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Can’t get enough of our brainteasers? We’ve got you covered with five more that are sure to get your brain-juices flowing!
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What 5 letter word becomes shorter when you add 2 letters to it?
Continue reading when you’re ready for the answer!
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Solving puzzles is good for your brain, and we’ve got some doozies for you below! Power up!
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Why?
Continue reading for the answer!
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Renovations are no fun. At all. Like, ever. But for Alex and Jess Monney of California, the surprise message they found while renovating their bathroom almost made everything worth it.
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They found this note from the Shinseki’s (and their bunny!) behind one of the walls. It’s cheeky and adorable, but they didn’t leave any way for the current owners to follow up on the clever little time capsule.
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If they find them, they’ve got a message of their own.
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Not only that, but their tweet went viral, and it turns out they’re not the only ones who have found fun messages while tearing down walls. Check these out!
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Along with this personal fav…
I’ve never heard of this before, but if I ever do a renovation and then move, you can bet I’ll be writing on the walls!
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I’ll be honest – I’m pretty vain about my hair. Based on the amount of money people spend on products and at salons on a yearly basis, it’s pretty clear I’m not the only one, though. After all of that money and time spent, it will probably make you mad to realize there are simple mistakes you’re making at home that negate all of your efforts.
Knowledge is power, my friends, so read on!
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Depending on your hair type, a deep cleaning shampoo could be a must. If you have an oily scalp or often use silicone shampoos or gels, then it’s a must – but you should always use a balm or mask afterward.
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You’ll need to be familiar with your skin type, hair type, and hair structure before picking a shampoo and conditioner. For example, if you have an oily scalp, don’t buy a heavy shampoo that will leave residue behind – just read the labels and reviews!
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Hair needs UV protection just like skin, especially in harsh summer heat. The UV rays make hair dry, fragile, and dull, so make sure to grab a spray or mask that contains SPF.
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Make sure you understand what each product is capable of doing – and what it’s not. A mask and a balm can’t be swapped out, for example, because the balm covers the cuticle while a mask simply nurtures hair. Using the mask when you don’t need it can weigh down your hair and make it appear dirtier.
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For maximum effect, you should use a towel to remove excess moisture from you hair – it can form a barrier between your hair and the product.
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If you use heat to style your hair, you need to use a product to protect it from the heat. End of story. Creams are best for irons and curling while spray protections are good only for dryers.
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When you think of India, it’s possible that certain stereotypes come to mind. Maybe you think its dirty, or crowded, or that little kids will steal your shoes while you sightsee (thanks, Slumdog Millionaire). But here’s the truth: there are dozens of reasons to love and want to visit this beautiful, intriguing country.
Here are 11.
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Indian food is super spicy, which most Americans know, but you might not be aware that a large part of the population are vegetarians. Consequently, there are many places to buy vegetables, and the variety is amazing.
You’ll also be delighted by the clay and leaf ad banana leaf bowls that take the place of basic serving pieces – eco-friendly!
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The 8 islands off the Goa coast attract divers from around the world, and under the water, you can find a host of shipwrecks to explore. India also has amazing beaches that can compete with Rio, Ibiza, and Australia and the warm water is sure to draw you in.
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India is home to 400 co-existing ethnic groups and a young population – over half of them are under 25 and 2/3 are under 35. You’llheare 21 official languages being spoken on your travels, which is bound to make you feel less out of place – and ready to step out of your comfort zone!
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If holistic healing calls to you, then Ayurveda – a treatment method and philosophy native to India that uses oils, herbs, juices, massages, and herbal pills as opposed to modern medicine – should be right up your alley.
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India is one of the oldest places on earth, and in Hampi you’ll find the remains of ancient cities, palaces, temples, and other architecture that represents the entire history of humanity.
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Most people want to see elephants, but you can also check out camels, cows, and a bunch of other rare plants and animals around the country – over 1/3 of the local flora is completely unique to the country.
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The traditional dances of India represent people, animals, plants, nature, and emotions, and some are over 5,000 years old. That, combined with the costumes and makeup, mean you’ve got culture at your fingertips anywhere you go.
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Indians are talented people and produce over 1600 original films a year. If you’re a movie lover, there’s no better place to be.
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There are really no road rules – which can be an upside or downside, depending on your personality – and you can travel on public transit from 30 cents per ride to the Maharajas’ Express train, which is the best train in all of Asia. Long story short, you’ve got lots of choices depending on budget, but you’ll be able to see the country in style.
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It may sound cheesy, but millions of people head to India looking for the meaning of life – the people there seem to have a lock on living in harmony with the world and each other. If spiritual enlightenment is on your to-do list, visit ashrams, where you’ll find gurus and places to meditate, recite mantras, attend lectures, etc.
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From Mumbai to the temples, caves, and mosques to the Taj Mahal, you’ll never be without something to see.
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Not only is waking up on the wrong side of the bed a real thing, but according to recent studies, the phenomenon also has the potential to significantly impact the rest of your day. The reason?
