healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-14--It Seems If You Put Strawberries Into Salt Water, Tiny Bugs Come Out Of Them

The spring and summer seasons bring countless joys and among them all , fresh and delicious fruits and berries !
We consume them daily , raw , in cocktails , in smoothies , in desserts !
However , we are constantly being advised to thoroughly wash them before use , but apparently , we still don ’ t !
People have started sharing videos on TikTok to help others wash strawberries properly .
Under the hashtag # strawberrieswithbugs , people investigate the claim that bugs appear from strawberries after they have been soaked in salt water .
Videos on TikTok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the dirt and insects from the purchased produce Here is a closer look at the bugs TikTok user Thatnatchats shared one of these videos about strawberries and she shocked people !
“ I always ask my fan base for suggestions about what I should look at next and I ’ ve been getting a lot of comments about strawberries .
I believed they wanted to see the seeds up close so I was very surprised to find bugs when looking at strawberries under a stereomicroscope .
I didn ’ t learn about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my comment section became very fearful and asked how to wash them .
Other people replied and I ’ ve heard salt water , vinegar , and many different methods I have never heard of before.
” She previously had around 40K followers , but on the first day of the video , due to the “ strawberry bug trend ” , she garnered 2 million followers !
“ I was astonished that I had so many people seeing what I have seen .
My family was taken back as well .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I had a couple of people approach me and say that they had no idea I was so popular on Tiktok .
My fans jumped from 40k to 300k .
It was crazy , to say the least , but everyone around me was very happy and proud that my passion for science and microscopes was being recognized.
” Yet , she added that , after a proper rinse , no one should be afraid to eat strawberries again .
She added that she will try all the methods recommended on TikTok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soaked in salt water Apparently , the little worms that come out of the strawberries are the offspring of a fruit fly called the Spotted Wing Drosophila .
The females shoot their eggs into the interior of fruits that are about to ripen , especially blueberries , strawberries , and raspberries .
The two most efficient methods to wash the fresh produce involve salt water and vinegar .
Simply soak the strawberries for 5-10 minutes , and rinse them afterward .
In case the produce you have bought is not organic , make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water , to reduce the number of chemicals you ’ ll end up consuming .
When using salt water , many advise adding lukewarm water , so the salt can dissolve quicker .
Layla Eplett wrote on the Scientific American Guest Blog that we all ingest about “ one to two pounds of flies , maggots , and other bugs each year without even knowing it.
” I know it ’ s gross , but it is harmless .
Greg Loeb , an entomologist , and professor at Cornell University said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ re eating bugs .
Sometimes we entomologists joke that , hey , it ’ s just a little bit more protein .
But the real point is there are organisms on your fruit and even if it makes people uncomfortable , it ’ s definitely not going to hurt them .
Eating those bugs won ’ t make you sick.
” On the other hand , others claim that these bugs can appear in the fruits , but it is not common .
They advise washing the strawberries well with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on the safe side , make sure you always properly wash your produce .
Then , just enjoy their amazing taste !

The spring and summer seasons bring countless joys and among them all, fresh and delicious fruits and berries! We consume them daily, raw, in cocktails, in smoothies, in desserts!
However, we are constantly being advised to thoroughly wash them before use, but apparently, we still don’t!
People have started sharing videos on TikTok to help others wash strawberries properly. Under the hashtag #strawberrieswithbugs, people investigate the claim that bugs appear from strawberries after they have been soaked in salt water.
Videos on TikTok reveal the best ways to get rid of the dirt and insects from the purchased produce
This quickly became a ‘strawberry bug trend’
Here is a closer look at the bugs
TikTok user Thatnatchats shared one of these videos about strawberries and she shocked people!
She explained:
“I always ask my fan base for suggestions about what I should look at next and I’ve been getting a lot of comments about strawberries. I believed they wanted to see the seeds up close so I was very surprised to find bugs when looking at strawberries under a stereomicroscope.
I didn’t learn about how to properly wash the strawberries until my comment section became very fearful and asked how to wash them. Other people replied and I’ve heard salt water, vinegar, and many different methods I have never heard of before.”
She previously had around 40K followers, but on the first day of the video, due to the “strawberry bug trend”, she garnered 2 million followers!
She added:
“I was astonished that I had so many people seeing what I have seen. My family was taken back as well. When I went to school the next day, I had a couple of people approach me and say that they had no idea I was so popular on Tiktok.
My fans jumped from 40k to 300k. It was crazy, to say the least, but everyone around me was very happy and proud that my passion for science and microscopes was being recognized.”
Yet, she added that, after a proper rinse, no one should be afraid to eat strawberries again. She added that she will try all the methods recommended on TikTok.
The bugs appear when strawberries are soaked in salt water
Apparently, the little worms that come out of the strawberries are the offspring of a fruit fly called the Spotted Wing Drosophila. The females shoot their eggs into the interior of fruits that are about to ripen, especially blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.
The two most efficient methods to wash the fresh produce involve salt water and vinegar. Simply soak the strawberries for 5-10 minutes, and rinse them afterward.
In case the produce you have bought is not organic, make sure you add white vinegar to the water, to reduce the number of chemicals you’ll end up consuming.
When using salt water, many advise adding lukewarm water, so the salt can dissolve quicker.
Layla Eplett wrote on the Scientific American Guest Blog that we all ingest about “one to two pounds of flies, maggots, and other bugs each year without even knowing it.”
I know it’s gross, but it is harmless.
Greg Loeb, an entomologist, and professor at Cornell University said:
“If you’re eating fresh produce, you’re eating bugs. Sometimes we entomologists joke that, hey, it’s just a little bit more protein.
But the real point is there are organisms on your fruit and even if it makes people uncomfortable, it’s definitely not going to hurt them. Eating those bugs won’t make you sick.”
On the other hand, others claim that these bugs can appear in the fruits, but it is not common. They advise washing the strawberries well with water only.
Yet, just to be on the safe side, make sure you always properly wash your produce.
Then, just enjoy their amazing taste!
Here are people’s reactions:
Sources:
www.buzzfeed.com
www.delish.com
vitals.lifehacker.com
edition.cnn.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-14--Who Is The ‘Dumbest’ Person In This Picture?

