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Pictured above, Raymond Chandler (born 23 July 1888; died 26 March 1959), photographed in 1940 by Ralph Crane (Time Life Pictures)

‘Man has always been a venal animal. The growth of populations, the huge costs of war, the incessant pressure of confiscatory taxation – all these things make him more and more venal. The average man is tired and scared, and a tired, scared man can’t afford ideals. He has to buy food for his family. In our time we have seen a shocking decline in both public and private morals. You can’t expect quality from people whose lives are a subjection to a lack of quality. You can’t have quality with mass production. You don’t want it because it lasts too long. So you substitute styling, which is a commercial swindle intended to produce artificial obsolescence. Mass production couldn’t sell its goods next year unless it made what is sold this year look unfashionable a year from now. We have the whitest kitchens and the most shining bathrooms in the world. But in the lovely white kitchen the average [person] can’t produce a meal fit to eat, and the lovely shining bathroom is mostly a receptacle for deodorants, laxatives, sleeping pills, and the products of that confidence racket called the cosmetic industry. We make the finest packages in the world, Mr Marlowe. The stuff inside is mostly junk.’

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Cures Diarrhoea  - Try mixing 1-2 tablespoons into water and drink. Apple cider vinegar contains pectin that can help soothe intestinal spasm. 

2. Cures Hiccups - Take a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar and it’s sour taste will stop hiccups immediately.

3. Soothes sore throat  - Mix ¼ teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar with ¼ cups of warm water and gargle every hour or so. Germs won’t survive in the acidic environment that Apple Cider Vinegar creates. 

4. Lowers Cholesterol - Take half an ounce of Apple Cider Vinegar on daily basis to lower cholesterol 5. Prevents Indigestion - Mix one teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar into warm water and drink it 30 minutes before you have your food especially during parties and family dinner where you know you will be forced to indulge. 

6.Sinus Pain/ Nasal Congestion  Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink to help sinus drainage.

7. Weight Lost - Every morning start your day by drinking solution of two glasses of water mixed with two large spoons of apple cider vinegar. This drink accelerates metabolism and burns fat. The acetic acid suppresses your appetite, increases your metabolism, and reduces water retention. 

8. Helps Clear Dandruff  - Mix ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ¼ cup water in a spray bottle, and spritz on your scalp. Wrap your head in a towel and let sit for 15 minutes to an hour, then wash your hair as usual. Do this twice a week for best results. 9. Helps Clears Acne - Acne are typical for teenagers and people with extremely oily skin. In order to eliminate those little skin imposters, simply mix 1 part apple cider vinegar to every 2-3 parts water and wash your face in the morning, in the afternoon and before going to bed. No more acnes definitely. 10. Helps Cure Permanent Fatigue/ Energy Booster - This modern and extremely fast life style is often accompanied by permanent fatigue that surely leads to anemia. To avoid this, simply put together 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 1 small pot of honey. Keep this mixture in a jar in refrigerator and consume every night after dinner. 11. Night time leg cramps - Leg cramps can often be a sign that you’re low in potassium. Since apple cider vinegar is high in it, one home remedy suggests mixing 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon honey to a glass of warm water and drink to relieve nighttime leg cramps. 12. Bad Breath - Gargle with it, or drink a teaspoon (diluted with water if you prefer) to kill odor-causing bacteria. 13. Whitens Teeth - Gargle with apple cider vinegar in the morning. The vinegar helps remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums. Brush as usual after you gargle. You can also brush your teeth with baking soda once a week to help remove stains and whiten your teeth; use it just as you would toothpaste. You can also use salt as an alternative toothpaste. If your gums start to feel raw, switch to brushing with salt every other day. 14. High Blood Pressure/ Diabetes  - People suffering from obesity escorted with high blood pressure and perhaps difficult breathing, should consume two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with one average glass of water. This mixture is consumed 3 times a day and the high blood pressure will be history.

MIT’s groundbreaking window panel, a passive, zero-power device, extracts drinkable water from desert air, offering a revolutionary solution for water-scarce regions.

Resembling a sleek black pane, it uses a hydrogel matrix with an origami-inspired design, embedded with glycerol and hygroscopic salts, to capture moisture at night and release it as vapor under sunlight.

In tests in arid Death Valley, a single panel produced over 160 milliliters of clean water daily—enough for a small family with just a few panels.

Unlike earlier designs, this system neutralizes salts, ensuring the water is safe to drink without filtration. Lightweight, affordable, and scalable, it requires no electricity, pipes, or pumps, making it ideal for off-grid communities, remote villages, or disaster zones.

With over 2 billion people facing water scarcity, MIT’s collaboration with humanitarian groups for a 2026 rollout could transform access to clean water globally.

- Mechanical Engineering World

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