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Oliver Gamblin
The two stopped in North Africa.
1️⃣ Adventures in life: Ravi Scholl and Ollie Gamblin traveled the world by motorcycle, visiting 39 countries along the way and even managed to get married on short notice – and make history.
2️⃣ Food fears: The condition, called ARFID, can be debilitating and lead to long-term health problems. Here’s what experts want you to know about this “silent eating disorder.”
3️⃣ Mystery solved: Scientists wanted to know why the Ganges River changed course so dramatically 2,500 years ago, and the answer was hidden in a grain of sand.
4️⃣ Targeting the Heritage: Professional golfer Jordan Spieth, inspired by his sister who has autism, started a junior tournament and fundraiser for his foundation, which helps military veterans, pediatric cancer patients and children with special needs.
5️⃣ Goodbye: An iconic Paris drag cabaret club that has featured singers such as Liza Minnelli and Serge Gainsbourg is closing due to financial difficulties. Chez Michoud was the inspiration for the classic French film “La Cage aux Folles.”
👀 Lake Creatures: Lake Superior offers a multitude of water-based activities when you visit Duluth, Minnesota. You can fish for trout, explore the world’s largest freshwater sandbar and sip spirits distilled with lake water.
02:00 – Source: CNN
See how this town has fun on one of the world’s largest lakes
• With Biden hanging on, some Democratic Party officials want to withdraw from the race this week.
• FDA approves Eli Lilly’s donanemab for early stage Alzheimer’s disease treatment
• Trump’s hush money lawsuit postponed to September
💰 This is the amount of debt held by every government in the world, roughly equivalent to the size of the global economy.
🏀 Which Boston Celtics player reportedly signed the largest contract in NBA history, worth $314 million over five years?
A. Al Horford
B. Jrue Holiday
C. Jaylen Brown
D. Jayson Tatum
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
💊 Antidepressants: They could be a lifesaver for those struggling with their mental health, but new research has found that some foods contribute more to weight gain than others. Here’s what you need to know.
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You may not know that Pennsylvania has an “Ice Cream College” that will teach you all about making this sweet treat. Get the inside scoop.
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