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There’s a grocery chain in the UK called Iceland Foods that once pursued legal action against Icelandic companies that use the name Iceland in their names. Iceland Foods was founded in 1970, while the country Iceland was established in 874.
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Mark Twain made a substantial amount of money throughout his career but lost most of it. He lost the equivalent of $9,000,000 on a typesetting machine investment, his publishing company failed after selling only 200 copies of one of his books, & he was forced to sell his house in Connecticut.
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US president Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge used to buzz for his secret service and then would hide under his desk while they frantically searched for him.
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The Super Bowl is the biggest event in the world of American Football. The culmination of the entire season’s efforts, the match-day competition for the Vince Lombardi trophy is a huge event. The spectacle and the show are brought out in full with the two teams facing each other to a massive national and global audience. While the match always receives plenty of attention, there is a selection of incredible Super Bowl facts that are not so well-known. This year’s Super Bowl looks set to be as compelling as ever. Stand-out favorites Kansas City Chiefs, and the Green Bay Packers
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No matter how bad your day, week, month, or year has been, it’s important to look in the mirror sometimes and say, “I’m lucky to be here and I’m gonna make the most of it!”
And that’s what leads to people appreciating and loving their lives.
Are you ready to hear from some people who definitely fall into this category?
Let’s see what AskReddit users had to say about this.
“Had a near-death experience where I remember my last thought not being able to finish my favourite tv series.
Made me realise that my bucket list wasn’t a complex sort of thing. It could range from something as simple as taking a diffrent route to the shop or just having the guts to actively start a conversation with my nwighbour of 11 years who I’ve never said anything beyond a hello to.
Or even just plain finishing what I started, nothing pleases more than just finishing something.”
“Married my best friend.
Got into a career I was sort of passionate about, not my number one choice in the world but its good.
I plan out my weekends so I have things every week to look forward to. I have goals in my hobbies to work towards thats a huge one.
Always have something to work towards in your personal life. I am trying to make a dining room set with woodworking and want to eventually have most of the furniture and stuff in my house made by me.”
“Met a cute redhead whose personality is almost the exact opposite of mine (outgoing, bubbly, connects very well with all types of other people).
We became really good friends. We started dating about two years later. We got married about eight months after that.
We’ve had some struggles (mostly because of my own inability to communicate effectively), but we are very happy together now, over twenty years later.”
“I was addicted to h*roin and m*th and now I am not.
I have accomplished a bunch of stuff and generally just appreciate how happy and healthy I am now!”
“Grew up in very poor farm in Pakistan.
Now, after immigrating to the US, I work a salaried job, graduated from University of Illinois, working on my Masters at Harvard to achieve my goal of becoming a scientist and keep living the American dream.
I know things are not great here in the US considering the climate, but I’m thankful to live here.”
“Some people may disagree with my life choices here but im happy so here goes.
I live in the UK, and started working in a pub at 16 as a glass collector. I was studying cookery at college and quickly learned I didn’t want to just cook, i wanted to run the whole show.
My parents took on their own pub and since they did that I fell in love with the whole lifestyle.
I have no children and no partner, and i dont plan on changing that anytime soon. I am very close to having my own pub at 24 years old and i cannot wait.
I’m close to having my dream job before im 30, my own car, an awesome family, 3 beautiful dogs, and more money than i could have imagined at this age.
Lockdown 2.0 will prove a challenge but if we come through it ill be living the dream.”
“Waited rather than settled.
Dumped a lot of okay guys, left a lot of okay (and not so okay) jobs, moved a lot, was lucky to have a baby when the time was finally right.
It’s taken a lot of tough decisions and hoping for more but it’s been worth waiting for.”
“I’m 8 years sober.
I was drinking to self-medicate for my depression, so I didn’t really think I had an active addiction.
If I take my meds and don’t drink, every day I wake up is the best day of my life.”
“I’m depressed, I have a myriad of incurable physical and mental problems.
But god d*mmit, I get to see my favourite person every day, and I have a job that isn’t hard and pays relatively well for someone who doesn’t need to be self sufficient.
I love my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
“My life has been pretty awesome since I was 16 (I’m 40). It was pretty weird before that.
