Pineapples were so rare a sight in the 1700’s they were a symbol of wealth. The few that were cultivated in hothouses were worth about five thousand pounds ($8000) each. They weren’t eaten, but were rented out by the aristocracy as a table centerpiece at dinner parties.
20 “Friends With Benefits” Share Their Cringeworthiest Secrets
Have you ever been in a “friends with benefits” situation?
Those who have will likely be quick to point out that, while it provides a great deal of physical fulfillment, it can be a little emotionally empty. Inevitably, however, one person starts to want that emotional component too, and things get messy.
Here are 20 stories of people who tried the FWB setup… and it’s not going so good.
1. Honesty is the best policy.
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2. Yeah, that’s gonna happen. Did you see that movie?!
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3. Oh no… how horrible for you…
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4. Yeah, that is a bit much.
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5. Better luck next time!
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6. Just let it go man. Let it go…
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7. Isn’t that kind of the point?!
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8. Yeah, that’s kind of how this stuff goes.
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9. Open your mouth and allow words to come out.
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10. Yeah, that’s not cool.
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11. Oh, calm the fuck down already.
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12. Hates is probably a strong word, yeah?
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13. Ruined? You sure about that?
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14. No, you good.
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15. Hmmm, not the outcome one would expect, but if it works, it works!
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16. Maybe he’s trying to convince himself?
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17. And!?!?!
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18. Break. It. Off.
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19. Haha, well, I bet that wasn’t uncomfortable or anything…
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20. Probably.
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If I’m being completely, brutally honest… I have no sympathy for any of those people.
When you agree to these kind of situations, you have to be ready for the fallout.
Otherwise, stay away from the genitals!
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10+ Tweets About Pizza That’ll Make You Say “Yep, Same”
Holy Mother of God, I love pizza so much! It’s pretty much the greatest thing EVER.
1. I felt a great disturbance in the oven…
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2. Pizza is the role model everyone should strive to be more like.
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3. Make. It. Happen.
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4. It’s a cons-pizza-cy.
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5. We know that feeling all too well.
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6. It’s the pinnacle of fun.
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7. Remember to stay humble.
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8. It’s an important decision.
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9. Is it a mood if I feel that way all the time?
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10. I’d complain way more about not getting to eat pizza.
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11. Can’t have one without the other.
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12. Celebs are people, too.
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Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dogs Have Start Working Together, and I’m VERY Concerned
We previously brought you an article about ONE robot dog from Boston Dynamics that appeared so lifelike it gave all of us the heebie-jeebies.
Well apparently that was just a warm-up.
Because Boston Dynamics recently released a video of 10 of the company’s robot dogs pulling a truck, so you can view at a slightly unsettling vision of what the future might look like.
Not only is the visual pretty frightening, but the thud-thud-thud of the 40 robotic dog legs pounding the pavement adds to the creepiness.
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Boston Dynamics said, “These Spot robots are coming off the production line now and will be available for a range of applications soon.” Uh oh, now I’m really scared.
Watch the video below and FEAR FOR THE FUTURE.
Life is turning more into a sci-fi movie by the day…
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Survey Reveals “Most Relaxing Color in the World”
What’s your favorite color, and why? Is it because you look good in clothes of that color, or because you just love the shade, or because the mere sight of it makes you feel calm and relaxed.
I never gave it much thought, but the people running this survey (out of the University of Sussex) have – and now they’re telling us what color is the best one when you want to relax to the max.
Here it is: Navy blue, followed closely by teal (or turquoise), and then pastel pink.
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The World’s Favourite Colour Project surveyed 26,586 people from over 100 different countries and aimed to find out about people’s favorite color, along with what sort of associations people have with different colors and why.
Professor Anna Franklin, a leading expert in color psychology, wrote a blog post about their project.
“Many studies have investigated the link between color and emotion. Although not all of these studies agree, some consistent results can be extracted from the literature. First, the more saturated the color is, the more it is associated with excitement and stimulation. Second, the lighter the color, the more it is associated with calmness and relaxation. Many studies have found that blue and green are also associated with calmness and relaxation (fewer studies find no association).”
Orange is most often associated with happiness, pink is sexy, and people associate white, purple, and orange with luxury.
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Most people’s favorite colors are shades of green and blue, and the ecological valence theory purports that humans seem to be more fond of those hues because they’re associated with beneficial environmental features like clear skies, clean water, and plants.
Likewise, we dislike brown because it’s associated with feces, dirty water, and disease.
