Month: August 2019

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The Viral Hashtag #MenThinkWomenWant Shows How Guys Are Wrong About the Ladies in Their Lives

Twitter can do a darn good job of educating people if they are willing to listen. So, if you’re a male with an open mind and a desire to actually give women what they’re looking for from the males in their orbit, you might want to check out #MenThinkWomenWant.

And if you’re a lady looking for a laugh and virtual fist-bump, then you’ve come to the right place, too.

15. Plumbers are okay, though.

14. I mean unless it’s pizza.

13. Just like me.

12. Respect and attention aren’t the same thing.

11. To just be comfortable.

10. We can solve our own problems.

9. We cannot be bought.

8. Amen.

7. In terms of fashion.

6. The bling is just a bonus.

5. Equality.

4. Humor is everything.

3. We’re not wasting time.

2. You don’t need to be right.

1. Just a little effort, fellas.

Solidarity, ladies!

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Many Parents Have a Favorite Kid – and It’s Often Their Youngest

Your parents may have promised they never played favorites (and you say the same to your kids). But as children grow into adults, I think it’s normal to find that, while you might not have a favorite, some people just get on more easily than others.

That said, there is actually some pretty convincing science behind the idea that parents tend to favor their youngest child more often than their older siblings.

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First, let’s go with self confessions from both parents and grandparents. According to The Independent, a Mumsnet survey of both groups did indeed find favoritism among both groups (though with differing preferences).

Of the 1185 parents and 1111 grandparents who responded, 23% of parents and 42% of grandparents admitted to having a favorite. But while 56% of the committed parents said their youngest was their favorite, 40% of grandparents prefer their eldest grandchild.

Half of the survey responders thought having a favorite was “awful” and potentially damaging for the favorite child’s siblings, as well.

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In studies that are more scientifically rigorous, similar biases have emerged.

This one revealed that 70% of fathers and 74% of mothers admitted to showing favoritism, but youngest kids don’t always feel the most loved. Another study, done in 2005, found that oldest children tend to feel like they’re the favorite (even if that’s perhaps not true), and that younger children typically feel as if their parents are biased toward their older sibling.

And this 2017 study found that when the younger child feels as if favoritism plays a role in their household, they were much more affected by it than older siblings (whether for better, if they were the favorite, or worse, if they were not), while older children’s relationships with their parents were not affected regardless of who the perceived “favorite” child was in the house.

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BYU professor Alex Jensen, though, noted that how you show favoritism plays a role, too.

“When parents are more loving, and they’re more supportive and consistent with all of the kids, the favoritism tends to not matter as much… you need to treat them fairly, but not equally.”

Perhaps the most important outcome is from this 2006 study, which suggests the best thing to do (as a kid) is just to not let it bother you – research suggests you can’t change it no matter what you do, and that mothers, especially, rarely switch up their favorite child over the course of their lives.

So, oldest or youngest or middle child – be yourself, and know that even if they don’t love you the most, your parents still love you a whole lot.

And that should count for something, right?

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10 Facts That Are Good for Quiet Reflection

With this fact set, you’re getting quality and quantity.

Enjoy! And learn!

1. Harmful

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2. Get a load of those names

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3. Are you living it?

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4. Prudish

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5. Thank God!

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6. Dream away

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7. I think I sound like Barry White

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8. That is cool!

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9. Clone wars

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10. Ahhhhh, that’s better

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I can safely say I didn’t know any of those facts. How about you?!?!

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These Service Dogs-In-Training Attended a Performance of “Billy Elliott” and Paid Adorable, Rapt Attention

In case you didn’t know, service dogs go through official good citizen training – the and training that allows them to best assist specific disabilities – but that they also typically spend time with foster families so they can learn how to behave in everyday social situations?

It’s true.

One of those everyday situations might be going to the theater – live, musical, or movie – with their trainer, so that if the person they’re paired with wants to take in a show of any kind, they’ll know exactly what to expect and how to behave.

And that’s how we got this theater full of pups, all quietly, cutely watching Billy Elliott.

The dogs are part of the K-9 Country Inn Service Dog program in Canada, and they were all very good dogs – every one observed proper theater behavior.

The pups attended a “relaxed performance” at the Stratford Festival theater, which means it’s a showing specifically for people who need more accessibility, accommodations, or reduced noise, lighting, or startling effects.

According to the Stratford  Festival website:

“Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome patrons who will benefit from a less restricted audience environment. Patrons of all abilities are welcome, including but not limited to those with intellectual or learning disabilities, sensory processing conditions or autism. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement within the auditorium, and some minor production changes may be made to reduce the intensity of light, sound and other potentially startling effects. Babes in arms are also welcome to our relaxed performances.”

