Convenience store coffee has become a necessity in many people's lives, and due to its large supply, it is
rare for it to be unavailable. However, recently a psychologist witnessed a convenience store clerk refusing to sell coffee to an elderly man, citing "sold out for today." After inquiring, the psychologist learned that the man sometimes forgot he had bought coffee, and the clerk's approach stemmed from concern. The heartwarming reason revealed has touched the hearts of many netizens.

A counseling psychologist shared on his Facebook fan page that he witnessed a scene that left a deep impression on him while buying tea eggs at a FamilyMart convenience store. An elderly man wanted to buy coffee, but the young clerk refused. The man insisted, and after several rounds of arguing, the clerk finally said, "We're sold out of coffee today," and reminded the man to keep his money safe. "Come back tomorrow, and I'll definitely make you some coffee!" The man then reluctantly left the convenience store.

Having witnessed this firsthand, and guessing that this was probably not the first time it had happened, I curiously approached the clerk and asked, "Is there something wrong with the grandpa?" The young clerk explained that the grandpa sometimes forgets how many cups of coffee he has already drunk, so if he comes to buy coffee repeatedly in one day, I will not sell it to him again.

After listening to the young shop assistant's explanation, the counseling psychologist was also very moved and couldn't help but exclaim: "There was no excessive speculation or negative labeling. I really admire someone who can speak so gently. I feel that even I, who am standing next to you, have been nourished."

A Google Maps satellite image has sparked widespread attention globally: a stretch of bright red landforms extending for kilometers in a barren desert in New Mexico, USA, resembling bleeding earth, is a shocking sight. Geologists point out that this is not a supernatural phenomenon, but rather a volcanic geological relic formed in ancient times, witnessing the long and powerful creative force of the Earth.

To view in Google Maps

In fact, this red area is not a supernatural phenomenon, but a naturally formed geological structure. Geologists explain that the red landform is actually a "choke cone," a remnant of volcanic activity before the formation of the Jemez Mountains. Volcanic ash, cinders, and rocks ejected during eruptions accumulated into cone-shaped formations. The iron content in these cones has gradually weathered and oxidized over millions of years, gradually turning them a rust-red color. Due to the extremely dry local climate, erosion is slow, allowing this blood-red landscape to be completely preserved, creating a strong visual impact when viewed from above. Similar geological wonders occur globally. For example, earlier this year, the Sea of ​​Galilee in Israel turned blood red due to an algal bloom, causing public anxiety, but was later confirmed to be a natural ecological phenomenon.

Scientists point out that many seemingly bizarre natural phenomena are actually the result of geological, chemical, or biological processes. This red desert is like an open page in a geological history book, recording the violence and silence of ancient volcanic eruptions. It reminds people that every magnificent and unique color on the Earth's surface often carries a natural story spanning millions of years.

Many people enjoy traveling, and spend a significant amount of time on airplanes throughout the year. However, given the limited space and resources in the cabin, if someone unfortunately passes away as described above, do you know how flight attendants and stewards handle the body?

Rumor 1: A Morgue in the Cabin?

Rumors circulate that many large passenger planes originally had mortuary storage areas, generally located at the nose or tail. For example, Singapore Airlines' A340-500 series short-haul aircraft has a new type of storage compartment near the exit at the nose, large enough to accommodate a person. Many people have speculated that this was specifically used as a "morgue," but this is just hearsay; believe it or not is up to you.

Rumor 2: Sitting with a Corpse

In a BBC interview, British Airways shared their procedures for handling such cases. For example, on
long-haul flights, if a flight attendant discovers someone has tragically passed away, they will place a glass of vodka and a newspaper in front of the deceased's seat, and blindfold the deceased to make it appear as if they had simply fallen asleep from drinking. They will also fasten the deceased's seatbelt and cover their neck with a blanket to avoid causing panic among other passengers.

Rumor 3: "Corpse" Upgraded to First Class

Many people would love to be "upgraded" to first class for free during their travels, but it turns out that deceased passengers have the highest chance of being upgraded. Storing corpses is indeed a major problem, sometimes even requiring an extra passenger seat. Due to the higher privacy and fewer passengers in first class, it is currently the most common place to store corpses, according to statistics.

A bizarre scene unfolded in a parking lot in West Java, Indonesia. Only one car was experiencing a sudden downpour, while the surrounding vehicles and the parking lot floor remained dry. This bizarre sight puzzled passersby, and the footage sparked discussion online. The local meteorological department, after reviewing the footage, offered an explanation.

