Month: November 2019

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These Interesting Facts Might Make You Say ‘Wait, What?’

WOW.

These facts are good. Damn good, if I do say so myself.

I think you’ll agree.

Go ahead and see for yourself…

1. There’s something out there…

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2. That sounds nice right about now.

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3. I’m in big trouble.

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4. They are definitely real.

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5. Gotta pay your dues.

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6. Yes! More of this!

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7. A legend.

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8. Gettin’ it on!

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9. That makes perfect sense.

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10. Does this pertain to you?

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Are you wowed? Like, majorly wowed?

I think you are…thanks for stopping by!

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Centuries of French Wine Harvests Show the Hard Truth of Climate Change

This is very interesting…

Climate scientists often warn that citing events from a single location as evidence of changes (or not) across the entire globe isn’t helpful (or accurate). That said, when data from single locations begin to add small tales to a much larger story, it might be (past) time to take note.

In this case, it’s six and a half centuries worth of grape harvest records that are telling a chilling (but not-so-chilly) tale about how temperatures, weather events, and harvests have rarely varied from a path that all but confirms climate change is happening.

And since those records tell a story about late spring through summer that coincide with what the cherry blossoms in Japan are telling us about spring – and what a Scandinavian river is screaming about winter – the “oh it’s just one place” argument gets pretty darn thin.

Back to France, though, where the good people take their Burgundy seriously.

Dr. Thomas Labbe is the academic who spent years digging through centuries of harvest records that date back to 1354. To understand the significance of the findings, you’ll need to be aware that grape harvests take place earlier after hot, dry summers and later after cool, wet ones (a fact he confirmed after comparing harvest dates with temperature records).

“The record is clearly divided into two parts,” he said in a statement. “For more than 600 years average harvest date was September 28 – early ones were the exception. Since 1988 the average date has shifted to September 15, indicating much hotter conditions.”

So, the summers prior to the harvest have been steadily hotter and drier since 1988.

“We did not anticipate that the accelerated warming trend since the mid-1980s would stand out so clearly in the series,” added Professor Christian Pfister, who co-authored the analysis of Labbe’s data. “The transition to a rapid global warming period after 1988 stands out very clearly. The exceptional character of the last 30 years becomes apparent to everybody.”

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Fidwald European Vacation Day 36. Bordeaux, France. Headed into town to visit a wine museum and enjoy a tasting. Afterwards briefly visited Point De Pierre, the well known bridge of Bordeaux as well as the “Water Mirror” (reflecting pool) however it was a little windy as the weather was turning so wasn’t reflecting so well. quick salad lunch (to balance all the baguettes & croissants) then headed back. We stopped briefly at a supermarket for dinner supplies and miscommunication resulted in security thinking we were going to leave without paying ? (Still easier than communication in many U.S. establishments!) Back in time for a tour of the De Lassalle winery where we are staying, our guide is so gorgeous and we thoroughly enjoyed the tasting, all so delicious! The rain introduced such an impressive rainbow with a view! Finished up having such a fun evening, Jemma busied herself putting together a dinner of mixed goodies to plate, the girls then enjoyed the jacuzzi whilst Matt & I enjoyed the wine but all 4 of us playing a game. (Was a version of guess that song, brought us all a few giggles!) We are thoroughly loving it here! #fidwalds #europeanvacation #holidayroad #familyroadtrip #roadtripwithteens #griswaldsgotnothingonus #frenchwinery #bordeauxfrance #delassallewine

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At least, it should become apparent to everybody.

There are, of course, longer-term climatic records that range across the globe, offered by tree rings, ice cores, and stalagmites (among other sources), but none of those are as precise as Labbe’s data.

The evidence is stacked up so high it’s practically a mountain, and I think that, for the younger generations at least, more and more people are listening.

If wine can’t get people’s attention, maybe it really is too late.

