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Will plastic pollution get worse after the COVID-19 pandemic? Plastic Pollution

Will plastic pollution get worse after the COVID-19 pandemic?

COVID-19 has sparked a global arms race for personal protective equipment (PPE) as governments scramble to protect frontline workers.But while no-one disputes the current urgency, campaigners are concerned it could worsen another epidemic: plastic pollution.The UN estimates that 13 million tons of plastic are dumped in the sea each year…
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May 12, 2020
Polestar and CAKE’s new EV partnership makes a whole lot of sense Polestar 2

Polestar and CAKE’s new EV partnership makes a whole lot of sense

Polestar plans to bring CAKE’s e-bikes into its electric car showrooms, with the two Swedish EV-makers set to offer two and four wheeled options for those seeking out zero-emission transportation. CAKE’s electric bikes will feature in European Polestar Places, the automaker’s showrooms for its EVs where would-be owners can see…
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May 12, 2020
Calgary Zoo to ship giant pandas back to China early due to difficulty getting bamboo during pandemic Panda

Calgary Zoo to ship giant pandas back to China early due to difficulty getting bamboo during pandemic

The Calgary Zoo is shipping two giant pandas, Er Shun and Da Mao, back to China years ahead of schedule due to difficulty obtaining bamboo amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Da Mao, an adult male, and Er Shun, an adult female, will be headed back to China due to bamboo supply issues. (Calgary Zoo)The…
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May 12, 2020
‘Braveheart’ turns 25: How Mel Gibson went full-on epic with real armies, mechanical horses Paul Newman

‘Braveheart’ turns 25: How Mel Gibson went full-on epic with real armies, mechanical horses

Bryan Alexander USA TODAYPublished 12:12 PM EDT May 12, 2020LOS ANGELES – "Braveheart" landed large on movie screens 25 years ago this month, with Mel Gibson pulling double duty, directing and starring as Scottish rebel leader William Wallace. Three hours of kilts, drama, brutally cinematic battle scenes and a literal cast of thousands were…
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May 12, 2020
A Massive Chinese Rocket Just Fell Uncontrolled Back To Earth At Thousands Of Miles Per Hour Space Debris

A Massive Chinese Rocket Just Fell Uncontrolled Back To Earth At Thousands Of Miles Per Hour

Getty ImageHere’s something that was bound to happen sooner or later. A 37,000 pound Chinese Long March 5B rocket hurtled itself towards Earth uncontrolled a speeds reaching thousands of miles per hour. I say it was bound to happen, and probably will happen many more times in the near future,…
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May 12, 2020
REVIEW: Smucker’s Uncrustables Taco Bites and BBQ Chicken Bites Exoskeleton

REVIEW: Smucker’s Uncrustables Taco Bites and BBQ Chicken Bites

What are Smucker’s Uncrustables Taco Bites and BBQ Chicken Bites? Smucker’s Uncrustables is stepping outside of its proven sweet-based lineup and into the savory space with two heat-and-eat “meat in bread” items — BBQ Chicken Bites and Taco Bites. Uncrustables has done grilled cheese before, but now we’re talking full-on…
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May 12, 2020