According to CNN Indonesia, a local man named Uryan Riana attended an event at a hotel in Cikarang around noon on October 31st. When he left the hotel and walked to the parking lot, he was shocked to find a large amount of water dripping from above a black SUV. Initially, Uryan Riana thought someone was watering it, but upon looking up, he found it very strange because there was no one around.

Furthermore, Uryan Riana was very puzzled because, apart from the black SUV, the entire parking lot, the surrounding vehicles, and the floor were all dry; only the SUV was experiencing a downpour. He filmed the bizarre scene and uploaded it online, even zooming in on the sky and the side to prove his story, sparking heated discussion among netizens.

In response, the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) explained that, based on Uryan Riana's filming time, there were indeed many cumulonimbus clouds over the Cikarang area at the time. Such localized rainfall is likely caused by a single cumulonimbus cloud forming a main cumulonimbus cloud. However, the rainfall formation is usually very brief and difficult to observe. Further research will be conducted if more detailed footage becomes available.

A New York City police officer pulled over a speeding vehicle on a highway and discovered an 8-
month-old baby girl choking. He immediately performed CPR on the infant, eventually restoring her breathing. The incident was captured on video by a passerby. The officer later recalled the incident with lingering anxiety, saying, "She can celebrate Christmas now."

Multiple back pats led to the baby crying and resuming breathing

The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday. 40-year-old NYPD Detective Michael Greaney was driving to work when he noticed a BMW speeding on the shoulder of Park Avenue along the Bronx. He activated his lights to signal the driver to stop, and the driver immediately rolled down his window, shouting, "My baby is choking!"

Greaney immediately removed the baby from the car seat, turned her over, and patted her back about ten times until she coughed and began to cry, confirming that her breathing had returned to normal. He stated that he didn't see any foreign object expelled at the time, but the baby's crying was a positive sign, "If she can cry, it means she's no longer choking."

Grinney, himself a father of two young children, said that although he remained calm during the incident, he understood the father's panic, "That kind of panic and fear is imaginable." He described being able to immediately help the father "relieve that fear" as gratifying.

A nurse also stopped to assist. After confirming the baby's condition was stable, Grinney returned her to the father and advised him to learn infant first aid techniques for emergencies. Grinney later learned that the entire rescue had been filmed and circulated online.

Grinney said he later spoke with the girl's father on the phone, who told him his daughter was fine, "Most importantly, she can celebrate Christmas." He also pointed out that similar rescues are not uncommon, but this one just happened to be recorded on camera, "Police officers do these things every day, but they may not be seen."

Pet experts estimate that more than half of the world's cats are overweight, and these overweight cats may
soon have their own specially formulated injectable GLP-1 for them! US biotechnology company OKAVA announced the success of its first clinical trial of a GLP-1 booster for cats, "MEOW-1".

According to OKAVA's press release, this pet-specific GLP-1 has the potential to improve pets' quality of life, promote healthy aging, and even become the "most influential lifespan extension therapy" for felines. In addition to simple weight loss, it can also address common feline metabolic diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease, contributing to healthy aging and extended lifespan.

OKAVA CEO Michael Klotsman stated that calorie restriction or fasting for cats is one of the most mature interventions for extending feline lifespan and improving their metabolic health, but it is also the most difficult to maintain.

Klotsman explained that implanting the long-acting device OKV-119 subcutaneously in cats can allow the drug to be slowly released into the cat's body over a period of up to six months. This design aims to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce fat mass, and metabolize energy more efficiently without requiring changes to feeding or disrupting the food-based bond between owner and pet.

The successful Phase 1 clinical trial brings hope to owners struggling to help their overweight cats lose weight. If the "MEOW-1" trial is ultimately successful, OKAVA plans to launch a larger-scale trial and apply for approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hoping that OKV-119 could be available as early as 2028 or 2029.

 A woman in Texas was robbed at gunpoint by two men who threatened her to hand over valuables. Surprisingly, her pet cat bravely intervened, attacking the robbers and leaving her deeply moved.

Monsi Pena told police that on the 6th, she was alone at her home in Gulfton when a man came to her door selling something. She refused, but the man later returned with an accomplice, armed with weapons, and broke into her home.