I’ve had a lot of good luck. At 16, some of the bad things left my life. My education improved. I married the right person. I managed to be moderately successful at something that fits my lifestyle (I’ve never not had enough money).
I’m self-employed. My kids are easy, intelligent and fun. I have lots of fun hobbies. I still have most of my friends from growing up and continually add new ones. And I’m sill close to my dad.
That’s pretty much it. I do actually pray every morning for peace for myself, my family, and others. And amazingly, I have a lot of peace in my life.”
“I grew up very poor.
I was homeless as a teen and struggled all through my 20s with mental health issues and creating stability. My kids have a middle-class upbringing and I’m so grateful to be able to give them that. I’m grateful for everything.
When it’s raining, I thank God for the roof over my head, heat in the winter, my bed at night. I’m not rich by any means but am so happy to be where I am.”
“I am a nurse and worked so many terrible jobs.
It was either long hours on my feet, not so many hours but lots of lifting and cleaning up people who sh*t themselves from their neck to their knees, to a Monday through Friday job with no lifting but a toxic work environment, to a great job with a two-hour commute one way.
I took a huge pay cut to work in a mental health facility for incarcerated patients. It is so chill and so rewarding. The patients are independent. I don’t have to lift them or bath them. I don’t have to deal with families. Or doctors. I spend a lot of time just hanging out and talking to them.
And some days when the techs are busy or we are short staffed, I’m the one who takes them outside for recreation time. I get to sit outside and watch them play basketball and make small talk. I work three days a week with five days off in a row. It’s like not having a job at all. Since my job isn’t physically demanding I have energy to do the things I enjoy on my days off.
I feel like I put up with a lot of bullsh*t to get to this place. Thankfully I handled my money well when I made more money, so being able to take a pay cut to work in a better work environment is just amazing.”
“I went from living with my mother who lives with addiction during my childhood (hating life), to marrying a guy after knowing him for 3 months at the age of 20 and we had a horrible, toxic relationship (SUPER hating life) and moving all around the country with…
To now: a 28 y/o divorcee with a super rewarding job (I work with people who are in recovery and who are homeless) and I am engaged to the best guy I have ever met. I am also back to the same state I grew up in, and I have all my amazing friends close by, and now we talk everyday.
I am still in awe I am just like “wow, you mean I don’t have to dread every moment of my life?!?” I used to pray that I could just turn back time and redo all the mistakes that I had made to end up so unhappy, but now, I am glad I f*cked the hell up.
I still have depression. But therapy and that lexapro life plus a great support system is honestly just gives me a happy f*cking life. I still struggle with my mom (she hasn’t been sober since I was 10) but that is mostly out of my control. So, yeah, mostly I love my life.”
Okay, now it’s your turn.
In the comments, please tell us how your life is going right now.
We’d love to hear from you!
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Life is stressful, always.
If you’re struggling to manage anxiety and stress, or if you’re just feeling overwhelmed, there’s no better time than the present to learn some healthy coping strategies.
Implementing these 16 coping mechanisms, like snuggling your pet, can be helpful to anyone who just needs a few more tools in their tool belt for handling the stresses life throws their way.
Square breathing is a type of breath work that can help decrease stress in your body.
Start by inhaling for four counts, holding for four counts, exhaling for four counts, and resting for four counts. Then repeat!
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Sometimes simple tasks like folding laundry, doing the dishes, or mowing the lawn can be an opportunity to focus your mind on something other than the stressors in your life.
A mini yet productive break from everything else on your to-do list.
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If you can, get outside and take a walk. Sometimes a change of scenery can really help us reset, especially if you live near a park or in the midst of natural beauty.
Plus, the fresh air and exercise will be good for you!
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If you can’t get outside, try the next best thing.
Playing a game like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing can transport you into a beautifully animated world where you can grow and harvest fruits and vegetables and decorate your own fantasy home.
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When getting outside or doing dishes does NOT sound appealing, try tuning into a favorite TV series or rewatching a favorite movie.
It can feel like spending quality time with close friends, without the pressure of exerting energy in actual conversation.
