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20 Hilarious Restroom Signs From Around The Country

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When you are somewhere out and have the urge to go to bathroom, waiting in the queue is one of the most dreadful tasks. It seems like time has stopped. However, there are some establishments that have utilized this opportunity to show their creativity. Instead of using some faceless stick people, they have used some of the funny bathroom signs that are surely going to take your mind off the matter at hand. Here are some of the most funny bathroom signs that have made the wait just a little easier.


BLA!

Women talk more.


A Pair Of Unisex Bathroom Signs

The owners have decided to play with their customers by giving them a choice between two bathrooms.


Whichever!

This bathroom sign has a funny way of showing that it is a unisex bathroom.


Vintage

Now this pair of bathroom signs are not only funny but they also some old school advice that one should definitely pay heed to.


The Most Confusing Sign

This has to be the most confusing sign ever. The men's bathroom is on the left while the women's bathroom is to the right.


Keeping It Simple

Why do you need dresses or name tags when you can identify the gender with the right bend!


Knots

These have got to be in a seafood place!


Pizza Place

This pizza place has cleverly taken the whole pie theme to every corner of the place.


The Always Right Sign

The classic bathroom sign tells us the universal truth. This is definitely going to bring smiles to those going right.


Cat And Rooster

This pair of bathrooms signs uses a cat and a rooster. Obviously it's not in a family restaurant!


Silhouettes

Some people may consider this a slightly haunting way to identify gendered bathrooms.


Simple Geometry

This pair of simple geometric bathroom signs fit together like a neat puzzle.


XX And XY

While science students may find this pair of bathrooms signs clever, it can turn into an IQ test for others.


Classic Drink Based Signs

The classic bathroom signs based on the drinks that each gender stereotypically prefers. Did you notice that they have different belly buttons?


How You Sprinkle When You Tinkle

These rain themed bathroom signs are based on how it comes out!


Formal Restrooms

Well they really thought outside the shoebox while creating these signs though it might create some confusion to cross dressers.


Gotta Go!

This pair of bathroom shows the accurate condition of the people waiting in long bathroom lines.


The Way You Let It Out

This pair of bathroom signs in a bar lets you identify gender based on how they are going to let out all the beer they drank!


Bathroom Signs In A Breakfast Bar

These bathroom signs cleverly substitute typical breakfast items for gender.


The Cruel Pair Of Bathroom Signs

These are perhaps one of the most cruel bathroom signs especially for people with urgent matters!




The Most Bizarre, Creative And Funny Things That People Do To Their Mailboxes

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If you go to any part of the world, you are going to find residential areas constructed in similar ways. The dimensions, facade and the materials would be similar. Even the placement of name plates and mailboxes would easily be recognizable.

You would have no problem knowing where to spot a mailbox if you had to drop a letter at a stranger's place who lives in your locality. But sometimes there are people who think outside the box and do something that makes them and their houses stand out from the conventional ones. You can easily spot them by looking at their outlandish mailboxes.

Here are few pictures of some of the most amusing mailboxes that you will ever see in your life. They will challenge the creative person inside you and perhaps inspire you to make one yourself!

1. Maybe the mail needs to be warmed up?

The mailman can now drop off the mail and reheat his coffee at the same time..


2. Stick it where the sun don't shine

This homeowner apparently has something against cyclists.

3. This is what you do with that old propane tank

This guy looks like a cross between SpongeBob and a Minion.


4. Here's a Hawaiian Tiki mailbox

Here's something to do with that old dead palm tree by the side of the road.


5. When you are oddly patriotic

And into dolls. And just plain creepy.


6. The perfect way to read the morning paper

Is there no better place for reading than on the toilet?


7. The suave

We'd put money on this one being somewhere in Florida.

8. The mail mermaid

I am sure most of us will have nightmares after seeing this.


9. Welcome To Texas!

There better not be any bills in that stack of mail!


10. Just use a refrigerator if nothing else is available

This is how you let everyone in your town know you're white trash.


11. Smokers delight

Time to get with the program and change that mailbox to a vape pipe.


12. Pokemon Go levels up

Is that a blue rabbit eating a traffic con carrot or is it a blue Pikachu?

13. Fear the walking dead

Now you need a really brave mailman to deliver your mail.


14. Stuck in the 90s

Maybe we get to play a game along with the mail.


15. Winter innovation

The expression says it all.


16. You've got mail!

Note the junk mail sign inside .


17. The permanent temporary fix

No post? Stack stuff up to the right height

18. No mailbox? No problem. Just use a toaster oven

At least you can burn all the junk mail on the spot.


19. Halloween spirit

When people have a weird obsession over Halloween!


20. New life for obsolete things

What to do with that old PlayStation 2


21. Dead man's party

Nothing like a a skeleton throwing a triple-kegger out by the mailbox


22. The squeeze

Don't thrown that rusted and bent mailbox away, build a sculpture around it!

23. Alien love goddess

Strange and futuristic.


24. Hunter's delight

Someone is a fan of bow hunting.


25. Duct tape and a jar

Obviously a permanent temporary solution.


26. Coin slot

Yeah, so there's this one.


27. Tough to reach

This guy has a separate mailbox for his bills.

28. Exotic Fish

Art done right!


29. Wheels & Steel

Art done wrong!


30. SpongeBob!

This is the greatest mailbox of all time!

Video Of 'World's Hottest Math Teacher' Turns Teen Into An Instant Internet Sensation

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Having an attractive teacher is like a double-edged sword -- it can be either a distraction or an inspiration. One can be distracted by the teacher's physique and daydream about her, or one can be inspired and pay the utmost attention to every word she says.

Oksana Neveselaya is one such distraction/inspiration. She is reportedly a math teacher from Minsk, Belarus -- according to dozens of websites originating from China, Turkey and Great Britain -- and a recent, short video taken while she was "teaching" one of her classes has gone viral, making her an instant sensation on the internet.

The 15-second video titled, "Profesora Haciendo Clases SEXY," which translates to "teacher makes classes sexy," features this number cruncher wearing a short, grey figure-hugging dress that accentuates her sexy curves.

But her story isn't exactly as it seems...


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram

According to various articles, Oksana is a University of Kiev graduate who is a math teacher, and one day someone captured a short video of her "teaching a lesson" at school and posted it to the internet.

The clip went viral, and since then her Instagram page -- full of dozens of photos of her in various parts of the world and mostly in bikinis ( something that would surely get any teacher fired in the U.S. ) -- has blown up.



Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram

As it turns out, Oksana isn't a math teacher after all. Or any kind of teacher. In fact, she just graduated from high school last year and hasn't decided on a career path yet. One website claims she's just 17 years old! That's a bit too young to be teaching a math class, don't you think?

