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When certain things happen in our life around the same time, and somehow, they appear to be strangely connected or meaningful: Do we call it divine guidance, or a mere coincidence? Four perspectives on some of the big questions surrounding the phenomenon of synchronicity. 

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Single people: Sad and lonely? Not so much, says Becky Hart, from Seven Corners, who tells are there are an increasing number of people that choose to travel solo. Particularly, the stigma of an unaccompanied female has diminished, and more women are reaping the benefits of setting off on their own. 

Not too long ago many of us thought that a meal without meat was missing something, or unhealthy. In this interview with 'The Vegetables Chef' Frank Fol we learn about our changing views on food. Turns out: With vegetable-based cuisine a whole new world is opening up, one bursting with colour, taste, creativity and sometimes even a touch of magic.

The narrative goes that getting up early equals success in life. But, rather than all forcing ourselves to be an early riser, one initiative in Denmark is showing us that it’s not only possible to have another perspective, but that it pays to do so. For health, productivity, for business, says Camilla Kring from the B-Society.

As extreme hot weather seems to be happening more frequently around the world, more and more of us in the West turn to air conditioning (AC). It's easy, it's simple, and it's what we know. But when it comes to this form of cooling, with its high energy usage and potential negative effect on global warming and our health, has the time come to review a few other options and perspectives?