In today’s news, Saudi Arabia to provide assistance to Ukraine (Ureign), over 300,000 people could die of hunger amid historic drought in Horn of Africa, United States study finds plant food has protective effect against prostate cancer, amount of plastic used globally set to double by 2050, homeless man in Canada receives medal for lifesaving actions, Austrian food tech start-up showcases upcycled apricot kernel food products, and images of wildlife-people haven in Korea’s Demilitarized Zone viewable through Google Arts & Culture online platform.
I would like to share a gardening tip with you. Sunflowers are alluring because they are not only beautiful but also produce sunflower seeds. However, if you plan on planting them, you should understand their potential downsides. Sunflowers have a big root system that can disturb the growing conditions of other plants. They also have the capability to outcompete other plants for sunlight and water. If you're going to have sunflowers, plant them away from other plants in a separate area of the garden. Due to their large root system, you will need to space them out to allow for increased air circulation and this will also decrease the risk of fungal diseases.
There seems to be some chuckles on the menu as the joke of the day is here. Let’s check it out. This one’s called “Wet Floor.”
A police officer jumps into her squad car and calls the station chief.
“I have an interesting case here, sir. I have a gentleman complaining that his wife kicked him out of the house for stepping on the floor she just mopped.”
“Roger that.”
“Have you gone inside the home to get her side of the story?”
“No, sir, not yet. The floor’s still wet.”
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And now we have a heartline from Ngọc Trâm in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam
