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3 June 2024

• 23:0623:06, 3 June 2024 diff hist +222‎ Foot-shaped shoes ‎No edit summary current

1 June 2024

• 15:5715:57, 1 June 2024 diff hist +4,227‎ N Foot-shaped shoes ‎ Created page with "thumb ==The problem with conventional shoes== The human foot, in its natural form, has toes that spread out<!--(similar to fingers)-->. But most shoes will '''force the toes together''', eventually changing the shape of the foot. This affects almost everyone who wears shoes. Some people are more affected than others, but by age 50, half of all people in the USA develop a noticeable toe deformity, such as '''bunions''' or '''hammert..."
• 14:4114:41, 1 June 2024 diff hist +592‎ Conventional nuclear power ‎No edit summary current
• 14:1314:13, 1 June 2024 diff hist +75‎ Scale up nuclear power ‎ →‎Things that won't work current

28 May 2024

• 16:3116:31, 28 May 2024 diff hist +33‎ N Template:) ‎ Created page with "<span style="color:#B8F">}</span>" current
• 16:3116:31, 28 May 2024 diff hist +33‎ N Template:( ‎ Created page with "<span style="color:#B8F">{</span>" current

22 May 2024

• 00:3800:38, 22 May 2024 diff hist +182‎ Draft:Botulism ‎No edit summary current
• 00:3500:35, 22 May 2024 diff hist +3,279‎ N Draft:Botulism ‎ Created page with "'''Botulism''' is a particularly deadly kind of food poisoning. Here are some key facts that people need to know to avoid the risk. ==Intro== * Botulism is caused by '''botulinum toxin''', which is produced by a type of bacteria known as ''clostridium botulinum''. * The toxin is what kills. * The toxin is rare, even though the bacteria are common. The bacteria only grow and produce the toxin in specific conditions. ==Under what conditions is the toxin produced== * Low..."

21 May 2024

• 22:2822:28, 21 May 2024 diff hist +150‎ Food waste/Broken pack ‎No edit summary current
• 22:1222:12, 21 May 2024 diff hist +14‎ Food waste/Broken pack ‎No edit summary
• 22:0722:07, 21 May 2024 diff hist +1,420‎ N Food waste/Broken pack ‎ Created page with "==Examples== * A 6-pack of soda where one of the cans is broken * A dozen eggs where one of the eggs is broken '''Status quo:''' In Western countries, most stores will throw these things in the trash. {{minor|(and in some cases, it's thrown in a compactor where it can't even be retrieved by dumpster diving).}} ==Solutions== ===Store policy idea=== # If a broken pack is found by a '''store clerk''', then put a discount sticker on it. In general, a 40-to-'''50% discou..."

19 May 2024

• 01:4601:46, 19 May 2024 diff hist +418‎ N Template:Xm ‎ Created page with "<span class="mw-customtoggle-{{{1|default}}}" style="color:#080">Read more...</span> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-{{{1|default}}}"> <div class="mw-collapsible-content" style="border:1px dashed #DDD; padding-left:0.5em"> {{{2|<span style="color:#AAA">Content not written yet.</span>}}} <div class="mw-customtoggle-{{{1|default}}}" style="color:#080">Read less...</div> </div> </div>" current

15 May 2024

• 23:0623:06, 15 May 2024 diff hist 0‎ Wiki for a better world:About ‎ →‎Hot takes and nuance current

12 May 2024

• 18:4418:44, 12 May 2024 diff hist +694‎ Nutrition ‎ Added the diagram about RDA & UL. Note: I'm still thinking to refactor/simplify this whole wikipage tho, but gonna keep that image & description for sure. current

5 May 2024

• 12:5012:50, 5 May 2024 diff hist +1,373‎ Wiki for a better world:About ‎No edit summary
• 12:4612:46, 5 May 2024 diff hist +1,690‎ Wiki for a better world:Style guide ‎No edit summary current