Pena said she hid in her bedroom to protect herself, but the two men kicked open the door. When the door opened, her cat, Kitty, bravely defended her, attacking the men. However, the kitten was no match for the men's counterattack and was nearly shot dead.

Northern Territory MP Andrew Mackay recently witnessed a "surprise party" orchestrated by his pets

via CCTV: his 18-month-old bull Sue and horse Cricket, with the help of the two dogs to "open the door," swaggered into his living room and explored for over an hour and a half.

That evening, McKay was dining in the city when he happened to turn on his CCTV and was shocked to see a bull's head flash across the screen. Rushing home to review the footage, he discovered that his dogs, Thunder and Sunny, had used their noses to pry open a slightly ajar door, and Sue and Cricket had happily ventured inside to explore.

McKay joked, "The bull Sue and the horse Cricket decided to explore what air-conditioned life is like." He described them rummaging through shelves, stealing chicken feed, and even using the fish tank as a self-service water fountain, causing the water level to drop by 20cm.

He added with a wry smile, "Luckily, they didn't cause any damage inside, and no droppings. The fish all survived, although they were guppies, so I couldn't count them all!"

McKay was pleased that the newest member, Cricket, quickly adapted to the family atmosphere, but also sternly warned the dogs, "No more parties when Mom and Dad are out!"

A bizarre incident recently occurred in Galatone, a small town in the Puglia region of southern Italy. A 38-
year-old Ghanaian man, wanted by the court, hid in a life-size Nativity scene displayed in the town square, attempting to impersonate one of the Three Wise Men. However, he was spotted by Mayor Flavio Filoni, who happened to be passing by.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of December 6th. While strolling through Piazza Santa Croce, Filoni's gaze swept over the life-size Nativity scene meticulously arranged by the tourism bureau. Initially, he didn't notice anything amiss until he caught a subtle movement out of the corner of his eye: a "wise man" statue, dressed in a modern coat and with arms raised, moved slightly. The mayor immediately realized something was wrong. Police arrived at the scene and arrested the unidentified man, confirming he was a wanted fugitive.

Filoni stated that he initially thought the man was just part of a nativity scene before realizing it was a real person. He posted on social media thanking the police for their swift intervention in confirming the man's identity. 

According to the investigation, the man had previously been sentenced to nine months and 15 days in prison by a Bologna court for serious assault and resisting arrest, but fled after the verdict. He traveled south from northern Italy to the Puglia region, ultimately choosing to hide in the Christmas decorations of this southern town.

For some cat owners, a cat's personality can be unpredictable, especially compared to a dog, man's most loyal friend. A recent Turkish study on domestic cats found that local cats interact with their owners differently depending on the owner's gender. For example, when greeting their owners at the door, cats meow significantly more frequently at male owners than at female owners.

This study, led by Kaan Kerman, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Bilkente, involved volunteers recording cat behavior in their homes, rather than relying on laboratory observations.

A study of cats' reactions upon entering a home

A total of 31 households participated in the experiment. Before entering their homes, participants were

required to attach a small camera to their bodies and greet their cats as usual. Each owner recorded the first five minutes after entering and sent the video to the researchers.

To ensure consistency in their analysis, researchers focused on the first 100 seconds of each video clip. They observed 22 behaviors related to how cats greet their owners and counted the frequency of meows, finding that the meows differed significantly depending on the owner's gender.

Cats are more "enthusiastic" towards male owners.

A study found that in the first 100 seconds, cats meowed an average of 4.3 times at male owners and 1.8 times at female owners. This difference mainly reflects how cats welcome their owners home.

Experts cannot pinpoint the reason behind this phenomenon but believe it may be related to male owners' less attentive habits. Kerman suggests that male owners may be less likely to notice their cats' need to greet them compared to female owners.

Kerman emphasizes that this finding only proves a certain behavior in Turkish domestic cats and cannot be considered a global phenomenon. The reason Turkish domestic cats have developed this behavior may be due to cultural factors.

Article Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/15-jobs-that-are-quickly-disappearing-2015-10#printing-worker-1

The 2015 Business Insider article highlighted 15 jobs that were rapidly disappearing, mostly due to automation, digital transformation, and changing consumer habits. It drew on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to show which occupations were shrinking fastest at the time.

