August 4, 1982 is a historic date in France: the end of discrimination against the sexual majority of homosexual people. To commemorate 40 years of this decriminalization, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced the appointment of an ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights by the end of the year. Explanation. From 1942, under the Vichy regime, homosexual people … Read more
“Natural” does not automatically mean “easy”. It’s a silly thing to say, but it’s important to remember so you don’t feel guilty for no reason. An example ? Breastfeeding. When it comes to food, it doesn’t get more natural. But this gesture may be ancestral, it is not necessarily easy for all mothers from the … Read more
Do you have aloe vera in your garden and want to get the gel out to take advantage of its many benefits? We explain all the steps to follow. It’s easy, fast and within everyone’s reach! How do you make aloe vera gel? Just cut off a branch of aloe vera and don’t know how … Read more
While water is running out almost everywhere in France, there is a horticulturist for whom this situation is hardly a problem. And rightly so: he has been growing his vegetables for years without any irrigation. Explanation. Marc Mascetti, based in Marcoussis (Essonne), grows tomatoes, peppers, aromatic herbs and sweet potatoes. And when the Parisian asks … Read more
The Federal Union of Consumers and Consumers, UFC-Que Choisir, is sounding the alarm: certain drugs contribute to dehydration, which can be dangerous during periods of high heat. The association has drawn up a non-exhaustive list of the most affected products. In this helpful article, we’ll show you five types of drugs that you can use … Read more
The possibility of a chain of disasters from global warming is “dangerously underexposed” by the international community, scientists warn in a study published Tuesday. They are calling on the world to consider the worst in order to better prepare for it. In an article published in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of … Read more
In exceptional circumstances, exceptional measures. In short, this is what the head of the UN, Antonio Guterres, is suggesting. His idea? Introduce a tax on super-profits to help cope with the economic crisis and help low-income earners cope with inflation. Explanation. According to Antonio Guterres, this super profit tax would essentially target oil and gas … Read more
Reclaiming waste generated by a restaurant is a real challenge, so much so that a London designer came up with the idea of turning leftover fish and chips into dishes! Choice of local and seasonal ingredients, adjustment of the quantities on the plate and reduction of the proposals on the menu, management of energy but … Read more
One life lost and five saved. The disappearance of eight-year-old motorcycle champion Mathis Bellon is a tragedy. In tribute to their missing son, his parents made an honorable and courageous decision: to donate organs. A salutary act that is not in vain… On July 22, 2022, Mathis Bellon, a motorcycle enthusiast since childhood, suffered a … Read more
Do you live near a forest or in a risk area? Be careful, because to prevent fires from starting or from spreading, certain plants should be kept out of your garden. The reason ? They are flammable and can cause a lot of damage. Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of affected plants. Which plants are … Read more