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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far as those without, study shows

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Salmon exposed to cocaine in the water swim longer distances than those that go without, according to a study released this week. Cocaine use is on the rise worldwide, with the U.N. reporting an estimated 25 million people used the stimulant in 2023 and the drug being increasingly found in waterways. Joint research released Monday by scientists at Australia’s Griffith University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.

Researchers took 105 wild Atlantic salmon in Sweden’s Lake Vattern and exposed them to both cocaine and benzoylecgonine — a metabolite created by the drug in the liver — and then tracked their movements. They found the river-dwellers exposed to the drugs traveled 1.9 times farther per week than their clean-living control cousins. Those exposed to the by-product also swam 7.6 miles farther, the study found. “Any unnatural change in animal behavior is a concern,” report co-author Marcus Michelangeli from Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute told national broadcaster ABC.

“We’re finding higher and higher concentrations of not just illicit drugs but all types of pharmaceuticals in our waterways.”

Source: Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far as those without, study shows – CBS News

By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter 1:4

Bear vs. Dorito Bag, Caught on Bear Cam

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Bear Attacks Dorito Bag 😃

Source: You Tube Bear Cam

Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments.
Psalm 112:1

Bike Owner Can’t Believe What a Stranger Has Tied to the Center Bar

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A cyclist was left baffled after returning to their bike to discover a mysterious surprise tied to the center bar. The photo, which quickly went viral on Reddit, shows a close‑up of a blue bicycle frame with a plastic bag knotted securely around it, racking up 23,000 upvotes in less than 24 hours. The April 19 post shared by user MyUsernameIsNotCool, the post was titled: “Someone tied a plastic bag with blueberries in it, on my bicycle today.” According to Statista, as of September 2024, 17 percent of U.S. consumers aged 18 to 29 cycle, with the same percentage reported among those aged 30 to 49. Cycling remains a popular low‑impact exercise option, especially in urban areas.

Source: Bike Owner Can’t Believe What a Stranger Has Tied to the Center Bar – Newsweek

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12

Messy homes are ruining Americans’ free time: survey

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In the past three months, the average American has missed out on two fun events, avoided hosting guests twice, and had two arguments in their household due to their home’s messy state. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the stress of needing to clean their home before they can relax is ever-present for two-thirds (64%). Of those who have missed out on doing something fun due to needing to clean their home, respondents spent that time doing laundry (56%), cleaning the bathroom (51%), doing the dishes (46%), vacuuming (40%), and mopping (38%). Results found that a majority of those surveyed were overwhelmed by the never-ending task that is cleaning (69%). Conducted by Talker Research for Swiffer, the survey found that the average person surveyed loses an average of six hours a week between prepping to clean, cleaning, and recuperating afterward — nearly an entire workday dedicated solely to cleaning up.

Source: Messy homes are ruining Americans’ free time: survey | New York Post

So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.
Deuteronomy 8:3

Loose turkey gives police runaround in Georgia

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Bodycam footage from officers in the US state of Georgia shows multiple attempts to remove the fowl and clear traffic.

Source: Watch: Loose turkey gives police runaround in Georgia

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:6

California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as DA launches probe into its cause

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday as officials desperately search for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility. “The safety of Orange County residents is the top priority,” Newsom said. “We are mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make…

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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments

Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a variety of organic ice cream flavors and sizes sold in 17 states because of concerns there may be metal fragments in the frozen treats, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.  No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the FDA said.  The recall affects some products…

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The tale of a Ford, a nest, and a Robin

A Ford dealership in Kansas can’t let a customer take home an already-bought F-250 Super Duty, and the reason is for the birds—quite literallySee, Olathe Ford of Olathe, Kansas, which posted its conundrum to Facebook, is dealing with an unusual circumstance: a robin has decided to make a nest and lay its eggs on the…

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