Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War
High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
Toilet Maker Toto Is Here To Help With The RAM Crisis
Denise Truscello/Getty Images If you think that companies should stick to their core expertise, Toto is here to flush away that notion. The Japanese company is best known for its bidet-style “Washlet” toilets, but it also has an advanced ceramics division that produces components used in NAND…
Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer
Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.
Why Brady Bunch Costars Christopher Knight & Eve Plumb Didn’t Date
Christopher Knight almost met his match with a particular lovely lady. His Brady Bunch costar Eve Plumb, known for her role as Jan Brady, recently admitted that the on-screen siblings once went…
AI Chipmaker Cerebras Is Said to Target Up to $4 Billion in IPO
Cerebras Systems Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $4 billion in its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand for the artificial intelligence chipmaker and data center operator’s shares heats up.
Ghanaian family traces its roots to a tree said to be planted in Apam in the 13th Century
According to oral history passed down over the generations, Santseo was planted in the 13th Century by Komfo Nana Asumbia, a royal figure to whom we trace our lineage. However, to my knowledge, no tests have been done to check how old the tree really is.
Spirit’s collapse could hit overnight, and your next trip is on the line
Travelers could face cancellations, rebooking chaos, and higher last-minute fares. Spirit Airlines looks like it’s getting spirited away.
South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.
Scientists finally explain how the Twelve Apostles rose from the ocean
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have, for the first time, explained how Australia’s famous Twelve Apostles were created. Their findings show that movements of tectonic plates over millions of years gradually lifted and tilted these massive rock formations out of the ocean. Until now, scientists had only a limited understanding of how the Twelve…