• Printing worker
  
• Fisher
• Desktop publisher
• Metal or plastic machine worker
• Insurance underwriter
• Flight attendant
• Power-plant operator, distributor, or dispatcher
• Floral designer
• Logging worker
• Jeweler or precious-stone and metal worker
• Travel agent
• Reporters, correspondents, or broadcast-news analysts
• Farmer or rancher
• Semiconductor processor
• Postal-service worker

Looking Back from 2025

    Some predictions were spot on: Travel agents, meter readers, and switchboard operators have nearly vanished in the U.S.

    Others evolved instead of disappearing: Farmers and ranchers still exist, but fewer people run much larger operations. Floral designers and sewing machine operators survive in niche or artisanal markets.

    Printing workers remain emblematic of the shift from analog to digital—newspapers and magazines shrank dramatically, but specialty printing (packaging, 3D printing) created new niches.

Actually, many roles didn’t vanish entirely but merged into broader, tech-driven positions. Workers who adapted to digital tools often transitioned into new careers. Some jobs predicted to disappear persisted longer than expected due to cultural or niche demand.

The odor of farts differs between men and women, according to a recent study. Women's farts, on average, smell worse than men's, and there's a scientific basis for this.

Women's Farts Have Higher Concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide

Dr. Michael Levitt, a gastroenterologist known as the "King of Farts," conducted a study in 1998. He invited 16 healthy adults to consume pinto beans and laxatives, and collected fart samples using a special device. The gas composition was then analyzed scientifically.

Researchers invited two judges to rate the odor of each fart from 0 to 8, with 8 representing "very unpleasant." However, the judges were unaware that they were smelling human farts.

The results showed that women's farts had higher concentrations of hydrogen sulfide. This compound, which has a "rotten egg" smell, is the main source of the fart odor, hence the average "stronger" smell in women's farts. The study also indicated that while men produce a larger volume of farts, the odor is not necessarily stronger. The smellers unanimously agreed that women's farts had a more intense odor.

Hydrogen Sulfide Enhances Cognitive Function in Rats

Interestingly, hydrogen sulfide, the "source of the odor," is not entirely bad. In 2021, researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted experiments on genetically modified mice designed to mimic Alzheimer's disease in humans. They injected these mice with a hydrogen sulfide carrier compound called NaGYY and monitored changes in their memory and motor function over 12 weeks.

The tests confirmed that mice treated with hydrogen sulfide showed a 50% improvement in cognitive and motor function compared to untreated mice. While the results showed that hydrogen sulfide can reverse some behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, it remains to be seen whether this conclusion applies to humans.

Previously, people didn't know how birds survived the winter; they only knew that they disappeared in
winter and reappeared in spring. Some scientists believed they hibernated, and some even speculated that birds flew to the moon and then returned! 

In the spring of 1822, a stork with a spear stuck in its neck flew from Central Africa to the German town of Klutz, thus revealing the mystery. 

Fortunately, the spear did not pierce its throat or trachea, and it even used this to fly three thousand kilometers! Today, we have a better understanding of bird migration routes, and therefore a deeper understanding of the spread of avian influenza, but this has not stopped the increasing impact of the disease.

Pumuckel, a German miniature stallion, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the "world's shortest male horse." Pumuckel's playful appearance and endearing personality have immediately sparked heated discussions online.

Guinness World Records states that Pumuckel, raised in Germany, surpassed the previous record holder, Bombel, from Poland, who stood at 56.7 cm, by a mere 4 cm to become the world's shortest known stallion. Although Pumuckel's shoulder height is only 52.6 cm, he exudes confidence and spirit befitting someone ten times his size.

Poomco's owner, Carola Weidemann, said a friend introduced her to Poomco, "I drove over to take a look and was really surprised. I had never seen such a small horse before."

She added that she adopted Poomco in October 2020, "It was only 5 months old then, believe it or not, it was only 47 centimeters tall, and I think it weighed less than 20 kilograms." However, she explained that she didn't deliberately use unconventional breeding methods; she believes its naturally small size may symbolize "the wonder of nature."

It's worth mentioning that besides its striking appearance, Poomco is also a skilled and well-trained therapy horse. It frequently visits nursing homes, hospices, schools, and facilities for people with disabilities. Weidemann said, "It loves being the center of attention." It also loves being tickled and hugged by children, and is quite gentle even with small animals. To reward its hard work, she treats it to its favorite carrots and apples.

