Small children extract metals from the ground so that we can build windmills – Wel.nl
A lot of rare metal is needed for the construction of wind turbines, Arjen Lubach explained yesterday. This comes from China, where whole ‘cancer lakes’, as Lubach calls them, have arisen. It also comes from Congo and Nigeria, among others, where small children do the dirty work like modern slaves. That metal is also in […]
BBB and Van der Plas threatened by the extreme right – Wel.nl
In far-right circles, Caroline van der Plas is seen as a traitor and tool of the enemy. ‘Via social media and e-mails I am told that I am a ‘farmer traitor’. I’m called a ‘cartel whore’, or a ‘WEF puppet,’” she said, terms that seem to come from the corner of FvD. BBB does not […]
This is how you secretly leave a WhatsApp group – Wel.nl
This is how you secretly leave a WhatsApp group – Wel.nl
The myth of 10,000 steps, 2 liters of water and other ‘healthy’ facts – Wel.nl
Some of our most widespread health and fitness facts are based on little more than marketing. The idea of 10,000 steps a day has become one of the popular health mantras of the past decade, with the rise of Fitbits and other wearables all fueling an obsession with counting steps. That number of steps actually […]
Walking briskly for 11 minutes every day can already extend your life – Wel.nl
Don’t think: I don’t have time to exercise today, I’ll sit in my chair all day. No, go outside anyway, because even 11 minutes of brisk walking could prevent 10 percent of premature deaths. This is the conclusion of a large study by the University of Cambridge, for which 200 studies have been compared. The […]
this cringe-inducing term is used in more and more vacancies – Wel.nl
Nowadays, the communication department leaves nothing to chance when posting a new vacancy. They launch a promotional text into the world, full of happy, motivating and even spiritual words. So is the itch word ‘passion’, a terrifying term. If you search for the word ‘passion’ on the job site Indeed, you will get about 62,000 […]
The Mediterranean diet is really good for you. This is why – Wel.nl
In the 1950s, researchers from all over the world embarked on a far-reaching and ambitious study. For decades, they’ve scrutinized the diets and lifestyles of thousands of middle-aged men in the United States, Europe and Japan, then examined how their diets influenced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The Seven Country Study, as it later […]
Rotterdam market vendors pee and poop behind their stall and leave full bags behind – Wel.nl
Rotterdam market vendors pee and poop behind their stall and leave full bags behind – Wel.nl
Alcohol isn’t necessarily bad if you don’t want Alzheimer’s – Wel.nl
If you’re concerned that drinking alcohol increases your risk of dementia as you get older, a large new study from South Korea may provide some insight. It starts with the idea that cutting down on alcohol is generally a good idea. “Reducing your drinking decreases your risk of Alzheimer’s, while heavier drinking increases your risk […]
New drug on the rise that causes skin to rot – Wel.nl
Tranq is the name of the drug that is making more and more victims in the US. The combination of fentanyl and xylazine literally rots users’ skin and can lead to amputations. Tranq is truly hell on earth: when users come out of their sedated state after a few hours, they immediately want more drugs, […]