brandi focus on Instagram: "Scientists and engineers are exploring new ways to turn desert plant oils into durable, biodegradable ropes — replacing plastic-based fibers. These oils, often extracted from hardy desert shrubs, are rich in long-chain fatty acids that can be processed into tough, flexible biopolymers. The result? A sustainable material strong enough for industrial use yet gentle on the planet. This innovation shows how even the harshest environments can inspire green solutions — prov

brandi focus on Instagram: "At the legendary La Tour d’Argent — one of Paris’s oldest and most iconic restaurants — Chef Yannick Franques, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (2004), presents a dish that blurs the line between art and gastronomy. His French Roast Beef Fillet with Macau Wild Pepper is served with slow-cooked oxtail, glazed celery, and a delicate blackberry-shiso jus that dances between sweetness, acidity, and aroma. Every detail reflects centuries of culinary mastery and a relentless purs

brandi focus on Instagram: "Follow @brandi_fact for more insights ⚡ Certain natural phenomena—like time zones, sunsets at different times, ships disappearing hull-first over the horizon, and the curve of the shadow during a lunar eclipse—simply wouldn’t be possible if the Earth were flat. For example, when a ship sails away, it doesn’t shrink evenly—it disappears bottom first, proving the surface curves. Similarly, travelers on opposite sides of the world experience day and night at the same mom