Oksana thought something was amiss when she saw her number of Instagram followers more than double while she was vacationing over the summer.

She told Sputnik News that her instant celebrity puzzled her, and the truth wasn't something people were willing to accept.

"I didn't understand what was going on. People started coming up to me to take photos together, then I started receiving private messages with these screenshots. Then they started leaving comments like 'teacher' on my photos. I kept insisting that I'm not a teacher," she said. "Then they found that video (not mine) and started adding it to such posts. I kept denying that it was me, but no one cared."


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Let's take another look at that video...

It turns out that the woman in the grey dress in the video isn't Oksana. The woman's identity is unknown, meaning that the "world's hottest teacher" is still at large!

One more thing: Oksana says she's not really good at math. She told Britain's Mirror that her math grades ("7 out of 10") weren't that good, and she struggled with school since the sixth grade because she's an avid chess player and has traveled a lot for matches.


This photo would surely get her fired from any teaching job in the U.S. Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


Oksana Neveselaya via Instagram


25 Women Share Butt Confessions That May Surprise You

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It seems like young women are always self-conscious about their bodies, especially their backsides. Thanks to the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and other famous stars who are known for putting the plump in their pooper, it's now customary to have the proverbial "bubble but" over the norm.

While it seems that one half the females in the world are trying to achieve supermodel proportions, the other is looking to increase her curves -- some even going to the extreme and getting butt implants.

Thanks to the magic of anonymous social network Whisper , many ladies have shared their thoughts, concerns and confessions about their own and other women's derrieres...


Sounds like sexual assault to us.



There are those with low self esteem



And those comfortable with their bodies



Only if you think it is.



May we suggest one of these two articles for you to check out:

15 Celebs Who Had Bad Plastic Surgery Experiences

23 Plastic Surgeries That Are The Definition Of 'Botched'



Ummm, why is "everyone else" grabbing your butt?



Will that make his kissing better?



So you're saying your ideal guy is based on what type of butt he prefers?



Kim?



Here are those links again:

15 Celebs Who Had Bad Plastic Surgery Experiences

23 Plastic Surgeries That Are The Definition Of 'Botched'


We're confused. Are you a mom who was checking out another mom's butt, or do you compare other moms' butts to your mom's butt?



Who ever really is?



Does your job entail mopping the floors at Yankee Candle ?



Up until about five years ago the snarky answer to this would be, "said no one, ever". How the times have changed.



So you're saying you buy top of the line pants?


Melania?



Kim?



What about strong legs? Something's gotta support that big bubble butt.



You're probably not the only one at the gym doing that, either.



Sleeping totally naked feels even better.


Kim?



A blessing in disguise.



Wife material here.



If he's the director, yes.



So basically you just want a man who shows his love.



25 women... and one lonely dude:

If only the last girl wanted tacos, too.


Single Mom Of Three Gets Huge Tip From Trucker, Completely Shocked When She Sees The Amount

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A bartender in Grand Island, Nebraska, got the shock of a lifetime when a truck driver left her an enormous tip.

In September 2015, Kari Anthony arrived to work her dinner shift at the Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant, where she had only been employed for a few weeks as a bartender, when she struck up a conversation with a truck driver who was sitting at the bar.

Kari's southern accent -- she's a native of Tennessee -- was the topic of discussion before the two exchanged stories about their families. She revealed that she was a single mother of three doing her best to raise her kids. The trucker told stories about his own family as well, including that he had some "ex-wives" in Tennessee but hadn't been there in many years.

"I guess we were able to relate a little bit," Kari told the Grand Island Independent .

The trucker was in town to spend the night at the Bosselmen Truck Stop, where Quaker Steak is located, after hitting his daily driving limit. When he was finished with his meal he paid his nearly $90 tab and left a $1,000 tip.

Kari Anthony via Twitter

"He was paying as he went and I let him know that he didn't have to cash out every single time, and if he wanted he could put everything on a tab and cash him out at the end," Kari told the newspaper.

The bill came to $89.72 and Kari was shocked at the tip, telling the driver she "greatly appreciated it, but he didn't have to."

The driver "insisted on it" and even paid the tabs of the customers around him at the bar that he spent his evening with. Kari went to her manager, who made sure the man was intent on leaving that big of a tip and she said he simply would not take no for an answer.

She explained that truckers usually left tips between $2 and $5.

"I was really nervous and shocked," Kari said.

Kari Anthony via Twitter

The driver told Kari to do something for her kids with the money, and she explained to him that she was going to take them to the Nebraska State Fair that weekend, something she had wanted to do for them that she was never able to afford in the past.

"They got to go to the fair and play games and all the other stuff," she said. "Normally, because of situations, I would have not been able to do that. But I was able to because of that gentleman. I am just extremely grateful."

Good comes in all shapes and forms!

Kari Anthony via Twitter

13 Of The Dirtiest Movies You Can Stream On Netflix

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Everyone's done it -- you're up late at night while the rest of the house has gone to bed and you can't sleep, so you check out what kind of adult content is available to stream on Netflix.

Gone are the days of flipping over to skinemax to check out the nightly cheesetastic soft-porn offering, because the top streaming video service has lots to choose from in the ways of sex and nudity -- with some actual fiber.

Here are a dozen-plus films currently streaming on Netflix that feature lots of explicit adult content but with much better production values and some actual stories to go with them (well, most of them!)

Next time you can't sleep, check out one of these dirty flicks...


The Guest House

Okay, so this one's got some mixed reviews, but "The Guest House" centers on 18-year-old Rachel, a goth musician who lives with her dad and who recently got dumped by her boyfriend. Her dad's assistant, Amy, moves into their guest house, and while he's away she and Amy hook up. There's a great hot tub scene as well.


Y Tu Mamá También

This 2001 Mexican drama is about two teenage boys who take a trip with an older woman to a mythical beach with lots of sexual twists. There is lots of explicit sex, cheating, affairs and a little drug use to go along with it. The 2001 film received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for director Alfonso Cuaron, who wrote the screenplay with his brother, Carlos Cuaron. The film's English translation is "And Your Mother Too."


Sirens

All you need to know is that this Hugh Grant-starring film centers on a group of bohemian artists and models in Australia, which basically means lots of nudity -- nude bathing, nude frolicking, voyeurism, etc.


A Perfect Ending

Things get pretty steamy when a woman in a somewhat broken marriage gets set up with a call girl by a couple of her lesbian friends. Things work out well for both of them physically and emotionally, but one of them has a big secret she's hiding.


