Month: February 2020

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It Might Be Healthier For Men To Pee Sitting Down, According to Science

Even from the youngest of age, sitting down to pee when you could do it standing up is apparently something people with penises resist.

I get that it’s probably way more fun to aim, or pee in circles, or whatever, but listen up males: it turns out there are actual health reasons to sit down on the pot.

Urologist and professor Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt says that goes double for older men who might be beginning to experience prostate issues. In fact, sitting can help men empty their bladders more effectively if their prostates are large and they need to help relax the pelvic muscles in an effort to help push the urine out.

Being able to fully empty your bladder can reduce the risks  of cysts and other health complications associated with enlarged prostates.

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Doctors and scientists aren’t totally sure what causes the prostate to enlarge in aging males, though since men without testicles rarely experience the phenomenon, it’s likely connected in some way to hormone levels.

It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re at an elevated risk for prostate cancer, but the enlarged prostate on its own can cause medical issues. But here’s the thing… most, if not all of those issues, can be relieved by sitting down to pee. Yeah, it can be THAT simple.

And if you’re young (under 50), there are other reasons to start sitting – mostly hygienic.

Physicists (yes, they actually studied this) have found that peeing standing up significantly increases the velocity of the stream and potential for splatter, which leads to truly disgusting, bacteria-filled bathrooms.

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Dr. Brahmbhatt adds his two cents on the matter,

“There are men that have bad aim and can soak the toilet with splatters of urine.

Sitting and urinating on the toilet does increase your odds of making sure the urine is actually going down the drain.”

I mean, why not just go ahead and start practicing for the big transition on your 50th birthday now?

Your wife, and your bathroom floors, would be delighted.

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12 Examples of this Emoji Being Misused in the Most Hilarious Ways by Older Folks

I don’t know what the age cutoff is for people not understanding emojis – my guess is that it’s perhaps around 55 or 60? But once you meet a person who is confused about what they mean and when to use them, your first clue will be that they don’t understand how to use this guy:

That’s right, even though the “laughing crying” emoji is a favorite across the board, people over a certain age don’t really seem to see him correctly.

Here are 12 people who just really, really should have asked someone younger if they were doing it right before deploying this particular emoji in a text or post.

Seriously.

12. The words and the background just…

11. OMG that poor dog. Why am I laughing?

10. Oh, yeah, you seem very sorry. Ha!

9. I’m no expert, but I’m not sure you’re praying correctly?

Thoughts and prayers ?? from oldpeoplefacebook

8. Poor puppy!

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7. “Love, Grandma” I’m dead.

6. Yes, it is a sad day…so why are you laughing?

5. I’m guessing Bingo found his day less than hilarious.

4. TBH a lot of this is confusing.

3. Oddly, I think Robin Williams would have appreciated the humor.

2. Bless his or her heart.

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1. Well, if that doesn’t make you feel better I’m not sure what would!

Now I’m crying laughing, y’all, so maybe they’re not using it as wrong as I’d thought? Hard to say!

Have you ever used an emoji wrong and been schooled? I definitely want to hear about it in the comments!

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A Mom Brought a Nerf Gun to Her Delivery to Keep Her Husband Awake and Alert

Delivering babies is no joke…but also, if you’re not the one being kept awake by pains, poking, prodding, shifting, baby’s cries, or some combination of the above, well, it can be tough to stay alert through it all.

I mean, labor can last a long time, I get it. Everyone is tired afterward (except your baby). But if you’re there to play the role of supportive partner, napping really shouldn’t be an option.

Which is exactly what expectant mom Samatha Mravik-Miller was thinking when she included a Nerf gun in her hospital bag.

Mom hack level 1,0000Worried about the nights in the hospital with your new born & dad sleeping?Well… then don’t forget one of these in your hospital bag ?

Posted by Samantha Mravik-Miller on Sunday, December 15, 2019

Her post read,

“Worried about the nights in the hospital with your newborn & dad sleeping?

Well…then don’t forget one of these in your hospital bag.”

She included a photo of her holding the gun, ready to wake him up the moment he dared think that a women who had just birthed a baby should be the same person losing the most sleep.

Samantha told Romper that she’d gotten the idea “because when my 5-year-old was born my husband slept through him crying in the hospital.”

The comments were full of their own stories, convincing everyone that this was a widespread issue – and that Nerf guns might be the answer.

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Said one mom,

“Threw 2 shoes at my husband to get him to wake up.

First night at the hospital after a c section and I couldn’t get out of bed easily.”

Another chimed in, tagging her husband.

“I needed this for when you were sleeping, and I couldn’t get up cause of the scar.”

If there’s one thing that reading this post has taught me (and probably women everywhere) is that even if husbands sleeping through those first days is normal, it doesn’t have to be.

I’d say it’s long past time to take matters into our own hands, wouldn’t you, ladies?

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Here’s How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies and a Cold

From a runny nose to overall fatigue, the symptoms of allergies can be frustratingly similar to those of a cold – so how do know how you should try and recuperate?

