Posted on 10/15/2024 1:28:19 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
Russia is reportedly assembling a battalion of North Korean nationals to help push Ukraine's forces out of Kursk.
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In an apparent effort to remedy its waning forces, the North Korean soldiers will form a "special Buryat battalion," named after the Mongolic ethnic group, indigenous to the region spanning Siberia as well as northern Mongolia and China.
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The battalion is anticipated to comprise up to 3,000 North Korean soldiers and is currently being equipped with small arms and ammunition.
This North Korean unit will complement the Buryat presence in the Russian army, currently one of the most overrepresented groups by their percentage of the country's population.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
Imagine the language barrier.
Russian language has no relation to the Korean language.
IIRC they do teach Russian in North Korean schools.
Ew, a blog post. Don’t click away from FR for this.
In this blog post, we will take a look at 37 amazing coffee facts that you probably didn’t know.
I’ve done my due diligence and investigated the available material to bring you the most interesting trivia and facts about this powerful natural stimulant.
-Ante Tomas
Former barista and coffee lover.
Coffee has been a staple in the lives of many for centuries. It’s one of those things that you can’t imagine living without, and it seems to be an integral part of our culture as well.
Read on to find out some trivia but also some important coffee facts.
Why coffee is important
#1 – Coffee is the second most-traded commodity in the world
Coffee is not just a drink. It’s an international commodity that has been traded for centuries and still going strong. With a global trade value of $150 billion, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world after oil.
#2 – Coffee is the second most-consumed drink in the world
Coffee comes second in the world, just after water and it accounts for about 79% of all drinks drunk worldwide.
#3 – The world consumes about 2.25 billion cups of coffee each day (poster’s comment: two of those cups are mine)
2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day, which is enough to fill the earth 200 times over!
#4 – More than 100 million people make a living from coffee
At least 20 to 25 million families around the world make a living from growing coffee. With an assumed average family size of five, more than 100 million people are dependent on coffee growing.
#5 – More than half of Americans drink coffee every single day
The United States is a coffee-drinking nation. In fact, over 50% of American adults drink it daily. That’s 150 million Americans who enjoy their morning cup!
#6 – People from New York drink seven times more coffee
If the United States is a coffee-drinking nation, then New York is a coffee-drinking city. The people in this area drink seven times more than other places around the country!
#7 – Finland takes leadership in coffee consumption
The Finns are the world’s largest per capita coffee consumers. They consume more than four cups of joe every day.
#8 – Brazil grows the most coffee in the world
Coffee and Brazil are inextricably linked – over two million hectares of Brazilian land is dedicated to growing coffee, with an average production rate of 43 million bags per year.
#9 – Only two U.S. states produce coffee
Hawaii has made a name for itself in coffee production with its world-famous Kona. California is a newcomer to the competition and doesn’t produce a significant volume of coffee beans.
#10 – American coffee lovers spend a lot on their favorite drink
The average American spends about $1,100 a year on coffee according to the Acorns app. This doesn’t include the money spent at home or in restaurants which brings it up closer to two thousand dollars!
#11 – Coffee consumption takes place during breakfast hours
65% of all coffee is consumed during breakfast hours, 30% between meals, and the remaining 5% with other meals.
Why coffee is beneficial
#12 – Coffee drinkers tend to live longer
This is because coffee has many health benefits and drinking it increases the chances of you staying healthy in general.
#13 – The grounds can beautify your skin
Coffee grounds are a great way to give your skin an even natural glow. The caffeine in coffee will help cleanse and exfoliate dead cells from the surface of our bodies, leaving us with younger-looking complexions!
#14 – Coffee contain an incredible amount of antioxidants
The antioxidants help fight free radicals, prevent the aging process and give the body natural protection against cancer cells. Scientists have identified approximately 1000 different antioxidants in the coffee bean alone.
#15 – Your blood flow can significantly improve by drinking coffee
Scientists have found an intriguing relationship between caffeine consumption and reduced death rates among people with heart disease. The reason is that coffee increases blood flow that helps stimulate healthy cells while keeping harmful ones at bay.
#16 – Coffee consumed in the morning is the most effective
If you want to make the most out of your morning brew, try drinking coffee between 9:30 and 11. This is when it’s believed that caffeine levels are at their highest for this period.
#17 – Coffee can help you burn fat
Caffeine is one of the most powerful fat-burning ingredients out there. It’s known to raise the level of adrenaline, which causes the release of fatty acids from fat tissue.
#18 – Your heart seems to like coffee
People who drink coffee have a slightly lower risk for heart disease and stroke than those that don’t! Coffee can raise blood pressure, but according to recent studies, this usually goes down over time.
#19 – Coffee can make you smarter
It enhances various brain functions like mood, energy levels, reaction time, memory, and general cognitive function.
#20 – Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing cancer
Studies have shown that drinking two cups of coffee every day is associated with a 43% lower risk of liver cancer. [1, 2]
Another study showed that people who consume coffee had a 15% lower risk of rectal cancer. [3]
Thousands of North Korean Troops to Help Russia Fight Ukraine: Reports
North Korean troops would help Russia make up for mounting losses, but just how effective they could be remains to be seen.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/thousands-of-north-korean-troops-to-help-russia-fight-ukraine-reports
An excellent opportunity for the underfed n.korean troops to desert,
They are effective until they encounter a grocery store
Already reports of NK troops surrendering/defecting.
Koreans aren’t Buryats
Vote Trump in 2024, it is assured that we agree. :)
In the 60’s the South Korean forces made quite an impression on any Vietnamese enemy forces they faced. The ROK’s were feared by the Vietnamese troops.
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