10 Rules For Sleeping Around

If you're looking for pure schlock, check out the screwball sex comedy "10 Rules for Sleeping Around", which is about two couples in open relationships and their [see title]. It's got a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has a 1% rating on Metacritic, but it should be enough to satisfy those looking to get their fill of raunchiness.


Eating Out 4: Drama Camp

A gay couple goes on a trip to an acting camp called "Dick Dickey's Drama Camp", where all sorts of debauchery occurs in this GLBT comedy.


Sex and Lucia



While this film by Julio Medem features an intricate, heartbreaking story line, it also features a lot of unsimulated sex acts, including footage of penetration and fellatio in an adult, film which was made by one of the characters. It also features lots of nudity and unsimulated cunnilingus.


Nymphomaniac Part I & II

Lars Von Trier's four-plus, hour-long film (split into two parts) is the story of a middle aged man who finds a beaten woman in the alley behind his apartment. He takes her in and she, the (self-diagnosed) nymphomaniac of the film's title, tells him about her life's sexual exploits, which are shown in flashback form.


Sex Of Angels

A struggling dancer with a healthy love of his girlfriend meets a male street dancer and falls for him, setting off a steamy love triangle in this Spanish film.


Room In Rome

A Spanish tourist in Rome meets a younger Russian coed at a nightclub and brings her back to her hotel room on her last night of vacation. The younger woman claims she's straight, but is seduced by the 30-something tourist and a long night of passion ensues.


Love

Gaspar Noé's erotic romantic drama was filmed in 3D and features numerous unsimulated sex scenes. The story centers on a student who cheats on his girlfriend of two years and gets another girl pregnant while doing so. He leaves her because of the pregnancy and ends up getting a call from her mother years later explaining that she's gone missing. He recalls their relationship in the form of several graphic flashbacks for the remainder of the day. The film even begins with a full-frontal unsimulated mutual masturbation scene.


Romance

A woman who is deeply in love with her boyfriend has a difficult time accepting the fact that their relationship lacks intimacy on his part, so she begins a series of sexual relationships in order to coax him into being more sexual with her. Directed by Catherine Breillat, the film features unsimulated sex acts, including both male and female masturbation, oral sex, vaginal penetration, ejaculation, and bondage.


Blue Is The Warmest Color

Adele, a high school student who is confused with her sexual identity breaks up with her boyfriend and falls for art student Emma, who has blue hair. The two hook up after meeting in a lesbian bar and embark on a passionate relationship, moving in together soon after. They begin growing apart and Adele sleeps with a male colleague and Emma finds out. Time passes and the spark is still there, with Adele longing to get back together with Emma, although Emma has moved on from her, leaving Adele heartbroken.


Kylie Jenner Nails Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' Look For Halloween

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Kylie Jenner absolutely nailed Christina Aguilera's look from the video for the singer's 2002 hit single "Dirrty", all the way down to the smallest details, like Xtina's nose and chin piercings and blue eyes.

The reality star/makeup mogul, 19, shared several photos and videos of herself preparing for her night out on Saturday, Oct. 29, on her Instagram and Snapchat accounts.

"Can I be XTINA forever," she captioned a video clip of herself dancing to the hit single from Christina's "Stripped" album.


Aguilera got the news about her famous fan's costume and totally approved, too.

"YAASSSSS".....Killin it @kyliejenner yes to dirrty 2016!! Get It girrrl!!!" the pop star captioned a repost of the below image on her own Instagram page.



Naturally, Kylie wasn't the only star to dress up for Halloween this year. Keep going to see more photos of her sexy costume and shots of other stars, including Lindsay Lohan nailing Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn, the cast of NBC's "Today" show and Heidi Klum's 2016 costume!


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Kelly Ripa and Lindsay Lohan both did their best Harley Quinn from this summer's "Suicide Squad" -- but who did it better?


Kelly Ripa Pacific Coast News


Lindsay Lohan Pacific Coast News

Kylie's sort-of brother-in-law Scott Disick mailed it in this year at a 1Oak party in Las Vegas.

Aubrey O'Day and her boyfriend, Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D (yes, they're actually dating, ew).

Emily Ratajkowski as the sexiest Cleopatra ever.

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Joanna Krupa as either the Greek or Roman "Goddess of Showing as Much Skin as Possible."

Actress Maitland Ward, best known for 45 episodes of "Boy Meets World" from 1998-2000 and pretty much nothing else but showing skin at Comic Con, did a Little Red Riding Hood photo shoot for Halloween.


The cast of NBC's "Today" show always makes a big deal of Halloween. Here they are on Monday morning as the 'Best of the 90s' (as if anyone wanted to relive any of that decade).

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Savannah Guthrie is pregnant, so she went as Demi Moore's nude and pregnant Vanity Fair magazine cover, Tamron Hall and Wellie Geist as Uma Thurman and John Travolta from Pulp Fiction, Al Roker as Steve Urkel, Regis Philbin (he made a cameo apparance Monday morning), Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb as Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford, Carson Daly as the Terminator , Matt Lauer as Jerry Seinfeld from the "Puffy Shirt" episode of Seinfeld and Bryant Gumbel, who interviewed Jerry in that Seinfeld episode, made a cameo to reprise that role.

Tara Reid getting her holidays mixed up (hopefully she ate something at the party she went to).

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Charli XCX as a sexy devil at the Kiss FM Haunted House Party at Wembley Arena in London.

...And Heidi Klum's 2016 Halloween Costume? Heidi Klum! Times six! The Project Runway host was accompanied by five models who were made to look like her clones.

Will the real Heidi Klum please step forward... Instagram


Hilarious Tinder Profiles That Guarantee A Swipe Right

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Tinder. Swipe right, possibly get a date (or even more!) with someone you match up with.

Thousands of people use the app, and if you want a date you better do a good job creating your profile because it's about more than just looks.

Here are some of the funniest attempts to get a date on the mobile dating app -- although we'd be foolish to believe that they're all real.

If you know what she means. And we think you do....

Stephanie is pretty straight-forward about what she's after

Here's a woman who knows what she wants

Obviously she's the blonde one

It's Always Sunny wherever Allison is

So, Poppy's an interesting gal

Ermahgerd!

This could mean so many things

Obviously, she's Asian

Totally


Making one thing clear

It's always the redheads...

Anyone know where she's going with this?

That's over a 2-inch stack of Pringles (if she means stacked)

At least he's honest

Might want to swipe left on this one

We knew this girl looked crazy

He's got good cosplay game though

Back it up

wooOOH


This one's not that quick

Don't let him get away!

That looks more like Taco Bell

Can you live up to Pete's criteria?