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Journaling is a tried and true way of processing our thoughts.
Sometimes the simple act of writing down our fears and anxieties can help us gain perspective. At the very least, it allows us to release these stressors from our mind for the time being.
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If you have a pet, whether they’re furry, scaly, or feathered, section off time in your schedule every day to spend quality time with them.
They need this attention of course, but you can also benefit by disconnecting from everything else to snuggle and play with your special friend.
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According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, this five-step exercise can be very helpful for grounding you in the present if you’re experiencing anxiety or panic.
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A comfort object like a stuffed animal can help in moments of stress. But it doesn’t have to be a stuffed animal.
A grounding object can be any object that holds a strong, positive memory for you or soothes you in stressful times. Consider a photograph, a piece of jewelry, or even a smooth rock.
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Escapism is a valid outlet for coping with difficult times. Try getting lost in a good book series, or create your own world and imagine the stories of the characters who live there.
Playing role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons can also be a great way to escape into a fantasy with friends.
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If you have the ability, allow yourself to lay down and take a nap.
If your stress is a result of exhaustion or pushing yourself too hard at work or at home, this might be exactly what you need to feel less overwhelmed.
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Emotional freedom technique (EFT) has been used to treat people with anxiety and people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It utilizes the meridian points to restore balance to your body’s energy.
There are plenty of online videos that will teach you how to practice this on yourself.
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Find a song, or create a whole playlist, that will help you recenter yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
It could contain classical music and Tibetan singing bowls, or it could be nothing but death metal. Whatever works for YOU.
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Coloring books are for adults too. Coloring can be a simple, meditative task that allows you to be creative while you de-stress.
Check out Amazon for a variety of comical or beautiful options.
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Counting to ten or counting down from one hundred forces you to stop and focus on something else other than whatever is making you upset.
It might seem rudimentary, but it can really help.
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When all else fails, one easy way to distract yourself from everything that’s making you anxious is watching funny or inspiring videos on TikTok, Youtube, Facebook, and all the rest.
It may feel like a waste of time, but isn’t stress spiraling an even bigger waste of time?
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If you feel that your life is being significantly impacted by stress, finding a licensed therapist is highlight recommended. Try Betterhelp.com for an affordable, socially distant option.
These coping strategies are just a handful of tools you can easily implement into your everyday life to better handle feelings of stress and anxiety. They won’t solve your problems, but they can help you build up the strength to handle your problems.
Do you have any additional tools for coping with stress? Let us know in the comments!
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We all need a smile from time to time, and I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like to work too hard for mine. Scrolling a list of funnies and sweet-nothings is the perfect amount of effort some days!
If that’s how you’re feeling right now, let’s get to it – here are 15 tweets we think you’re going to love.
Mostly because I can definitely see it happening to me.
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But we’re not going to take it for granted again.
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No one wants a phone call.
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But it’s a movie about Santa. Don’t go in too deep.
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I’m still chuckling.
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He was nominated for an Oscar when he was like, 13.
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It’s how we decide everything else.
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Not for flies, but for wasps, definitely.
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*wags finger*
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They’re born and made.
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You don’t want to go, you just want to be invited.
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But we’ll all have tattoos!
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And maybe give me some money?
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I’ll keep a lookout, though.
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You gotta stay up pretty late if you want the last piece of cake.
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Ahhhh, refreshing, right? Other people are so funny sometimes!
What’s your go-to way to relax and uncover a few giggles? Share it with us in the comments!
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You’ve probably seen a headline or read an article about how the natural world seems to have righted itself in a few ways lately.
There’s less pollution, there are fewer people driving, and in general, nature really seems to be enjoying their time free from human machines.
It’s not really surprising, if you think about it!
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Scientists have dubbed the relative silence “anthropause,” which has led to an increase in wildlife sightings and a short-term reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
And listen to this – even sparrows, the world’s most underwhelming birds, are getting sexier. The reason is that they’ve basically had to scream to be heard over all of the other ambient city noise, but without the competing background sounds, they can really focus on their singing.
Their song has turned almost soulful, and I can only imagine the lady sparrows are loving it.
