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Blake, Wm. Mirth. 1816.

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In Pakistan, a rural valley is known for its residents’ longevity, with an average life expectancy of around 100 years.

Hunza Valley residents point to factors like their diet, such as apricot seeds and oil, which are known for fighting cancer and inflammation. They also drink glacier water rich in minerals, rarely consume processed foods, and are incredibly active, engaging in daily tasks and community activities regardless of age.

The community also sees virtually no crime, with children free to roam. 

One tourist who visited the area wrote: “Nearly every traditional Hunzai dish includes apricot oil… Most people in Hunza have at least one apricot tree… It’s very common to see folks in their 80s outside, even in the winter… A shiny, dark-gray liquid, ‘Hunza water’ has long held the interest of scientists… Almost every piece of meat eaten in Hunza comes from a locally sourced animal that's been recently killed… Neighborhoods and villages are tight-knit, and the people of Hunza take care of each other, especially the older members of the community.”

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Blake, Wm. Night VI, object 248. 1795.

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A January 2022 Reddit post accurately predicted a 268% rise in Abercrombie & Fitch’s stock over the past year. This rapid growth led the brand to hit an all-time high of $120 per share.

The Reddit user: “Abercrombie & Fi[t]ch is cool again... and the stock is GROSSLY undervalued.”

A&F’s turnaround began under CEO Fran Horowitz in 2017, focusing on refreshing the brand’s image and expanding e-commerce, which now accounts for half of its revenue. 

Since the stock found its bottom in September 2022, it has soared as much as 754% to record highs.

Despite the stock’s dramatic rise, Wall Street remains cautious, with mixed analyst ratings and a lower average price target than the current trading price.

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Blake, Wm. Christian Reading in His Book. 1824.

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At a university in Portugal, a new class teaches empathy to medical students through poetry. The approach helps students connect holistically with their future patients, as opposed to viewing them as a medical problem in need of fixing.

João Luís Barreto Guimarães, a breast cancer surgeon and awarded poet, started the program.

Guimarães: “Doctors often don’t have time to stop and think, so everything quickly gets reduced to the technical and mechanical. I get them to look at poems that talk about empathy, compassion, solidarity, and other similar humanistic values that doctors should strive for when they are in front of a patient.”

He continued: “In our lessons, we often talk about decoding, because using illusion or symbolism or enigma is something many poets do to get across their message in a hidden way.”

Guimarães uses poetry to teach students to “read between the lines” of patient communication, preparing them for the emotional intelligence required in healthcare.

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Blake, Wm. The Book of Ahania, object 1. 1795.

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A new survey finds that 72% of Americans in committed relationships don’t have daily physical intimacy with their partner. Almost all (97%) agree it’s crucial to show love, but many couples nevertheless struggle to make it a priority due to stress, with 18% admitting physical intimacy has been a low or non-existent priority over the past year.

The frequency of intimacy decreases over time, with only 23% of those in relationships over five years being intimate daily, compared to 39% of newer couples.

Respondents cited life’s pressures as negatively impacting their relationship an average of three days a week. As a result, 55% now prioritize spending intimate time together in 2024.

The survey also suggests a desire for more creativity in expressing intimacy, with memorable gestures ranging from surprise gifts to romantic setups.