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Facts and Discoveries

GARLIC

Natural Antibiotic: Garlic contains allicin, a compound with potent antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. During World War I and II, crushed garlic was used to disinfect wounds and prevent infections.

Heart Health Booster: Garlic is known to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It relaxes blood vessels by producing nitric oxide, which helps improve circulation.

MICROBES

Microbes Outnumber Human Cells: The human body contains around 30 trillion cells, but it’s home to an estimated 39 trillion microbial cells, meaning we are more microbial than human.

Oldest Living Microbes: Scientists have revived microbes that were trapped in salt crystals for over 250 million years, showing their incredible ability to survive in extreme conditions.

Puzzle

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Puzzle solving, which includes cross words,Sudoku,or chess problems, challenges your brain and stimulates problem solving ability and critical thinking. These will improve cognitive flexibility and memory over time.

Short Physical Activity

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Engaging in even a short burst of physical activity such as jumping jacks, stretching, or brisk walking enhances oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain,improving mental clarity and focus.

This increased circulation stimulates the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which boost mood and cognitive function. Regular short exercises can also help reduce brain fog, increase alertness, and improve overall cognitive performance throughout the day.

Oranges

Promotes healthy skin. They are rich in vitamin C, which can help protect the skin against damage from UV light and also help improve one's skin texture.

Helps support good digestion.

They are a good source of dietary fibre that can help regulate the bowel movement and prevent constipation.

Enhances memory and learning. They contain a range of antioxidants and flavonoids that can help improve memory and learning capacity.

Boosts ones immune system. They are rich in vitamin C and help fight off infections and keeps the immune system strong.

PLANTS

Communication Networks: Plants communicate with each other through underground fungal networks, sometimes called the "Wood Wide Web," to share nutrients, warn about pests, and even assist neighbouring plants in distress.

Carnivorous Plants: Some plants, like the Venus Flytrap and Pitcher Plant, have evolved to eat insects to survive in nutrient-poor environments. They trap and digest their prey with specialized structures.

MICROBES

Microbes influence Climate Change: Microbes play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by breaking down organic matter and influencing greenhouse gas levels, such as methane and carbon dioxide.

Soil's Hidden Workforce: A single teaspoon of soil contains more microbes than there are people on Earth, making microbes essential for decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients.

PLANTS

Plants Can Hear: Research shows that plants can "hear" vibrations. For instance, they can detect the sound of caterpillars chewing and respond by releasing chemicals to deter herbivores.

Oldest Living Plant: The Pando aspen colony in Utah is considered one of the oldest and largest living organisms on Earth, estimated to be over 80,000 years old and weighing 6,000 tons.

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