Fat Labradors Can Blame Their Genes As Amutation Makes Some Labradors And Flat-coated Retrievers Constantly

Fat Labradors can blame their genes as a mutation makes some Labradors and flat-coated retrievers constantly hungry while burning fewer calories, say scientists.

(via Why fat Labradors can blame their genes - BBC News)

Times Square at the intersection of 7th Avenue and W 47th Street, New York, 1990. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.

Why metalheads are happier people

Music has an undeniable power to uplift our spirits, a sentiment echoed by millions worldwide. Yet, what about heavy metal? Often characterized as raucous and confrontational, how could it possibly contribute to happiness? Do the passionate headbanging, beer-swilling, and dark-clad enthusiasts of metal find greater joy than others? It seems unlikely. However, psychologist Nico Rose offers a different perspective. In his book "Hard, Heavy and Happy," he delves into the impact of heavy metal on the body, mind, and soul. Contrary to common belief, Rose argues that what critics dismiss as "noise" can serve as a powerful tool for managing anxiety and depression.

Dogs probably dream about their owners while they sleep, a Clinical and Evolutionary Psychologist at Harvard Medical School has said.

What’s the strangest place you’ve run? For US Olympic bronze-winning marathon runner Molly Seidel, it could well be Phoenix Airport. While waiting for a flight in November, she did what many of us have often thought of doing to kill an hour pre-flight but never had the courage to do – she decided to stretch her legs and get a few laps in at the airport.

(via The Strangest Places People have Logged Activities on Strava)

An e-bike rider has found a way to keep their pollution-free vehicle charged while at work, without needing a charging station. 

(via Cyclist comes up with a 'genius' solution to one of the biggest problems bike riders face: '[This is] very cool')