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This Mom Is Frustrated with School Photographers Offering to Photoshop Kids

Picture day at school is a tradition dating back to, well, probably since there were cameras and schools. Part of the charm for parents is getting a yearly photograph that reminds you of exactly what your child looks like from year-to-year.

The good, the bad, and the ugly, because we all go through those phases, my friends.

But now, with technology and everything, school photographers are offering to make your kid look like his or her best – but not necessarily true – self.

One mom, though, isn’t having it.

What 8-year-old, Sam Walker asks, needs to be concerned about their tooth or skin color in a picture they didn’t want to take, anyway?

She spoke with Metro US to further explain her outrage.

“When you have a child who has some issues and so to suggest we can wipe that away you can look like everyone else is incredibly dangerous and very sad.”

Other parents, some of whom have children with skin conditions, agreed with her.

The photographer in question hasn’t commented, though we can all assume that they offer those additional services because some extra mom somewhere requested them.

That said, let’s all agree that kids are kids, and kid’s photos should come complete with some form of this mom’s checklist:

Please. Kids have so little that’s pure – let them have the terrible images that will show up on their wedding video one day, I’m begging you.

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This Hero Cat Saved a Human Baby from Falling down the Stairs

Hero cat!

When you think of pets saving children from harm, your mind undoubtedly goes toward a dog. Maybe it’s because of Lassie and her ilk (though you would think those types of pop culture references would be disappearing), but listen up – this video proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that a cat can also be a loyal, protective pet.

The baby was crawling on the living room floor while the cat observed from the sofa, but when the little one took off for an open staircase, the cat raced over and pounced.

Whether the cat was actually trying to save the kiddo or not, his intervention did just that.

And it seems like the kiddo has a good and loyal playmate, if nothing else.

Some people (of course) took the opportunity to judge – the parents, the cat, whatever – but I think we should all just take a minute to be thankful that nothing terrible was caught on video for once.

You may not want to hire you cat as a nanny, but it is nice to know they bond with their humans enough to keep a close eye on those who can’t always take care of themselves.

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15 Photos That Should Make You Say ‘Awwwwwww’

Let’s switch gears…

Let’s get wholesome, shall we? We shall!

I don’t say this very often, but dammit, these pictures are freakin’ adorable!

Let’s get on the ‘Awwwwwwww’ train and enjoy it together!

1. That’s true love.

2. All dressed up!

3. A gentle giant.

4. I want this guy in my house!

5. Very excited for winter!

6. Big time superhero.

7. Never gonna give you up.

8. Look into my eyes.

9. This cat is 23 years old!

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10. Are you comfortable?

11. All growed up.

12. The big man!

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13. Three months old!

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14. Big fan of the bed.

15. TV buddies.

I’m in a much better mood right about now. How about you?

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Funny Tweets to Take Your Mind off the Stress in Your Life

I need a little breather. A little break from the daily grind.

A few moments to clear my head and let all the stress

That’s what these tweets are all about!

1. Please cooperate with me.

2. I’m way down with this.

3. Brutal. BRUTAL!

4. I’ll get it this time.

5. Yin and yang.

6. What are you doing here at this hour?

7. Not helping all that much.

8. We need to get to the airport ten hours early.

9. Just call it Donald’s.

10. Too late now.

11. That’s your sign to get it over with, please.

12. Can’t wait for No-cember.

13. It’s true!

14. A feat of strength.

15. Nothing “super” about me.

De-stressed and loving it…for now…

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These Insults Are Both Creative and Devastating. Double Whammy!

A brilliant insult is like a work of art, is it not?

And if it’s good enough, even the person getting burned to a crisp can appreciate the insult directed at them.

These posts are examples of perfect, creative, and devastating insults. Hang on tight!

1. Wyoming people: you’re up.

2. Hahahaha. So good.

Shoutout to the 13-year-old on a skateboard who called me a “candy corn bitch” from funny

3. Not messing around.

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4. That didn’t work out…

A dick curling insult from rareinsults

5. Imagine this one…

Found this on YouTube earlier, he makes a good point from rareinsults

6. Didn’t see that one coming.

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7. Don’t send d*ck pics.