Honey?

It's a deal

This one should be easy

And apparently that's Ziggy Stardust

Seems legit

So... let myself in?


Hopefully she has no emotional attachment to that dress, either

Does anyone ever admit to meeting on Tinder?

Unicorns, FTW

You had us at "beer"

She's a little too forward

What about those first two photos?

She must be into golf

The Philosopher

The underachiever

So true!


He likes tall women. Wait a second...

More unicorns FTW

Seems like a normal guy

A fine Irish lass

Looks can be deceiving

Miss right now.

Watch out, he does drugs

He talks good, which is a plus

All you need to know about Jen you can assume by her profile image

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Even hermits get lonely


Just clearing that up

Yet no mention of cookies

Maybe she enjoys fishing?

Now you're talking

No height requirements

Wife material right here

The gold digger

He's only 8km away!



Animals That Are Truly Inspiring To Fitness Freaks

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Even the world of animals has some muscled gods and goddesses that can make us look at our flaccid bodies and cringe. We have found certain animals who can easily make you jealous with their fit and muscular figures.

Once you look at the bodies of these animals, you will be drooling with envy. You wouldn't complain about all the money that you spend on gym membership fees. It's a bit shameful that what we achieve in civilized environments these animals accomplish in the wild.

These animals have set new goals for your workout check points. That one extra push-up, an extra crunch, or a visit to the gym can do wonders. You just need to try a bit. So get up now and don't be lazy..

Dogs are no different than humans. A body packed with muscles has the capability to impress members of the opposite sex. This guy below is indeed working it.

Stallone's got nothing on this stallion.

It seems like Dwayne Johnson trained this guy so well that he couldn't lose muscle. Look at the beef on this bod!


We wouldn't want to box this kangaroo.

She sure is the squat queen of the house. Look how fantastic that Gluteus Maximus is!

You can turn yourself into a fit, strong healthy gorilla too.

This kitty is doing some stretching before her workout.


This dog seems to follow his fitness regime very seriously.

The look that can kill, and the muscle that can make you still.

Does this guy start the day with a protein shake?

It's sad that such a docile animal as a giraffe has a better physique than half of the people in the United States.


He obviously walks his owner; his owner doesn't walk him.

That angry look and that healthy body can truly be a source of motivation for you.

The gun show.

Forget hiring a bodyguard. Nobody will mess with you if you've got this guy by your side.


Steroids. Definitely steroids.

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Heartbreaking Confessions From People Who Caught A Parent Cheating

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Cheating is one of the most despicable things someone in a relationship can do to their partner, and if they've got kids it makes things even worse, breaking up families and causing mental and financial hardships for pretty much everyone in the family.

In a way, cheaters are like criminals, always thinking they won't get caught, but at some point they will -- yet people still do it all the time.

The cowardly would rather risk hurting their spouse and/or kids by not telling rather than letting their partner know that they want to end the relationship and move on. There will always be the heartbreak, but it's compounded when cheating is involved.

Sometimes, life goes on and families don't split up (see #1, above), but people have to live with the lie, the hurt and the truth, and there actually are a few strong folks who can handle all of that.

We hate to get all click-baity, but #13 will hit you hard...

2. Justified?

3. Taking The Pain So Loved Ones Don't Have To

4. Poor Choices In Men

5. Wow. And Gross


6. We Thought This Was Just A Fantasy Dads With Daughters Have

7. This Probably Explains Why She's His Ex-Wife

8. Some Secrets Are Best To Keep Locked Inside

9. Sometimes They Already Know

10. Not All Men Are The Same. Don't Date Someone Like Your Dad.


11. Report It, Too.

12. Disguises

13. Mind. Blown... Heartbreaking.

14. Some Guys Want Families Before Coming Out

15. HIS Fault.


16. Sounds Like A Bunch Of Winners

17. Tell Your Mom.

18. Nothing To Worry About As Long As You Don't Have A Sister

19. What Happens Next Time She's Out Of Town?

20. Explain It To Your BF.


21. Let Her Keep Living In Her Perfect Fantasy Land.

22. Take Your Dad With You.

23. A Lesson Learned.


Little Known Facts About World Leaders Past And Present

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Human beings have always been more interested in others' life than their own. From actors to sports stars, reality TV personalities to politicians, we love knowing about their past and current affairs.

We want to know every good or scandalous thing they ever did!

Some celebrities and politicians (especially politicians) try their best to keep some of their past life hidden away from public knowledge, like on their personal servers, but eventually we all find out their big secrets.

Whether they're the world's biggest tyrants or the most widely appreciated world leaders, most of these people have shocking past stories they don't want you to know...


Bob Hawke

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Bob Hawke is a former Prime Minister of Australia. Not only does this Australian politician hold the record for being the longest serving Labor Prime Minister, but he also set a "record" while he was student at Oxford University.

He once chugged a yard of ale (1.4 liters) in 11 seconds.




Osama Bin Laden

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Osama Bin Laden, the founder of the al-Qaeda terrorist network, was known as a person who hated everything about the United States of America, but there was one thing he loved that originated in the US: volleyball. He was reportedly pretty good on the volleyball court. Now he's on Hell's Olympic team.



Angela Merkel

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Chancellor of Germany and former research scientist Angela Merkel has been in the number top spot on the Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful Women for six years running. While she may go head to head with world leaders, she is terrified of dogs because she was attacked in the 1990s. She's not afraid of Syrian refugees though.



Richard Nixon

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The 37th President of United States, Richard Nixon, was responsible for ending the role of America in the Vietnam War. He had some unusual taste when it came to food, though. He loved eating cottage cheese covered in ketchup and would sometimes add pineapple to it.


Abraham Lincoln

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The most famous President, Abraham Lincoln, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. He lost only once in his 300-some odd matches.




Adolf Hitler

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One of the biggest tyrants of the 20th century, Adolf Hitler, was secretly into Disney characters and movies. He really loved Snow White and considered it to be the greatest movie ever made. He even had a copy at his personal theater.




Idi Amin

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Idi Amin was the third President of Uganda. He self-bestowed the title "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular".

He loved watching Tom and Jerry cartoons.



Saddam Hussein

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Saddam Hussein was the fifth President of Iraq and ruled over the country for nearly 24 years. In addition to being one of the biggest tyrants in the Middle East, he also wrote a novel called "Zabibah and the King".

The book was anonymously published in 2000 and is a romantic novel about a woman in a terrible marriage who is saved by the King of Iraq. We're not sure what becomes of the woman's husband, but we'd bet it involved a LOT of torture.

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16 Times Karma Hit Cheaters Right Where It Hurts!

