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This is What Coronavirus Has Done To The World

Coronavirus, which is now the main focus of the entire world, has undeniably did some damage to the world. Since it’s outbreak in the province of Hubei in China last December, this ”deadly” virus has spread to the rest of the world in the span of weeks. Moreover, due to the concerning rates of contagion, most government officials are taking radical safety measures for their citizens.

Besides deaths, panic and quarantines, covid19 has tragically (and not-so-tragically) has done serious damage. Here is what coronavirus has done to the world.

Altered Traveling Plans

Obviously, when a highly contagious, super fatal disease appears, the most important element becomes safety. By the end of 2019, China had already suffered from fluctuating tourist rates. In fact, major companies canceled their flights towards Hubei, and airports were closed.

However, following the tragic and rapid spread of the virus, other countries than China took a hit. Therefore, people had to cancel trips, postpone business trips and limit crowds. In Italy, after the country entered into self-quarantine, all attractions, museums and touristy places were closed, which left major Italian cities zombie-like.

Affected the World’s Economy

Besides the damage economically done through tourism, the world’s economy is being affected. Many countries have implemented a coping strategy, which consists of allowing remote working. In order to limit the massive use of public transportation, as well as frequent physical contact within offices, people are now working from home.

This is not all. The UK and US stock markets have are reported to suffer their worst hit since 2008. Oil prices are plunging, and the world is fearing a globally serious market shut down.

People Took the Major Hit

Additionally, besides the economy suffering, people are the ones taking the major hit. Psychologically speaking, the panic and seriousness of the situation has many people misinformed. Then, being forced to work at home, made people believe that the end is near. Supermarkets were flooded and emptied, bars are shutting down, and festivals have been canceled. Free movement of people is now becoming limited everywhere, and major precautions are recommended to be made, especially in highly infected zones.

Closing of Important Facilities

On Monday, Spanish authorities announced that they will be shutting down schools, universities (public and private) as well as elderly homes. this comes as an attempt to radically lower contagion rates. Following the footsteps of the Italian government, who closed up the country, Spain is also considering a possible complete shut down of the metro and trains, if the situation aggravates.

In addition, all football events scheduled for the upcoming two weeks, will officially be played behind closed doors. This includes big confrontations, crucial matches, as well as the return leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Few Positive Points

Well, there is nothing positive about having to close yourself in, or hear someone’s death or fluctuating economy and altered traveling plans. However, coronavirus might have done a small fraction of good to the world. According to NASA, since the outbreak of the virus, their ”greenhouse gas emissions in China, the world’s largest current contributor to climate change, are down 25 per cent.” Climate change is also another serious issue facing the world nowadays, and we hope that this current situation grows some awareness regarding what we could go through next.

Photos: Pixabay, NASA.

Japanese People Celebrate Love In The Most Curious Way

Japanese People Celebrate Love In The Most Curious Way

Love is such a unique feeling, and Japanese people celebrate it in their own way. Although in most places, Valentine’s Day is recognized as the ”official” love day, different cultures rely on different celebration methods. In Japan, they celebrate this special day in their traditional, yet curious way. Here is what we know about how Japanese people celebrate Valentine’s day!

Women MakeThe First Move

Flowers with the world I love you

Yes, you read that right. In Japan, women are the one to make the first move on the men they love. In fact, the tradition says that the roles are reversed, and women gift chocolate to the men in their lives.

On February 14th in Japan, and instead of gifting jewelry, flowers or expensive treats, women offer chocolate and candy as presents. The interesting part though, and unlike other parts of the world, it almost seems that Japanese people celebrate Valentine’s Day in a one-sided manner.

Men Take One Month To Respond

Actually, men take one month to return the gift to their women. On March 14th, men bear gifts to their loved ones. The White Day is generally known as the day men return their heart-felt sentiments to the girls they are interested in. Although the gifts can be other than chocolate, there is an unspoken pressure of gifting the same present to the women. Literally, it takes men one whole month to pick the right gift, and choose who they gift it to.

Different Types of Chocolate Are a Must

Box of chocolate

There is something undeniably sweet about expressing your love on this special day. In Japan, it’s a big celebration, even for single people. In fact, as love has different ways of manifesting itself, the Japanese can gift all the men they consider important in their lives. However, not all men get the same type of chocolate.

Moreover, girls pick a specific honmei-chocolates for the men they are romantically interested in. Other types of candy and sweets can be offered to coworkers, family members and friends. However, one should be quite careful of which type of chocolate they choose, since on March 14th, they will know the response of those men.

Photos: Pixabay.

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?

Photos: Unsplash, Giphy.

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.

Photos: Pixabay, Youtube.

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.

Photos: Pixabay.

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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