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The first Malaysian astronaut, who is a Muslim, looks into how he can determine the direction in which he faces Mecca in order to pray from the International Space Station, which keeps moving.

We had a great talk about this over dinner today, and this entire piece is really worth reading.

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For people who don’t have time to bathe or access to fresh water, a South African college student has a solution: a shower gel users simply rub onto their skin. One small packet replaces one bath, and users never need any water. Ludwick Marishane’s inspiration was a lazy friend, but his invention will be a boon to people who live in areas where clean water is in short supply. 

The gel, called Drybath, kills germs, moisturizes the skin and exudes a pleasant, light smell, unlike hand sanitizers, according to Marishane’s website, Headboy Industries.  [Continue reading.]

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