If cigarette smoking is injurious and can lead to cancer, then how come so many still survive despite smoking for 45-65 years?
The answer to this was explained to me many years ago by a very good doctor. He explained that the problem with smoking isn’t that it causes many…
How long after drinking water does it actually hydrate your body?
A man comes home. He is thirsty. The inside of his mouth is dry. He pours a glass of water and drinks it down. The water is cold…
Japan has a huge tariff on American cars. Why should we not have tariffs on their cars?
The tariff rate Japan has for US made autos is… 0%! That’s right, 0. As in nothing. Nadda. Not a single yen. So why don’t Japanese buy US…
What is your country’s most unhealthy food/meal?
Being a native of Ukraine, it’s hard to choose the most unhealthy food of Ukrainian cuisine, as healthiness seems to have been among the things which bothered my…
If white rice is not good for you, why are the Japanese so healthy, since they eat so much of it?
I recall reading a story of a German doctor visiting Japan, who was surprised by the reliance on white rice and minimal meat consumption, especially after hearing of…
What is a water cake?
The Water Cake is referred to as Mizu Shingen Mochi. It was originally made and originated in Japan. If this delicate cake isn’t eaten within half an hour it actually disappears leaving just a…
Why is oatmeal not a healthy breakfast?
When my girlfriend was a surgical trainee, she often felt dizzy and even nauseous during long early morning operations. Her surgical mentor — who is still a dear…
What is McDonald’s hamburger patty made out of?
My college roommate and his family own a meat packing plant. A few years ago I ran into him as we were both going into a McDonald’s. We…
What is the best early morning habit for success?
I wake up every morning at 2:30. This may seem a bit overexagerrated, but please hear me out. No success without sacrifice! The first thing I do is…
What makes a Pittsburgh rare steak different from a regular rare steak, and why do some people prefer it that way?
Pittsburgh rare steaks taste like shit, that’s what makes them different from regular rare steaks. I grew up in Pittsburgh and I used to cook at The Duquesne…