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Relationships are based on love, trust, friendship, understanding and so much more between two people, but being in a relationship does not mean that people never disagree. They fight, they have arguments (sometimes more heated ones), but they resolve their differences and usually without resorting to cheating when things seem to go bad.

If one thinks that there is nothing left in a relationship, then it is better to end it rather than breaking someone's trust, but some people think they're clever and get involved with someone behind their significant other's back. They think that they won't be caught and that they can continue with their deception.

Tey forget that their partners aren't as dumb as they think.

Here are some hilarious instances (to us, not to them) of cheaters who got caught and had to face the consequences...


Emily Publicly Shames Steven. To Think She Put Up With Someone Poorly-Endowed For All Those Years!

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She Knew How Much He Loved That Car...

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Not Only Is Linnie Called Out For Cheating By His Wife, But She Wanted Everyone To Know That He Had Side Flings With Both Luann & Vivian. Wonder If They Knew About Each Other...

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Looks Like Someone Had An Extra Ticket To The Game

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Having A Baby Is A Huge Step In Any Relationship. But When Your Wife Knows About It And She's NOT Pregnant Things Can Get A Little Awkward. Especially When She Takes Out An Ad To Congratulate You And Your New Baby Mama.

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Sounds Like Someone Won't Be Getting His Half.

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Now That's Just Cruel, But He Probably Should Have Thought Things Out Better.

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When Your Girl Finds Out Your Cheating And She Turns It Into A Scavenger Hunt. Better Hurry.

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Think Twice Before Cheating On Your Partner Or You May Find Your Car Wrapped Up In Plastic And To A Pole.

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Billboards Are Great, But Without Last Names This Is Just Two Anonymous People With Really Common Names. So Who Really Gets Shamed Here?

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This Man Scorned Went To Publicly Shame His Girlfriend, Calling Out Her Infidelity And Apparent Drug Use.

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Most People In Relationships Have Things That They Enjoy And Need In Their Daily Lives And They Have To Remember Scorning The Wrong Person Puts Their Stuff In Jeopardy!

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Way the heck back in 2011 this poor girl received this lovely tattoo of a pile of poop with flies buzzing around it as a gift from her boyfriend -- on whom she cheated prior to getting the inking. She was supposed to be receiving a tat of the fictional land of Narnia created by author C.S. Lewis instead.

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The Sight Of A Beautiful Audi With Pickaxes In It Is Heart Shattering, But This What You Get For Cheating!

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Now The Whole Neighborhood Knows What A Great Guy He Is.

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When A Person Gets Cheated On Can They Really Be Blamed For Their Actions? This Guy Passed Out Flyers With A Photo Of His Wife From Their Wedding Day, But Shouldn't He Be More Angry With Her Than Her Lover?

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20 Hilarious Restroom Signs From Around The Country

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When you are somewhere out and have the urge to go to bathroom, waiting in the queue is one of the most dreadful tasks. It seems like time has stopped. However, there are some establishments that have utilized this opportunity to show their creativity. Instead of using some faceless stick people, they have used some of the funny bathroom signs that are surely going to take your mind off the matter at hand. Here are some of the most funny bathroom signs that have made the wait just a little easier.


BLA!

Women talk more.


A Pair Of Unisex Bathroom Signs

The owners have decided to play with their customers by giving them a choice between two bathrooms.


Whichever!

This bathroom sign has a funny way of showing that it is a unisex bathroom.


Vintage

Now this pair of bathroom signs are not only funny but they also some old school advice that one should definitely pay heed to.


The Most Confusing Sign

This has to be the most confusing sign ever. The men's bathroom is on the left while the women's bathroom is to the right.


Keeping It Simple

Why do you need dresses or name tags when you can identify the gender with the right bend!


Knots

These have got to be in a seafood place!


Pizza Place

This pizza place has cleverly taken the whole pie theme to every corner of the place.


The Always Right Sign

The classic bathroom sign tells us the universal truth. This is definitely going to bring smiles to those going right.


Cat And Rooster

This pair of bathrooms signs uses a cat and a rooster. Obviously it's not in a family restaurant!


Silhouettes

Some people may consider this a slightly haunting way to identify gendered bathrooms.


Simple Geometry

This pair of simple geometric bathroom signs fit together like a neat puzzle.


XX And XY

While science students may find this pair of bathrooms signs clever, it can turn into an IQ test for others.


Classic Drink Based Signs

The classic bathroom signs based on the drinks that each gender stereotypically prefers. Did you notice that they have different belly buttons?


How You Sprinkle When You Tinkle

These rain themed bathroom signs are based on how it comes out!


Formal Restrooms

Well they really thought outside the shoebox while creating these signs though it might create some confusion to cross dressers.


Gotta Go!

This pair of bathroom shows the accurate condition of the people waiting in long bathroom lines.


The Way You Let It Out

This pair of bathroom signs in a bar lets you identify gender based on how they are going to let out all the beer they drank!


Bathroom Signs In A Breakfast Bar

These bathroom signs cleverly substitute typical breakfast items for gender.


The Cruel Pair Of Bathroom Signs

These are perhaps one of the most cruel bathroom signs especially for people with urgent matters!



Study: People Who Post Gym Selfies May Have A Psychological Condition

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A new study shows that people who are constantly taking photos of themselves at the gym may have a bit of a psychological condition.

Thanks to social media everyone is now a photographer, and if you're somewhat attractive and/or physically fit, then you're a model -- and your favorite subject -- too. Thanks to the iPhone, the "camera" of choice for these amateur photogs, the only thing necessary is a mirror, and we know that the gym has plenty of them!

The mirrors used to be for people to make sure they're lifting and working out properly, but now they have a second use: showing off how awesome you are because you work out.


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Brunel University London is a public research university located in Uxbridge, London, United Kingdom. This university recently did a study about taking selfies while working out and they came up with some pretty shocking results. The study showed that people who post gym selfies may have a psychological condition!

It's not just the celebs who are doing this. They want attention any way they can get it. Just ask Kim.


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Selfies are a trend that have reached all the corners of the world in a very short time. The idea of taking self-portraits everywhere one goes has affected a large portion of the population. Whether it's while at a party or on a vacation, you always see people taking selfies.

Some people are so addicted to selfies that they take dozens of them at the most trivial moments in their lives -- like just after waking up, in their workplace and before going to bed!

Not only do they take selfies, but they share them on social media websites like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc., for the whole world to see them.

And some publish books. Universe



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Brunel University London focused on a particular type of selfie and the people who post them. They did a study to determine the effects of posting selfies taken at the gym and the state of mind of the people who post them on social media.

