More bacteria live in reusable bottles than on a toilet seat.

American water purification experts have found 40,000 times more bacteria on refillable bottles than on a toilet seat. Two types of microbes live on dishes: Gram-negative rods and bacilli. The former can cause pneumonia and other serious infections, while the latter can cause gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Playboy is relaunching the iconic magazine that closed in 2020 as a digital service.

It will try to be a "safe" alternative to OnlyFans. Content creators will now be able to host their own adult content pages on the Playboy platform and provide subscribers with exclusive access to them. Playboy's first-ever digital cover features model Amanda Czerny. According to the brand, the big difference between OnlyFans and Playboy is that on OnlyFans anyone can become a contributor, while Playboy creators must apply and be selected by the editorial team.

Quentin Tarantino has completed writing the script for his tenth film.

It should be the last in the director's career. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the picture may be called "Film Critic". Its actions will unfold in Los Angeles in the 1970s, and the main character will be the journalist Pauline Cale - Tarantino's childhood idol.

Intellectual activity prevents athletes from achieving results.

Mental fatigue impairs physical performance. This must be taken into account when preparing athletes for competitions. For example, you can refuse a smartphone for the duration of performances - its use requires considerable intellectual costs. Scientists will conduct another study involving professional athletes. After that, they plan to create brain endurance training techniques.

Fighting masturbation provokes depression, anxiety and suicide.

Scientists decided to test the scientific validity of the NoFap movement, which claims that abstinence can literally reset the mind and body health, as well as get rid of erectile dysfunction, depression and anxiety. The researchers analyzed the behavior of 417 people who had heard about the community, of which 257 participated in it personally. It turned out that forum visitors are regularly confronted with trolling and intimidating statements. A study has proven that anti-masturbation communities increase anxiety rather than help alleviate mental health problems. Moreover, their members are regularly exposed to toxic content that promotes suicidal thoughts.

Citizens have a healthier psyche than villagers.

A new study has found that Americans who live in rural areas tend to have lower levels of openness, conscientiousness and psychological well-being. At the same time, they have a high level of neuroticism compared to urban residents. Researchers attribute this to the fact that people in villages have less access to psychological help.

The Galapagos Islands will release sterilized mosquitoes to fight dengue fever.

Ecuador will release 100,000 sterile Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into the Galapagos Islands. This will help reduce transmission of diseases such as dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. Researchers have been working on this solution for six years, which involves mass-growing Aedes aegypti in the lab and sterilizing them with radiation. The release of mosquitoes that are not able to fertilize females affects the population of the species, reducing it and therefore reducing the transmission of diseases.

Xiaomi has released one of the cheapest washing machines.

Mijia Pulsator 8 holds up to 8 kg of laundry and costs only $100. There are 10 wash modes, including gentle, quick and intensive, spin and temperature adjustment, and even self-cleaning of hoses and heating element.

Startup GetSound

Startup GetSound has created an application that generates background music for you based on the weather outside the window. The neural network collects information about temperature, wind speed, time of day and a dozen other parameters, dynamically adjusting to the slightest changes to create a personalized playlist for work or play.

Apple headphones will turn into a hearing aid.

In the next year or two, the headset will be improved to meet the requirements of devices for people with hearing loss. However, experts are sure that improved headphones will not replace a full-fledged hearing aid.

Especially for those who can't work from home.

Life at Sea Cruises has launched a world cruise ship. During the three years of sailing, digital tourists will visit all 6 continents and visit 135 countries. On board there are all the amenities for remote work and Starlink satellite Internet. The journey starts on November 1 from Istanbul, the ticket price is $90,000

In the Netherlands, a man was convicted for secretly removing a condom.

A resident of the Netherlands was convicted because he secretly removed a condom from his partner. However, he was acquitted of the rape charge, as the court ruled that the sex was consensual. The 28-year-old man was sentenced to three months' suspended imprisonment. He will not have to serve his sentence unless he commits another crime. He is also obliged to pay his victim 1,000 euros in damages.

Autism in humans could be due to an ancient virus.

Ancient viruses altered the human genome, which could cause some forms of autism in people. These conclusions were reached by Japanese scientists after experiments with mice. The human genome contains fragments of ancient retroviruses - approximately 8% of DNA. In most cases, they do not affect the state of the body, but sometimes they can play a role in some processes. Geneticists need more research to determine exactly how the activation of regions in the genome affects susceptibility to autism. This will help develop new therapies.

Gadgets increase the risk of suicide in children.

In children aged 9-11, every extra hour spent on a smartphone or tablet screen increases the risk of suicidal thoughts or even attempts in the next two years by 9%. Correspondence in instant messengers, video chats, watching videos and video games negatively affect the psyche of children. American scientists came to such conclusions during the observation of 11.6 thousand children of the corresponding age.

British designer Christian Cowen has released a collection with the heroes of the "Teletubbies".

Acid green boots with Dipsy heads for $2500 became the most popular in the line.

Why do Pisces women break up with men most often?

Pisces women are capable of making sacrifices, they are trying to save the marriage to the last. Moreover, during conflicts, these persons will blame themselves and try to fix everything. The worst thing for them is the partner’s indifference,” the expert says. To prevent things from breaking up, men need to constantly show their companions their interest in saving the union and strive to solve problems, and not ignore them.

Are Pisces Women Cheating?

Pisces women are devoted partners, they rarely have affairs on the side. These persons may pay attention to an attractive man, but they are unlikely to agree to go on a date with him if they are in a relationship. External beauty is not enough to keep their interest for a long time.

Which cat breed suits your zodiac sign? Sagittarius.

Sagittarians are interested in the world around them, so they constantly strive to travel and learn new things. People born under this sign are also incredibly open-minded compared to the rest of the zodiac, so they need a Sphynx cat. Many find hairless cats unattractive, not realizing that they are very affectionate and loyal creatures. And they are quite fun cats that reflect Sagittarians' humorous personality.

Do not be afraid of your desires: what the mysterious Pisces man dreams of. Dream 4.

Eternal love. Not to be confused with a harem: we are talking about platonic love. So that the heart stops at the sight of a beloved, so that it shudders from a glance, so that there is always a romantic mood. What about sex? And what about sex - you just need to realize dream number 2, and it's in the bag.

Daily horoscope March 16th.

Capricorn♑️ It is unlikely that a day will do without small, but numerous disputes. Even with those who usually supported you in everything, it will be difficult to get along. You will certainly hear both critical remarks and unsolicited advice. All this will not spoil your mood and will not make you lose goodwill. You will not succumb to provocations, you will not harbor grudges, and you will definitely find a way to improve relations. Aquarius♒️ The day will bring unexpected meetings, give a chance to talk with people with whom you have not had enough communication lately. It will be possible to discuss issues that concern you and agree on joint actions. You will quickly get along with new acquaintances, but disagreements may arise with loved ones. Don't get angry if you find that they don't always get you right. Pisces♓️ Things may be delayed, a violation of long-standing agreements is likely, and in general, events will develop more slowly than you would like. You should not worry about this: you will still achieve your goal, albeit not immediately. Old friends can help with this.