News Of The Week Roundup: Week 3, 2021
It was another historic week in America. On Wednesday, Joe Biden was sworn in as President and Kamala Harris, Vice-President. On each Wednesday of the year so far in America, we have had (1) the Capitol Insurrection (2) Donald Trump's second Impeachment and (3) a Presidential inauguration. That is pretty wild in straight historical terms. We do live in interesting times.
On Inauguration Day, a star-studded concert captivated the country during Prime Time. The best part? A massive fireworks display at the very end of the live broadcast. It was the best fireworks show I have ever seen, even edging out a massive show at Disney World during "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Celebration." Seriously, Disney knows how to do fireworks. The ones in Washington D.C. were so much better.
Still dazzled by the inauguration show? Here’s how it came together, and why Tom Hanks looked so cold. https://t.co/5nMzA869by
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 22, 2021
January is on track to be the deadliest month of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. Period. While so many continually act as if the pandemic is over, infection and hospital data still show otherwise. The good news is that a 10 day average of nationwide hospitalizations is *finally* showing a decrease of new admissions. Hopefully we will stay on that trend. In the UK, the month is just as deadly regarding the pandemic, despite very strict lockdowns.
BREAKING: January 12 was the deadliest day of the pandemic so far in the UK https://t.co/NAEmXwNckn
— HuffPost UK (@HuffPostUK) January 20, 2021
Also, it looks like double masking is becoming standard advice among the science community. I've been doing it for awhile now. Just seemed like common sense, especially since the UK variant may be more deadly than the other COVID strains.
What's the best way to wear your mask? 😷
— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) January 20, 2021
Scientific studies have found a double layer of fabric and surgical masks are the most effective in filtering out particles.
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In random and fascinating science news, motorcyclists now have an airbag option of sorts. Check out this story on pants that are basically airbags, making riding a little more safe.
These super-strong jeans have concealed airbags inside the legs to protect motorcyclists. https://t.co/ZvIaEhffEj
— CNN (@CNN) January 22, 2021
And finally, I leave you with this: apparently Def Leppard's Phil Collen lost all his "lockdown weight" and is as lean as humanly possible. Goodness!
"Being physically fit is only 50% of the routine...the other 50% is challenging your mind with constant creativity in all aspects and form." - Phil💪
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) January 23, 2021
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