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8. Click to see her brother’s response.

9. Burned that gecko!

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10. Never got over that one.

11. That’s pretty good.

Mad lad from memes

12. Not the greatest time…

Oh YouTube, never change. from rareinsults

13. A real insult.

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Wicked BURRRRRNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNS.

Ouch…

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15 Photos That Are Soothing to Look at

All of these photos will have one major effect on you: they’ll soothe that worried soul of yours.

We all need a little relaxation once in a while, and here’s your daily recipe.

Enjoy and take a little break.

1. Lines have never looked so perfect.

This shadow lines up perfectly with the sidewalk. from mildlyinteresting

2. Doesn’t even look real.

The perfect scoop of ice cream from oddlysatisfying

3. Is that a painting?

This flower I saw on my walk. from oddlysatisfying

4. The perfect pancake.

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5. Nothing more satisfying.

What do you say about this from Perfectfit

6. A true work of art.

This scoop of peanut butter. from oddlysatisfying

7. You’re killing it!

I’ve been practicing my numbers lately from PenmanshipPorn

8. Too perfect to eat.

This Soft-Served Ice Cream Cone from oddlysatisfying

9. The color spectrum.

A oddly satisfying food dump

10. That is beautiful.

My neighbors tree has the perfect fall gradient from oddlysatisfying

11. Wow. Get a load of that.

Mom’s chickens’ eggs

12. An accurate pour, I’d say.

My ‘guesstimated’ morning smoovie. from Perfectfit

13. Powerwashing is very satisfying.

I did a thing. from powerwashingporn

14. Root beer bubbles.

The bubbles in my root beer were perfectly aligned from mildlyinteresting

15. Don’t touch it. Might ruin it.

I can’t stop looking at it from oddlysatisfying

I think I just found my Moment of Zen…for now.

More of this, please!

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Enjoy These Anxiety Memes About Anxiety That Won’t Make You More Anxious

It’s time to just calm down already, put that anxiety aside and just BREATHE.

Phew… that was nice. Because that’s all it takes. Thinking about it.

HA!

No… just a long, cleansing breath in… and then out. Let that anxiety just melt away.

Okay, now on to these memes. Those should help too!

1. All day. All night.

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2. What even is reality anymore?!

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3. Agreed.

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4. Oh! That’s all I had to do?!?

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5. Do that thing!

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6. Yes, that’ll do it!

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7. OMFG…

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8. What happened?!?

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9. Not so fast…

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10. Never go to sleep right away. Ever.

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11. Oh, I’m you alright…

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Well, how do you feel? Anxious as always. I knew it!

Okay, share how you feel in the comments anyway. Anxious or otherwise. Because we actually DO care about you. For reals.

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These People Definitely Didn’t Spell Those Words Correctly

Spelling can be hard, but in an age where Google and spellcheck are easily accessible pretty much all the time, making errors is less forgivable than ever.

That said, these 14 people didn’t use those things, because they were pretty sure they knew how to spell the thing.

Spoiler alert: they did not.

14. This is just startling, lol.

13. I’m sure somebody somewhere actually has cloister phobia.

12. It it will help me focus, I’ll pay more than $95.

11. Is that a vegan option?

10. Is that your favorite letter?

9. Do you think he knows something we don’t?

8. Sometimes you just have to own up to it.

7. Uhhhhhh I don’t think that’s a selling point.

6. I think you’re going to have to be more direct.

5. Straight up painful to read.

4. Does it look like Bob? Did it belong to Bob? I have questions.

3. No Reddit posts between friends.

2. When your friends are too nice to make fun of you.

1. Accidental perfection is still perfection.

Some of these are just downright hilarious, but mostly because they didn’t happen to me.

Did you have a moment like this when you were totally confident in your spelling but you were totally wrong? We’d love to hear your embarrassing story in the comments!

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