Month: April 2020

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NASA Has Opened Astronaut Applications to the General Public

If you’ve ever dreamed of being an astronaut but assumed NASA had some fancy recruitment tactics, well…prepare to have your mind blown.

Because anyone with a master’s degree in a STEM field who doesn’t mind tight spaces could technically land the job.

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NASA recently posted an ad for astronauts on USAJobs, and as long as you meet the basic requirements, you’re welcome to apply.

Astronauts make between $104,898 and $161,141 a year, and perform duties like conducting operations on the International Space Station and testing new space spacecraft.

That said, the application process is probably not the easiest thing to get through.

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Here are the basic qualifications:

  1. You must have a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Exceptions are possible for people who are more than two years into a like PhD program, have a medical degree, or have completed an internationally recognized test pilot school program.
  2. Real world experience in professional work and, for pilots, at least 1000 hours command-piloting high-performance aircraft.

If you meet these requirements, don’t start bragging to your friends just yet. You still have to pass a long-duration spaceflight physical, undergo a psychiatric examination, and pass an assessment of leadership and problem-solving skills.

The interview, testing, and assessing part of the hiring process could take up to a year (because we’re not currently being threatened by a global-killer asteroid).

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Final hiring decisions won’t be made until mid-2021, and the competition will be tough – the last time NASA sought astronaut applicants from the public, only 12 people out of the 18,300 who applied were accepted.

If you think you could be one of the brightest and luckiest of the bunch, here’s the application.

Or you can try this astronaut aptitude test first, just to see whether you might be a good fit.

Me? I don’t meet a single requirement, I don’t like tight spaces, and I have no interest in living somewhere I can’t breathe – but I salute those of you who do.

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This is Why Americans Are so Obsessed With Paper Towels

If we’ve learned anything lately, it’s that Americans are totally obsessed with our paper products – a fact we should have already known, given that we produce more unrecyclable trash (per person) than any developed country in the world.

And paper towels? Americans spend around $5.7 billion annually on them, and most people view them as a necessity, not a luxury.

We use them to clean spills, windows, hands, and everything in between. The next closest country, consumption of disposable towels-wise, is France – and they spend less than a 10th of what Americans do every year.

Why do we prefer paper towels the the more economic washable ones, though, and where did our obsession start?

Let’s take a look, shall we?

The Atlantic’s Joe Pinkser thinks that it could be due to how Americans tend to problem-solve. A paper towel allows us to immediately address a mess and then dispose of it without a trace – and without a need to take that extra step of cleaning our cleaning supplies.

Other possible contributors include being able to throw away the towel and avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen, and for hygienic reasons, such as in public bathrooms, where they are more sanitary than air dryers.

One thing you can do if you recognize the problem, but don’t want to give up your habit, is to reuse your towels that haven’t touched raw meat. You can use most of them a half dozen times before they rip.

You can also fold one in half to make it sturdier, or invest in reusable and recyclable bamboo towels, which can take the place of 6 months worth of your regular towels (saving you some cash, too).

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Back with another eco switch for you guys! Toilet paper isn’t the only thing people are running out of in these crazy times, but paper towel as well! How can we ensure we’re not stuck and panicked when we unravel the last piece of paper towel from the roll? Well..by chucking it altogether!?? . You’ve seen me mentioned Swedish dish cloths (or reusable paper towel) often on here, and for good reason! These reusable, compostable cloths are the best thing for us because: ✔They replace up to 17 ROLLS of paper towel (that’s a lot and would definitely see us through this quarantine) and can absorb 15x their weight in liquid? . ✔They’re made from plant cellulose fibres so they are naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal, unlike J-cloths or regular cleaning cloths that begin to get stinky real fast? . ✔They last up to 6 months! (No joke, I’ve had mine for SO long and it doesn’t stink and works perfectly)♾ . ✔They’re 100% compostable and biodegradable as they are made from plants, for a truly zero-waste solution? . ✔Unlike wasteful paper towel that is made from precious trees and then bleached with toxins, these guys are safe, earth-friendly and way cuter. They also are shipped plastic-free, unlike paper towel that is wrapped in plastic packaging? . We love the brand @ten_and_co for their super cute designs and commitment to sustainability (even their mailers are compostable). In these uncertain times, eliminate one more finite resource from your home and shopping list (paper towel) so that you can save money and resources!? . ALSO, this helps support a small business, which is exactly what we NEED to be doing right now, rather than buying in bulk from places like Costco or Amazon? . One more thing – I recently shared a post on why we should consider switching from toilet paper to bidets in a time like this, and guess what? Bidet sales are SKYROCKETING! The planet is sending us a message loud and clear right now, and I’m loving seeing how we’re responding. Let’s turn the tables on wasteful paper towel and make sponge cloths the next trend to take off!? . Have you ever used a reusable sponge cloth? Let me know!?? . #forageandsustain

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The bottom line is that we’re lazy, we don’t want to think too hard about food contamination, and we think they’re more sanitary.