If you find yourself sidelined and under the weather, here are a few fool-proof ways to figure out if you’re allergies are flaring up or if you’ve caught a common cold.

Skin Rash: Allergies

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Can’t seem to scratch that itch away? This is a tell-tale sign of an allergic reaction.

According to Arizona-based allergist Amy Shah, “Itchy eyes, nose, ear, or throat are associated with allergies because of the compound histamine, which is what the body releases when allergy cells are activated and cause an itch.”

If you have a cold, this wouldn’t be a typical symptom. You may need to utilize topical creams or medication to help alleviate that persistent itch.

Sore Throat: Cold

Waking up with a sore throat is just a bad start to the day. Even mouth-breathers know the difference between a bad night’s sleep and the early warning signs of sickness.

A sore throat signals an oncoming cold (or one that has already arrived to the party) and can be pesky to deal with. According to Dr. Ian Tong, the chief medical officer at Doctor On Demand, “Colds are viruses that affect the upper airway. The virus can spread to the entire respiratory system including the throat, causing soreness.”

You can treat a sore throat with different home remedies, including tea and honey. Just don’t expect to join in on Friday night karaoke this week.

Fever: Cold

While some symptoms of an allergic reaction can mirror those of a cold, having a fever is not one of them. If you start to feel overheated, it means you’ve caught a cold or some other illness.

According to Dr. Matthew Mintz, “When you contract a viral infection, one of the primary ways the body helps to fight the infection is by increasing the body’s temperature to kill the virus.”

Watery Eyes: Allergies

If you’re constantly dealing with itchy and watery eyes, your allergies are the likely culprit. Dr. Shah recommends that you rinse your eyes with water and use allergy drops to keep your eyes clear.

Green Snot: Cold

Blow your nose and check what just came out (gross, I know). If you find Hulk-like green snot, you may have a cold. According to Dr. Mintz, “In general, the nasal discharge in allergies is clear and watery. While a cold can also cause clear nasal discharge, it can often become yellow or even green.”

No matter what you’ve got going on, best stock up on tissues, my friends.

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Unlikely Animal Friendships That Are Very Sweet

The only thing I can say about these photos is…give me some tissues because I might cry.

These animal friends are so freaking adorable, I can barely handle it.

I love to see different kinds of furry friends get together and get along. Let’s take a look at these wholesome pics!

1. The classic cat and dog combo.

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2. Dog and an otter.

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3. Don’t see that every day.

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4. Fast and slow.

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5. Does the parrot mimic the bark?

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6. Out for a walk.

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7. Best friends forever.

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8. This is a great one.

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9. I’ll watch over you.

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10. A whole group of pals.

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Wholesome as hell, right?!?!

Do you have any unusual animal combinations in your house?

If the answer is yes, please share some photos with us in the comments!

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Check out Some Wholesome Stories You Can Feel Good About for a Change

It’s pretty easy to get depressed over the endless stream of bad news right now. That’s why the folks at Wokesloth compiled a pretty perfect collection of counter-examples.

It’s tough to look on the bright side, what with all the…everything. But we shouldn’t forget that there’s plenty of good out there too, both on the large scale and the small.

1. Helping him live on

2. This kid is more popular in kindergarten than I’ve ever been

3. Those sweet, sweet upgrades

4. Reconnecting with someone you’ve never actually met

5. When jokes lead to more saved lives

6. Getting looked out for by a stranger

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7. Whether this is true or not, it’s amazing

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8. Notes from kids are the best

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9. When you hustle to help and hustle is life

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10. When you remind someone they do have family

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11. When you suddenly don’t feel so underappreciated

12. It’s the little things that sometimes mean the most

13. Sometimes all you need is a little color

14. Cheers!

What’s something you’ve encountered recently that gave you a case of the wholesome feel-goods?

Let us know in the comments. Seriously, we need this right now.

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“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

All of the actors who played patients in “One Flew over the cuckoos nest” (1975) actually lived on the Oregon State Hospital psychiatric ward throughout production. The men personalized their sleeping quarters, spent their days on campus “get[ting] a sense of what it was to be hospitalized” (as actor Vincent Schiavelli put it), and interacting […]

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Danny Devito in “One Flew over the cuckoos nest” film

In “One Flew over the cuckoos nest” (1975) Martini (Danny Devito) was a pilot in the war, his plane was shot down and started to sink in the ocean. Whenever tension rises in the film, martini puts his feet on the chair as if the water started to rise, also as if he were still […]

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In 1898, during the Spanish American war…

In 1898, during the Spanish American war, when the USS Charleston fired upon the island of Guam, the Spanish, unaware that a war was going on, rowed out to the ship and asked for gunpowder in order to return the American “salute”.

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A fearless goat-herding dog…

A fearless goat-herding dog called Odin refused to abandon his flock of goats during deadly California wildfires in 2017, while his owners ran to safety. Days later his family returned to their destroyed home and found him AND the goats still alive.