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7 Reasons Parenting a Toddler is an Exercise in Insanity
Jerry Seinfeld once said that “a two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it.” And that phrase is permanently etched into my mind. Have truer words ever been spoken about toddlers? Because he’s right, of course. We all have to be slightly mad to get through the…
How to Treat a Grease Burn on Your Hand?
While oil makes a tasty food additive, having your skin come into contact with hot oil can result in a nasty skin burn. Because of the viscous nature of oil, burns caused by this substance can be severe. If you are unlucky enough to receive a grease burn on your hand, your immediate actions can play a part in determining how quickly you recover from this unfortunate incident. By treating your damaged skin tenderly and carefully, you can ensure that your grease burn heals quickly.
How Long Does a Positive Result Last on a Home Pregnancy Test?
Not all home pregnancy tests have the same level of sensitivity to hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), the pregnancy hormone, so some will show a positive result early in a woman’s pregnancy, and some won’t register positive until up to a week after a missed period. What the majority of tests do have in common is that positive results doesn’t always last long enough to show off to friends and relatives. That doesn’t mean you’re not pregnant, just that the type of test you took is subject to a time limit for reading the results.
Surprising Stats: Teen Suicide
When screenwriter Graham Moore accepted an Oscar for The Imitation Game in Hollywood on February 22, he made a touching plea to teenagers not to commit suicide. “I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she’s weird or she’s different or she doesn’t fit in anywhere,” Moore said…
The Pros and Cons of Botox Procedure
Many people were happy when Botox was introduced as an anti-aging product. It immediately gained immense popularity as a simple, non-surgical procedure that could help restore one’s youthful glow. With just a few tiny injections, one could enjoy wrinkle-free skin hence feel better about his or her looks.