During these challenging times , spending most of our time indoors , we have something that will jog your mind , instead of activating your body muscles !
The following picture is a real challenge !
There are four men , sitting on a tree .
The first one is just sitting there , and the other three are trying to cut different parts of the tree .
Who do you think is the dumbest of them all ?
Look at their positions on the tree , analyze their facial expressions , see what they are doing .
Note that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are so many different interpretations of the picture , and there are at least two conclusions to this puzzle , each of them is based on a different premise .
Therefore , the premise that you tend to gravitate will reveal something about you !
Let ’ s look at it a bit closer : He is sitting away from the tree trunk , which is not a wise decision from the start .
He is doing nothing while two others are trying to cut the branch he is sitting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is calm , or unaware of the danger he is facing .
If you chose this one , you are a person that is fully aware that nothing is going to resolve on its own , and lives life led by logic and reason .
This person keeps doing his job and ignores the one that is trying to cut him down .
He is a symbol of those people who are prepared to take a risk just to succeed .
Yet , such people don ’ t think too much about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , and fail to see the bigger picture , which can cost them a lot in the future .
This person will probably come out of it all alive before anybody else .
He will injure at least one of the men , but ignores the person behind him .
In real life , he will end up in jail .
Many choose this man because they believe that he will end up the worst , as there is justice .
This man is the most malicious of them all , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On a metaphysical level , “ bad karma ” could cause bad luck or unfortunate events throughout his life .
If you have chosen this answer , you are likely supportive of time-honored moral or civil institutions and traditions .
This person will injure himself only , and at least he is not putting anyone else at risk .
He will get out of the situation leaving the least repercussions behind .
Yet , he does not pick the means .
Many believe that this man symbolizes a rebellious person , who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove a point .
Did your opinion change now ?

During these challenging times, spending most of our time indoors, we have something that will jog your mind, instead of activating your body muscles!
The following picture is a real challenge! There are four men, sitting on a tree. The first one is just sitting there, and the other three are trying to cut different parts of the tree.
Who do you think is the dumbest of them all?
Look at their positions on the tree, analyze their facial expressions, see what they are doing. Note that falling from the tree will cause injury.
There are so many different interpretations of the picture, and there are at least two conclusions to this puzzle, each of them is based on a different premise. Therefore, the premise that you tend to gravitate will reveal something about you!
Let’s look at it a bit closer:
Person 1:
He is sitting away from the tree trunk, which is not a wise decision from the start. He is doing nothing while two others are trying to cut the branch he is sitting on. Judging from his facial expression, he is calm, or unaware of the danger he is facing.
If you chose this one, you are a person that is fully aware that nothing is going to resolve on its own, and lives life led by logic and reason.
Person 2:
This person keeps doing his job and ignores the one that is trying to cut him down. He is a symbol of those people who are prepared to take a risk just to succeed.
Yet, such people don’t think too much about the decisions they make before they make them, and fail to see the bigger picture, which can cost them a lot in the future.
Person 3:
This person will probably come out of it all alive before anybody else. He will injure at least one of the men, but ignores the person behind him. In real life, he will end up in jail.
Many choose this man because they believe that he will end up the worst, as there is justice. This man is the most malicious of them all, as he attempts to harm two people. On a metaphysical level, “bad karma” could cause bad luck or unfortunate events throughout his life.
If you have chosen this answer, you are likely supportive of time-honored moral or civil institutions and traditions.
Person 4:
This person will injure himself only, and at least he is not putting anyone else at risk. He will get out of the situation leaving the least repercussions behind. Yet, he does not pick the means.
Many believe that this man symbolizes a rebellious person, who will do whatever he has to do to prove a point.
Did your opinion change now?
Sources:
www.theepochtimes.com
vt.co
shareably.co


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-14--Dogs Can Recognize A Bad Person And There’s Science To Prove It

The world is divided between cat and dog lovers , but what remains a fact is that puppies are still our best friends .
Both animals are amazing and very intelligent pets , without a doubt , but they differ in various ways .
Dogs are more needy , and demand more attention , while cats are more autonomous .
Yet , dogs are more sensitive to our emotions , they recognize fear , sense when we are sad , protect us , and make a difference between happy and angry faces .
Now , a study confirmed that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than we thought !
A study published in the journal Animal Cognition , conducted by a team of researchers led by Akiko Takaoka of Kyoto University in Japan , presented 34 dogs with three rounds of pointing .
Dogs understand when we point at something , a ball , a stick , or food .
Yet , researchers showed that they can figure out if those gestures are misleading !
Researchers wanted to discover if dogs “ automatically ” follow human pointing gestures or they check the reliability of the pointer .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which a piece of food was hidden in one of two containers .
These were their notes : • Phase 1 , an experimenter pointed at the baited container [ filled with food ] ; the second container was empty .
• Phase 2 , after showing the contents of both containers to the dogs , the experimenter pointed at the empty container .
• Phase 3 , the procedure was exactly as in Phase 1 .
They found that most of the dogs followed the pointing in Phase 1 , most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new step , the dogs eagerly followed a new experimenter who repeated Phase 1 .
Yet , they did not lose motivation .
“ These results suggest that not only dogs are highly skilled at understanding human pointing gestures , but also , they make inferences about the reliability of a human who presents cues and consequently modify their behavior flexibly depending on the inference.
” Takaoka was surprised to discover that the dogs “ devalued the reliability of a human ” so quickly : “ Dogs have more sophisticated social intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evolved selectively in their long-life history with humans.
” She added that she intends the reaction of closely related species , like wolves , in the same situation .
John Bradshaw , an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol ’ s vet school , believes that this study shows dogs prefer predictability : “ Dogs whose owners are inconsistent with them often have behavioral disorders .
If they consistently don ’ t know what ’ s going to happen next , they can get stressed , aggressive , or fearful.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the experiment , he adds that “ dogs are almost information junkies , ” and they are fascinated with anything new .
Yet , he also explains that dogs are much more intelligent than we once believed , but their intelligence is different from ours .
They are “ very sensitive to human behavior but they have fewer preconceptions , ” and they “ they don ’ t reflect back on the past in an abstract way , or plan for the future ” , but live in the present .
Moreover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Biobehavioral Reviews indicates that dogs clearly read the communication between their owners and strangers .
Dog owners acted out a scenario where they asked strangers for help , and their dogs watched on .
The dogs understood social rules well and knew if other people were rude and behaved badly to their owners , and avoided them , even when they were offered treats .

