“Yeesss!” – When letters show feelings

Grammar and spelling are minor matters on Twitter, Facebook, and Co. People want to sound authentic and show emotion, for example, by elongating words: “Yeesss!” An analysis of 100 billion tweets shows that such “pseudo-verbal” spellings are on the rise and developing a life of their own. When speaking, there are many ways of expressing yourself other than through gestures and facial expressions. Sound and emphasis can also emphasize and change the meaning or show how the speaker feels. Lengthening individual words or vowels and consonants is a simple way…

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British estimate: Each cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes

According to estimates by British scientists, smokers shorten their lives by an average of 20 minutes with every cigarette. The figure is 17 minutes for men and 22 minutes for women, according to a UK government report based on the findings of three researchers from University College London (UCL). “If a smoker quits on New Year’s Day, they can save a whole week of their life by 20 February,” says the statement from the Department of Health in London, which commissioned the study. By the end of the year, the…

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Global Warming: The Escalating Impact of Extreme Weather Events

As the effects of global warming intensify, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, reshaping the world in unprecedented ways. From devastating floods to record-breaking heatwaves, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a pressing reality. Recent data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights an alarming trend: global temperatures have risen by approximately 1.1°C since the pre-industrial era, with catastrophic consequences. Warmer oceans fuel more intense hurricanes, while shifting weather patterns lead to prolonged droughts and unprecedented rainfall. These disasters’ economic and…

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