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Want To Marry Your Best Friend? It’s Possible In Amsterdam

How many of you joked about getting to marry your best friend at least once? Well, although it has always seemed like a dream, you can now do it in Amsterdam. At least, that’s the idea proposed by a big company in the Netherlands.

You want to marry your best friend? Head to Amsterdam, and get to enjoy doing so for one day. Here are all the details regarding this new exciting proposition.

Say Yes To Your Bestie For One Day

The concept behind making one our best dreams come true, is suggested by Wed and Talk company in Amsterdam. In fact, they offer all the single ladies out there a chance to lie their perfect ‘‘wedding day’‘ with their BFF.

Although it’s not an official marriage, nor will it be legalized, you can still get an experience similar to that of a real wedding.

You Get To Have a Real Wedding

Wedding setting

Moreover, this company has been promoting this idea for a few years now. Basically, they offer you everything you need in a wedding. Cake, white dress and a ceremony that feels just as real. Their program also includes exchanging rings and vows, in addition to a photoshoot session to immortalize the moment.

Furthermore, the company doesn’t discriminate against anybody. In fact, they allow man and woman, woman and woman, as well as man and man weddings. As long as they are your BFF, they can share this special moment with you.

Such a Fun Experience, According to Many Participants

According to many people who taken part in this experience, getting to marry their best friend for one day was ”so fun.” As many of us struggle to find ”the one”, we have always had a friend that we would share the rest of our lives with, even if we stay single forever. Let’s be real. we all have joked (and maybe really even thought) about marrying our besties. Well, even if it’s just for fun, it’s possible to do so for one day!

PS: They also offer the possibility of marrying a local for one day as well. Amsterdam, anyone?

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The Computer Scientist Who Invented Copy & Paste Has Died

Larry Tesler, may your should rest in peace! Anyone who has ever used a computer (practically the entire world) is thankful to you. Larry is the computer scientist who invented the Cut, Copy and Paste commands. Yes, he is practically the man who saved the life of every college student in the world.

Larry passed away at age 74. As a final thank you note, let’s take a look back at the impressive life of this legendary man.

The Silicon Valley History Man

Tessler, a Stanford University graduate, started an early career at only 16. In fact, he is considered one of the youngest innovators at the Silicon Valley. As a Freshman in college, he set up a software business. Later on, he worked with Xerox Parc, Apple and Yahoo.

However, one of his best qualities was firmly believing in the future of technology. In fact, he knew early on that computers will eventually stop relying on ”modes”, and start using more short-cuts.

Larry Tessler, A Visionary Man

Furthermore, Larry Tessler was interviews by BBC in 2012. He spoke about the beginning of his journey, in times where computers weren’t even accessible to many people. Moreover, in 1960, he began working on what will later become one of the most used computer commands of all times.

In addition, he had the opportunity to work with many great minds and innovators. In the same interviews, he shared some anecdotes regarding his relationship with both Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos during his working time with Apple and Amazon.

Icon Of Early Computing

The Icon of early computing, has died aged 74. However, we can all agree that he left a legacy behind. Thanks to his invention, he made computers’ use much simpler and easier. The computer scientist who invented the copy & paste commands, Larry Tessler has helped the world in so many ways thanks to his innovations. In fact, even after retiring, he dedicated himself to helping emerging tech companies, in order to ”share what he has learned with the next generation.”

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This Man Cheated Death Twice, Then Won The Lottery

This Man Cheated Death Twice, Then Won The Lottery

Imagine surviving a car crash, a heart attack, and then going on to win a big load of money? Your first thought would be, ”How lucky am I?”. Definitely, this man is the luckiest one alive, because cheated death twice, then won the lottery.

Bill Morgan, an Australian man who made the headlines, after literally ”coming back to life.” He appeared on a local TV channel, and then surprised the viewers by wining the lottery live!! Here is the fascinating story of Bill Morgan.

Bill Survives a Car Crash

Morgan worked as a truck driver, and lived a pretty normal life. One day, back in 1998, he suffered a major car accident. His truck crashed completely, but he miraculously survived. He was rushed to the emergency room, as medics thought he wouldn’t make it.

To their surprise, Bill survived the accident and went home. However, the after math was a lot more serious than any one thought.

Then Dies for 14 Minutes Following A Heart Attack

As a consequence of the accident, Bill suffered a severe heart attack. He was then admitted to the hospital, and his heart stopped for 14 minutes. During that time, the doctors who tried everything, were able to revive him, but he remained in a vegetative state.