The world is divided between cat and dog lovers, but what remains a fact is that puppies are still our best friends. Both animals are amazing and very intelligent pets, without a doubt, but they differ in various ways.
Dogs are more needy, and demand more attention, while cats are more autonomous. Yet, dogs are more sensitive to our emotions, they recognize fear, sense when we are sad, protect us, and make a difference between happy and angry faces.
Now, a study confirmed that they are much better at recognizing our personality than we thought!
A study published in the journal Animal Cognition, conducted by a team of researchers led by Akiko Takaoka of Kyoto University in Japan, presented 34 dogs with three rounds of pointing.
Dogs understand when we point at something, a ball, a stick, or food. Yet, researchers showed that they can figure out if those gestures are misleading!
Researchers wanted to discover if dogs “automatically” follow human pointing gestures or they check the reliability of the pointer. All dogs were tested in two different experiments in which a piece of food was hidden in one of two containers.
These were their notes:
Experiment 1
Phase 1, an experimenter pointed at the baited container [filled with food]; the second container was empty.
Phase 2, after showing the contents of both containers to the dogs, the experimenter pointed at the empty container.
Phase 3, the procedure was exactly as in Phase 1.
They found that most of the dogs followed the pointing in Phase 1, most ignored it in Phase 3.
Experiment 2
In the new step, the dogs eagerly followed a new experimenter who repeated Phase 1. Yet, they did not lose motivation.
Researchers concluded:
“These results suggest that not only dogs are highly skilled at understanding human pointing gestures, but also, they make inferences about the reliability of a human who presents cues and consequently modify their behavior flexibly depending on the inference.”
Takaoka was surprised to discover that the dogs “devalued the reliability of a human” so quickly:
“Dogs have more sophisticated social intelligence than we thought. This social intelligence evolved selectively in their long-life history with humans.”
She added that she intends the reaction of closely related species, like wolves, in the same situation.
John Bradshaw, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol’s vet school, believes that this study shows dogs prefer predictability:
“Dogs whose owners are inconsistent with them often have behavioral disorders. If they consistently don’t know what’s going to happen next, they can get stressed, aggressive, or fearful.”
When it comes to the second step of the experiment, he adds that “dogs are almost information junkies,” and they are fascinated with anything new.
Yet, he also explains that dogs are much more intelligent than we once believed, but their intelligence is different from ours. They are “very sensitive to human behavior but they have fewer preconceptions,” and they “ they don’t reflect back on the past in an abstract way, or plan for the future”, but live in the present.
Moreover, an experiment published in the Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews indicates that dogs clearly read the communication between their owners and strangers.
Dog owners acted out a scenario where they asked strangers for help, and their dogs watched on. The dogs understood social rules well and knew if other people were rude and behaved badly to their owners, and avoided them, even when they were offered treats.
Dogs are simply amazing, aren’t they?
Sources:
www.ladbible.com
www.bhg.com.au
www.bbc.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-14--Appreciate Your Blunt Friends: Those Who Speak Honest, Love You The Most

The bonds we develop and nourish with our friends throughout our lives are often life-saving !
Our friends are usually the first we turn to in the happiest and saddest periods in life .
A true and caring friend is supportive , encouraging , and loving .
Blunt people are often misunderstood in life .
They are honest and direct and are not afraid to tell the painful truth .
They know that the truth is the only real path in life .
Blunt friends believe in telling “ it as it is so people can deal with the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William B. Bradshaw , Ph.D .
Therefore , don ’ t make the same mistake as many others .
If you have a blunt friend , you should appreciate his company and his way to help you .
This person cares for you , and won ’ t spare you just because you need comfort .
He will present things just the way they are , and he will be ready to help you solve them .
Here are 7 reasons why your blunt friends are amazing people : 1 .
Blunt people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things happen for themselves , and they will encourage you to do the same .
Lifestyle and business expert Chalene Johnson says : “ When you surround yourself with friends like this , your life will completely change .
You become more positive , driven , and focused on your priorities.
” 2 .
Straight forward friends care about you , and they make sure you know that .
They won ’ t blow you off then you need them , and they are honest when something comes up .
3 .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They will say things straight in your face , and won ’ t talk behind your back .
4 .
They won ’ t lie to you to make you feel better .
They are never fake , and they might even get brutal , but still , caring .
They don ’ t even care if you don ’ t like it at the moment , but their honesty is the basis of your mutual sense of respect .
5 .
They are not afraid to apologize when they are wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and know how to clean the mess they ’ ve made .
They don ’ t think twice before they tell others when they ’ re wrong , so they don ’ t have a problem admitting their own fault as well .
6 .
These people will often make you smile , with their rude or funny remarks .
They are very fun and don ’ t feel they have to obey the rules of society , so they don ’ t fear the consequences much .
7 .
They are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the future and embrace life .
Who wouldn ’ t like a friend like this ?

