickel, similar to the composition of Earth's core. This makes Psyche a compelling subject of study for scientists who are trying to learn more about how planets form and evolve. The Psyche mission will arrive at the asteroid in 2026 and spend 21 months orbiting it, mapping its surface and studying its composition. Scientists hope to learn more about how Psyche formed, why it is so metal-rich, and what it can tell us about the cores of other planets in our solar system. The Psyche mission is the first mission to explore an asteroid with a surface that contains substantial amounts of metal rather than rock or ice. The miss...