75% of the people in these areas would DIE
happy weekend!
Hey!! We made it! It’s the day where the universe gives you a high-five for surviving the week. Whether you’re planning to Netflix, party, or just nap, remember you’ve earned this.
But before we get started, here’s a lil task for you:
📌 Treat yourself to something you love today - your favourite snack, a long walk, or even a guilt-free binge session
Now, let’s get started…
The map shows areas of USA where 75% of population would die in WW3
Scary, right? A chilling map from a Cold War-era study paints this grim picture. If the US’s Minuteman missile sites were hit, the fallout would blanket the country, affecting millions. The experts behind the study assumed that each missile silo would be struck by two 0.5-megaton warheads, releasing massive amounts of radiation.
The worst-hit areas are shown in black on the map, where the radiation levels would be so high that 75% of people would likely perish. The consequences are even more terrifying with the way nuclear explosions work. While airbursts send radioactive particles high into the atmosphere, attacks on missile silos would drag in ground material, spreading even more dangerous fallout over months or years.
BTW, you gotta stop faking your lactose intolerance
Here’s a wild one for you: did you know you can actually train your gut to handle lactose again? Yep, one person decided to go all-in on this challenge and drank high-lactose skimmed milk for two weeks straight. Think major stomach cramps, endless bathroom visits - basically, a full-on digestive rollercoaster. But guess what? By the end of it, their symptoms started to ease up. Why? Because their gut bacteria adapted to the lactose, and they were able to tolerate it much better.
Now, before you rush to try this yourself, a quick heads-up: it’s not for everyone. The whole process can get a bit messy, so it’s not something you want to jump into without thinking it through.
Also, women can even fake their virginity
Back in the Middle Ages, virginity was more than just a personal trait - it was a woman’s most valuable asset, almost like a bargaining chip in the marriage market. Why? Well, it was considered the surest way to guarantee paternity. And since women didn’t have many rights (they couldn’t own property, for instance), marriage was their ticket to security. Think of it like this: a woman’s value was often tied to her ability to prove her virginity. If she could, she was considered more marriageable, and her father could command a higher dowry.
Now, the whole idea of proving virginity was... well, a bit much. It wasn't just about having a hymen. Women had to go through some pretty intense “inspections” to prove they were pure. A midwife could give you a once-over to check if your hymen was intact, or you could hope for that magical wedding night moment when blood would appear on the sheets. But here's the kicker - sometimes, that wasn’t enough, and women had to get creative to “fake” their virginity.
For example, some women went so far as to place a leech on their labia a few days before their wedding. Yep, you read that right. The leech would cause a small wound that would scab over. Then, on the wedding night, the friction would break the scab, making it look like they were bleeding for the first time. If that sounds a bit extreme, there were other tricks too. Some women would sneak animal blood onto the sheets or use herbal concoctions that would “tighten” things up down there, giving the illusion of virginity. And if you didn’t want to go the physical route, there were even spiritual methods - like a seven-year penance of bread and water to “restore” your virginity. (Spoiler alert: that sounds like a surefire way to get scurvy!)
It’s wild to think about, right? But what this really shows is how society back then placed a woman’s worth entirely on something like virginity. Even though times have changed, it’s interesting to look back and see how far we've come. Still, the pressure and the lengths women went to prove their “purity” in the past are kind of mind-blowing.
So, that’s it for today. Let’s meet again next week👋
