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Today, someone asked me, “What kind of gift do you want?” I was so taken aback… At one point, I thought I wanted SO much, and then it felt like I did…

On a sweltering summer day, few things are as soothing as a stroll through a beautiful botanical garden. But these gardens are more than just a peace…

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Snoring can be a true torment for those who produce those annoying sounds while sleeping. It’s even worse for anyone trying to sleep in the same room…

British and Australian experts assure us that the benefits of “Dry January” extend beyond what meets the eye. This term refers to the conscious decis…

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By enriching dishes with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, vegetables provide balance and help p…

How to prepare frozen cauliflower is straightforward: just like fresh cauliflower. You can boil it, …

In cold weather, making homemade horseradish is a great way to boost your resistance to colds and ot…

The term “calorie” refers to a unit of measurement for energy. The caloric value of foods and the am…

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Event Organizer: Academy of Sexology and Sexual Education.
Venue: NIVKI-HALL (84 Beresteiskyi Avenue)
Event Time: from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Psychologists, psychotherapists, psychosomatic specialists, spiritual practitioners, and esotericists will openly discuss love, money, body, and soul, while also unveiling new paths to healing and harmony.
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Live presentations from leading speakers – psychologists, psychotherapists, esotericists, and psychosomatic specialists.
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On the trunks of larches, aspens, oaks, and birches, we often encounter unusual mushrooms. Some resemble steps, while others look like strange hooves (hence one of their folk names, “devil’s hoof”). And the colors! They range from white to a variety of shades of orange and black. These are members of the large polypore family.
One such mushroom, known as the larch sponge or **agaric**, can be found in the forests of the Carpathians and Polesia. It grows not only on larches but also on some othe…

It may sound shocking today, but every French schoolchild used to receive their legal glass of during lunch—albeit watered down. And believe it or not, no one was outraged! On the contrary, parents were calm, teachers were satisfied, and even doctors approved. This practice lasted until 1967, although it was abolished for younger children a bit earlier—in 1956.

A Child with Wine. France. 1950s
Half a Liter a Day—And That Was Normal!
By the mid-20th century, French schoolchildren of any age coul…

Dutch-Style Onions
Chop the onions into small pieces and sauté them until they are partially cooked. Grease a baking dish with fat, layer in pieces of white bread that have been soaked in milk, and then add a layer of the prepared onions on top. Beat an egg with a cup of milk or cream, season with salt and pepper, mix in pieces of ham, and pour this mixture over the layer of onions. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
For 2 servings: 5-7 oz of white bread, 1 lb of o…

According to the head of – the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (USA) – the first human settlement on the Moon will be established within the next ten years.
Sean Duffy unveiled plans for constructing a permanent base on the surface of the at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney. During a discussion with managers from other international space agencies, he stated, “We are going to ensure permanent human life on the Moon. And it won’t just be a outpost; it will be…

Pork loin: 300 g (about 10.5 oz)
Egg: 1
Mayonnaise: 1 tsp
Flour: 3 tbsp
Breadcrumbs: 70 g (about 2.5 oz)
Sesame seeds: 30 g (about 1 oz)
Coriander, black pepper, and salt: to taste
Oil: for frying
1. Rinse the meat and slice it across the grain into pieces about 0.5 cm thick (approximately 0.2 inches). Gently pound the pieces on both sides and rub them with a mixture of salt, black pepper, and coriander.
2. Beat the egg with the mayonnaise and add a pinch of salt. Mix the breadcrumbs with the…