The Soul of a Feminist

Meet the Dakar doctor battling for the women of Senegal, despite the threat of a U.S. “global gag rule.” By Marcia DeSanctis.
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Peter Sallis: Last of the Summer Wine actor dies aged 96

Peter Sallis has died at the age of 96, his agents have announced. The actor was best known for appearing in Last of the Summer Wine and was also famous as the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit. His agent confirmed he died peacefully with his family by his side. Sallis played Norman "Cleggy" Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine from its first episode in 1973 until the series concluded in 2010.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40165443?source=Snapzu

15 Webcomics You NEED To Be Reading

Webcomics are a great way to get int the comic medium, accessible to everyone and usually free of charge. CBR has a few suggestions for you to enjoy!
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Low Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the Opposite

Cannabis smokers often report that they use the drug to relax or relieve stress, but few studies provide clinical evidence of these effects. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Chicago report that low levels tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, does reduce stress, but in a highly dose-dependent manner: very low doses lessened the jitters of a public-speaking task, while slightly higher doses — enough to produce a mild “high” — actually increased anxiety.
Read more: http://neurosciencenews.com/stress-low-thc-6826/?source=Snapzu

Global beer sales drying up, says report

People are drinking fewer alcoholic drinks, according to a new industry report tracking consumption worldwide. Beer sales continued to slide last year and the trend towards cider sipping stalled. The global market for all alcoholic drinks contracted 1.3% in 2016, driven by a 1.8% fall in beer sales, the International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) found.
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Celebrating 10-Cent Beer Night in photos

This Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of 10-Cent Beer Night, one of the most infamous games in the history of professional sports. The idea was simple: Get people to buy tickets to the Rangers/Indians game at Cleveland Stadium with the promise of 10¢ beers. At no point did anyone stop the initial planning session and ask, "So what happens when there's a crowd of 40,000 completely hammered people in our stadium?"
Read more: http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2014/6/4/5780624/10-cent-beer-night-photos-anniversary#1?source=Snapzu

How Interracial Love Is Saving America

"As a descendant of slaves and slaveholders, I embody uncomfortable incongruities — just as America does." By Sheryll Cashin. (June 3, 2017)
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/03/opinion/sunday/how-interracial-love-is-saving-america.html?source=Snapzu