The results?

The results were somewhat astonishing. The study revealed that these people actually have a psychological form of self-admiration and in many cases many of these people showed narcissistic traits.

They constantly brag on various social media platforms about their fitness. It begins by posting some random gym selfie which is well received by their family and attracts strangers.

Everyone loves it when they receive attention from others, so it leads to them posting at least one selfie per gym visit. Soon they develop narcissism and even start criticizing others who are not so keen in physical fitness like them. They are often seen arguing fervently with people who ask them not to flaunt their fitness on social media. It's kinda like all the people who constantly complain about stuff on Facebook.

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The narcissism doesn't end there though. Gym rats then start posting about their diets and their routine. Activity then goes up on their social media pages again, satisfying their need for attention.

The study showed that their narcissism is not only seen in gym selfies and other health related posts, but also on other posts too. While this boosts their ego, the study suggested that their friends are just merely being polite on their faces but actually have started disliking their egotistical displays.


The main question that is left unanswered is that if these people use social media as a means to satisfy their narcissistic traits or social media is responsible for generating narcissism in them.

It will be interesting to see whether this psychological condition of people posting gym selfies will somewhat decline or continue to increase in future. Our money is on increase.


Blac Chyna: former nobody, current celeb thanks to the Kardashians and the media. Blac Chyna Instagram




These Weird Houses From Around The Globe Are Amazing

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In a traditional setup, most of our houses look the same. Most of us share the same land area, same shape, almost the same designs, be it apartments, condos or houses.

Here are some people who broke the mold and built the weirdest homes -- and they are nothing short of amazing...


Haines Shoe House - Hallam, Pennsylvania

We all meet people who are passionate about their work so much so that it dictates their life. This man gave a new meaning to passion. Mahlon Haines, a shoe salesman, built a shoe shaped house in 1948, as a form of advertisement. The house is 25 feet tall and has five stories. It was once rented out to couples but now it's open to public tours.


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Crooked House - Sopot, Poland

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The house is inclined at a 50 degree angle. Designers Szotynscy & Zaleski were inspired from the Polish fairytales and made the crooked houses. The house seem to be hugging each other. People are often hesitant to go inside because they seem so surreal. It was built in 2004 and in Poland is known by the name Krzywy Domek, translated to English means Crooked Houses. It has a radio station, restaurants, shops etc.


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Casa do Penedo or The Stone Castle, Fafe, Portugal

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The construction of this house begin in 1972 and went on for two years. The house was made only from 4 boulders. The foundation, the walls and the ceiling of the house were all made with them. The house doesn't have electricity, although it's built near a wind electricity farm.




Dome Houses - Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta was hit by an earthquake and the entire village was washed by it. The entire village was rebuilt by a USA based company, Domes for the world. A total of 70 to 80 houses were built. Dome housing is becoming more and more popular, especially in tornado and hurricane zones.



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Glass House - Tokyo

Built by Sou Fujimoto Architects, this 914 square feet house is completely transparent. The house was inspired by ancient predecessors who lived in trees. The inside of the house is connected to each other at different levels.




Keret House - Warsaw, Poland

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The narrowest house in the world measures 92 centimeters upto 152 centimeters at its widest point. The building comprises of two floors, one bedroom, one kitchen, one bathroom and living area. The entire building is painted white, even the interiors. The house consists of translucent glass panels enabling the sunlight to enter. Also the house has its own sewage and water technology.


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Water Tower Turned House, Belgium

The water tower built somewhere in 1938 to 1941 was transformed into a house by architect Mauro Brigham. The building has been renovated entirely- exteriors and interiors. The tower can house one family. The house is as good as any other modern house, it has moveable projectors and an advanced domotics system that enables a person to control the room temperatures. Also, the house provides with a 360 degree panoramic view of the village.






The Dumpster House, Texas

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The house was an educational experiment by Jeff Wilson. He converted a dumpster into a home and lived in it for a period of a year. The professor built a sliding roof and used cardboard mats on the floor for sleeping. He made space for all his clothes, shoes etc. The house has its own air conditioner


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Kenmont Church turned Into A House

This church converted house, comprises of four bedrooms, reception room with full height, private patio also including some of church's original features. The house now costs $15.8 million. The land spreads across 6,167 square feet. It's very near the local restaurants, bars, clubs, shopping center etc.


All the unique designs have surely given us serious house goals. While some of them were undoubtedly strange, others were simply classy.



Shoes That People Obsessed Over During The 90s

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The 1990's was truly the era of weird and wonderful fashion. A wonderful time with an abundance of boy bands, pop princesses, the iconic fashion and the excitement of the early days of the internet. Out of all the crazy, offbeat fashion trends during the 90's, some of the most popular were crop tops, bandana tops, low-rise jeans and many more.

Then there were shoes, trendy styles, colorful and must-have shoes. There were certain different styles of footwear that were a must if you wanted to be "cool" back in the 90's. These specific shoes became everybody's obsession and even if one didn't own them then at least they dreamed about them.

Since all ideas have run out, many of these trends are back in fashion. Check out the footwear that created a frenzy back in the 90s...


Platforms

Platforms became a famous style statement in the 90s and were wanted by every girl. They represented girl power thanks to the Spice Girls. And they are coming back to fashion and is often spotted on fashion runways.


Doc Martens

Originally, Docs were invented for use in the Second World War by a German Doctor, Klaus Martens. However, they became all the rage in 90s fashion. Owning at least one pair was the goal of every teenage girl. They came in different colors and people were rarely seen without them.


Skechers

Back in the 90, Skechers were mostly worn by celebrities like Britney Spears. They were one of the most comfortable footwear trends going and have since grown into one of the top shoe companies around. While not as popular as Nike and Reebok, Skechers are no longer the biggest trend in footwear, but still hold their own on the market. Not to mention, they've always been one of the most comfortable shoes around.


Birkenstocks

During the 90s, Birkenstocks were the standard go-to double-strap sandals of lesbians everywhere. Super comfortable and easy to wear, Birks went with just about anything.


Jelly Shoes

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Jelly shoes are one of the most popular footwear trends from the 1990s. The simple shoe style was equally trendy with kids and adults.


Steve Madden Sandals

If you don't know a woman who had a pair of these in the 90s then you don't know any women. Oft paired with the perfect pedicure, nobody who was anybody didn't have a pair of these.


Clogs

Okay, so clogs were huge in the 80s, but they carried over into the following decade and saw not only women wearing them, but more men latching onto the trend as well when mens styles were introduced by the likes of Timberland. the wooden sole, leather upper clogs of the 80s were seriously uncomfortable and not so good for the feet, but in the 90s they evolved to include much more comfortable options. Fast forward 15-20 years and the shoe that originated in Holland as a wooden gardening shoe has evolved back into a gardening shoe in the form of Crocs.