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Research shows that they do prefer the softer, lower notes that can be heard not that the noise pollution in some major cities has fallen as much as 50%.
The effect, said lead researcher Elizabeth Derryberry, a behavioral ecologist at the University of Tennessee, has been great.
“These birds use their songs to defend breeding territories and attract mates, therefore any change in their mating songs will likely affect reproductive success.”
Translation?
A whole bunch more sparrow females are going to swoon, more guy sparrows are going to get lucky, and we’re all going to get more little babies come spring.
Scientists believe that, as lockdowns continue to ease and the pandemic hopefully becomes a thing of the past, their songs will return to “normal” within a year or two.
It was nice while it lasted. At least, it was for the sparrows.
What do you think about this news?
Let us know in the comments!
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You actually read that headline right! Science is just getting weirder and weirder.
We’re one step closer to actually making the Star Wars universe a reality, since Nokia is about to put a 4G network on the Moon. Soon enough, there will be literally no excuse for any cell service to be bad.
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In NASA’s fifth Tipping Point solicitation, Nokia was awarded a $14.1 million contract to deploy an LTE/4G communication system on the Moon.
This would be the first ever lunar-based network of its kind. The system would assist Moon-based communications at greater speeds, further distances, and more reliability. The network will also support the operation of lunar rovers and video streaming. That’s right, soon enough we might be able to see livestreams from the Moon with minimal lag.
To the moon!
We are excited to have been named by @NASA as a key partner to advance “Tipping Point” technologies for the moon, to help pave the way towards sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
So, what technology can you expect to see? (1/6) pic.twitter.com/wDNwloyHdP
— Bell Labs (@BellLabs) October 15, 2020
The network also means that astronauts in space could soon communicate more efficiently with those of us on Earth.
Don’t let the development mislead you, though. Space is by no means a dead zone. Astronauts have been able to tweet, email, and livestream pretty efficiently from the ISS since 2010.
Researchers have always aimed to keep outer space from feeling like a desolate no man’s land.
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Truly, the aim of this development is to further support the construction of a lunar base. With Artemis astronauts set to return to the Moon by 2024, Nokia’s network will help them conduct their necessary research with greater scope and accuracy.
Since NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine aims to have a base on the Moon by 2028, astronauts will need to work as efficiently as possible to get the job done.
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Nokia’s 4G network has the potential to make that happen.
What are your thoughts on this lunar 4G network? Is it inspiring or totally crazy?
Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you know there is a swirling conversation in this country around policing and police reform.
Violence has been wrought, people have died, and there have been calls for defunding the police to more sensitivity and de-escalation training, to those who believe things are fine the way that they are.
Now, a California assemblyman has proposed an interesting solution to the excessive uses of force by law enforcement – he wants to require all incoming officers to have either a bachelor’s degree or be more than 25-years-old.
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Reggie Jones-Sawyer introduced Bill-89, citing a 2007 study that found that the more educated officers were, the less likely they were to use force. They also rack up fewer complaints from the community and their fellow officers.
Jones-Sawyer made the following statement:
“This data-driven bill relies on years of study and new understandings of brain development to ensure that only those officers capable of high-level decision-making and judgment in tense situations are entrusted with working in our communities and correctional facilities.”
The requirement to be at least 25 is due to research that shows that, in the areas of impulse control, planning, and working memory, the human brain is not fully developed until after that age.
Image Credit: PexelsThe state already accepts that as true, since they extended youth offender parole to 25.
“These jobs are complex, they’re difficult, and we should not just hand them over to people who haven’t fully developed themselves.
This could be the beginning of changing the entire way that policing is done on the front end.
Then we can let the bad cops retire on the back end.”
California would be the first state to require a 4-year degree, though Illinois, New Jersey, and North Dakota all require at least two years of college.
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They would join plenty of countries around the world, though – England, Wales, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden all require college education before becoming a police officer.
Esteban Nunez, director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, verifies,
“The evidence is clear – the prefrontal cortex of the brain is not fully developed until age 25.
It is with similar logic that youth must be treated as youth by our criminal justice system.”
Science is on their side, but only time will tell whether other lawmakers will agree – and whether science and research will translate to lives saved on the streets.
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