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Thank you Stratford Festival @stratfest for welcoming us to Billy Elliot – The Musical! – It was a phenomenal show, all of our teams had a fantastic time. We greatly appreciate the assistance from the staff and local goodies for our service dogs from The Barkery! – Photo description: A group of handlers and their service dogs sit in front of the Stratford Theatre. They are all smiling at the camera. – #k9countryinnservicedogs#servicedog#assistancedog#firefighter#endthestigma#healing#ptsd#ptsdservicedog#ptsdrecovery#ptsdawareness #veteran #canadianarmedforces #ivegotyourback911#firstresponders#911dispatcher#posttraumaticstressdisorder#goldenretriever#billyelliot #mentalhealth #k9cisd #paramedic #medic #toronto #ems #labrador #standardpoodle #stratfordfestival #poodle

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What a great combination of events, all of which prove there are good humans (and pooches) out there with making the world accessible for everyone on their minds.

And, just for fun, Mark Hamill wins for best response on Twitter.

The force is definitely with him, and may it be with these pooches when they go on to take their permanent assignments!

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This Non-Profit Recycles the Soap from Hotels You Leave Behind When You Check out

Every time you check out of a hotel, you leave behind a mostly-unused bar of soap. It may even be untouched, if you’re the type of person who has strong soap preferences. So what happens to it?

The answer is pretty disappointing: hotels generally just throw the soap away for sanitary reasons. And all that soap adds up; about one million bars of soap are thrown out every day in the U.S., between travelers and hotels.

One traveler was unhappy to discover this wasteful practice, so he decided to do something about it. Shawn Seipler, a former tech employee who used to travel five months out of the year, thought that he could make better use of all those slivers of soap, so he started Clean The World. The Orlando-based company collects unwanted hotel soap, sanitizes it, melts it down, and redistributes it around the world.

Just last year, Clean The World made over 7 million bars of recycled soap, which were then donated to people in need. Thousands of children die from diseases that are preventable with basic hygiene — or, as Clean The World puts it, “Soap saves lives.” The organization also recycles shampoo, conditioner and body wash for homeless shelters around the world.

Clean The World partners with hotels for the modest price of 50 cents per room per month. There are operating centers in Orlando, Las Vegas, Montreal, India and Hong Kong.

“There’s a whole world of hotels out there we can get to start donating,” Shawn told Thrillist. “Right now we’ve got 20 percent of all hotels in the US. That’s a lot of room to grow, and a lot of soap to make.”

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Avoid These 10 Driving Mistakes to Keep from Getting a Ticket

There are the tons of ways to catch the attention of the police on the road – speeding, driving recklessly, having expired tags or broken lights – but did you know there are other driving behaviors that can shine a spotlight on your car, as far as cops are concerned?

There totally are, so if you’re looking to keep your driving record clean and your bank account fuller, you might want to think about following these 10 rules of the road.

10. Turning right on red.

Don’t assume that it’s always a legal maneuver because in some states it definitely isn’t.

“In some areas, such as New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Nebraska, Minnesota, and California, a traffic light might also feature a red right arrow,” points out one attorney.

9. Driving in the lefthand lane.

We all know (or we should) that the far left lane is meant to be a space for passing, not driving, but in many states it’s actually illegal to drive in the left lane when you’re not actively passing another car.

“Most drivers know that going above the posted speed limit is against the law, but not all drivers realize they can be ticketed even when driving at the posted speed limit – that is, if you’re in the left lane,” explains Jake McKenzie of Auto Accessories Garage.

If you live in Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and West Virginia, you especially want to take note.

8. Not yielding properly.

Some states, like Arizona, have specific rules when it comes to yielding – and because over 7400 crashes in 2017 were due to improper execution, they have good reason to enforce them, says attorney Chris Goodnow.

“Oftentimes, drivers have different levels of comfort for the flow of traffic they feel safe merging into.”

7. Cutting through the corner gas station.

It might be a clever time saver, but it’s illegal in most states, says traffic defense attorney Matt Pinsker.

“For starters, when persons cut through the gas stations they are often going at high speeds and might hit someone…it defeats the purpose of having a traffic light in that area at all.”

6. Not dimming your brights.

We all know we’re supposed to dim our high beams if another car approaches, but did you know it’s actually illegal to leave them on if you’re within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle?

Have been pulled over for this, can confirm.

5. Too much noise.

In 43 states, police can pull you over and ticket you for having a car that’s too loud. It’s illegal to have mufflers that make “excessive or unusual noise,” so whether your car is just old or you enjoy annoying everyone around you with a loud vehicle, beware.

Most states and municipalities also have noise ordinances on the books that cover blasting stereo music over a certain decibel, as well, and you can be fined for violating them.

4. Driving a lifted truck or SUV.

Whether you’ve had your truck or SUV lifted because you like the way it looks or you’re keen on off-roading, the trick could make your vehicle suspicious in the eyes of the police.

“Many people in lifted trucks or SUVs may be susceptible to a ticket and not realize a violation,” says Goodnow. “In many states when a truck is lifted, the lights must also be adjusted to point at a downward angle to avoid blinding the driver in front of them.”