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Even though there are broad cross-cultural similarities, the study’s authors are quick to remind us that there also remain differences among cultures.
“Several studies suggest that color associations, particularly abstract concepts, can vary across cultures. For example, whereas white is associated with peace in some cultures, in others it is associated with death.”
As an avid fan of Say Yes to the Dress, I also know that while Western cultures wear white for weddings, Indian cultures prefer bright colors on a bride.
Look at The Learning Channel, living up to its name!
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20 Gorgeous Artist Tributes to the Iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
On April 15, 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which dates back to the 12th century and holds a trove of priceless artifacts, caught on fire and was heavily damaged.
Within days, over $1 billion was pledged to rebuild the famous structure, but some artists felt it would be more meaningful to pitch in their own way.
Below are 20 moving tributes to the iconic cathedral.
1. Neighbors
Un dessin réalisé en soutien à @notredameparis en m'accrochant à l'espoir qu'elle reste malgré tout debout. Si triste ce soir.
#NotreDame #notredamedeParis #incendie #Paris #PrayForNotreDame #JeSuisNotreDameDeParis #DessinDePresse #illustrationdepresse #aureliepedrajas pic.twitter.com/ixvGAhPDSt
— Aurélie Pedrajas (@globecroqueuse) April 15, 2019
2. Quasimodo is crying
3. Thank you, firefighters
4. That’s a good one
Firies #NotreDame
<cartoon gallery https://t.co/YOKBnetIbr> pic.twitter.com/ZmZOmdcAAQ— David Pope (@davpope) April 16, 2019
5. The world on his back
6. Away to safety
7. Hope
After devastation, there is still hope!
A sketch honoring the Notre Dame Cathedral. #notredame #NotreDameCathedralFire pic.twitter.com/tsukHc2c7a
— Ula (@alulawings) April 16, 2019
8. Prayers
Pray for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris France
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— Jake Peralta (@jhpotter18) April 16, 2019
9. A sad moment
10. His home
11. They will rebuild
12. Gargoyles
Quickie doodle of my version of the gargoyles from Hunchback of #NotreDame. My grandfather was French so I will always have a soft spot for that incredible city, and speak French with a cheerful yet terrible American accent.
Je t’aime Paris
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— Becca B (@joan_de_art) April 16, 2019
13. Crying…
14. Paris je t’aime
15. Rise again from the ashes
16. “Vivre”
17. Spirit of the Seine
It was heartbreaking today, watching Notre Dame engulfed in flames. And as I watched, I couldn’t help but to see the spirit of the Seine, swept up, its arms around the roof, dampening the flames.
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— guineverevonsneeden (@slender_nettles) April 16, 2019
18. Heartbroken
His home will be rebuilt
Hunchback of Notre Dame #Notredame #Paris pic.twitter.com/BsfU8TeID8— Mellahatesu (@mellahatesyou) April 15, 2019
19. Beautiful painting
20. Awwww
Sith MomBeautiful tributes…
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13 People Share the Reasons They Refuse to be an Organ Donor
Being an organ donor is a pretty noble thing that just about all of us can do, because you can save someone’s life even after you’re gone. Sadly, there are still so many folks out there who refuse to sign up because of all the misinformation there is out there.
First, organs are given on the basis of need, not greed. While it is true that people can go places in the world and purchase organs, that’s rare. And they definitely can’t do that in the United States. So if you decide to donate ANY organ, it’ll go to the next person on the list. Guaranteed.
Second, nobody is going to let you die because they want your organs. That would be completely illegal, and there’s no evidence this has ever happened when it comes to modern-day, organ donation programs. Especially those in first world countries. So if you believe this is happening, you’re probably a moron.
Alright, on to the secret reasons!
1. Another good point.
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2. Right, but you won’t need them eventually…
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3. Rich. People. Are. NOT. Profiting. From. This.
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4. This is actually a good point.
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5. Fair point, although this is bound to change eventually.
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6. Good exception.
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7. But do you really know for sure or are you just guessing?
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8. This person just does not give AF!
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9. No they won’t. That’s not how it works!
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10. I can’t believe THIS many people actually believe this!
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11. That’s not actually a bad reason, but it is very specific.
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12. THEY. WILL. NOT. DO. THIS.
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13. Ultimately it’s a very personal choice.
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Of course it is completely okay to NOT donate your organs if you don’t want to. But if you’re doing it because you believe any of the myths out there… you’re wrong. And likely stupid.
