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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Parents are feeling overwhelmed and burned out by the “dizzying pace” of their daily lives. In fact, it’s gotten to the point where the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a new advisory calling parenting stress a significant public health problem.
Here’s what else you may have missed during your busy day:
1️⃣ Building blocks: With sales and profits on the rise, Lego plans to replace the fossil fuels used to make its signature bricks with more expensive renewable and recycled plastic. The toymaker tested hundreds of different materials with moderate success before settling on this solution. And don’t worry, the company will cover the extra costs for now.
2️⃣ Underwater mountain: Imagine four skyscrapers stacked on top of each other. That’s about the height of a newly discovered “seamount” off the coast of Chile that’s home to sponge gardens, ancient corals and rare marine life.
3️⃣ Brain health: Tiny plastic particles are penetrating our brains. According to a new study, the amount has increased by 50% in less than a decade. However, according to the researchers, it is still unclear how much damage the microplastic particles are causing.
4️⃣ The sky is the limit: British sprinter John McFall, who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident at the age of 19, won a bronze medal at the 2008 Paralympics. He is now an astronaut in training and hopes to be the first disabled person to fly into space.
5️⃣ Money matters: Your retirement savings probably looked pretty good last year. In fact, the number of 401(k) “millionaires” just hit a record high, according to the latest figures from Fidelity Investments.
🕷️ Jungle Nightmare: A wildlife researcher working in the Peruvian Amazon filmed a tarantula that apparently died from an infection with a “zombie fungus.”
Researcher discovers tarantula infected with “zombie fungus”
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🦄 Rebound: In the 1970s, the Arabian oryx was thought to be extinct in the wild, but today the population is growing thanks to conservation efforts. The antelope’s thin horns are said to have inspired tales of mythical unicorns, and its white fur keeps it cool in the desert heat.
🏀 So many fans packed State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Dream set a record for the highest attendance at a WNBA game in Georgia — likely thanks to a rookie phenom.
📱 Fake accounts: The 32-year-old is angry that photos of her and other women are being used by a fake campaign to support Donald Trump ahead of the presidential election in November.
✈️ Which US city is expected to be the most popular destination on Labor Day weekend this year?
A.New York
B. Seattle
C. Boston
D. San Francisco
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
⭐ Dress like a father: Actor and comedian Adam Sandler rocked his usual silly shorts and colorful sneakers while offering some fashion tips. “Whatever is in the closet, I grab it,” he says.
😎 We would like to end this on a positive note: It’s an ingenious way to protect seals from plastic pollution: divers swim under a floating jetty that the seals use for sunbathing, and then slide a special tool under the slats of the jetty to remove harmful plastic from the seals’ necks. The playful animals don’t even notice their presence.
👋 See you tomorrow.
🧠 Quiz answer: For example, Seattle, a popular departure point for cruises to Alaska, could see a nearly 30% increase in visitors over the holiday weekend compared to last year.
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