Platform Sneakers

Platform sneakers were hot sellers in 1990s. These provided great comfort with soft cushioning and so they were desired by everybody, be it the adults or teenagers. Also, it made the person look taller which added to its popularity.


Moon Boots

Okay, Moon Boots are a stretch here, as they debuted way back in 1969 and then peaked during the 1980s, but back in the early part of the 90 they were still very much in trend. They got you the attention of people around you; but, more importantly, they felt just as cozy and fabulous as they looked.


Fluevog

The art deco style of these sandals by John Fluevog rocketed to the top of the 90s fashion trend thanks to celebrities like Madonna. The presence of these sandals in your wardrobe meant you were cool.



10 Celebrities Who Are In Relationships With 'Normal' People

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Every fan dreams about meeting their favorite celebrities once in their lifetime, and there are many such fans who wish that their idols knew they exist!

Some of them are supposedly madly in love with them, but most of them never even get a chance to get acquainted with these famous folks.

There are, however, a few everyday people who not only got the chance to be introduced to a celebrity, but also ended up dating them and then even marrying them.

Seems like these types of marriages have even stood the test of time...



Matt Damon And Luciana Barroso

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Luciana Barroso was a bartender when she met Matt Damon, an American actor and movie producer, at Crobar in Miami Beach, Florida in 2003. "The Martian" star married Luciana on December 9, 2005.


Olivia Holt And Ray Kearin

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Olivia Holt is an American actress and singer known for television series "Kickin' It" and "I Didn't Do It". She is currently dating a guy named Ray Kearin. Ray is just a regular college student and according to Olivia the relationship is exciting as both are curious about each other's life.


Scarlett Johansson And Romain Dauriac

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The American actress, model and singer known for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scarlett Johansson, is married to a French Journalist Romain Duariac. Scarlett and Romain secretly married in 2014.


Brenton Thwaites And Chloe Pacey

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The star of "Gods of Egypt" and "Maleficent", Brenton Thwaites is in a relationship with Chloe Pacey. Chloe is an artist and is also studying naturopathy. The Australian actor and his girlfriend have a daughter named Birdie Thwaites.


Jake T. Austin And Danielle Caesar

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Danielle Caesar went to a "meet and greet" event in hope that she will get a chance to meet her favorite celebrity Jake T. Austin. Jake is an American actor famous for his role in the television series "Wizards of Waverly Place". Not only did she meet him there but also got into a relationship with him later.


Julianna Margulies And Keith Lieberthal

Julianna Margulies is an American actress and producer who is famous for her television series "ER" and "The Good Wife". In 2007, she married Keith Lieberthal who is an American Lawyer.


Seth Meyers And Alexi Ashe

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Seth Adam Meyers is an American comedian, writer and actor. This television host first met Alexi Ashe, a lawyer, at a wedding. They got married in September 2013. Ashe gave birth to a boy, named Ashe Olsen Meyers, in March 2016.


Ansel Elgort And Violetta Komyshan

Ansel Elgort is an American actor and DJ. He is famous for his roles in the movie "The Fault In Our Stars" and the movie series "The Divergent Series". He is in a relationship with his high school sweetheart, Violetta Komshyan, who is ballerina and a student of Marymount Manhattan College.



Kevin Jonas And Danielle Deleasa

Kevin Jonas is an American singer and actor. He is the eldest of the four Jonas Brothers. He got married to Danielle Deleasa, who was a hairdresser in 2009. Danielle gave birth to their first child, a girl named Alena Rose Jonas, on February 2, 2014 and they are currently waiting for the birth of their second child.


Marcia Cross and Tom Mahoney

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Actress Marcia Cross starred in hit ABC TV series "Desperate Housewives" for its entire eight-season run. The actress met Mahoney, a stockbroker, and the couple wed in 2006.


Unbelievably Crazy And Insane Urban Climbs That Only The Most Daring People Have Made

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Urban climbing is an extremely terrifying adventure sport. In this, the climber (or rather the daredevil) climbs tall buildings to get that adrenaline rush going!

These urban climbers are such adrenaline junkies that they pull off these crazy stunts without the use of any harness or other safety equipment.

Some of the most popular urban climbers are James Kingston, Mustang Wanted, and Max Polazov. They had passion for this full of adventure sport and so left their careers in other fields to fulfil their passion. They tackle many obstructions in their way and the biggest of all being the police who can surely delay them but cannot stop them.

Check out some of the most unbelievably insane climbs made by these urban climbers.

The Shanghai Tower, China

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The Shanghai Tower in China, the second tallest building in the world, is 2,073 ft. (632m) high. The building is more than half-a-mile tall and was climbed by two Russian photographers, Vitaliy Raskalov, 21, and Vadim Makhorov, 25. They filmed and photographed their nail-biting climb which is enough to run shivers through your body.




Eiffel Tower, Paris

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Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic towers of the world, was climbed by Britain's daredevil climber James Kingston. He made the climb along with his friend and in night time so as to avoid the security troubles. Though he was successful in making the climb but was arrested when he came down.



Marina 101, Dubai

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The Marina 101 in Dubai is the tallest residential building in the world and the second tallest building in Dubai after Burj Khalifa. The building is nearly 1,400 ft. tall and was climbed by the British climber James Kingston without any safety equipment. This breath-taking climb was comparatively easy to do and what was difficult was coming down, as told by James.



Crane In Dubai

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Nearly 1,500 ft. high crane in Dubai was climbed up by another Ukrainian urban climber, Mustang Wanted. He performed a variety of stunts on top of the crane without any safety equipment. He photographed this terrifying stunt of his and posted it on social media.




Russky Bridge

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Russky Island Bridge, 1,050 ft. high, was apparently climbed by three Russian daredevils, Vitaliy Raskalov and his two friends. They climbed the bridge in 2012 without any permission. So they were fined for this illegal act later when they posted the videos of their stunt online and was found by the authorities.



Finance Center, China

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The two Russian photographers, Vitaliy and Vadim, who climbed the Shanghai tower, also climbed the Ping, a finance center. The building is a skyscraper and was still under construction when climbed in 2015. They found a crane to climb to the top and the whole video of their stunts looks extremely breath-taking.




The Great Pyramid Of Giza

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The great pyramid of Giza was climbed by an 18 year old German Andrej Ciesielski. He climbed the pyramid and shot videos and photographs from different angles. However he was arrested by the authorities and was dismissed without any charges only if he deleted the complete footage. But later, he recovered the pictures and videos with the help of a software and posted them online.


