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Two days ago we asked you all if you would eat ice cream that contained horse milk. Here are your answers:

- 32% said they would.
- 45% said they would not.
- 23% said they would, but only if it tasted the same as cow’s milk ice cream.

Very interesting results! If the ice cream had no discernible taste difference the majority would eat it. If it did not, than the majority would go to those who would not eat it.

I, personally, would go for it. Then again, I grew up drinking other types of milk like goat milk. So that probably affects my view on it.

Health Sciences

Dessert Turned Medicine?

A recent study found that adding honey to yogurt helps the beneficial bacteria in yogurt survive longer in the GI tract. This finding supports the ancient Greek recognition of honey as a medicinal food, valued for over 2,000 years.

Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, bacteria found in yogurt, are crucial for a healthy gut microbiome and can enhance bowel function throughout digestion. The study highlights that up to 25% of Americans experience unsatisfactory bowel function, indicating significant digestive issues for many.

The study compared yogurt with honey to yogurt with sugar over two 2-week periods. Although the study didn’t achieve all its goals, it did show that yogurt with honey increased Bifidobacterium animalis levels in participants' stools. The authors suggest future research should include individuals with specific digestive issues like constipation or IBS.

Chris Kresser, co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, noted that while the study’s outcomes were mixed, honey’s health benefits are well-documented.

Sports

U.S. Women’s Gymnastics’s Support Dog

The US Women’s Gymnastics team won 8 medals, with Simone Biles playing a major role. Another key factor was Beacon, the golden retriever who provided much-needed comfort.

Beacon was a steady presence throughout the games, offering support to team members dealing with pre-performance nerves. The focus on mental health in gymnastics increased after Biles withdrew from the Tokyo 2020 games to prioritize her well-being.

Joining the team during the Olympic trials in Minneapolis, Beacon helped calm nervous gymnasts. He traveled with the team to Paris, where he also charmed rival teams.

Suni Lee, Tokyo Olympic all-around champion, posted a photo of Beacon from the trials with the caption, “Thank god for Beacon,” which helped boost his popularity. Beacon, a professional stress-relief dog with his own Instagram account, is trained by former rhythmic gymnastics coach Tracey Callahan Molnar.

World News

10,000 Year-old Monolithic Complex

The discovery of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey challenges everything we previously knew about early human civilizations. This massive, monolithic site, with over 90% still unexcavated, dates back over 10,000 years.

Göbekli Tepe is a significant archaeological mystery, comparable to the pyramids. Recent studies of the symbols on its pillars suggest that the site might record an astronomical event that marked a major shift in human civilization. Researchers believe the symbols could represent an early solar calendar, used to track time and seasonal changes. The V-shaped symbols might denote individual days, with a pillar showing a calendar of 365 days, 12 lunar months, and 11 extra days. Notably, the summer solstice is marked by a V on a bird-like figure, possibly depicting a constellation from that era. Nearby statues with similar markings could represent deities.

The carvings might represent the world's earliest lunisolar calendar, predating other known calendars by millennia. Göbekli Tepe also presents evidence that ancient people recorded a comet strike around 13,000 years ago (11,600 BCE), which could have triggered the end of the Ice Age, sea level rises, and shifts in agriculture leading to early civilization.

The discovery also supports the theory that Earth faces increased comet strike risks when crossing the paths of comet fragments, which we see as meteor streams. Dr. Martin Sweatman from the University of Edinburgh, who led the research, noted that Göbekli Tepe's inhabitants were keen sky observers, likely due to the impact of the comet strike on their world.

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