The bonds we develop and nourish with our friends throughout our lives are often life-saving! Our friends are usually the first we turn to in the happiest and saddest periods in life. A true and caring friend is supportive, encouraging, and loving.
Blunt people are often misunderstood in life. They are honest and direct and are not afraid to tell the painful truth. They know that the truth is the only real path in life.
Blunt friends believe in telling “it as it is so people can deal with the very root of the situation,” explains William B. Bradshaw, Ph.D.
Therefore, don’t make the same mistake as many others. If you have a blunt friend, you should appreciate his company and his way to help you. This person cares for you, and won’t spare you just because you need comfort.
He will present things just the way they are, and he will be ready to help you solve them.
Here are 7 reasons why your blunt friends are amazing people:
1. Blunt people are initiative and hard-working. They make things happen for themselves, and they will encourage you to do the same. Lifestyle and business expert Chalene Johnson says: “When you surround yourself with friends like this, your life will completely change. You become more positive, driven, and focused on your priorities.”
2. Straight forward friends care about you, and they make sure you know that. They won’t blow you off then you need them, and they are honest when something comes up.
3. These people won’t sugarcoat the truth. They will say things straight in your face, and won’t talk behind your back.
4. They won’t lie to you to make you feel better. They are never fake, and they might even get brutal, but still, caring. They don’t even care if you don’t like it at the moment, but their honesty is the basis of your mutual sense of respect.
5. They are not afraid to apologize when they are wrong. They accept their mistakes in life and know how to clean the mess they’ve made. They don’t think twice before they tell others when they’re wrong, so they don’t have a problem admitting their own fault as well.
6. These people will often make you smile, with their rude or funny remarks. They are very fun and don’t feel they have to obey the rules of society, so they don’t fear the consequences much.
7. They are not afraid of changes. They look forward to the future and embrace life.
Who wouldn’t like a friend like this?
Sources:
www.powerofpositivity.com
iheartintelligence.com
awarenessact.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--Why Are Worms Coming Out Оf Strawberries In This Viral Video? An Expert Explains

Social media have become a place where people often share tutorials and tips that have helped them improve their lives and ease their everyday living .
Videos shared on TikTok revealing a strawberry-cleaning trick have recently become viral .
Namely , one video showed soaking fresh strawberries in a bowl of salt water and several small , white worm-like creatures crawling out and floating to the surface .
One Buzzfeed reporter , Krista Torress , decided to check the method , and when bugs did emerge from the berries , she said she was “ horrified ” !
Soon afterward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well , and the trend has since progressed to Facebook as well .
This frightened many , and people started questioning whether it is safe to eat fresh fruits .
The insects that appear in the video are the maggots of an invasive species of fly called the spotted wing drosophila ( SWD ) .
They have a serrated egg-laying device known as an ovipositor , which allows them to lay eggs inside ripe , undamaged fruit .
Small fruit crop entomologist , Sriyanka Lahiri , Ph.D. , an assistant professor at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the maggots hatch , they go on feeding off of the inside of the berry .
“ The maggots go largely undetected during harvest .
Since common fruit flies can only lay their eggs in softening , damaged , or rotting fruit , the maggots hitchhiking inside fresh-looking fruit definitely belong to the SWD species.
” She also says that these insects are particularly attracted to strawberries as a result of the yeast and sugar water solution commonly used as a monitoring device during berry production .
Lahiri adds that nothing can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laid , but one can prevent them from laying eggs in the first place : “ Timely picking of ripe fruits , removal of rotting fruits , and burial of damaged fruits are good cultural practices to control SWD because these flies are attracted to a fermenting fruity smell.
” Eating a few maggots won ’ t harm you .
Yet , eating them might make you prone to whatever that larvae were exposed to .
People in some countries even eat maggots as they are rich in fat and protein , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential that they could be carrying microbes , parasites , or bacteria .
Currently , their consumption can bring about more risks than benefits , so Lahiri recommends thoroughly washing all of your fresh fruits and vegetables and soaking them in water for a prolonged period of time , before eating them .
As the maggots live deep inside the fruit , rinsing only will not eliminate them completely , so Lahiri says that “ staying submerged in water might force a few of them out.
” Yet , she adds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes it a more effective method .
She even says that she is unsure that “ the fresh strawberry taste will remain the same after being submerged in saltwater for too long.
” She assures that eating a few maggots occasionally will not dramatically impact our health .
“ Although the sight of translucent worms crawling out of a fresh strawberry fruit might not be appealing , there are no known ill effects of eating them , ” says Lahiri .
In fact , if you accidentally consumed some maggots , all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your salad or fruit shake .
We would need an insane amount of pesticides to follow a zero maggot/grub tolerance policy in our food , which is neither environmentally friendly nor beneficial for human health .
Having pesticide residue on our food versus having to ingest some extra animal protein can be considered as a fair trade-off.
” Therefore , we should all rinse our produce well before use , soak strawberries in water for some time , and then we can freely enjoy their delicious taste .