The tragedy continued as Bill’s coma lasted for over a week. The doctors eventually advised the family to cut him off life support, since they were convinced he wasn’t going to make it, again.

Wakes Up From a 12 Days Coma To Win The Lottery

12 days after he fell into the coma, Bill suddenly woke up. Under everyone’s shock, he was kept in intensive care based on the doctors’ recommendations. However, his quick recovery surprised everyone, and called him ”the luckiest man” for being able to walk away from both the car crash, and the heart attack without severe damage.

This wasn’t the end of Bill Morgan’s story. On the contrary, his life was about to become a whole lot better. Within a year, the 36 years-old managed to get a job, get a girlfriend (to whom he proposed, and got a yes), and win a car. He purchased a scratch-off ticket , and ended up wining a 17.000 $ worth car.

Bill Morgan Wins 250.000 $ Live

Obviously, the unusual events in Bill Morgan’s life attracted media attention, and wanted to prove to the public just to what extent this man was lucky.

When hosted in an interview by an Melbourne TV station, they took him back to the same store from where he got the first scratch-off ticket. They asked him to get a new one for the lottery, and scratch it during the interview. His luck was witnessed by everyone. In fact, after scratching the new ticket, he ended up wining the big prize, of 250.000 $.

Bill was stunned, and couldn’t believe what just happened. And just like everybody, he couldn’t believe that he was this lucky and kept repeating ””I don’t believe this is happening. I think I will have another heart attack. Oh gosh!”. Honestly, this man cheated death twice, then won the lottery TWICE also! I bet we all wish we were this lucky.

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Does Height Difference In a Couple Affect Their Relationship?

Does Height Difference In a Couple Affect Their Relationship?

Do you prefer taller or shorter men? Well, you better think twice about your answer, because it seems that height difference in a couple does affect their relationship.

In fact, several studies conducted by researchers at various Universities around the world. First, professors at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea revealed shocking facts. Then, sociologists at NYU went the extra mile, and examined data since 1968.

Basically, and according to the findings, forget love at first sight and communication skills, because the taller your man is, the happier you will be apparently.

The Study Targeted a Large Focus Group

Now that we’ve established that height difference in a couple does affect their relationship, let us introduce you to how they came up with such a conclusion.

First of all, the Korean study targeted 7,850 women. Moreover, most women who have a taller husband reported to be happier in the relationship. However, the effect of happiness was minimized throughout time, revealing that some women also claimed to have a happy marriage even if their partner was shorter than them.

In addition, the NYU research used data from over 4500 families, and analyzed it through the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID). Their findings? Taller man have happier wives, and shorter men take longer to get married. However, in the latter case, divorce rates were 32 percent lower than in the case of tall men.

The Bigger The height Gap, The Stronger The Relationship

Consequently, the sum of studies realized did prove a correlation between height difference in couples, and how longer they are estimated to last. However, it was explained that it was due to gap in perception regarding men’s responsibilities in the couple.

Moreover, scientists argued that women relate height to masculinity, and that the taller a man is, the most likely for him to be supportive and helpful in the relationship. According to the research paper, “Short men may exchange their breadwinner status for less housework … because a lower share of housework or a higher share of relative earnings allow short men to enact traditional gender ideals, thereby performing their masculinity in the absence of symbolic anthropomorphic differences,”

Why Do Women Prefer Taller Men?

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Although most women would say that they prefer a ”taller” man, it’s no rule. Actually, a certain category of women admitted that their short partners were more attentive and showed more emotional involvement. Nevertheless, women are most satisfied when their partner was 8 inches (21cm) taller. On the other hand, men reported that they were less willing to date a taller woman.

In conclusion, studies explain that the height difference in a couple has a significant effect on the relationship. Being short in general is perceived as a less attractive and less successful. So, if you are looking for a long-lasting relationship, please go find yourself a man who is twice your size.

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Bathroom Habits That You Should Be Giving Up ASAP

Bathroom and shower times are basically our sacred moment of the day. We each have our own habits, routines and unique way of doing things. However, there are some bathroom habits that you should be giving up. In fact, we consciously make some mistakes that will cost us a lot on the long run.

We have investigated the most common ”wrong” bathroom habits that you should be giving up ASAP. Here is what we found out.

You Need To Change Your Toothbrush Frequently

Toothbrushes are literally the synonym of clean. However, did you know that your toothbrush could contain as much germs as a dirty bathroom floor? In fact, researchers from The University of Manchester revealed that ” over 10 million germs are living on the average toothbrush”

The best way to care for your dental hygiene, is to replace your toothbrush every 2-3 months, and in the mean time, clean it through soaking it in some vinegar or lemon juice. However, make sure to follow-up clean it well with warm water.

