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Friday, June 12, 2015

These 24 Awesome Facts About Space Will Blow You Away. - News

Planet Earth, our home, seems plenty big to most people living on it. It’s full of mysteries, unknown creatures, and history that we have yet to discover. Even though Earth is immense, it’s nothing compared to some of the giants in our solar system, our galaxy and the entire universe. Most people are drawn to learning more about space because of how alien and massive it is. Even if you know a lot of trivia about the universe, we’re willing to bet you didn’t know some of these strange and interesting facts. I was in awe of everything around me after reading this, even if it did make me feel insignificant and small.

1.) One spoonful of matter from a neutron star would weigh about 1 billion tons.

2.) Beyond Neptune, there may be an unknown object as big as the Earth orbiting the Sun.

3.) One day on Venus is longer than one year.

4.) One photon takes about 170,000 years to travel from the sun’s core to the surface.

5.) That same photon only takes 8 minutes to travel from the sun to your eyes.

6.) If you could compress Earth to the size of a marble, it would collapse on itself and become a black hole.

7.) 33 light years away, there is a planet that is completely covered in burning ice.

8.) An estimated 275 million stars are born every day.

9.) There’s a gas cloud in the Aquila constellation that contains enough alcohol to make 400 trillion pints of beer. Cheers!

10.) The Voyager 1 is the most distant human-made object we have ever sent into space.

11.) Astronauts claim that being in space smells like seared steak, hot metal, and welding fumes.

12.) And according to researchers, the center of our galaxy tastes like raspberries and smells like rum.

13.) The Milky Way has 4 spiral arms and not 2 (which is how its depicted often in pop culture).

14.) Every year, the moon moves about 3.8cm away from the Earth.

15.) There’s more than 8,000 pieces of space junk floating around the Earth.

16.) Every century, the Earth’s rotation slows about 17 milliseconds.

17.) The Voyager 1 captured this photo. The circled dot is the Earth. It is the most distant image we have ever seen of our own planet.

18.) The Olympus Mons, the largest mountain on Mars, completely dwarfs Mount Everest.

19.) It’s also so wide, if you were standing at its base, the mountain would seem to stretch out past the horizon.

20.) The sun makes up 99% of the mass of our solar system.

21.) There is a diamond planet in our galaxy that is bigger than Earth.

22.) When you cry in space, the tears just stick to your eyes and face.

23.) On planet HD189733b, shards of glass rain down from the sky – sideways.

24.) If you could fit Saturn into a bathtub filled with water, it would float.

(H/T: Izismile) These facts are the kinds of things that more people should know. We live in an almost-magical universe, a giant secret that is just waiting to be revealed. Spread the knowledge by clicking the Share button below. This information is just too good to keep to yourself.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Growing Up Doesn’t Have To Be Boring. These 9 Tips Can Spice Things Up. - News

As people get older, they find it harder to keep their intimate lives interesting. It’s a natural process as testosterone levels decrease in men and women go through “The Change.” If you want to remain intimate in the latter stages of life, you’ll need some help. That’s where I come in! Let me tell you how to keep your love life vibrant as you age.

1.) Kiss

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Kissing is a great way to stimulate intimacy. It may seem old fashioned, especially considering all of the things you have probably been through together, but sometimes it is best to revisit the old favorite. Nothing spices up the romance quite like a good old fashioned smooching!

2.) Make Sure You Are Healthy Enough For Sex.

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The last thing your lover wants is for their partner to have a heart attack while getting it on. Go to your doctor, make sure that everything is okay and that you will survive your nights of passion.

3.) Have Sex When You Are Most Energized.

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The general consensus is that people have sex at night. Well, as you grow older you grow more tired. Maybe night time isn’t for you anymore. Plan to have sex earlier, like when you first wake up! Nothing would make you appreciate your good night’s sleep quite like some morning sex. Plus it’ll probably put you in a good mood for the rest of the day.

4.) Have A Healthy Diet

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A healthy diet can go a long way in terms of increasing your libido. Also, the benefits of having a healthy diet go further than just helping your sex life, it also increases you REGULAR quality of life.

5.) Foreplay

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Don’t forget about foreplay. It has always been important but it is even more important as you’re older! As you get up in age, you will require more foreplay that you did when you were younger, so make sure you don’t skip this step.

6.) Talk With Your Partner.

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You’ve grown together, you’ve loved together, and you’ve lived together through thick and thin. So why would you be nervous about having an open dialogue about your sexual needs and desires. It is super important to communicate and to communicate effectively.

7.) Love Yourself

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The first step to loving another is to love yourself. With age comes confidence, so hold your head up high and realize, yes you don’t look like you did when you were 25 years old. But know that you are still sexy and your partner still loves you, that should be enough to turn anyone on.

8.) Sex Can Add Years To Your Life.

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Sex is a healthy exercise and with a healthy diet, it can most definitely add years to your life as well as increase your quality of life. If you haven’t done it in a while, I recommend jumping back in if you want to live longer!

9.) Experiment.

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With a healthy, open dialogue can come experimentation. Give into those desires you were too timid to bring up years ago. Get wild with it. There is no time like the present and who knows? Maybe you’ll both find something new that you enjoy.

There you have it! Now go home and use these tips on your lover and you’ll find that the flame has been rekindled. Share this post if you know someone in need of a little intimacy.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Are You Too Lazy To Be In Shape? Well Buddy, These Exercises Are For You. - News

Recently, there has been a push towards a healthier and more fit society. Some people have hopped on board, joined gyms, and have gotten the shredded bodies of their dreams.

Some of us are less motivated. For the lazier workout fiends, here are some exercise tips to keep you fit from home. As it turns out, you don’t have to be addicted to Crossfit in order to achieve your fitness goals.

You can perform these 16 exercises without any equipment. In fact, you don’t even need weights… all you need is yourself.

1.) Jumping Jacks – Cardio, Whole Body

2.) Marching In Place – Cardio, Legs

3.) Tricep Dips – Triceps

4.) Hip Bridge – Glutes, Legs

5.) Desk Push Up – Chest, Triceps, Core

6.) Plank – Core, Abs

7.) Boat – Core, Abs

8.) Elevated Feet Push Up – Chest, Triceps, Shoulders, Core

9.) Lunges – Legs, Glutes

10.) Tricep Extensions – Triceps (can use any object, it doesn’t need to be a kettlebell)

11.) Glute Kickback – Glutes

12.) Crunches – Abs

13.) Curls – Biceps

14.) Wall Sits – Legs and Glutes

15.) Calf Raises – Calfs

16.) Body Weight Squats – Legs, Glutes, Lower Back

I broke a sweat just writing this post.

These are the kinds of exercises every person should know how to do. Just because you don’t have a gym membership, it doesn’t mean you have to be out of shape.

If you want to get in shape at home in the laziest way possible, share this post with all of your lazy fitness freaks. [EDITOR’S NOTE] Can confirm that Joe is, in fact, lazy.