Social media have become a place where people often share tutorials and tips that have helped them improve their lives and ease their everyday living. Videos shared on TikTok revealing a strawberry-cleaning trick have recently become viral.
Namely, one video showed soaking fresh strawberries in a bowl of salt water and several small, white worm-like creatures crawling out and floating to the surface.
One Buzzfeed reporter, Krista Torress, decided to check the method, and when bugs did emerge from the berries, she said she was “horrified”!
Soon afterward, Lauren Mackenzie shared her horrifying results as well, and the trend has since progressed to Facebook as well. This frightened many, and people started questioning whether it is safe to eat fresh fruits.
The insects that appear in the video are the maggots of an invasive species of fly called the spotted wing drosophila (SWD). They have a serrated egg-laying device known as an ovipositor, which allows them to lay eggs inside ripe, undamaged fruit.
Small fruit crop entomologist, Sriyanka Lahiri, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Florida, explains that when the maggots hatch, they go on feeding off of the inside of the berry.
She adds:
“The maggots go largely undetected during harvest. Since common fruit flies can only lay their eggs in softening, damaged, or rotting fruit, the maggots hitchhiking inside fresh-looking fruit definitely belong to the SWD species.”
She also says that these insects are particularly attracted to strawberries as a result of the yeast and sugar water solution commonly used as a monitoring device during berry production.
Lahiri adds that nothing can be done when the eggs have been laid, but one can prevent them from laying eggs in the first place:
“Timely picking of ripe fruits, removal of rotting fruits, and burial of damaged fruits are good cultural practices to control SWD because these flies are attracted to a fermenting fruity smell.”
Eating a few maggots won’t harm you. Yet, eating them might make you prone to whatever that larvae were exposed to.
People in some countries even eat maggots as they are rich in fat and protein, but they are preciously cooked, to lower the potential that they could be carrying microbes, parasites, or bacteria.
Currently, their consumption can bring about more risks than benefits, so Lahiri recommends thoroughly washing all of your fresh fruits and vegetables and soaking them in water for a prolonged period of time, before eating them.
As the maggots live deep inside the fruit, rinsing only will not eliminate them completely, so Lahiri says that “staying submerged in water might force a few of them out.”
Yet, she adds that she is not sure whether salt water makes it a more effective method. She even says that she is unsure that “the fresh strawberry taste will remain the same after being submerged in saltwater for too long.”
She assures that eating a few maggots occasionally will not dramatically impact our health.
“Although the sight of translucent worms crawling out of a fresh strawberry fruit might not be appealing, there are no known ill effects of eating them,” says Lahiri. In fact, if you accidentally consumed some maggots, all you did was get some extra animal protein in your salad or fruit shake.
We would need an insane amount of pesticides to follow a zero maggot/grub tolerance policy in our food, which is neither environmentally friendly nor beneficial for human health. Having pesticide residue on our food versus having to ingest some extra animal protein can be considered as a fair trade-off.”
Therefore, we should all rinse our produce well before use, soak strawberries in water for some time, and then we can freely enjoy their delicious taste.
Sources:
www.health.com
www.thesun.co.uk
www.newshub.co.nz


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--Gentle Elephant With A Gunshot Wound On His Forehead Walks Up To Humans For Help

Our planet is the home of numerous splendid wildlife , which astounds with its rich diversity .
Unfortunately , animals are often subjected to severe cruelty by humans .
One of these majestic creatures , an elephant nicknamed Pretty Boy , had been walking around with a gunshot wound on his forehead for a few weeks , back in June 2016 , in Zimbabwe .
The elephant was 25 years old at the time and had been shot , so he asked for help .
As soon as veterinarians from Animal and Wildlife Area Research and Rehabilitation Trust ( AWARE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zimbabwe , heard about his injury , they arrived at Mana Pools National Park .
Usually , elephants tend to stay away when injured , but this one surprised them and approached them first .
Half an hour after veterinarians Dr. Keith Dutlow and Dr. Lisa Marabini arrived , the elephant went right up to their car .
He was extremely gentle and relaxed , showed no signs of aggression , so the vets managed to check the hole into his forehead .
“ Pretty Boy was then tranquilized and taken in for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deformed bullet lodged inside his head .
He was likely shot at several centimeters too high for a “ kill shot ” , and the bullet glanced off his skull causing a depression fracture of the bones in his sinuses .
The bullet is lodged under his skin some 5 cm away from the wound , but because of the difficulty of taking several Xray angles on a skull that big , it could not be sufficiently triangulated to definitively locate it.
” Dr. Lisa Marabini , director of AWARE , explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they penetrate tissue as they generate so much heat , so if they don ’ t hit a vital structure they can often be left.
” This was the case with Pretty Boy .
Yet , his wound was infected , so she added that they needed to “ remove the dead pieces of the bone so that the body could continue to heal the infection.
” She believed that the shooter aimed for his heart , but missed , judging by an abscess on his shoulder from another bullet : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and came into the park for refuge .
Whether it was a poacher or a hunt gone wrong , we can only speculate.
” They also discovered another old scar near the spine , meaning that he was shot in the past too .
Yet , even though people had treated him so badly , Pretty boy remained gentle and loving .
Marabini added that “ he literally emanated serenity ” and “ there were no aggressive vibes coming from him whatsoever.
” While removing the bullet , the vets saw grey pus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ d never seen before .
Yet , they eventually cleaned and flushed the wound , and gave the elephant ultra-long acting antibiotics and parasiticides .
He then lay his head against a tree and dozed for half an hour .
The next day , Pretty boy was much happier and relaxed !
Marabini explained that he needed time to heal , but he was lucky this time , and survived .
The elephant also underwent shoulder surgery .
Poachers kill elephants for their ivory , and these majestic animals in Mana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targets , as there are hunting areas near the park .

Our planet is the home of numerous splendid wildlife, which astounds with its rich diversity. Unfortunately, animals are often subjected to severe cruelty by humans.
One of these majestic creatures, an elephant nicknamed Pretty Boy, had been walking around with a gunshot wound on his forehead for a few weeks, back in June 2016, in Zimbabwe.
The elephant was 25 years old at the time and had been shot, so he asked for help.
As soon as veterinarians from Animal and Wildlife Area Research and Rehabilitation Trust (AWARE), a wildlife conservation organization in Zimbabwe, heard about his injury, they arrived at Mana Pools National Park.
Usually, elephants tend to stay away when injured, but this one surprised them and approached them first. Half an hour after veterinarians Dr. Keith Dutlow and Dr. Lisa Marabini arrived, the elephant went right up to their car.
He was extremely gentle and relaxed, showed no signs of aggression, so the vets managed to check the hole into his forehead.
AWARE explained:
“Pretty Boy was then tranquilized and taken in for an x-ray which showed that there was a deformed bullet lodged inside his head. He was likely shot at several centimeters too high for a “kill shot”, and the bullet glanced off his skull causing a depression fracture of the bones in his sinuses. The bullet is lodged under his skin some 5 cm away from the wound, but because of the difficulty of taking several Xray angles on a skull that big, it could not be sufficiently triangulated to definitively locate it.”
Dr. Lisa Marabini, director of AWARE, explained that “bullets are usually sterile when they penetrate tissue as they generate so much heat, so if they don’t hit a vital structure they can often be left.”
This was the case with Pretty Boy. Yet, his wound was infected, so she added that they needed to “ remove the dead pieces of the bone so that the body could continue to heal the infection.”
She believed that the shooter aimed for his heart, but missed, judging by an abscess on his shoulder from another bullet:
“We think he was shot outside the park and came into the park for refuge. Whether it was a poacher or a hunt gone wrong, we can only speculate.”
They also discovered another old scar near the spine, meaning that he was shot in the past too. Yet, even though people had treated him so badly, Pretty boy remained gentle and loving.
Marabini added that “he literally emanated serenity” and “there were no aggressive vibes coming from him whatsoever.”
While removing the bullet, the vets saw grey pus oozing out of the wound, something they’d never seen before. Yet, they eventually cleaned and flushed the wound, and gave the elephant ultra-long acting antibiotics and parasiticides.
He then lay his head against a tree and dozed for half an hour. The next day, Pretty boy was much happier and relaxed!
Marabini explained that he needed time to heal, but he was lucky this time, and survived. The elephant also underwent shoulder surgery.
Poachers kill elephants for their ivory, and these majestic animals in Mana Pools National Park have long been their targets, as there are hunting areas near the park.
Sources:
daily.shared.com
explore.newsner.com
www.insideedition.com
www.bbc.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--If You Want To Be Happy, Keep Your Personal Life As Private As Possible

