Gift Guide
February 5, 2022

15 Quirky Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

It's common knowledge that Valentine's Day is the time to spoil your sweetheart. This romantic holiday offers the perfect excuse to shower your beau with chocolates, sweets, and sappy cards. Sometimes, however, it can be nice to receive something that's not as ephemeral. So this year, consider adding a gift to go along with your box of candy.

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Nature
February 5, 2022

8 Fascinating Facts About Japan’s Mount Fuji

Japan’s Mount Fuji is an iconic symbol of the nation. Its distinct conical shape, often half-covered by snow, is a well-known silhouette that can often be seen in ukiyo-e (woodblock prints). Artist Hokusai made the landmark famous in his series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, which included the famous piece The Great Wave. However, there's more to know about this stunning mountain than meets the eye.

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Environment
February 4, 2022

France Bans Single-Use Plastic Wraps on Fruits and Vegetables in Grocery Stores

Single-use plastics are a major threat to our planet. Waste clogs landfills, where it will take hundreds of years to rot. The trash also washes into oceans, where it kills marine life. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced globally every year, 91% is destined to pollute our Earth rather than be recycled. Like other countries in the European Union, France is aiming to mitigate these environmental harms.

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