If you want to address the problem, though, know that more sustainable (and cheaper) solutions to all of these issues (except the laziness) are out there if you want to seek them out!

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A Door-To-Door Catnip Salesman Was Arrested for Inciting a Crowd in NYC

History is wonderful and I maintain that if you don’t agree it’s just because you haven’t been told the right stories.

Stories like this one, about a man who sold catnip door-to-door and made unintentional friends with every feline within a ten-block radius (maybe more) and earning an arrest for inciting a (cat) riot.

Truly.

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It was 1909, and NYC businessman G. Herman Gottlieb had fallen on hard times. Looking for a way to make some quick cash, he ducked into a wooded section of Northern Manhattan, gathered a couple baskets of wild catnip, and toted them down to Harlem, where people kept pampered kitties at home.

As the enterprising Mr. Gottlieb found out soon enough, Harlem was also home to plenty of feral cats, all of whom scented his wares before he could knock on a single door.

It began with a handful, the following cats writhing and rolling in the leaves that fell out of his baskets. More and more cats gathered, attempting to jump into his baskets as the “rubbed themselves against his legs, mewing, purring, and saying complimentary things about him” quipped an article about the incident that appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

He tried to frighten the cats away, further proving that he knew nothing about cats, says The Washington Times’s recounting of the event.

“All of them, rich and poor, aristocrats from the sofa cushions near the front windows and thin plebians from the areaways struggled mightily to get into the two baskets of catnip.”

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Can I also just interject and say that I miss reporting like this? Hot damn.

Gottlieb was panicking and, undoubtedly relieved to spot a policeman, ran over for help. It was not to be, however, because the policeman promptly solved the situation by arresting Gottlieb for inciting a crowd.

“Why don’t you arrest the catnip?” was Gottlieb’s reported reply. “That is collecting the crowd. Not I.”

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Officer Higgins was unimpressed and hauled the would-be salesman (still trailed by cats) to a police station on East 104th street. Once there, the officers had a detailed discussion on whether the arrest was valid.

“We can’t hold this man,” argued Lieutenant Lasky. “The law says a man must not cause a crowd of people to collect. The law doesn’t say anything about cats.”

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“The law doesn’t say anything about people,” countered Officer Higgins. “It says ‘a crowd.’ A crowd of cats is certainly a crowd.”

The real hero of the day entered at some point, the station cat named Pete, who took issue with the invading felines and drove them away.

Gottlieb was released and driven home in a patrol wagon, though it was reported that some cats hadn’t given up and continued following the car – and the catnip – to its final destination.

I think we can all learn a lesson here, folks, and it’s one that cat people already know: never underestimate the lengths at which a cat will go to in order to get what they desire.

They won’t take your feelings, your bank account, or your freedom into account during their pursuit.

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Enjoy These Behind-The-Scenes Secrets From Costco

Everyone loves Costco. They have everything you need, and lots of it. There are samples. They have delicious produce and meats, and you always feel like you’ve gotten a great deal (even if you have no idea where you’re going to put it when you get home.

It makes sense, then, that we’re all a little curious if there’s something more we could learn that would make our experience even better – and the current or former employees are here to tell you that yes, there are.

13. Items get moved around for a reason.

Costco touts their practice of constantly moving items around as a “treasure hunt,” but in reality, they know that the more you have to wander, the more unplanned items will end up in your cart.

12. They treat their employees well.

Their minimum wage for hourly employees is now $15, and they also offer healthcare and other benefits to all employees as well as free store memberships.

Some other perks: free turkeys on Thanksgiving and time and a half if you have to work on a Sunday.

11. If your favorite item is always in the same spot, that’s because it sells well.

Even though they like the “treasure hunt” mentality, if they have an item that’s selling really well in one spot, they will leave it alone.