Being close to your friends and family is important , and those true , honest , and devoted companions in life is precious .
However , many of us often forget that the world is not a naïve and ideal place .
Unfortunately , we are all surrounded by negative vibes and not everyone around us has good intentions .
Therefore , be careful when choosing the ones who deserve to know more about your life , secrets , goals , and failures .
You ’ ll never benefit when too many people know your business .
Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Oversharing has numerous drawbacks .
You ’ ll prompt gossip , and end up worrying what people think about you , you ’ ll endanger your safety , and you ’ ll unnecessarily amplify the drama .
Being focused on positivity in life is vital , but don ’ t forget to be very cautious when it comes to the people you decide to share your personal life with .
Make sure you keep the following things private : • Your relationship issues- Discuss all your problems with your partner only , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ask for advice , but don ’ t share too many details .
Keep your intimacy .
• Your family problems- Things that happen in your family should stay in the house , always .
Don ’ t share these issues with anyone outside your home , as it will do more harm than good .
• Finances- Keep your financial status a secret , as the more you reveal your income , the more people will put you down or use you .
• Your weaknesses- Many people will try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
• Your private life- Always keep some parts of your life to yourself only .
Be open to your closest friends , but keep your boundaries .
• Your good deeds- Be humble , and keep the small acts of kindness for yourself only .
Help others , but don ’ t do it for glory .
• Your dreams- Only true friends and family will support you to pursue your dreams in life .
Others may discourage you , or even put too much pressure on you , that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Remember , a private life is a happy life .
Keep it low key , and retain an element of mystery .
It is your power .

Being close to your friends and family is important, and those true, honest, and devoted companions in life is precious. However, many of us often forget that the world is not a naïve and ideal place.
Unfortunately, we are all surrounded by negative vibes and not everyone around us has good intentions.
Therefore, be careful when choosing the ones who deserve to know more about your life, secrets, goals, and failures. You’ll never benefit when too many people know your business.
Don’t treat everyone like you owe them something.
Oversharing has numerous drawbacks. You’ll prompt gossip, and end up worrying what people think about you, you’ll endanger your safety, and you’ll unnecessarily amplify the drama.
Being focused on positivity in life is vital, but don’t forget to be very cautious when it comes to the people you decide to share your personal life with.
Make sure you keep the following things private:
Your relationship issues- Discuss all your problems with your partner only, and never involve other people. You can ask for advice, but don’t share too many details. Keep your intimacy.
Your family problems- Things that happen in your family should stay in the house, always. Don’t share these issues with anyone outside your home, as it will do more harm than good.
Finances- Keep your financial status a secret, as the more you reveal your income, the more people will put you down or use you.
Your weaknesses- Many people will try to use your flaws and turn them against you.
Your private life- Always keep some parts of your life to yourself only. Be open to your closest friends, but keep your boundaries.
Your good deeds- Be humble, and keep the small acts of kindness for yourself only. Help others, but don’t do it for glory.
Your dreams- Only true friends and family will support you to pursue your dreams in life. Others may discourage you, or even put too much pressure on you, that you might end up giving it all up.
Remember, a private life is a happy life. Keep it low key, and retain an element of mystery. It is your power.
Sources:
iheartintelligence.com
postmalesyndrome.com
www.bolde.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--Monument Of Native American Hero “Crazy Horse” Slowly Taking Shape In South Dakota

Crazy Horse , or Ta-Sunko-Witko , was a legendary warrior and Lakota Oglala leader , who committed to safeguarding the tradition and principles of the Sioux ( Lakota ) way of life .
This freedom fighter led his people in the fight against the US federal government .
He is also credited for the death of General Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn .
The iconic leader maintained that his people “ preferred our own way of living ” , adding that they “ were no expense to the government ” and all the wanted “ was peace and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hills of South Dakota have been honored to be the place of the monument of this prominent figure in history , a site of spiritual significance to the people of the Lakota tribe .
Located 17 miles from Mount Rushmore , the monument now becomes clearer , and contributor Charles Michael Ray wrote that “ when finished , [ it ] will dwarf the four presidents ” of Mount Rushmore .
The monument has been under construction for almost 70 years now , and according to constructions , it will take about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Standing Bear ordered one of the sculptors that made Mount Rushmore to create a similar monument like it with the face of his famous forefather Crazy Horse .
Standing Bear told the passionate Polish-American sculptor , Korczak Ziolkowski , that “ my fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know that the red man has great heroes too.
” Yet , his dreams initially looked too big , as he had no funding from the government .
Fortunately , Ziolkowski was a dreamer , and according to his wife , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this world ; nothing is impossible as long as you ’ re willing to work hard enough and pay the price.
” Ziolkowski started the sculpture back in 1948 , and it is expected to be the largest in the world .
After his death in 1982 , his wife and 7 children took over the project , and now , even his grandchildren are involved in it .
In the late 1990s , the face of the famous leader began to emerge from the mountain .
In the last two decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Crazy Horse .
He will be made riding a horse whose head will be as high as 22 stories .
Apart from the head of the horse , crews are now shaping the outstretched hand of Crazy Horse as well .
No one can specify the end of the project , but Ziolkowski ’ s daughter Monique explains that they ’ re just taking a decade at a time for the sculpting .
Mountain carving is nowadays high-tech .
The family followed the model of their late father exactly , but Monique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the seams and cracks in the rock .
“ He always said you had to work with Mother Nature because she ’ ll beat you every time .
So that ’ s why we ’ re working with the engineers , and we will be putting bolts in for support , but the bulk of the mountain needs to stand on its own.
” Caleb Ziolkowski , who is the third generation to work on the project , says that “ “ it is hard from a mile away to see the changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I started this hand area has changed immensely.
” Native Americans claim that whenever the monument is done , it will ensure the place of Crazy Horse in history .
Some criticize the slow pace of progress of the project , but Ruth Ziolkowski quotes her husband : “ He said , ‘ Go slowly so you do it right.
’ And , I , for one , would like to have it go faster , but there are so many things that you have to do in order to do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The work is privately funded through admission fees and donations .
To fund the construction , they are now selling tickets for visitors to see the completed face of the statue .
Apart from a museum , the master plan for the place involves an Indian University of North America .
Four days before his death , Crazy Horse said : “ I see a time … when all the colors of mankind will gather under the sacred tree of life and the whole earth will become one circle again .
”

