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We often think distant wars don’t affect us. But in a connected world and economy like ours, a conflict like Russia-Ukraine can hit your wallet: from fuel prices to even your favourite snack in India.

Here's some wild news: Earth is spinning faster than it has in decades! On July 9 and 22, Earth shaved off 1.3 and 1.4 milliseconds from the day. August 5 might be even shorter by 1.5 milliseconds. "Milliseconds? Who cares?!" Well… GPS, banking systems, and ultra-precise computers definitely care. When time slips, so do they.

Here’s a pop quiz! Which animal do you think has the loudest voice in the whole animal kingdom? (A) A roaring lion (B) A trumpeting elephant (C) A screaming human (D) A shrimp Did you guess the roaring lion or the noisy elephant? Surprise! It’s actually the shrimp! Yep, this tiny creature is the ultimate loudmouth.