10. Yes, they have your health food.

If you think warehouse clubs are full of people buying giant bags of chicken nuggets and packages of candy that could last all summer, well…you’re not wrong.

But also, they stock things like yogurt, coconut water, protein powder, fresh fruits, and offer a large selection of yummy lean meats – so don’t turn up your nose if health food is your thing!

9. They prefer that you order ahead.

They have pre-made party platters but if you call the day ahead and let them know you’re going to need one (or more) they’ll make sure to have enough on hand.

8. You don’t have to have a big family to shop there.

Even if you’re not feeding an army at home (or just a couple of teenaged boys), there are plenty of things that have a stable shelf-life and are easier to buy in bulk.

You know. Like toilet paper.

7. They do have sales on just about everything.

If you’re not in need of something today, keep an eye on it – most items will go on sale eventually, and the deals are typically pretty good.

6. If you haven’t checked out their pizza, do yourself a favor and give it a try.

All of their food court food is surprisingly delicious, but the pizzas are baked fresh in every store using Kirkland Signature ingredients.

They’re piled with cheese and other toppings, making it the perfect, reasonably-priced lunch on your way in or out of the store.

The hot dogs are also delicious!

5. There are employees in the meat department.

You might not see employees behind the counter, but they’re there – just knock on the door and they’ll be happy to answer your questions.

4. People actually buy the 8-foot-tall teddy bear. Often.

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If you think the giant teddy is just a gimmick, you’re wrong. Employees verify that people don’t just snap pictures with the huge stuffed animal, they buy it, too (usually grandparents!).

No word on how they get it home, though.

3. They don’t price match other stores, but they do refund if you missed a sale.

If you’ve bought an item and then see that it’s on sale within a month, you can put in a request online or visit customer service to ask to have the difference refunded.

2. You don’t have to be a member to use the pharmacy.

They’ll let you use their pharmacy, but don’t try to pull a fast one – you won’t be able to check out without a membership card.

1. Why their rotisserie chickens are actually the best.

The chickens are only $4.99 and can weigh twice as much as the ones you get at your grocery store or at Walmart. Costco doesn’t add any preservatives, MSG, or artificial colors or flavors to their birds, either, and they are 100% delicious.

I just love learning little behind-the-scenes secrets, infinitely more so when they don’t turn me off!

Did these make you want to shop at Costco even more? What was the biggest surprise for you?

Tell us in the comments!

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Gmail Features That Could Help You Clean out Your Inbox Faster

Y’all ready for this?

These tips could help you clean out your inbox not only faster, but more efficiently – which is important, because we all know how easy it is to get behind, watch your messages pile up, and lose all hope of ever being able to tackle it.

Take heart, though! Gmail itself has some features you may not know about that could increase your productivity and get you out of your inbox snarl with a smile (and time to grab another cup of coffee!).

Here are 4 we think will be useful to you.

4. There’s a mute button.

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Much like group chats, long, multi-person email threads full of jokes, politics, or other crap you mostly don’t have time for at work are an annoyance to navigate on a daily (or more often than that) basis. You can’t get out of it without asking the initiator to change your status (which might offend Aunt Karen) – but you can use Gmail’s Mute feature and never see it pop up in your inbox.

You right click on the thread and choose Mute. Done. Any incoming messages will still be marked as “Unread,” but they will go directly to the wasteland of your All Mail tab. You can search for them there, and Unmute them if the day ever comes when you’ve got tons of time and a hankering for an argument.

3. Use the snooze button.

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If you’re like me, you leave emails unread that need attention – that way, when you check your inbox and see the bold type, you’re reminded of what you still have to do.

Some of that stuff isn’t urgent, though, and seeing your notification and thinking you have something that might be important can get annoying. So, Gmail has the Snooze button.

You hover over the message you need to address but not right then, and click the little clock icon to the right. The feature removes the message until the day/time you specify so your inbox can keep functioning as a todo list, as god intended.

2. Employ a template.

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You don’t want to use canned emails for everything, and yes, personalization is good. That said, if you’re someone who gets asked the same question multiple times a day, it’s okay to fire off a form response.

To create one, type your message, click on the three dots to the right of the Compose bar, select Templates, then save your draft as a template. You return to the same menu to insert text from a template in the future.

Templates have been around for ages, though they used to be known as “canned responses.” These allow you to save certain blocks of text that you use often and insert them into any email with a few clicks. For example, you could use them to enter your address, or ship off a form response to a question you get asked every day.

