19 Weird Hangover Remedies around the World

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Having a few drinks with your friends is a great way to relax. But excessive alcohol consumption can cause a hangover, which is universal. If you get a hangover somewhere overseas, your new friends probably already know a local remedy

Whether you find the preferred ritual to be shocking, disgusting, or delightful, here are 19 of the strangest remedies you'll encounter.

Insane Balancing Act On Two Wheels

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Craigslist being used to pay bills and rent of Government workers, as shutdown wears on

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About 800,000 government employees and countless contractors are not getting a salary  right now. Just search words like “shutdown” on Craigslist in any major city in the USA right now and you’ll likely find increasingly desperate people selling household items to pay rent and bills.

Your Date Of Birth Might Predict Your Future Health

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It seems ridiculous that your birth month can affect your future health. But how old you get, adult height, and how susceptible you are to develop a variety of diseases, including devastating conditions such as schizophrenia. These all turn out to be linked with the month of birth.

A Cuppa May Help Hydration And Memory

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Caffeine has numerous benefits but some people still believe that coffee can cause dehydration. This old wives' tale is really just that - a tale. 

The Rock Islands Of Palau

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Locally known as Chalbacheb or as it is more commonly known The Rock Islands, are 200 neatly capped with lush greenery, rounded limestone rocks found in Palau in the Pacific Ocean. This is why most tourists visit Palau at all. Palau is an archipelago nation in Micronesia with a population of about 21,000 distributed in its 250 islands. It is popular for snorkeling and diving throughout the region.

Set Your Devices Free - Jailbreaking ...And How To Do It

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The smartphone put a massive amount of computing power into our hands. However, that iPhone you own will only do what Apple and your service provider allows it to do. The urge to beat these restrictions resulted in the idea of “jailbreaking”

Breweries May Be Forced To Hand Out Free Beer Due To The US Government Shutdown

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You just can't waste good beer! Unfortunately, the partial US government shutdown is leaving some breweries with no choice. The federal agency, responsible for approving beer can labels, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB, for short), isn’t reviewing submissions at this time and breweries across the country are unable to release new beers.

Want to lose some weight? Eating chocolate may help you...

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You could be wrong if you thought chocolate, like any other candy, makes you fat. It’s easily taken for granted as it's such a basic and well-known fact.

This is scary stuff!...A search engine that finds Web-connected devices that Google can’t

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John Matherly, creator of Shodan, stated “When people don’t see stuff on Google, they think no one can find it. That’s not true.” Unlike Google, Shodan navigates the Internet’s back doors. It’s a kind of “dark” search engine. Scary stuff, if it got into the wrong hands.

Insane Things that People Search On Google

Here are the questions and the number of average monthly searches they got on Google.

E-cigarettes Are Bad For Your Lungs

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According to a recent study from The American Physiological Society, e-cigarettes are bad for you. Scientists found out, that Acrolein was detected both in the E-cig liquid (unburnt/vaporized), and in the vapor. They said this indicates that some of the negative effects are probably independent of vaporizing temperature.

Unreal Places To Visit Around The Globe

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There are so many exotic places around the world that needs to be visited. Here are just a couple of these sites. Of course, there are many more - maybe you've been to a similar beauty spot and it's not listed here..please comment the name/location.

Sparkling Water: Millennial Fad or Healthy Alternative?

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Sparkling waters are en vogue as a healthy, refreshing alternative to soft drinks and alcohol. Some claim sparkling water has injurious effects, such as reducing bone mineral density, but research shows such claims are overstated or outright myths. Not all sparkling waters are created equal, though. While some are just as hydrating as plain water, others can be unhealthy if not consumed in moderation.

Despite What You've Been Told: You Are Not 'Left-Brained' Or 'Right-Brained'

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From self-help and business success books to job applications and smartphone apps, the theory that the different halves of the human brain govern different skills and personality traits is a popular one.
No doubt at some point in your life you've been schooled on 'left-brained' and 'right-brained' thinking - that people who use the right side of their brains most are more creative, spontaneous and subjective, while those who tap the left side more are more logical, detail-oriented and analytical. Too bad it's not true.

Not to put you off your next sea cruise, however......

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I've been on a sea cruise in moderate windy conditions before. That was bad enough, but nothing like this. Thus if you booked and ready for that long-awaited sea cruise....I trust it will be smooth sailing.

10 Interesting Facts About Roses That Will Astound You

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Are you a rose lover? Here are some of the most exciting facts about roses that will make you experience the unfathomable beauty of these flowers in an innovative way. Used worldwide as an ingredient of rich perfumes, the rose has been a timeless inspiration for artists, poets or song composers.

Railway On The Doorstep In Hanoi

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This railway line passes right through the residential neighborhood and commercial area of Hanoi, Vietnam. Twice a day, the trains pass through the downtown, merely inches away from the doorsteps of buildings.
The people in Hanoi know the schedule of the trains well. At just about 4 pm and 7 pm every day, you suddenly notice people start to get into their homes and in the front yard where kids were playing and women were cutting vegetables is suddenly replaced by rushing steel and noise.

Have You Ever Read Your Shampoo Bottle?

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Next time you take a shower, use your fanciest natural herbal shampoo, your fanciest natural herbal conditioner, and your fanciest natural liquid soap. Then use your expensive moisturizer. And while you're doing all that, look at the ingredients they list on their labels.

Coping with Crosswind Difficulties

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Some landing and take-off highlights in awkward wind conditions this winter. Note the frequent flexing of the planes' wings in response to the turbulence. Of the five 'missed approaches' shown, three diverted to other airports, two were 'go arounds' and landed successfully on second attempt.