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Nick Keppler
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By Nick Keppler Verified| Mental Floss Verified In a mission code-named Operation Ranch Hand, the U.S. military unleashed millions of gallons of the toxic defoliant during the Vietnam War—and some descendants of Vietnam veterans say they’re still paying the price. One of the U.S. military’s many challenges in the Vietnam War was fighting through a seemingly endless jungle that the enemy knew better than Americans ever could.
By Nick Keppler Verified| The Seattle Times Verified Steve McDougall earned about $900 a week delivering for Uber Eats and DoorDash, whizzing through the heavy traffic of Gloucester, Mass., on an e-bike. The flexible hours allowed him to tend to his 15-year-old daughter and two parents with disabilities. “It’s not great money, but it’s freedom,” McDougall, 40, said. “I get to come home a lot during the day.
By Nick Keppler Verified| Mental Floss Verified One astronomer predicts the first space baby will be born around the year 2040. There are many daunting challenges to sending humans to Mars, from its unfriendly climate to its extremely long commute. Mars is about 140 million miles from Earth (for comparison, the moon is 238,900 miles away) and would require years of commitment from a human crew. The current estimate holds that it would take nine months to reach Mars, and a minimum of three years to go there and come back to Earth.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States