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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Avoid Candy...
A January 2026 investigation by the Florida Department of Health found elevated levels of arsenic in over 60% of 46 popular candy brands tested. The study, conducted under the "Healthy Florida First" initiative, identified 28 specific products with high levels of arsenic, with some candies exceeding safe annual consumption limits for children with just a few pieces. [1, 2, 3]
Candies with High Levels of Arsenic (As of Jan 2026)The following popular candy brands tested high for arsenic (measured in parts per billion - ppb):
- Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime (570 ppb)
- Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Apple (540 ppb)
- Twizzlers Watermelon Pull 'n' Peel (510 ppb)
- Nestlé Kit Kat (510 ppb)
- Nerds Gummy Cluster (500 ppb)
- Twizzlers Strawberry (500 ppb)
- Laffy Taffy Banana (480 ppb)
- Sour Patch Kids (470 ppb)
- Nerds Strawberry (450 ppb)
- Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers (430 ppb)
- Dots (430 ppb)
- Sour Patch Kids Tropical (420 ppb)
- Sour Patch Kids Watermelon (420 ppb)
- SweeTarts Original (400 ppb)
- SweeTarts Rope (390 ppb)
- Nerds Grape (380 ppb)
- Tootsie Roll (380 ppb)
- Black Forest Gummy Bears (370 ppb)
- Original Skittles (370 ppb)
- Tootsie Roll Vanilla (370 ppb)
- Twizzlers Cherry (350 ppb)
- Snickers (350 ppb)
- 3 Musketeers (240 ppb)
- Smart Sweets Caramel (240 ppb)
- Smart Sweets Sweet Fish (180 ppb)
- Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme (280 ppb) [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Context and Recommendations
- Why it Matters: High levels of arsenic during childhood development are linked to learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and lower IQ, according to the FDA. In adults, long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk and skin disorders.
- Safe Limits: The Florida report indicates that for some, like the Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime, safe consumption for children is only 8 pieces per year, while for Jolly Rancher Sour Apple, it is only 6 pieces per year.
- Industry Response: The National Confectioners Association has disputed these findings, calling them a "scare tactic" that does not align with federal regulatory standards.
- Safe Alternatives: According to the same study, products that did not test high for arsenic included Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, M&M's, Twix, and Yum Earth products. [1, 2, 4, 6, 8]
Note: For the full list of products and the detailed report, visit ExposingFoodToxins.com. [2]
[1] https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2026/01/27/florida-high-levels-arsenic-candy/88367524007/
[3] https://www.wric.com/news/candy-found-with-elevated-levels-of-arsenic-florida-investigation-finds/
[7] https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/01/26/bad-candy-80-of-sweets-tests-have-elevated-levels-of-arsenic/
1970г. Тяжёлая атлетика. чемпионат Европы. Яан Тальтс. Василий Иванович ...
Sascha, please translate.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Do You Like Uni?
The most expensive sea urchin (uni) roe in the world is found and auctioned in Tokyo, Japan, specifically at the Toyosu Market (formerly Tsukiji Market). [1, 2, 3]
Prized for its creamy texture and sweet, intense, oceanic flavor, top-tier Japanese uni can reach astronomical prices during the first auctions of the year.
- Record-Breaking Prices: In early 2024 and 2025, top-grade, 400-gram trays of premium Hadate brand sea urchin have sold for over ¥1 million to ¥7 million ($7,000–$44,000+ USD) at the New Year auction.
- Most Expensive Grade: The highest grade, often labeled as "Grade AA" or Akatsuki, represents a very small percentage of the catch, with prices driven up by high-end, Michelin-starred sushi restaurants, particularly in Tokyo.
- "Emperor" Bowls: In Tokyo, you can find ultra-premium uni rice bowls (donburi) featuring this top-grade uni for upwards of 1 million yen ($6,000+).
- Highest Quality Varieties: While Hokkaido, Japan, is recognized as the source of the best uni (specifically Kita Murasaki and Bafun), the most expensive, auction-grade pieces are sold, handled, and consumed in high-end Tokyo sushi establishments. [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
While Santa Barbara, California, and Maine are renowned for high-quality uni, Japanese auctions currently set the global price records for the most expensive, luxury-grade uni roe. [11, 12]
[2] https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/777657-most-expensive-sea-urchin-sold-at-auction
[7] https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/777657-most-expensive-sea-urchin-sold-at-auction
Monday, January 26, 2026
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Guinness Meets Rum — the Blackbeard Cocktail - Here’s What Happens
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Monday, January 19, 2026
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What if humans had this level of motivation?
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Scott Adams suggests laziness isn't about low energy but a mental habit of focusing on the cost/effort of an action rather than the payoff/reward, proposing that reframing your thinking—focusing on the positive outcome (like the delicious meal) instead of the work (getting up to make it)—can reverse laziness and unlock motivation. He argues this habit of avoiding perceived effort, like focusing on childbirth pain instead of the joy of a family, stops people from achieving goals, and shifting focus to the "good outcome" helps overcome it.
Key Idea: Laziness as a Thinking Habit
- The Problem: You get stuck because your brain dwells on the "grind," the difficulty, or the energy required for a task.
- The Solution: Consciously shift your mental focus to the benefits, the positive feelings, or the delicious reward at the end.
Examples:
- Instead of: "Ugh, I have to get up and go to the kitchen" (cost).
- Think: "I'm going to enjoy that delicious meal" (payoff).
- Instead of: "This workout is so hard" (effort).
- Think: "I'll feel so good after this" (outcome).
Why it Works (According to Adams):
- It rewires your motivation by associating the task with pleasure rather than pain.
- It's a simple mental trick to overcome inertia and get things done.
- Scott Adams, 1957-2026
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