Crazy Horse, or Ta-Sunko-Witko, was a legendary warrior and Lakota Oglala leader, who committed to safeguarding the tradition and principles of the Sioux (Lakota) way of life.
This freedom fighter led his people in the fight against the US federal government. He is also credited for the death of General Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
The iconic leader maintained that his people “preferred our own way of living”, adding that they “were no expense to the government” and all the wanted “was peace and to be left alone.”
The Black Hills of South Dakota have been honored to be the place of the monument of this prominent figure in history, a site of spiritual significance to the people of the Lakota tribe.
Located 17 miles from Mount Rushmore, the monument now becomes clearer, and contributor Charles Michael Ray wrote that “when finished, [it] will dwarf the four presidents” of Mount Rushmore.
The monument has been under construction for almost 70 years now, and according to constructions, it will take about a century to be finished.
Lakota Chief Standing Bear ordered one of the sculptors that made Mount Rushmore to create a similar monument like it with the face of his famous forefather Crazy Horse.
Standing Bear told the passionate Polish-American sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski, that “my fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know that the red man has great heroes too.”
Yet, his dreams initially looked too big, as he had no funding from the government.
Fortunately, Ziolkowski was a dreamer, and according to his wife, “he believed you can do anything in this world; nothing is impossible as long as you’re willing to work hard enough and pay the price.”
Ziolkowski started the sculpture back in 1948, and it is expected to be the largest in the world.
After his death in 1982, his wife and 7 children took over the project, and now, even his grandchildren are involved in it.
In the late 1990s, the face of the famous leader began to emerge from the mountain.
In the last two decades, workers have been sculpting the hair of Crazy Horse.
He will be made riding a horse whose head will be as high as 22 stories. Apart from the head of the horse, crews are now shaping the outstretched hand of Crazy Horse as well.
No one can specify the end of the project, but Ziolkowski’s daughter Monique explains that they’re just taking a decade at a time for the sculpting.
Mountain carving is nowadays high-tech. The family followed the model of their late father exactly, but Monique explains that they face new challenges with the seams and cracks in the rock.
“He always said you had to work with Mother Nature because she’ll beat you every time. So that’s why we’re working with the engineers, and we will be putting bolts in for support, but the bulk of the mountain needs to stand on its own.”
Caleb Ziolkowski, who is the third generation to work on the project, says that ““it is hard from a mile away to see the changes”, but “ since the time that I started this hand area has changed immensely.”
Native Americans claim that whenever the monument is done, it will ensure the place of Crazy Horse in history.
Some criticize the slow pace of progress of the project, but Ruth Ziolkowski quotes her husband:
“He said, ‘Go slowly so you do it right.’ And, I, for one, would like to have it go faster, but there are so many things that you have to do in order to do it right that it takes the time.”
The work is privately funded through admission fees and donations. To fund the construction, they are now selling tickets for visitors to see the completed face of the statue.
Apart from a museum, the master plan for the place involves an Indian University of North America.
Four days before his death, Crazy Horse said:
“I see a time … when all the colors of mankind will gather under the sacred tree of life and the whole earth will become one circle again.”
Sources:
comptonherald.org
www.npr.org
www.smithsonianmag.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--Watch The ‘Ring Of Fire’ In The Sky On June 21

During the time of a coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures , the Universe keeps entertaining us with its fascinating shows !
Eclipses can be solar and lunar .
The first one occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun , and it can be total , if the Moon completely covers the Sun , or annual , when the Moon covers all but an outer ring of the Sun .
The “ ring of fire ” occurs when the Moon is either too far from the Earth , or the Earth is too close to the Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
June and July are the eclipse season , which lasts for over a month .
These seasons occur under six months apart from each other , and as the nodes move or “ regress ” , they happen earlier each year by 19 days .
This year , the midpoint of the two seasons are in June and December .
This month , the Moon will turn new less than nine hours after the June 20 solstice and will sweep in front of the Sun on June 21 , creating a spectacular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zeiler , an eclipse chaser and cartographer who runs GreatAmericanEclipse.com .
explains what makes this solar eclipse so special : “ This eclipse is nearly a total solar eclipse because the Moon is 99.5 % the apparent diameter of the Sun .
What is exceptional about this annular solar eclipse is that its very short duration allows for dramatic views of extended Baily ’ s beads and a brief view of the Sun ’ s chromosphere .
The interplay of the Moon ’ s mountains and valleys against the narrow annulus ring of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through safe solar filters.
” Unfortunately , North Americans won ’ t be able to observe it , as it will happen during the nighttime hours on the night of June 20-21 , 2020 .
By the time the sun rises over the Americas on June 21 , the eclipse will be long over .
However , they will still get a chance to catch a young moon after sunset on June 21 .
The annular solar eclipse on June 21 , 2020 , will take place on a narrow “ path of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The eclipse path will commence in central Africa at sunrise in the Republic of the Congo , west of the Ubangi River .
It will then travel northeast through parts of the Congo , and it will be visible as a higher-in-the-sky spectacle in the Central African Republic , South Sudan , Sudan , Eritrea , Ethiopia , the Red Sea , Yemen , Saudi Arabia , Oman , the Gulf of Oman , Pakistan , India , Tibet , China , and Taiwan .
Observers will be able to spot a ring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about one minute .
If you are lucky enough to live in the regions that will witness the annual eclipse , make sure you wear proper eye protection , glasses designed for viewing eclipses , as looking directly at an eclipse could cause eye damage .
The video below provides important safety tips :

