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25/04/2026
Innovative Urban Cooling: Grass Permeable Pavements in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, thoughtfully designed paving bricks allow grass to grow between them, creating a natural solution to combat urban heat.
This permeable paving system not only adds a refreshing green touch to dense city streets but also helps reduce heat buildup, improve water drainage, and support local biodiversity all while maintaining a clean, functional public space.
Smart infrastructure like this proves that sustainability and modern urban living can beautifully coexist.
What do you think should more cities adopt green paving solutions?
🇮🇷 Breaking: Iran has received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials say they have started collecting fees from select vessels amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The money has already been deposited into the Central Bank, marking a major shift toward monetizing control over this critical oil chokepoint.
The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of the world’s oil supply. Reports suggest some ships are being charged up to $1–2 million per voyage for safe passage.
While Iran celebrates this as a new revenue stream, several governments and shipping companies are denying they have paid any such fees.
How will this affect global oil prices, shipping costs, and energy security especially for big importers like India?
🇨🇳 China has one of the world’s largest populations of billionaires, yet no Chinese individual has ever reached a $100 billion net worth.
🇺🇸 Meanwhile, the United States leads with the highest number of centibillionaires individuals whose wealth comfortably exceeds $100 billion.
This stark difference isn’t just about numbers. It highlights how different economic systems shape the scale and durability of extreme wealth.
In one system, open markets, innovation, and scalable business models (especially in tech) are allowed to grow with fewer barriers. In the other, heavy regulation, government control, and systemic risks often limit how far and how sustainably extreme wealth can scale.
Ultimately, the size and staying power of extreme wealth are shaped by the economic system itself.
What do you think?
Does the system matter more than individual effort?
22/04/2026
🦪 Mind-Blowing Ocean Fact!
Did you know that many oysters can change their s*x during their lifetime?
Most start life as males, and later switch to females as they grow older. Some species can even switch back and forth depending on the environment like food availability, water temperature, or the number of males vs females around them!
This clever adaptation helps maximize their chances of successful reproduction in the wild. Nature is truly wild
Who knew oysters were this flexible?
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