Gmail also has a feature called Smart Compose, which you’ve probably noticed since it’s turned on by default. It predicts what it thinks you’re about to type, and if it’s correct, you can press Tab to accept and then keep typing. At first, the feature seemed intrusive but it’s right often and can really cut down on form response times.

1. Compose now, send later.

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One of the best ways to not spend all day wrangling your email is to have a set hour or two when that’s your task to complete, and leave it alone the rest of the day. That said, you might not want to reply to an email early in the morning, or last thing on a Friday.

Don’t worry – you can use the Schedule button to make sure the email goes out at the most opportune moment.

I’m definitely going to employ a few of these because my inbox is a mess.

Are these new to you? Do you think you’ll try them? We really hope we’ve helped you today!

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According to Science, Here Are 8 Reasons You Should Own A Dog

I didn’t have a dog growing up. We had cats (4 of them over the 20-odd years I lived at home) and some of them were great. Others were those other sort of cat, but whatever the reason, my parents never gave into our begging for a puppy.

When I was 22, my then-fiancee and I stopped in a pet store (I know, I was dumb) and I fell in love with a papillon puppy. I had to have him, despite the price tag and despite the poor timing, and I loved that dog with my heart and soul for every last one of the 16 years we had together.

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My family and I are in the process of getting a puppy now, and I hope so hard that my young sons adore growing up with a dog of their own.

Why, though, do so many people see a dog as an essential part of a happy family?

It turns out there are more than a few reasons having one around is good for you and yours, so it’s possible we’re just picking up innately on some of these 8 things science says they do for their humans.

8. They might improve your social life.

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Owning dog tells other people you’re trustworthy, and a 2015 study found they can help facilitate friendships and social networking in other ways, too. Dogs can both spark new relationships and keep existing interactions thriving – a different study actually found that people with dogs have closer and more supportive relationships in their lives.

7. You’re likely to be healthier.

We are always in a battle against germs, but in recent years, scientists have come to believe that the more diverse the microbiome in our homes and bodies, the better off we are when it comes to fighting the nasty bugs out there.

Dogs are covered in germs, which means the houses they live in are exposed to a more diverse range of bacteria. Oddly, this seems to be a win for people, who get ill less frequently and with less severity than their non-dog counterparts.

6. Dogs might protect you from cancer.

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There are many anecdotal stories out there of dogs sniffing, licking, or obsessing over a mole or lump to the point where their human checks it out – only to discover it’s cancer. Scientific studies back these up, though, and some dogs are even being trained to purposely sniff out the deadly disease.

Listen to your dog, y’all – he/she knows best!

5. They could help mitigate seasonal allergies.

If you’re allergic to dog dander, that’s one thing – but not what we’re talking about here. It turns out that kids who grow up in a house with a dog (the more the merrier) are less likely to develop allergies over the course of their lives.

One 2017 study even found that the bacterial exchange that happened between pregnant women and their pets was passed onto the baby before/during birth, even if the pet was no longer in the home. The babies tested positive for Ruminococcus and Oscillospira, two bacteria that reduce the risk of common allergies, asthma, eczema, and obesity.

4. They’ll lower your stress at work.

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If you bring your dog along, anyway.

Studies show that people who interact with a pet at work have lower stress levels throughout the day, take more breaks, and take the dog for a quick walk, all of which gives them more energy to do their jobs.

Companies are catching on to the boost in productivity and job satisfaction, and fewer dogs are spending their days alone at home – win/win!!

3. You’re more likely to exercise.

Dogs need to be walked and they enjoy energetic play, so guess what? A good portion of dog owners get the 30 minutes of exercise a day that’s recommended to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.

This one is easy and pretty much unavoidable… unless you have a lazy dog.

2. They teach your kids empathy.

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There have been studies that disagree, but a 2017 look at the link between empathy and pet ownership in kids found that an attachment to a dog encouraged compassion and positive attitudes toward animals and humans.

It looked at 1000 kids between the ages of 7 and 12 and concluded that children with dogs scored the highest for pet attachment, noting that “dogs may help children to regular their emotions because they can trigger and respond to a child’s attachment related behavior.”

1. There’s a good chance you’ll be happier.

Many studies have found that dog owners are less likely to suffer from depression, and for people who own dogs and do battle clinical depression, having a dog to care for can help help out of depressive episodes.