Wash Your Towels Twice a Week

It makes perfect sense that towels get dirtier faster than clothes. Actually, if you don’t hang your wet towel under the sun after using it, then you should be taking extra cleaning measures.

Experts recommend you to wash and replace your towels at least twice a week, because the towel collects its fair share of dead skin cells. In addition, wet atmospheres create the best environment for bacteria to grow in.

Avoid Using Scented Soap On Intimate Parts

We cannot stress this enough! Please do not use scented soap, or any type of chemicals on your intimate parts. The main reason is that the chemicals found in shower gels and scents in general, unbalance the PH level of your genitals. Therefore, only resort to using smell-free soap, or specific PH neutral washing gels for your intimate parts.

Moreover, unbalancing your genitals’ PH level could lead to a yeast infection. FYI, this includes most bath-bombs…

Don’t Leave Your Razor In The Shower

Honestly, this one of those bathroom habits that we are all used to doing. I mean, who remembers to take their razor out of the bathroom after shaving? As a matter of a fact, and just like the towels, damp areas attract bacteria like crazy. Therefore, you should always keep your razor in a dry place.

In addition, another bathroom habit you should be giving up, is using the same razor more than twice or three times, in order to avoid all types of skin irritations.

Very Hot Water Is Bad For You

Did you actually know that ”healthy” showers do have a time limit? Well, they do, but we want to talk about this other habit that we often do, which is showering in burning-hot water. Yes, we absolutely love it. Does it make us feel more relaxed? definitely. However, your skin is paying the price of your comfort.

Projecting your skin to boiling hot water damages the skin tissues, and dehydrates it. According to dermatologists, if you suffer from high blood pressure or a cardiovascular disease, then hot showers could make them much worse. As oppose to cold water, which boosts your circulation. Ever wondered why football players’ training programs include iced water treatments?

Moisturize Your Body More Often

Although this is more of a post-shower habit, it is highly recommended to moisturize your skin very often. If you want a healthy, clear skin, then you should be making the effort of taking care of it.

Moreover, the best time to moisturize is not before bed, rather right after your shower. Why? because your skin is clean, and the doors are open for deeper absorption of the moisturizer.

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Why Is It Harder For Independent Women To Find Love?

We often hear men say ” I want to be with a smart, independent woman.” However, when it comes down to reality, it’s harder for independent women to find love. In fact, studies prove that the smarter you are, the higher are your chances of staying single.

Nevertheless, the reasons may not be what you think. Yes, it is a fact that more men are becoming emotionally unavailable. Yet, the reason why it’s harder for independent women to find love goes beyond choosing the right men.

They Know What They Want

The untold truth about being an independent woman, is that you have learned from your mistakes and past failures in love. Therefore, they are more conscious about the fact that not everyone is their soulmate.

Furthermore, according to a study oriented by Psychology Today, women are less interested in casual meetings than men. Consequently, once they realize that the relationship they are having is not moving forward, they leave.

They Are Intimidating

Let’s think about it for a second: An independent woman is usually someone who had to fight their way through life. In addition to having twice the trouble than men to reach their goals, they also know how to value themselves. Hence, men find them intimidating, especially when they ”know” more than their men.

Also, Jenna Birch’s book ”The Love Gap”, the author examines the pressure men feel regarding being the provider. So, when a woman is capable of bringing just the same to the table, it creates a mental obstacle for some men, as it hits their ”masculinity”.

They Trust Their Intuition

Women have simply proven that their intuitions are stronger than those of men. Therefore, when she feels that something is off, an independent woman who has been through it before, knows it’s right. Moreover, women who end up trusting their intuition and not always following their hearts, find it harder to find love, yet report to be happier that way.

Either way, a strong intuition that something is not working out for you shouldn’t scare you. On the contrary, women who often trust their inner thoughts tend to make the right long-term decisions.

They Believe Being Single Is Not a Flaw

Ultimately, the main reason why it’s harder for independent women to find love, is because they believe that being single is a choice. While the society still pressures women into wanting love, getting married and having children, not doing so is not a flaw either. Independent women go by the principle that ” If it doesn’t make you grow then it’s not worth it.” In fact, many women reported that they felt much happier alone than in the relationships they’ve been in. So, being single is much healthier for you than the wrong relationship/man.

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