Stress.
According to a study published in the Journal of Gerontology, experiencing stress first thing in the morning can and does impair your working memory, which is the short-term memory that allows us to complete tasks and juggle relevant information in the coming day. Lead author Jinshil Hyuan explains further:
“Humans can think about and anticipate things before they happen, which can help us prepare for and even prevent certain events. But this study suggests that this ability can also be harmful to your daily memory function, independent of whether the stressful events actually happen or not.”
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This is far from the first study to suggest that anxiety over events that have not (and may not ever) happened can reduce our brains’ ability to make decisions, maintain attention, hold on to information, and make moral judgements – in short, waking up grumpy and dreading the day ahead can turn you into a hot mess until you can find a way to reset.
This study used cutting edge app technology to be able to take a closer look at how stress-upon-waking affects the rest of our day, however, and found that it had strong associations with more errors attributed to working memory.
“Importantly, the effect of stress anticipation was over and above the effect of stressful events reported to have occurred, indicating that anticipatory processes can produce effects on functioning independent of the presence of an external stressor.”
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The studies’ authors believe that once a person understands how waking up with dread can impact their day, implementing some deep breathing, mindfulness, or other centering exercises, people will be able to overcome the effects of waking up “wrong.”
Here’s hoping!
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You might not be someone who is super into sneakers, but after you see what Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have teamed up to create, you just might change your tune. The new, innovative line of shoes is made using upcycled waste from beaches and coastal communities – which prevents the plastic from entering the oceans.
The shoes, called Ultraboosts, not only look cool but each pair prevents 11 plastic bottles from littering the oceans. They’re made with Adidas’ custom “boost” cushioning, too, so no worries about losing performance in your quest to better the environment through your choice of kicks.
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If you’re convinced (and why wouldn’t you be?) you can grab a pair of these shoes on their website today – and while you’re there, make sure to sign up for the Adidas x Parley Run for the Oceans. Adidas will donate $1 to Parley School for the Oceans for every kilometer run!
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You probably know by now that other countries have different food and beverage standards than the United States, but did you know that restaurants have different offerings in other places, too?
As if you need a reason to book your next trip abroad…here are 12!
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It’s hard to believe what basically amounts to a red velvet cake push pop hasn’t made its way from South Korea to the States yet. Here’s hoping!
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Just in case you need some delicious mango to go with your red velvet, South Korea has you covered.
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Head to Mexico to pick up this tasty beverage – with or without coffee. I mean, you guys. It has a waffle cone topping!
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Iced coffee lovers would go wild for this espresso drink topped with cold foam, currently offered in Singapore.
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Starbucks has stuffed all of the decadent flavors of these traditional Brazilian chocolate truffles into a drink. Lawd.
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You’ll have to trek to South Korea, but if you’re a avocado lover, you’re not going to want to miss out. It even has a chocolate ball topping meant to look like the pit!
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I’ve given you a bunch of reasons to visit South Korea alone, and this delicious and trendy treat is definitely another one.
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Excuse me while I make a trip to Singapore just for a piece of this honey cake topped with Earl Grey icing. Omg.
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Head over to Hong Kong if you’re a lover of pistachio ice cream – it’s a perfect imitation.
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Available in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other stores in Southeast Asia, the creamy layer of panna cotta cream on top of blended black tea and milk has got to be a dream.
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Brazilians get your love for Nutella. If I lived there, I’d definitely be changing my go-to place for sweet breakfast treats.
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While you’re in Mexico, you’ll want to grab one of these pina colado inspired fraps, as well. Yum!
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Pop psychology is awesome, and with people’s attention spans getting shorter and shorter these days (thanks, internet), it shouldn’t surprise us that we can glean a surprising amount of uber cool knowledge from places like Twitter.
Case and point – this thread that serves as a tidy reminder that we mostly don’t understand the advanced biological computers that run our bodies and our lives, day and night.
tl;dr: brains are weird and wonderfully adaptive and you don’t have to understand them to appreciate those facts.
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But wait…there’s more!
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And still more…
Here are some ways to check it yourself. (Hint: Do not shine a laser in your eyes, though).
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He’s not done yet… tl;dr (again): be wary of cephalopods.
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Now he is. Have fun out there!
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Pop psychology is awesome, and with people’s attention spans getting shorter and shorter these days (thanks, internet), it shouldn’t surprise us that we can glean a surprising amount of uber cool knowledge from places like Twitter.
Case and point – this thread that serves as a tidy reminder that we mostly don’t understand the advanced biological computers that run our bodies and our lives, day and night.
tl;dr: brains are weird and wonderfully adaptive and you don’t have to understand them to appreciate those facts.
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But wait…there’s more!
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And still more…
Here are some ways to check it yourself. (Hint: Do not shine a laser in your eyes, though).
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He’s not done yet… tl;dr (again): be wary of cephalopods.
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Now he is. Have fun out there!
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