Caring for a dog requires a routine, at least a small amount of activity, and encourages interacting with others. Taking care of another being also tends to increase our sense of well-being, and the love your pup gives you provides much-needed positive feedback – and an oxytocin boost, too.

I buy every single one of these, just based on personal experience, and I bet you do, too!

What’s your favorite thing about having a dog? If it’s not on the list, share it with us!

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This Kindergarten Worksheet is Stumping Adults Everywhere

Parents everywhere are helping their kids with homework (or doing the teaching at home) now that school is out for the foreseeable future.

And while there are many different kinds of frustration at the situation, one of the funniest – and most annoying – is how we’re all learning just how much schooling we don’t remember.

The perfect example is this worksheet given to kindergartners, because y’all – no one can figure this shizz out.

Parent Nissa Ren Cannon posted the worksheet – and her confusion – on Twitter.

“I have a PhD, and I cannot for the life of me figure out what you’re supposed to do on this kindergarten worksheet.”

I don’t blame her. It looks like a random collections of objects in a classroom, with one arbitrary line and the word Pair.

Just. I don’tknow.

Cannon went on, saying at first she thought she had it figured out like, “pencils and chairs are made of the same material,” then maybe “you use a pencil while sitting on a chair!” but by the time she got to the ball and the bell, she was out of thoughts.

Twitter, however, had a few.

Like this person, who assumed the entire worksheet was influenced by British post-punk.

And someone else pointed out that even the guy giving the instructions seemed awfully confused.

It’s true, he does.

A third reply is sure that the worksheet is trying to teach kids how to Shawshank their way out of prison, even though she’s never seen the movie.

That much was obvious.

The correct response came from a Kinder teacher, who said that the sheet is likely part of a listening activity, where the teacher tells the children where to put the objects and they practice with position words like “on”, “under,” “behind,” etc.

This was seconded by this woman, who actually has the manual.

So, there you go – mystery solved!

I don’t know about you, but I feel better knowing that the reason we couldn’t solve it on our own was just because we didn’t have all of the necessary information.

This time, anyway.

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An Owner Tried To Be Feisty With a Contractor, Ends Up Begging For His Return

Construction contractors have to deal with architects, designers, and other professionals to make sure a building, residence, or industrial space is built correctly. Unfortunately, not everyone values what they do.

Enter the fertile world of storytelling that is Reddit, which often serves as a gold mine for people who want to share horror stories about ego-tripping bosses.

One Redditor did an “as told” thread that garnered so much interest, there were several updates and even a separate thread.

The long and the short of it is that a contractor in the UK had to work for someone difficult, but the client was such tough to work with, they couldn’t continue. Wanting to spare others in the industry, he warned other contractor companies about this person’s behavior. Suddenly, no one wanted to work with this client.

This resulted in some epic karmic justice.

"Do you know who I am" and "you’re fired" until they realised their terrible mistake. from IDontWorkHereLady

Now, for the additional thread because this is now a novel about how not to conduct business.

Update: "Do you know who I am" backfires on business owner from IDontWorkHereLady

Our OP was dedicated enough to keep updating us even after all of those drinks!

This gave us all another juicy thread. Sadly, the OP was in a car accident, and his wife gave some updates about his condition as well.

Update Ten (Seriously TEN) to "Do you know who I am" backfires on business owner from IDontWorkHereLady

Through this, we learned that the OP’s name is Mark. He’s quite hilarious and loves telling stories. He’s also quite selfish and asked people to donate to a charity instead of contributing to his expenses.

As for the story, there were some hilarious replies!

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Another commenter shared their horror story working at a university… yikes!

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Others believe the drama has just begun, and they want even more updates!

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This turned out to be quite the story, didn’t it?

We hope that Mark (the OP) is doing well and that his friend is able to sort things out.

Since we don’t have an update, what do you think will happen? Want to debate that in the comments section below?

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A Thief at the Gym Gets Served a Piping Cold Plate of Revenge

Maybe it’s best to turn the other cheek, but people who steal other people’s stuff sometimes need a lesson in civility.

Having something stolen from you when you’re only going about your business is the most aggravating experience. If it’s ever happened to you, then you know how frustrating it is of rarely getting an opportunity to do anything about it.

But this story posted in the subreddit r/pettyrevenge, titled “A poor thieving technique in the gym locker room backfires,” will make you wiggle in glee as a thief at a gym got exactly what he deserved.

It all starts when a guy gets to the gym and makes a careless mistake.

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He finds his expensive Beats headphones have gone missing during his workout.

