Do you know how to fall? We’re not being facetious here; there is truly a right and a wrong way to fall when it comes to avoiding serious injury. “As long as there’s gravity, you’re going to fall,” Jacob Sosnoff, a professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation, told Self. “So knowing how to do it correctly is worthwhile.” Here’s how to fall properly.
Strong Emotions Lead to Strong Bonds — When a Certain Condition Is Fulfilled, Study Finds
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Go to any movie theater, sports venue, or airport, and it’s obvious there’s an intangible bond that forms from laughing, crying, and simply feeling while brushing shoulders with others. Research has long backed up this sense of connection, though some aspects remained unclear. Now, a new study has found that strong bonds were indeed created when people experienced big emotions together — but only if they could see each other. Pairs of strangers watched three types of videos together: positive (a comedy), negative (a clip about captive animals), and neutral (a recording of a university library) with a curtain between them that was either open or closed. Both the positive and negative videos were associated with stronger physiological and emotional responses compared to the neutral one. And when participants could see each other, they rated their feelings as more intense and displayed more physical signs of connectedness. “Our findings suggest that experiencing intense emotions with others, even during brief interactions with strangers, plays a role in the emergence of social relationships and the formation of social groups,” study author Victor Chung told The Guardian. And now we’re inspired to book movie tickets!
Together With RYSE
Are Investors Sleeping on the Smart Home Space?
Best Buy has a knack for picking out the up-and-coming tech products that go on to dominate the market. The company’s early bets on household items like Ring (acquired by Amazon for $1.2 billion) and Nest (acquired by Google for $3.2 billion) have a proven record of paying off. Now, Best Buy is lifting the curtain on the latest find, launching RYSE’s SmartShades in over 120 retail stores. RYSE has already hit over $9 million in lifetime revenue with over 40,000 units sold, and the numbers are rising (along with the window shades). RYSE shareholders have seen their value increase 40% year-over-year, with strong upside remaining as they scale into retail and high-volume B2B channels. Invest in RYSE at just $1.75/share before it becomes a household name.
Presidential Artifacts Set for Auction, Including a Lock of George Washington’s Hair
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With Election Day tomorrow, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for an upcoming auction filled with intriguing presidential keepsakes and artifacts. “We’re conducting an auction of a number of the most historic objects relating to American history that [have] ever come up for sale,” Arlan Ettinger, president of Guernsey’s auction house, told Reuters. One of the items creating a buzz is a lock of George Washington’s hair, which has been kept in a locket and passed down through generations. Another noteworthy piece is the U.S. flag that was draped on Abraham Lincoln’s coffin during its trip from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois. Ettinger estimates that the flag will fetch between $800,000 and $1.2 million, but time will tell when the auction begins on Nov. 22, both online and live at the Arader Galleries in New York City. Take a look at the unique artifacts.
Health
Post-WWII Sugar Rationing Led to Reduced Health Risks for Young Kids in the UK
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Now that Halloween’s in the rearview mirror, here’s a recent study with bittersweet takeaways: A team of researchers found that children born and conceived during post-World War II sugar rationing in the U.K. were less likely to develop significant health issues as adults. Using data from the U.K. Biobank, investigators analyzed the health of over 60,000 people born between 1951 and 1956. Those conceived before rationing ended in 1953 had a 35% lower risk of diabetesand a 20% lower risk of high blood pressure in middle age when compared to those conceived after. With this in mind, the researchers suggest cutting down on sugar during pregnancy and the first two years of a kiddo’s life to reduce their risk of developing health issues in the future — and make them less likely to have an extra strong sweet tooth throughout life. “A birthday cake, candy, or cookies, in moderation, are treats we all need to enjoy from time to time,” study author Tadeja Gracner told the BBC. But laying off the treats early on can help give children “the best start in life,” she added.
In Other News
The University of Chicago launched a novel climate institute to tackle “the planet’s most pressing problems” (read more)
This football star wants — and might have the money for — a WNBA franchise in his city (read more)
A handwritten Pulp Fiction script and more movie gems were donated to the film academy (read more)
Better beach cleanups ahead: A new satellite tool can spot plastic waste on the sand (read more)
Archaeologists reconstructed the face of a woman deemed a vampire in the 17th century (read more)
Something We Love
Steamery This line of steamers keeps clothes looking fresh and flawless. From the handheld models (perfect for traveling or taking to the office) to the full-size Stratus geared toward fashion professionals, there’s a steamer for every budget, occasion, and location. — Sean Devlin, Founder and General Manager
Tucson may be known as a college town in Arizona, but don’t overlook the younger students. The Arizona Youth Climate Coalition drafted what’s been called one of the boldest school district climate resolutions in the country, and it passed at a Tucson school board meeting last week. The victory is a “beacon of hope for young people everywhere fighting for their future,” said student Ojas Sanghi.
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One final Halloween-related story until next year: Gary Kristensen was recently certified as holding the world record for the longest journey by pumpkin boat. To earn the title, the 46-year-old spent 26 hours paddling over 45 miles in Washington’s Columbia River last month. But it was far from his first foray into pumpkin paddling — Kristensen has been growing boat-sized squashes for over a decade, and has won the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta for the last four years (as pictured here). Watch him paddle.
RYSE Could Be the Next Big Thing in the Smart Home Space
Venture capitalists know how difficult it is to spot promising early investment opportunities — even the all-knowing Sharks from Shark Tank declined the offer to buy 10% of Ring for $700,000, and now the company has blown up, all thanks to retail distribution.Next, let’s turn our attention to RYSE: the brand set to follow a similar trajectory. The startup’s patented smart shades tech is currently sold in over 100 Best Buy stores, and you can be one of the early investors.