Sorry, not sorry.
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How to Recap ALL 67 Episodes of “Game of Thrones” in Just 12 Minutes
Winter is here, b****es!
After almost TWO WHOLE YEARS of waiting, Game of Thrones fans will finally get a chance to see how it all ends! Who will sit on the Iron Throne? Will it be Daenerys and her dragons? Is Jon Snow the “Prince That Was Promised?” Will the Night King and his White Walkers destroy all life in Westeros?
We’ve spent eight whole years getting this invested in the eventual fate of Westeros, and a LOT has happened over that time. All told, there are 67 episodes to catch up on if you want a full recap, which amounts to almost 3 straight days of binge-watching with no sleep.
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If you’re like most working adults and don’t have that kind of time to set aside, however, don’t fret. The good people of ScreenCrush have got your back with this comprehensive recap that takes you through all of the show’s most memorable moments in less than 15 minutes!
For the throne!
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12 Great Marvel Moments That Were Totally Unscripted
Actors often ad-lib lines during filming, either in the interest of humor or character, without knowing whether they’ll make it into the movie people see in theaters or end up on the cutting room floor. Sometimes what comes out, though, is too good to cut out.
These 12 moments are so great, you won’t believe they were made up on the spot.
#1. “It’s not a hug. I’m just grabbing for the door. We’re not there yet.”
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The whole interaction was improvised, starting with the hug itself and flowing into RDJ’s awesome response.
#2. “Nobody would know.”
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He did all of the joking about shooting Quicksilver in the back on his own, and it’s now one of Hawkeye’s most memorable lines.
#3. “I am Iron Man.”
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That iconic line? Yep. All RDJ.
#4. “You’re supposed to move now so I can sit on the bed.”
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Tom Holland forgot his blocking so RDJ just stayed in character and made it work. Pro!
#5. “Please be a secret door, please be a secret door…”
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He also improvised the quiet “yay” afterward.
#6. “Help! Please…my brother, he’s dying! Get help!”
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Chris Hemsworth came up with the whole gag in the moment and Tom Hiddleston just went with it.
#7. “Blueberry?”
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Apparently RDJ is a notorious random snacker, and he was actually just noshing blueberries when he decided to offer Chris Evans one in character.
#8. “Why is Gamora?”
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The last scripted line is RDJ’s “Who is Gamora?” but Dave Bautista, the actor who played Drax, ad-libbed the final “I’ll do you one better: Why is Gamora?” and screenwriter Christopher Markus replied “Ok, you’re very good at your job.”
#9. “Try me, Beyonce.”
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In Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch made the Beyonce joke up in the moment, and then later, Wong can be seen listening to Beyonce “for research.”
#10. “I don’t wanna go.”
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The co-director of the film simply told Tom Holland to “act like you don’t want to go.”
#11. “Hey, Auntie.”
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Angela Bassett said during an interview that Michael B. Jordan improvised the cheeky line during their first meeting.
#12. “He’s a friend from work.”
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It was actually ad-libbed by a Make-A-Wish kid who was on set that day – Chris Hemsworth said, “We had a young kid, a Make-A-Wish kid on set that day. He goes, ‘You know, you should say, ‘He’s a friend from work!”
When it’s good, it’s good! (Also, Robert Downey Jr. does NOT stay on script…)
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Study Finds Anxiety Makes People More Obsessively Clean
Are you struggling to keep your space clean? It turns out that maybe all you need to clean up your act is a light dose of anxiety.
Researchers at the University of Connecticut presented test participants with a shiny statuette and a list of seven questions to consider about the statue (such as “How old do you think the object is?”). Then, half the participants were told they’d have to present a short speech on the object to an art expert – thereby inducing anxiety.
All the participants were then given a few minutes to ponder the questions, plan their presentation (if they were in that test group), and polish the statuette. The experiment then ended, with the speech-giving group being told they didn’t have to speak after all.
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The results were remarkably consistent across both groups. The “relaxed” group that never believed they had to give a speech tended to clean using pretty varied motions. Meanwhile, participants in the “anxiety” group (the speech-givers) all cleaned with repetitive motions, focusing on smaller areas and cleaning much more meticulously.
Remarkably, even participants who didn’t show any perceptible signs of stress still followed the same pattern of cleaning! The researchers behind this study hypothesize that people might engage in repetitive behaviors during stressful situations because it gives them a sense of control in a time of uncertainty.
So, you know. If you ever feel like your room needs cleaning, you could just stress yourself.
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