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He finds them in someone else’s bag.

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He gets a pure evil-genius idea.

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Brilliant. But, someone made a good point.

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The OP updated the story.

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The thief is the one who should be looking over his shoulder. He’s the one that did the wrong thing. But something tells me he’ll think twice before taking someone’s personal property again.

You get what you give!

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Pastry Chef Turns Desserts Into Tiny Worlds That You Have to See to Believe

Looking at chef Matteo Stucchi’s breathtaking desserts will leave you wondering whether you’re staring down at a whole, tiny world, with small people hidden away beneath the buttercream and colorful art.

Like maybe we’re Horton the Elephant, and there are little Whos living in these amazingly crafted worlds.

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E' l'ORA DI STARE UNITI! ⏰ Amici, in un periodo di emergenza come questo dobbiamo lottare  tutti insieme per contrastare  questo maledetto Virus rispettando le direttive e avendo un alto senso di responsabilità, qui a Lilliput stiamo dando il massimo per vincere questa battaglia. Da lombardo e da italiano vi invito a seguire queste semplici regole: – lavate spesso le mani con acqua e sapone o con gel a base alcolica; – evitate strette di mano, baci e abbracci; – non toccatevi occhi, naso e bocca con le mani; – mantenete la distanza di sicurezza di 1 metro da chi vi sta vicino; –  evitate i luoghi affolati! Non usciate di casa se non strettamente necessario; – coprite bocca e naso con fazzoletti monouso quando starnutite o tossite altrimenti usate la piega del gomito; – se avete sintomi simili all'influenza restate a casa, NON andate al pronto soccorso o presso gli studi medici ma contattate il medico di medicina generale, i pediatri di libera scelta, la guardia medica o i numeri regionali. SOLO INSIEME POSSIAMO USCIRNE! Io non mollo e voi? ??? IT'S THE TIME TO BE UNITED! Friends, in a time of emergency like this, we all have to fight together to oppose this damn Virus respecting the directives and having a high sense of responsibility. Here in Lilliput we are doing our best to win this battle. As a Lombard and Italian, I invite you to follow these simple rules: – Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based gel; – Avoid handshakes, kisses and hugs; – do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands; – keep a safe distance of 1 meter from others; – avoid crowded places! Do not leave the house unless absolutely necessary; – Cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues when you sneeze or cough, otherwise use your elbow; -if you have flu-like symptoms stay at home, DO NOT go to the emergency room or doctor's office. Instead, contact your doctor, pediatrician, the emergency medical care or regional numbers. ONLY TOGETHER CAN WE GET OUT OF THIS! I'm not giving up, are you? #iorestoacasa #iostoacasa #italia #virus #coronavirus #dolci #cake #cioccolato #chocolate  #tiramisu #pistachio #amauryguichon #time #italy  #clock #lombardia #life

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That, let’s be honest, are probably still delicious…

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Ogni anno babbo Natale ?? si esercita per riuscire ad entrare nei camini di ogni casa e ogni volta  supera a pieni voti il suo addestramento, qual è il suo segreto? Ovvio, gustarsi del buon #illattecondensato prima di iniziare l'allenamento e la magia del natale può avere inizio.?? Every year Santa Claus?? practices to be able to enter the chimneys of every house and every time he exceeds with full marks his training, what is his secret? Of course, eat some good #illattecondensato  before to start training and the magic of Christmas can begin?? #natale #natale2019 #xmas #christmas #regali #presents #babbonatale #santaclaus #noel #merrychristmas #buonnatale #rudolph #christmasiscoming #gingerbread #love #tiramisù #biscuit #alberodinatale #christmastree #christmascake #cake #cakes #winter #inverno #neve #snow #reindeers #christmasdecorations #pastry

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The creative mind behind the desserts is a 26-year-old pastry chef from Italy, Matteo Stucchi.

He believes that decorations are as important as taste, which is pretty obvious from his work.

His Instagram nickname is Gulliver, and his little creations remind everyone of the book Gulliver’s Travels – for good reason!

Every dessert is a little trip of whimsy, a stroll through worlds that are tiny but bursting with color.

I could look through these images forever, and I’m definitely going to follow him on Instagram.

This is filed under things I wish I could do but definitely can’t.

I mean, how does this guy even think of this? Amazing.

Could you eat his desserts? Do you think they taste as good as they look? I bet they do!

Let us know in the comments!

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