Why are bananas good for you?

Bananas are consistently among the most popular fruits around the world.  It isn’t really a mystery why so many people enjoy snacking on them.  They have smooth, slightly sweet taste and when they are ripe (but not overly ripe!) their scent is subtle and pleasant.  They are extremely versatile and go well in everything from bread to pudding to yogurt to smoothies to cereal to ice cream sundaes.  They pair well with other fruits (such as strawberries) and with grains (like oatmeal).  Bananas are compact and neatly ensconced in their own wrapper.  They also have a soft consistency that makes

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7 Interesting Facts About Guatemala

Guatemala, a republic in Central America, officially the Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico (North) the Pacific Ocean (Southwest), Belize (Northeast), the Caribbean (East), Honduras (also East) and El Salvador (Southwest). It is the most populated state in Central America with an estimated population of 16.6 million. Here are 7 facts you may never have known about Guatemala: 1.“Guatemala”: The country’s name was gotten from the Maya-Toltec language which means “Land of the trees” 2. Chocolate got it’s origin from Guatemala: Yummy! The word ‘chocolate’ comes from the Maya word ‘xocoatl’ which means bitter water,

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A man falsely imprisoned for 10…

A man falsely imprisoned for 10 years spent most of his time at the library to study law and prove his innocence, and then became a lawyer to help free other people who have been falsely convicted. 00

During Eurovision 1978 the Jordanian…

During Eurovision 1978 the Jordanian broadcaster censored the Israeli performance, instead showing pictures of flowers. When it became apparent that Israel would win, the broadcast was cut off and it was announced that Belgium had won instead. 00

The History of Walt Disney World

Florida, “The Sunshine State” of the USA has always been famous for its beaches, hot weather and relaxing holidays. But on the morning of 1st October 1971 Florida added another feather to its cap, when Walt Disney World opened its doors for the first time, to become the largest theme park in the world. It all started in the early 1960’s, almost half a decade after Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. Disneyland was not big enough to accommodate Mr. Walt Disney’s vision of a dream park, however, it did not take him long to act as he planned the search

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The History of Cheese

Most experts consider that the history of cheese first started in the Middle East, probably coinciding with the domestication of sheep and goats and the realisation that they could be milked. But legend has it that it was ‘found’ by an obscure Arab wanderer. He is said to have filled a saddlebag with milk to support him on a long trip on horseback.  Following a few hours riding, he stopped to extinguish his thirst, to find that the milk had separated into a pale watery fluid and strong white lumps. Since the saddlebag, which was produced using the stomach of

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A man searching for his father…

A man searching for his father ended up finding out that his best friend since grade school was actually his brother. The men are 15 months apart in age and have known each other for decades. 00

Male spiders give female spiders…

Male spiders give female spiders gifts of prey wrapped in silk to increase mating success. Wrapping the gift in silk prevents the female from stealing it without copulating and sometimes conceals that the gift is just random trash. 00

This Woman Will Paint a 3D Sculpture of Your Pet on a Coffee Mug-By Hand

Her name is Camelia Rolea and you can find her amazing creations on Etsy. She’s an artist who has always loved drawing animals, and now uses nothing but her own two hands to make beautiful mugs for gifts or display.

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She doesn’t use molds because she says she wants “each character to show the character and tiny details that make each one of our pets unique.”

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If you adore your pet or have someone in your life who does, these mugs are sure to be a hit.

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10 Tricks That You Shouldn’t Knock Until You Try Them

Sure, all of these sound totally weird, but some folks over at Brightside tried them all and are here to say – do it with an open mind.

You might be surprised.

#10. Sub soy sauce for caramel on vanilla ice cream

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Apparently it tastes the same? You first!

#9. Change your socks

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Having a bad day? Change your socks. Transitioning from work to play? Swap out your tights. It feels so good it will give you a whole new outlook on life.

#8. Eat your pizza wet

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Seriously. Before you heat it up, put a wet paper towel on top or spritz it with water.

#7. Put vinegar on your fries along with salt

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The Brits are definitely onto something.

#6. Add a melted marshmallow and peanut butter to your burger

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These are so popular they’re on the menu at some burger joints these days.

#5. Take a sun bath

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Turns out cats are onto something – 15-20 minutes in a warm, sunny spot will liven up the rest of your day.

#4. Feeling lazy? Take a shower.

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It’s better than coffee when it comes to washing the stress away and giving you a boost of energy.

#3. Rub salt or stainless steel on your hands to get rid of a garlic smell

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It works on your breath, too – hold a spoon or fork in your mouth for 30 seconds to diminish an overload of garlic.

#2. Put salted peanuts in your coke

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It’s a delicious salty-sweet beverage AND a snack, all in one.

#1. Salt is magic!

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Put it on fruit or in hot chocolate to cut the sweetness, and into your coffee to dissolve some of that unpleasant (to some) bitterness.

h/t: Brightside

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