Long and short, you’ll probably want to do plenty of research before installing that lift kit.

3. Tinting your windows.

“There are many modifications that may get a motorist pulled over in certain states,” notes personal injury lawyer Chris Goodnow.

This includes having window tint that’s too dark, but since laws vary from state to state, it can be difficult to make sure your shade is legal everywhere.

Best keep it light because better safe than sorry!

2. Taking a joyride.

If your friend has a cool old car that’s not totally road-worthy, it’s a good idea to let it set in the garage until it is – if you’re driving, you’re liable for any issues with the vehicle.

1. Crossing into the shoulder.

Defense attorney Derek Andrews wants to remind everyone that not only are you required to stay in your lane, you’re also required to stay within the confines of the road.

“New York vehicle and traffic laws require that drivers maneuver their vehicles entirely within a single lane…Police officers have been known to pull drivers over when their vehicles, even just a portion like a tire, crosses the fog line.”

 

The more you know!

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This Is Why Humidity Make Us Feel Hotter

The actual temperature outside is around 91 degrees as I write this, but the “heat index” is about 106 degrees – but what is it about the extra water in the air that makes it feel (absolutely, one-hundred-percent) unbearable outside?

Well, part of that reason can be explained by our bodies natural cooling system – sweating.

Sweat works to cool us by evaporating from our skin, which wicks away heat in the process, but when the air outside is too moist, the sweat drips of us instead of evaporating.

It leaves you just as smelly, but not nearly as cool.

The National Weather Service has a handy chart to help weather people determine the relative humidity (the amount of water the air can hold, based on temperature) and compute the “heat index,” too.

In 1979, Robert G. Steadman, an academic textile researcher, wrote a paper that laid out the basic factors that affect how hot a person felt under a given set of conditions, and the resulting chart is basically being used to calculate heat index today.

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The research relies on the idea of a “typical” person – 5’7, 147 pounds, wearing long pants and a short-sleeved shirt, and walking over 3mph in the shade (enjoying a light breeze), so while it may vary slightly from person to person, probably not enough to make a huge difference on any given day.

The National Weather Service has a four-tiered system to tell people how dire the heat situation is out there, with days with a heat index over 130 classified as “extreme danger,” and “danger” days ranging from 105-130.

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On those days, prolonged exposure to the heat and humidity can cause sunstroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, so you know. You probably want to stay inside.

I’ll be here on my couch, praying my air conditioner makes it through another six weeks of summer weather.

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These People Might Just Get Food Poisoning in the near Future

Having had actual food poisoning once in my life (through no fault of my own), I would say that it’s definitely something you want to avoid at all costs.

So maybe don’t try any of these things at home.

15. I love mayo but just stop.

14. Pregnant ladies rejoice?

13. A crime against pizza.

12. That poor sushi.

11. This person is undoubtedly from the midwest.

10. That’s not how any of this works.

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9. What a waste!

8. I get needing a crunch, but…

7. Toddlers are unreliable.

6. Imagining this made me gag.

5. Why would you do that to an Oreo?

4. It’s plated like some sort of gourmet!

3. Ketchup is not for everything. #sayitwithme

2. Okay…but not together.

1. I’d rather just eat the guacamole with a spoon.

Some of those definitely made me throw up in my mouth. Ew!

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“Men Writing Women” Twitter Shares What Male Writers Actually Know About Women: Not Much

It’s a joke in the writing community that male writers manage to create the most cringe-worthy, impossible female (and sexual) moments – and now, there’s a Twitter account dedicated to giving shoutouts to the best (worst) of the bunch.

Buckle up, because these are amazingly too much.

15. I mean why not just get a dog?

14. Still trying to figure this one out.

13. I mean, who doesn’t?

12. At least he mentioned her face first?

11. Snoozer.

10. Her wheat-colored nest.

9. The breasts.

8. Nipple-weary.

7. I obviously need to get to know my boobs better.

6. Can you say “rape-y?”

5. Never you worry, ladies.

4. Skim alert.

3. A decent little pooper.

2. Is that supposed to be a good thing?

1. IDK I’d be reaching for the pepper spray.

I’m off to walk “boobily” to the kitchen for a cookie that will somehow never find its way to my waist!

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People Share Their Stories About Big Mistakes They Made

Listen up, y’all!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And these 12 people made mistakes, but then realized it and the results were hilarious.

Best + Worst = Better Than Best

Sit back, relax, and let these hilarious mistakes roll!

1. YUM!

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2. OH NOIZE!!!!

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3. I approve this mistake!

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4. Fan fic probs!

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5. Uh ohhhhhh…

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6. Roped in!

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7. OMFG!

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8. Hahaha… does Australia actually exist? Hmmmm?

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9. Haha… wrong man, MAN!

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10. Awwww! Wasabi frog!

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11. Same same…

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12. You will always be “anal sneeze boy”

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Which one did you like the most?

Let us know in the comments!

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