3 May 2024

• 19:4719:47, 3 May 2024 diff hist +138‎ Homelessness ‎No edit summary current
• 14:3414:34, 3 May 2024 diff hist +81‎ Draft:Why climate change is a problem ‎No edit summary current
• 14:1814:18, 3 May 2024 diff hist +27‎ Draft:Why climate change is a problem ‎No edit summary
• 14:0714:07, 3 May 2024 diff hist +19‎ MediaWiki:Noarticletext ‎No edit summary current
• 13:5513:55, 3 May 2024 diff hist +480‎ N MediaWiki:Noarticletext ‎ Created page with "There is currently no text in this page. You can... * [[Special:Search/{{PAGENAME}}|search for this page title in other pages]], * <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:{{#Special:Log}}|page={{FULLPAGENAMEE}}}} search the related logs]</span>, * <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Draft:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} draft up this page]</span>, <span style="color:#999">or</span> * <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} '''create this page''']</s..."
• 13:1813:18, 3 May 2024 diff hist +338‎ Food waste ‎ →‎Collective actions {{fists}}: Added "leftovers bin" current

1 May 2024

• 21:2521:25, 1 May 2024 diff hist −5‎ Climate change ‎ Switched {{pi}} to {{p}} current
• 21:2121:21, 1 May 2024 diff hist +135‎ Template:P ‎ Changed to an info icon (circle with an 'i') current
• 20:5920:59, 1 May 2024 diff hist +69‎ No sleeping policy/Right to sleep ‎No edit summary current
• 20:5420:54, 1 May 2024 diff hist +446‎ N No sleeping policy/Right to sleep ‎ Created page with "So we need a law that prevents certain commercial/public places from kicking people out for sleeping. * Help write the law here. ==See also== * Right to use the bathroom ==Discussion needed== * Which places should this apply to? (probably shopping malls, subway stations, what else?) * Which places ''shouldn't'' this apply to? (maybe most small businesses?) * Any exceptions that need to be codified? ===Comments=== <comments />"
• 20:5220:52, 1 May 2024 diff hist +111‎ No sleeping policy ‎No edit summary current
• 16:5416:54, 1 May 2024 diff hist +84‎ No sleeping policy ‎No edit summary
• 16:4816:48, 1 May 2024 diff hist +2,527‎ N No sleeping policy ‎ Created page with "Category:Problems Some shopping malls{{x|and other commercial buildings open to the public}}have a '''no-sleeping policy''', which harms homeless people and others. ==Problem== * Kicking out homeless people who have nowhere else to sleep * Affects more than just homeless people; students also need a nap sometimes for example ==Collective actions to take {{fists}}== * /Protest|'''Mass protest by sleeping''' (or pretending to sleep) '''in a shoppin..."

22 April 2024

• 03:2003:20, 22 April 2024 diff hist +6,109‎ N Vitamin and mineral supplements ‎ Created page with "{{minor|''The internet is full of misinformation about vitamin supplements and mineral supplements. '''Hopefully this page can make things clear.'''''}} ---- First and foremost, <br /> <big>Synthetic vitamins '''are''' <!--equivalent to--> as effective as the vitamins found in food, when it comes to health. Same for minerals.</big> ==FAQ== ===="So you're saying that eating an orange is the same as popping a vitamin C tablet?"==== '''No''', of course not. Fruits have o..." current
• 02:4702:47, 22 April 2024 diff hist +45‎ N Multivitamin ‎ Redirected page to Vitamin and mineral supplements current Tag: New redirect