Moscow Bridge, Kiev

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The Moscow Bridge in Kiev was climbed by the duo of James Kingston and Mustang Wanted. They walked on this cable bridge and even performed their signature horrifying stunts on the bridge.




Radio Tower, Germany

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This structure is located in Donebach, Germany, and is 1,200 ft. tall. It was climbed in the beginning of 2015 when the tower was inactive. The footage of the climb was posted online and was an instant hit.




10 Etiquette Mistakes You Make Every Day

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In this modern era we don't always have time to learn about things from credible sources, so we often just pick things up from here and there without really fact-checking.

Because of this there are a few things we do (or don't do) that may be perceived as rude by others. Society sometimes works on a set of unspoken rules, and because they are not being passed down to newer generations there are numerous customary behaviors that aren't being taught, and no one really knows anymore what is considered polite in front of others.

We often share too much information, speak the obvious and unknowingly do things we're not supposed to do when it comes to common courtesies.

Here are some of the shocking etiquette mistakes that one makes every day without even realizing...


Using Your Right Hand While Sneezing

Most well-mannered people never forget to cover their mouth while sneezing, but many don't realize that they're making a huge mistake when they use their right hand to do it!

Never use your right hand to cover your mouth.

Why? Because it's the hand us use to shake other people's hands when meeting them or running into an acquaintance. You don't want THEM to spread germs to YOU, do you?



The Limp Handshake

A handshake is a major factor in making first impressions. You should use appropriate force while shaking hands -- not too strong, but not a limp noodle, either. A firm, friendly handshake will get you all the respect you deserve.



Waiting To Be Introduced

It's common to forget the name of an acquaintance now and then and there are even times when you don't seem to recall the name of your good friends! You shouldn't make things awkward for your acquaintances and always take the lead in introducing yourself again without waiting for someone to do it for you. Just watch the scene in "Star Wars: Episode II - The Clone Wars" where Obi-Wan Kenobi is introduced to Jango Fett. Awk-ward!



Being That Person Who Is Always Late


Nobody likes to wait in a meeting. Being late once or twice is acceptable but making it a habit makes you rude and it appears as if you don't care about the other person's time. Don't take time for granted.




The Way You Sit

While in a professional gathering, one must pay attention to even slightest details in their behavior. Even the small things can make things go awry. For example, one must be careful about the way they are sitting down.


Announcing When You Are Leaving To Use The Bathroom

It is customary to state what you're doing if leaving a group for any reason other than to announce that you'll be heading to the restroom. Simply saying "excuse me" will suffice.




Passing The Salt Only When Asked

You should take some initiation and pass the salt and pepper to others at the dinner table after you have used them. There are many people who would like a little extra seasoning but are too shy to ask for it.



Uncontrollably Clapping Your Hands

While clapping your hands, make sure you don't get too excited. Don't just go clapping wildly. Moreover, you should not clap in front of your face and definitely not on someone else face. It does not look good.


Pointing At People



We all must have been taught not to point at others. While most of us don't remember that in our daily conversation, a person doesn't like when he is being pointed at. Pointing at things and places is fine, but all human beings deserve respect.

Using The Wrong Utensil

There is a whole set of etiquette when it comes to fine dining. But one of the most important in the list is to use the right utensil for the purpose. After all, these etiquette were formed not only to appear polite but also because they have some logic behind it.



Nurses Never Get Sick - Here Are 10 Tips And Secrets That Explain Why They're Always Healthy

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"Panic plays no part in the training of a nurse." -Elizabeth Kenny

Nurses are those intrepid creatures on the planet who wander in the most infectious and germy areas, yet I always wonder how they manage to stay active and healthy while spending their days and nights in a bug-house!

Here I am, I can't even spend a single winter without suffering from the common cold or a fever or even the flu.

One day, I hit upon a luck when I found a nurse who was ready to let slip some of the inside secrets of their healthy lives.

Here are a few tips and tricks you definitely need to know about...


Don't touch things in public with your bare hands

Believe me, I'm not crazy. It's really tough not to touch things in public, like subway hand-holds or poles, shopping carts, door handles, etc., so one thing you can do is use disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer to lessen your chances of picking up some germs or bacteria that cause viral infections.


Meat tenderizer helps with painful stings

No, not that thing above, the stuff below. Of course, the thing above will probably help as you'll have a much harsher pain to worry about than a piddly little bee sting. Meat tenderizer, such as the kind below, can be sprinkled on the site of a bee or wasp sting (get the stinger out first!) and it will actually help ease the pain and the sting from it. I've actually tried this, and it does work.




Battle common colds with garlic

Let's face it -- everyone loves garlic. Everyone complains about having it on their breath afterward, but since we all love it what's the big deal? They say if there were no showers everyone would be used to the smell of b.o., but that can't be true since we all love garlic -- we'd be used to the smell by now!

Medical studies have proven that garlic is actually quite effective in treating the common cold. Feel a little sniffle coming on? Add some extra garlic into you cooking for a few days and that cold will be gone just as fast as your garlic breath clears a room!

Wash your hands properly

You're doing it wrong! Thoroughly wash your hands properly -- with soap and warm water and lathering them for at least 10 seconds -- several times a day to help ward off germs.


Zinc is good

According to a 2013 Cochrane review, taking a little bit of of zinc within 24 hours of the start of symptoms helps shorten your sniffle. Use zinc lozenges, nasal sprays and pills to combat the symptoms of cold before it's too late.

Honey is good for cuts and bug bites

Clean the wound and dab this sticky substance on the affected area to cure these nasty cuts and bug bites. Use this natural home-remedy if you are ever out of drugstore options like Neosporin. Creams and pills always have expiration dates, but honey will NEVER go bad!


Take your vitamins!

Don't wait for the symptoms of vitamin deficiency to set in. Ensure that your regular check-up puts a check on your daily vitamin intake especially in the case of vitamin B, vitamin D and magnesium.

Hydration keeps headaches at bay

Dehydration is one of the most important causes of headaches. Go for any drink of your choice but never let your brain shrink. Excessive intake of water and caffeine are effective options to avoid dehydration.


Get enough sleep!

Get enough sleep - at least seven to eight hours per night. This is the most important health behavior change to improve the health of heart and rest of the body.

Go green

Include plenty of green vegetables in your regular diet. These leafy anti-oxidants are not only packed with vitamins A, B and K, but are also rich in vital minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

Every time I visit my doctor, I see some smart, active and healthy with an invisible health shield around them.

Follow these tips and tricks to develop your very own germ shield!


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