Month: July 2018

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12 Facts About Sleep That’ll Make You Wanna Take a Snooze

Full disclosure: I consider myself a professional sleeper. There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep or an extended power nap, in my personal opinion.

Browse these interesting facts about sleeping and I guarantee you’ll be ready to hit the couch for an hour (or three).

1. Sleep with one eye open

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2. Your brain is protecting you

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3. International sleeping

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4. Gross…and cool

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5. I need one of these

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6. This is important

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7. Don’t fight before bedtime

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8. Cannibalism

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9. Get your beauty sleep, please

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10. Placebo sleep

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11. Let the kids sleep!

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12. That’s a myth

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Millennials Clap Back at Baby Boomers Who Say They Too Much Money on Unnecessary Luxuries

This Millennials vs. Baby Boomers fued seems to be never-ending…and I love it! The older Baby Boomers just love to point out how clueless they think these young Millennials are, and how irresponsible they are with their money.

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One of the big complaints from Baby Boomers is that these damn youngsters spend too much money on things that are completely unnecessary. Well, Millennials are a little sick and tired of the criticism, so they have been firing back on Twitter and taking their older counterparts to task. First item of business: plates and silverware.

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Zing! Other young people added that many of them don’t have one good set of plates, let alone two.

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And then they sounded off about a variety of things that Baby Boomers do that really gets under their skin.

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And then they got a little more specific with some outrageous stories about the irresponsible spending of these old geezers.

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This Millennial summed up one of the major differences between the two generations pretty accurately.

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And if Boomers really, really want to keep arguing, Millennials just need to show them this handy graph. And that should end the conversation…

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h/t: Yes Plz

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This Is How Much Teachers Make in Each State

If there’s one thing most everyone can agree on in these extremely divisive times, it’s this: teachers in America don’t make enough money.

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We’ve recently seen teachers walkout and protest to demand better wages in Arizona, Oklahoma, and North Carolina, and hopefully lawmakers will pay attention and increase pay for educators across the board. A website called howmuch.com compiled the states from coast to coast and made some handy maps detailing how the average salary for teachers in each state for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers.

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The national average for teachers across the board is $49,000 annually. Obviously, wages vary depending on the region where a teacher works. New York leads the way in pay, and Alaska, Connecticut, and California round out the top four.

h/t: Mental Floss

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Good News! Sleeping in on the Weekend Might Prevent an Early Death

A study by Swedish and American researchers shows that people under the age of 65 who get less than five hours of sleep during weekends have an increased risk of death.

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The study followed over 30,000 people over a 13-year period and the results were published in the Journal of Sleep Research. But if you get less than five hours of sleep per night during your busy week, don’t fret. Catching up on sleep during the weekends can help you offset these risks. Keep in mind that getting more than 9 hours of sleep each night can also be harmful. It’s best to shoot for 6-7 when you lay down for the evening.

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But these scientific findings don’t affect people over the age of 65. The researchers note that most people at or above retirement age get an equal amount of sleep during the week and the weekends.

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Bottom line: if you’ve had a long week, sleep a couple of extra hours on Saturday and Sunday. Your body will thank you for it.

h/t: Mashable

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Good News! Sleeping in on the Weekend Might Prevent an Early Death

A study by Swedish and American researchers shows that people under the age of 65 who get less than five hours of sleep during weekends have an increased risk of death.

Photo Credit: US Army

The study followed over 30,000 people over a 13-year period and the results were published in the Journal of Sleep Research. But if you get less than five hours of sleep per night during your busy week, don’t fret. Catching up on sleep during the weekends can help you offset these risks. Keep in mind that getting more than 9 hours of sleep each night can also be harmful. It’s best to shoot for 6-7 when you lay down for the evening.

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But these scientific findings don’t affect people over the age of 65. The researchers note that most people at or above retirement age get an equal amount of sleep during the week and the weekends.

Photo Credit: Flickr,Marc Lewis

Bottom line: if you’ve had a long week, sleep a couple of extra hours on Saturday and Sunday. Your body will thank you for it.

h/t: Mashable

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Torches of Freedom

It used to be improper for women to smoke, but a single PR stunt changed all that. In 1929, women were hired to light up while marching in a parade, calling the cigarettes “Torches of Freedom.” So smoking became a symbol of equal rights, and sales skyrocketed. The stunt was pulled by Edward Bernays (nephew […]

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In 1696, William III…

In 1696, William III introduced a tax which required those living in houses with more than 6 windows to pay a levy.To avoid this, house owners would brick up all windows except 6. As the bricked-up windows prevented rooms from receiving any sunlight, the tax was known as daylight robbery. 00

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The F-82 “Twin Mustang” fighter…

The F-82 “Twin Mustang” fighter plane, designed to escort bombers thousands of miles to Tokyo, was literally two P-51 Mustangs joined at the wing. Both cockpits were fully functional, so one pilot could sleep while the other flew the plane on missions that could last up to 12 hours. 00

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New Zealands first tank…

New Zealand’s first tank (the Bob Semple tank) was built from a tractor, sheet metal and 6 machine guns. When ridiculed for the design Bob Semple said “I don’t see anyone else coming up with any better ideas.” 00