 

Octopuses have been confirmed by scientists to be among the most intelligent and highly capable learning species in invertebrates, often displaying astonishingly high levels of intelligence. Mattias Krantz, a Swedish musician with nearly 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube, previously bought a baby octopus at a seafood market and attempted to teach it to "play the piano" like a human. The video of his teaching sessions attracted over 5.6 million viewers after it was released.

Krantz, known for his daring and adventurous musical experiments, uploaded a video on the 5th titled "I

taught an octopus to play the piano (it took 6 months)," which garnered widespread attention. According to the video, Krantz traveled to a seafood market in South Korea to find a "new student." After studying grouper, lobster, and flounder, he ultimately decided to bring home a small, young octopus.

The octopus was later named "Takoyaki" by Kranz. After caring for it carefully for a period of time, Kranz decided to use it to launch a whimsical and special project. Kranz said he had always wanted to try teaching animals to play the piano, and octopuses with eight tentacles are recognized as incredibly intelligent creatures, adept at problem-solving, and with an IQ comparable to a three-year-old human child. Therefore, he believed that octopuses had immense potential in learning music.

Kranz thought, "Each of the octopus's eight tentacles has a 'little brain,' which means there are eight pianists living in one body." With this idea in mind, he began actively planning Takoyaki's piano lessons. However, Takoyaki's initial learning process was not smooth. Kranz tried methods such as using glowing keys and hiding fake crabs in the piano, but none of them successfully piqued its interest. Ultimately, Kranz decided to personally build a brand new piano suitable for the octopus's habits and physical characteristics.

Above different piano keys, Kranz placed several transparent tubes that could deliver food. When "Takoyaki" pressed a key with its tentacles, food such as crab placed inside the tubes would gradually descend. Then, as long as "Takoyaki" could press a melody matching the musical vibrator with its tentacles, the food would fall within its reach. Kranz stated that after this "reward mechanism" was officially implemented, "Takoyaki" showed a remarkably strong motivation to learn.

After six months of diligent learning, "Takoyaki's" piano skills not only improved significantly, but it even began to play short melody with Kranz, who played the guitar. Kranz was overjoyed, praising it as a "blues pianist" and promising to let "Takoyaki" continue living with him. After videos of "Takoyaki's" learning process were released, they quickly went viral globally, attracting numerous zoologists and scientists who inquired whether Kranz could write a paper about the entire experiment.

Other netizens commented, "You might be the first musician to play a duet with an octopus," "It might have ended up as someone's food, but now it's become a musician and a friend. The world is truly amazing," "The piano performance was certainly brilliant, but the genuine emotion and understanding between you two is what truly touches people's hearts," and "As an animal rights activist, I'm glad you didn't release the takoyaki directly into the wild. Wild octopuses must learn to hunt and protect themselves, just like you taught it to play the piano. Once you change an animal's original behavior and then abandon it, it's a very cruel act."

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is a famous Sichuan dish made of silky tofu and minced meat in a spicy, numbing sauce. The name literally translates to “Pockmarked Old Woman’s Tofu”. Legend says it was created by a woman with pockmarks on her face who ran a small restaurant in Chengdu during the Qing Dynasty

Appearance: A vibrant red sauce, slightly oily, with tofu cubes floating alongside minced meat.

Texture: Silky tofu contrasts with chewy minced meat, while the sauce coats everything richly.

Taste: Deep umami from fermented pastes, fiery chili heat, and tingling numbness from peppercorns.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
Soft tofu 1 box
Minced pork 200g
Garlic 3-4 cloves
Rice wine 1 tablespoon
Scallion 1 stalk

Marinade:
Soy sauce  1 tablespoon
Spicy bean paste  1.5 tablespoons
Sugar  1 teaspoon
White pepper powder  a pinch

Preparation: Thaw the ground meat, dice the soft tofu, chop the scallions, and mince the garlic.

1. Boil a pot of water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add diced tofu and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Without oil, add minced pork and stir-fry until the pork releases moisture and oil (to remove any gamey smell).

*Make sure the minced pork is cooked until all the moisture is evaporated before proceeding to the next step!

3. Sauté minced garlic in the oil of ground meat until fragrant, then add rice wine and stir-fry over high heat until fragrant. Add spicy bean paste and stir-fry evenly until fragrant.

4. Next, add soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper powder, stir-fry evenly, then add the tofu back in. Add water until it covers half of the ingredients, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

*Because the saltiness of different brands of spicy bean paste varies slightly, you can taste it at this point. If it's too salty, add more water and simmer; if it's too bland, add a little salt.

