Eye on Faith

Friday, September 27, 2019

Got hydration?

(Photo by Stefan Kuhn)

When thirsty, some of us reach for a long tall glass of water. That goes without saying. Or does it?

Surprisingly, water might not be the very best thirst quencher. It might temporarily relieve a parched feeling, but would other liquids more thoroughly hydrate the body?

Turns out that milk might. Plain water flows through the body so quickly that it often bypasses vital parts. When coupled with nutritious calories, as in milk, water tends to linger internally where it’s most needed.

Electrolytes, such as “sodium and potassium,” are also important for H₂O absorption. That is why Pedialyte outranks water on the hydration scale.

Resources

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/water-not-most-hydrating-drink-180942679.html

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Venus in Blue Seas

Venus and Earth Today (NASA photo)

Although Venus is currently hotter than you-know-what, it may have once sported deep blue seas.

This may have occurred for two to three billion years, until a “massive resurfacing event” put an end to the Earth-like conditions. A “runaway greenhouse effect” may have resulted in Venus’ rocks being unable to absorb an extreme outgassing of carbon dioxide.

Kind of makes you stop and think: Will future inhabitants of Mars be saying that about Earth some day?

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/venus-may-have-been-habitable-for-3-billion-years-before-mysterious-climate-shift/ar-AAHMuOv?li=BBnbfcL

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Cherish that Note

RAAF Aircraftswoman Safety Demo (US Air Force photo)

You’re wedged into an airplane seat, trying to understand all that the flight attendant is explaining. This is tough enough when you can hear every word. Imagine trying to figure it all out while deaf.

A Delta attendant named Janna took that into consideration when 16-year-old Ashley came on board. Ashley is deaf, and was “flying alone for the first time.” Janna therefore took the time to gift Ashley with a handwritten note.

The note not only included safety instructions, but also emphasized the following: Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need any assistance. Ashley now cherishes that note and keeps it with her as a reminder of human kindness.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/flight-attendants-writes-kind-note-to-deaf-teen-passenger-flying-alone-for-1st-time/ar-AAHDAs1?OCID=ansmsnnews11