By now you probably have your Christmas tree installed and decorated. But if not, you might try something unusual. Take a look at these strange, unusual and funny Christmas trees.
A Christmas tree made of candles inside glass capsules in Shiodome, Japan. Link
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A paradox is a fact that contradicts the paradigm.
Besides probably the most known and discussed “French paradox” there are other paradoxes that were discovered by the researches and they are not less interesting then the French one.
1 French Paradox
The most famous is the French Paradox. Over the years, many studies have highlighted a conundrum: Despite the typical French diet contains large amounts of butter, cream, and other foods rich in artery-clogging ‘unhealthy’ saturated fats, the French incidence of heart disease is low. They don’t diet and they don’t spend hours panting round the gym. This is, of course, seen as a ‘paradox’ because conventional wisdom has it that such a diet should increase heart disease rates.
Not so long ago we have been writing about the French Paradox in more detail.
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To Drink Or Not To Drink? Is it really necessary to give up coffee while pregnant?
Coffee is one of the most studied products in the world. Caffeine’s effect on pregnancy has been extensively researched. However, the results of research are controversial. It is supposed, that coffee can contribute to miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth and stillbirth.
The question of coffee drinking safety during pregnancy causes many disagreements. Doctors are split on what this means for pregnant women, with some advising avoiding caffeine altogether and others saying caffeine-containing beverages are still safe in moderation.
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"The bonds of wedlock are so heavy that it takes two to carry them – sometimes three"
Alexandre Dumas
Most people list being faithful as one of the top essentials in a successful relationship. But the fact is, people cheat. It is estimated that about 44-76% of men and 21-50% of women are cheating their “significant other”.
Probably everyone knows that cheating is wrong. Anytime someone has an affair there’s a danger that it will ruine their marriage or relationship. Even long and happy marriage or relationship. But this doesn’t stop the majority of people.
So why people do this? Why people are willing to conduct themselves in the ways that could be very damaging to them and to their partners?
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Do you like coffee? I do, it’s taste and aroma make my mornings so much better!
However, coffee is not usually considered as a healthy food. It has a long history of being blamed for many ills. But some recent research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. So which is it – good or bad for your health?
I decided to do my own little research and noted 10 benefits and 11 potential health risks of coffee drinking. Here is what I have found:
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Few people drink soda because they believe it’s a healthy drink. We drink it because it is very tasty, convenient and inexpensive.
Statistics shows that Americans drink more soda pop than ever before. These popular beverages account for more than 25% of all drinks consumed in the United States. More than 15 billion gallons were sold in 2000. That works out to at least one 12-ounce can per day for every man, woman and child. Fifty-six percent of 8-year-olds down soft drinks daily, and a third of teenage boys drink at least three cans of soda pop per day.
Besides that, the number of Americans who consume products that contain sugar-free sweeteners grew from 70 million in 1987 to 160 million in 2000. At the same time, the incidence of obesity in the United States has doubled from 15 percent to 30 percent across all age groups, ethnic groups, and social strata. And the number of overweight Americans has increased from about 30 percent to over 65 percent of the population.
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