20 April 2024

• 15:2215:22, 20 April 2024 diff hist +304‎ Hydrogen gas ‎ →‎Shelf life / storage current
• 15:1315:13, 20 April 2024 diff hist +457‎ N Build more housing ‎ Created page with "==Considerations== ===Zoning laws=== {{sum|Need to change, in many cases}} {{empty}} ===Labor=== {{sum|In some cases, there are not enough tradespeople}} {{empty}} ===Cost=== {{sum|Could be less - the "red tape" needs to be cut}} {{empty}} ===Environmental footprint=== {{empty}} ==See also== * Housing shortage ---- {{pn|TALK: refactor this page to address particular regions of the world, since different countries/cities have different obstacles?}}" current
• 15:0715:07, 20 April 2024 diff hist +102‎ N Frugal housing ‎ Created page with "==Ideas== * Shipping container homes * ''This list needs expanding.'' ==Discussion== <comments />" current
• 15:0615:06, 20 April 2024 diff hist +750‎ N Subdivide housing ‎ Created page with "==Typical cases== * Subdividing multi-bedroom apartments into bachelor apartments<!-- TALK: make new page on this? --> ** {{light|Reason: Could help deal with a shortage of single-person housing.}} * Subdividing single-detached houses into duplexes <!-- TALK: make new page on this? --> ** {{light|Reason: Could help bring affordability and walkability.}} <!--{{considerations}}--> ==Considerations== ===Plumbing=== {{sum|{{rn}} }} {{empty}} ===Wiring===..." current
• 14:5514:55, 20 April 2024 diff hist +41‎ Housing/Canada ‎ →‎Housing shortage current
• 14:5514:55, 20 April 2024 diff hist +47‎ N Shortage of single-person homes ‎ Redirected page to Shortage of single-person housing current Tag: New redirect
• 14:5114:51, 20 April 2024 diff hist +189‎ Housing shortage ‎No edit summary current
• 14:4614:46, 20 April 2024 diff hist +47‎ N Single-person housing shortage ‎ Elie moved page Single-person housing shortage to Shortage of single-person housing: More clear this way current Tag: New redirect
• 14:4614:46, 20 April 2024 diff hist 0‎ m Shortage of single-person housing ‎ Elie moved page Single-person housing shortage to Shortage of single-person housing: More clear this way current
• 14:4314:43, 20 April 2024 diff hist +856‎ N Shortage of single-person housing ‎ Created page with "When single adults outnumber single-person housing units {{light|(i.e. [studio, bachelor, one-bedroom] [apartments, condos, houses])}}. ==Effects== * More people are stuck living with family, roommates, or even exes they don't get along with. ** {{minor|Of course some people ''like'' such living arrangements, but some don't. The shortage makes other options unaffordable for most people.}} * Affects families too, as the people who ''can'' afford to live alone often live..."
• 14:4314:43, 20 April 2024 diff hist +415‎ N Increase housing supply ‎ Created page with "==How / ways== * Build more housing - conventional construction * Build '''frugal''' housing - cheaper * Subdivide housing - a way to deal with a shortage of ''single-person'' housing units * Convert offices into housing - can also help * Seize vacant homes from corporations ==Why== * One of many things to be done about a housing shortage" current
• 13:5513:55, 20 April 2024 diff hist +10‎ Hydrogen gas ‎No edit summary

19 April 2024

• 09:4809:48, 19 April 2024 diff hist +1,071‎ N Redirect unwanted food from businesses/Make it non-perishable ‎ Created page with "The food that businesses typically waste: What could be done to make it non-perishable so it could be shipped to other countries that need it more, to help alleviate hunger? ==Foods== ===Baked goods=== Dehydrate and powderize them - convert into some sort of "meal-replacement" bar perhaps? Note that baked goods are mostly empty calories, and so a lot of vitamins & minerals would have to be added. We could design the nutrient profile on a /Fortify nutrients|separat..." current
• 09:2509:25, 19 April 2024 diff hist +1,121‎ N Redirect unwanted food from businesses ‎ Created page with "In developed countries, businesses waste an extreme amount of food - far more than what it would take to feed all the '''local''' poor people. ==What could be done with all the food that businesses currently waste?== * Donate it to local food banks and homeless shelters (until their food supply is "saturated"). * Offer it for free/cheap to everyone & anyone in the neighborhood.<small> ** This would of course be seen as "competition" against the businesses..." current
• 09:2309:23, 19 April 2024 diff hist +393‎ N Make it illegal for businesses to waste food ‎ Created page with "==Designing the laws== '''Requirements''' * Should enable repurposing of good food before it goes bad * Should provide leeway: Food that's truly unsafe still needs to be thrown out. ** Should NOT have loopholes that enable businesses to purposely destroy the food and claim "oops it's unsafe now we have throw it out" ==Designing the political campaigns== {{empty}} ==Discussion== <comments />" current
• 08:3408:34, 19 April 2024 diff hist +1,114‎ Food waste ‎No edit summary
• 06:3806:38, 19 April 2024 diff hist +299‎ Climate change ‎ →‎Personal actions
• 00:3100:31, 19 April 2024 diff hist +138‎ N Reduce food waste ‎ Created page with "Ways to reduce food waste * Make use of food before it goes bad {{minor|''Individuals & businesses can both do this.''}}" current
• 00:3100:31, 19 April 2024 diff hist +207‎ N Save food ‎ Created page with "Ways to make use of food before it goes bad. ==Foods== * /Fries (dry but not moldy) * /Bread (dry but not moldy) ==See also== * Is it still ok to eat ==External links== * https://save-food.org" current