5. Once the sauce has slightly reduced and the tofu has taken on the sauce color, turn off the heat. Plate it and sprinkle with chopped green onions to finish.

The spiciness of Mapo Tofu comes from the spicy fermented bean paste.
Because it's stir-fried, it's not too pungent!
If you don't eat spicy food, simply replace the spicy fermented bean paste with a non-spicy one!

 

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs is a common home-style dish made primarily with tomatoes and eggs. The main ingredients include eggs, tomatoes, cooking oil, salt, water, light soy sauce, chopped green onions, sugar, and oyster sauce.

The flavor of stir-fried tomatoes and eggs is slightly sour with a hint of sweetness. The dish is characterized by its perfect balance of sweet and sour, and its rich, juicy flavor. If you prefer more tomato juice, cut the tomatoes into smaller pieces; this will allow the juices to be released more easily during cooking. It's also worth noting that adding a small amount of water to the eggs will make them very tender. Cook the tomatoes until they resemble a tomato sauce; you can add a suitable amount of sugar during this process to balance the flavor.

Ingredients: 3-4 eggs, 1-2 tomatoes (can be increased as needed)

Marinade

1 gram of salt

3 grams of sugar, and cooking oil

Prepare the ingredients: 3 eggs, 2 medium-sized tomatoes, 1 gram of salt, 3 grams of sugar, and cooking oil as needed.

Crack the eggs, beat them well, and put them in a bowl for later use. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.

Pour some cooking oil into the pan, and once the oil is hot, pour in the beaten eggs.

Add a little sugar, a little salt, and a little light soy sauce to the pot and stir-fry evenly. Then reduce the sauce over high heat.

Once the eggs have slightly solidified and broken up, push them to one side (or set them aside). Then add the tomatoes and stir-fry evenly.

Add salt, stir-fry evenly, then turn off the heat and plate.

Cooking Tips

1. If you prefer more tomato juice, cut the tomatoes into smaller pieces; this will make it easier for the juice to be released during cooking.

2. Adding a little water to the eggs will make them very tender when scrambled.

3. Summer tomatoes are very juicy; they release a lot of juice after just a short time of scrambling, so there's no need to add water at the end.

4. When the tomatoes have turned into a tomato sauce-like consistency, you can add a suitable amount of sugar during the scrambling process to balance the flavor.

The blue ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and is home to many unique and beautiful marine creatures. One such creature, affectionately known as the "leaf slug" or "leaf goat," has recently gained significant attention online due to its adorable appearance, seemingly straight out of an anime.

The leaf slug's formal scientific name is *Costasiella kuroshimae*, and it was first discovered off the coast of Kurocho, Japan in 1993, hence its name. It belongs to a subspecies of sea slug, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. They are very small, ranging from 3 millimeters to 1 centimeter in length, and feed on seaweed. They are mainly distributed in the coral reefs along the coasts of Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

This sea slug has a white head with a pair of small, black, bead-like eyes and two adorable, horn-like tentacles,

making it look like a cartoon sheep. Its overall appearance is as if it's wrapped in layers of leaves, so fans prefer to call it "Leaf Sheep" rather than its formal name.

Besides its cute appearance, the Leaf Sheep is also one of the few animals in the world capable of photosynthesis. This marine creature possesses a "kleptoplasty," which allows it to absorb chloroplasts from seaweed and convert them into its own body. This means that after eating seaweed just once, the Leaf Sheep gains the ability to photosynthesize; it can convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars for energy simply by basking in the sun.

However, because the chloroplasts come from seaweed, the Leaf Sheep must replenish its seaweed intake after a period of time to continue photosynthesis and sustain life.

In its juvenile stage, the Leaf Sheep's body is white and transparent, but as it begins to feed on seaweed, it gradually turns a plant-like green, radiating a sunlight-green hue. In other words, seaweed not only allows them to survive in a unique way, but it also alters their color.

However, some photographers have captured images of leaf sheep with bodies displaying different colors, which may be related to the different types of seaweed they prey on.

Delicious food is unhealthy, and healthy food is unappetizing? Do you like cilantro? A doctor has listed 10 healthy foods that many people avoid. In fact, they have various health benefits, including lowering blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, cancer prevention, weight loss, and eye protection, and are highly nutritious!

10 Healthy Foods That Many People Are Afraid to Eat?

1. Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is more than just a cooling food! Although bitter, it's rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber, and helps stabilize blood sugar.

