Gemma Fischer
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Are vintage ceramic Christmas trees worth a lot of money? If you have unearthed one of those classic decorations, experts say they are quite valuable during this time of year. You remember the ones we’re talking about, right? They skyrocketed in popularity in the late-60s and early-70s. Growing up, you may remember your parents or […]
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Headaches are something that we have all been affected by in our lifetime. Whether it be after not getting enough sleep or drinking a bit too much on a night out, we all know the irritating, pounding feeling of a headache. However, for some people, headaches are more than just a nuisance. For some people, […]
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Fishermen get pricked by hooks, rod tips, and other sharp points all the time. Anyone who’s taken fishing for a hobby or a career must be ready to receive a few pokes now and then. However, no one ever assumes they’d be infected by flesh-eating bacteria. Mike Walton, a construction worker from Florida who needs […]
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Everyone’s had to deal with cancer in some capacity, whether you’ve had it yourself or a loved one has suffered from it, it’s a disease that touches so many. Approximately 38.4% of people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime (1). But you have more control over getting […]
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While we would hope that there is enough human decency in this world that companies producing products that are designed for infants, would be safe enough for infants. Of course, sometimes this is not the case, as we’ve seen recently with baby food. Johnson & Johnson, the infamous pharmaceutical, who is known for Aveeno moisturizers, […]
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Whether you have actually watched the show or not, you’ve probably at least heard of the TLC show My 600 Pound Life. This reality TV series follows the lives of people with extreme obesity: Their backstory and how they got to where they are, their daily lives, and their struggles to do simple tasks such as bathing, […]
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Gardening enthusiasts adamantly tout the long list of benefits include stress reduction and mood improvement. But, why stop there? Could tending to a garden, breathing in fresh air and exposure to Vitamin D sunshine rays help those suffering from depression? The votes are in and experts say “yes.” The answer lies in the actual antidepressant […]
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Although there is no scientific evidence that flatulence equates to feeling better, there are a variety of legitimate reasons to eat beans with every meal. For one, they actually are good for your heart, and another is that not all of them have to necessarily make you fart. If you’re not a fan of the […]
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If you’re going to eat, you’re going to poop; it’s just a natural biological function that everyone faces in life. However, not everyone is willing to share the sordid details of their bowel movements. In fact, new studies have shown that many people are uncomfortable talking about bowel movements (which might explain the startling number […]
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It’s no longer a major wonder that elderly people have a certain peculiar smell about them. Sometimes, when they try to use deodorant and fragrances, they can’t entirely mask this ‘grandparents’ scent. Most people think it’s because of their clothes, or hair, or perhaps, their sweat, but it’s not particularly any of these. Even when […]
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The skeleton of a Viking woman who was buried in Soloør, Norway alongside a hoard of deadly weaponry was ‘brought to life’ using facial recognition technology. She lived over 1,000 years ago, and her remains are now preserved in Oslo’s Museum of Cultural History.[1] With cutting-edge facial recognition technology, British scientists have brought her features […]
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Are you someone who is naturally just never on time? Well, some evidence seems to suggest that poor time management skills may just be an indication of being an eternal optimist, something that can also come with health benefits. Even with good intentions, it can feel impossible for some people to make it to their […]
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