The Weekly Quiz from NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2024/06/02/nx-s1-4987138/sunday-puzzle-second-in-line On-air challenge: If you were to list the 10 digits from zero to nine alphabetically, the first two on the list would be EIGHT and FIVE, respectively. In this puzzle I’m going to name something that’s second alphabetically in [……]
Dr. Garcia is part of a leading lab, run by toxicologist Matthew Campen, that is studying how tiny particles known as microplastics accumulate in our bodies. The researchers’ most recent paper, published in February in Nature Medicine, generated a string of alarmed headlines and buzz in the scientific community: They found [……]
[— from Noti Tulum May 22 at 1:18 AM] The rainy season in Quintana Roo this 2025 is just around the corner, and if you live in Cancun or any other part of the peninsula, or even thinking of traveling to the Mexican Caribbean, it is crucial that you [……]
What it is and when you may need it Whether you’re working, buying property, registering utilities, or issuing invoices in Mexico, obtaining a Constancia de Situación Fiscal is becoming increasingly important. This document, issued by Mexico’s tax authority (SAT), provides a complete summary of your tax profile. It’s the official [……]
The people who make and sell Yucatán hammocks struggle to stay in business. But they are still hanging in there. The hammock traces its roots to the Indigenous peoples of places like the Maya lowlands in Yucatán, but especially the Taíno people of the Caribbean. The word “hammock” itself derives from the [……]
Good news from Akumal! We want to inform you that the first sea turtle nest of the 2025 nesting season has been recorded, located on Playa Tortugas, Akumal. This nest belongs to the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), an emblematic visitor to our coasts. (from CEA) Turtle season 2025 has [……]
The Yucatán Peninsula is home to hundreds of ancient pyramids, a testament to the ingenuity of the illustrious Mayan civilization. While these pyramids are impressive today, in their time, they would have appeared even more spectacular—covered in stucco and paint, often filled with interior chambers and topped with elaborate crest [……]
Mole is one of the iconic dishes in Mexican cuisine, deeply connected to special occasions and celebrations — and this is no coincidence. Moles are more than just sauces; they encompass many foundational ingredients of our gastronomy, such as corn, chili peppers, tomatoes, and quelites. At the same time, mole is the result of centuries [……]
How to fix a dish that is too salty Most of us have experienced that moment of dread when we realize the nice meal we prepared for family & friends is way too salty. Whether we were distracted and added the salt twice or misjudged the size of our “pinch” [……]
While scammers seem to get more and more clever every day, here’s a checklist of tips to help you avoid buying a stolen car in Mexico. Check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). You’ll find it on the dashboard, driver’s side door, and engine. It should match the number on the tarjeta de [……]
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