Nutritionists point out that bitter melon's blood sugar-lowering effect comes from "bitter melon glycosides" and "bitter melon peptides." The former stimulates insulin secretion, breaking down blood sugar; the latter is responsible for constructing insulin-like substances, helping to stabilize blood sugar. Bitter melon is rich in pectin, which studies have shown can lower blood lipids, lower cholesterol, and increase good cholesterol. Bitter melon also has anti-cancer properties; its Vitamin C content can fight free radicals. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, bitter melon has a cooling and detoxifying effect.

2. Okra

Is okra good for improving constipation and lowering blood sugar? Okra is full of mucus,

 but it's actually a high-fiber food that helps maintain a healthy digestive system.

The outer skin and seeds of okra are rich in "rhamnogalacturonic acid," which is believed to slow down digestion and the absorption of sugars from food, thus slowing down the rise in blood sugar.

3. Leeks

Can eating more leeks improve blood circulation and prevent heart disease? Leeks are rich in vitamin K and

folic acid, which help maintain cardiovascular health.

A nephrologist states that leeks are rich in sulfur, which the liver needs to remove mercury and certain food additives for detoxification; sulfur also has anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Celery

 Don't like celery because, like coriander, the taste isn't appealing?

Although celery has a strong smell, it's rich in water and fiber, which helps with weight loss.

5. Carrots

Carrots, often rejected by picky eaters, can actually help prevent colds? Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which helps maintain healthy vision.

A nutritionist states that every 100 grams of carrots contains 2.9 grams of fiber and provides 100% of the daily requirement of vitamin A. Furthermore, beta-carotene is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the respiratory tract and skin tissue.

6. Green Bell Peppers

Besides broccoli, green bell peppers are another green vegetable often disliked. However, they are actually rich in Vitamin C.

Nutritionists say that green bell peppers have the highest dietary fiber content among the four types of bell peppers, and are also rich in chlorophyll, which helps with detoxification, bowel movements, and promoting metabolism.

7. Snow Peas

Green beans are another food that is often picked apart. Snow peas are also very high in protein and fiber, but their texture is a bit dry.

8. Kale

Kale has a slightly bitter taste, but it's a superfood! Kale is rich in Vitamin K and indoles, but many people dislike its slightly tough texture and bitterness.

Kale belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family and contains abundant antioxidants that help prevent cancer. It is also rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin K, helping to prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis, and is listed as one of the must-eat foods after age 50.

9. Coriander

Can eating coriander prevent fatty liver? Coriander is rich in antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and K.

Nutritionists point out that coriander contains various phytosterols, which help lower cholesterol and blood lipids. It also contains flavonoids such as quercetin, rutin, and apigenin, which help lower blood pressure. Coriander leaves also contain quercetin, which helps reduce liver fat.

10. Eggplant

Eggplant may not be everyone's favorite in terms of taste, but it is equally nutritious. Eggplant is rich in fiber, vitamins B1 and B6.

Nutritionists mention that purple fruits and vegetables, including eggplant, are rich in phytochemicals such as anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and resveratrol, which help maintain memory, fight aging, and maintain urinary system health.

 The United States officially minted its final circulating penny on March 12, ending its 232-year production history. This move aims to save government spending, as the cost of manufacturing the penny has far exceeded its face value.

The final circulating penny was hand-pressed at the Philadelphia Mint by Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach. Acting Master of the Mint, Kristie McNally, stated in a press release, "While mass production of the penny ends today, the penny's legend lives on."

The main driving force behind this production halt was current President Trump. He publicly called for the Treasury to stop production in February, criticizing the move on his "Real Social Media" platform: "For too long, the cost of minting a penny in the United States has actually exceeded 2 cents. This is incredibly wasteful!" According to the latest data from the Mint, the production cost of each penny has soared to 3.69 cents.

The U.S. cent coin originated from the Coinage Act of 1792. Early versions were made of pure copper, but now they are made of smaller copper-zinc plated coins, giving them the nickname and color of "red cent." The Mint emphasizes that the approximately 300 billion coins currently in circulation will remain legal tender and can continue to be used.

The report points out that the cost-effectiveness debate regarding discontinuing cent coin production in the United States has a long history. Previous attempts by Congress to legislate on this matter have all failed, making this executive-led decision to discontinue production all the more historically significant.