During the time of a coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures, the Universe keeps entertaining us with its fascinating shows!
Eclipses can be solar and lunar. The first one occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, and it can be total, if the Moon completely covers the Sun, or annual, when the Moon covers all but an outer ring of the Sun.
The “ring of fire” occurs when the Moon is either too far from the Earth, or the Earth is too close to the Sun for the Moon to cover it entirely.
June and July are the eclipse season, which lasts for over a month. These seasons occur under six months apart from each other, and as the nodes move or “regress”, they happen earlier each year by 19 days.
This year, the midpoint of the two seasons are in June and December.
This month, the Moon will turn new less than nine hours after the June 20 solstice and will sweep in front of the Sun on June 21, creating a spectacular ring of fire solar eclipse.
Michael Zeiler, an eclipse chaser and cartographer who runs GreatAmericanEclipse.com. explains what makes this solar eclipse so special:
“This eclipse is nearly a total solar eclipse because the Moon is 99.5% the apparent diameter of the Sun.
What is exceptional about this annular solar eclipse is that its very short duration allows for dramatic views of extended Baily’s beads and a brief view of the Sun’s chromosphere.
The interplay of the Moon’s mountains and valleys against the narrow annulus ring of the Sun will be a spectacular sight through safe solar filters.”
Unfortunately, North Americans won’t be able to observe it, as it will happen during the nighttime hours on the night of June 20-21, 2020.
By the time the sun rises over the Americas on June 21, the eclipse will be long over. However, they will still get a chance to catch a young moon after sunset on June 21.
The annular solar eclipse on June 21, 2020, will take place on a narrow “path of annularity” across Africa and Asia.
The eclipse path will commence in central Africa at sunrise in the Republic of the Congo, west of the Ubangi River.
It will then travel northeast through parts of the Congo, and it will be visible as a higher-in-the-sky spectacle in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Red Sea, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, India, Tibet, China, and Taiwan.
Observers will be able to spot a ring around the sun for a maximum of about one minute.
If you are lucky enough to live in the regions that will witness the annual eclipse, make sure you wear proper eye protection, glasses designed for viewing eclipses, as looking directly at an eclipse could cause eye damage.
The video below provides important safety tips:
Sources:
www.skyatnightmagazine.com
earthsky.org
www.travelandleisure.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--Can You Actually See As Well As You Think You Can?

Puzzles , optical illusions , quizzes , brainteasers , and math problems seem to be one of the most interesting ways to kill time during the lockdown period due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Therefore , we picked 9 visual tricks that will help you test your vision and critical reasoning ability .
Try to solve them when you are well-rested , and not suffering from a headache or migraine .
Here they are : You immediately think that line 2 is longer .
This is because the lines have been slightly angled to form the illusion of an infinite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observe the inclination of the rails , and you ’ ll conclude that they have the same length .
At first , these lines do not seem straight .
The pink and gray boxes dominate and create the illusion of curved winding lines .
Yet , they are perfectly straight .
Take your time , and look at both edges of the picture and trace the lines from these points .
One of the nine boxes matrixed together has a lighter shade than the rest of them .
The first one .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the colors are even lighter , which makes it harder to determine which one is different from the rest .
The answer is the 7th one .
A color-blind person would see the red circles in a dull green shade .
Yet , the red , pink , and brown circles form an outline of the number 2 .
This trick is excellent for diagnosing red-green color blindness , technically termed color vision deficiency .
Can you decipher the outline of the number 8 ?
Can you spot the number engraved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a refractive error such as astigmatism , you might not be able to see the number 571 .
Look closely to find the animal in the center : It ’ s a dog !
Try to identify the shade of purple highlighted in the red crosshair .
The first four are obviously not the answer .
Give your best now .
Which shade is the best match ?
- The second one .
In case you found these tricks very hard to decipher , visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist to check your vision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burden of Vision Loss and Eye Disorders in the United States ’ reported that vision problems cost the US government about $ 139 billion every year .
The risks linked to vision loss elevate with age , and one in six American adults ( aged 45 and above ) suffer from an eye-related problem .
“ When you ’ re at work , exercise your neck by nodding your head up and down , thereby increasing blood circulation to your neck and eyes .
Also , don ’ t stare at the sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vision .
Too much UV exposure makes you more prone to cataract and macular degeneration .
Also , you should choose sunglasses that block 99 % to 100 % of both UVA and UVB rays.
” Moreover , to improve your vision , make sure you rest and sleep regularly , stay hydrated , and eat foods rich in Vitamin A , Vitamin C , lutein , and beta carotene .
Yet , if you have answered all of these correctly , you have an ultra-laser vision !

Puzzles, optical illusions, quizzes, brainteasers, and math problems seem to be one of the most interesting ways to kill time during the lockdown period due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Therefore, we picked 9 visual tricks that will help you test your vision and critical reasoning ability.
Try to solve them when you are well-rested, and not suffering from a headache or migraine.
Here they are:
1..
You immediately think that line 2 is longer. This is because the lines have been slightly angled to form the illusion of an infinite railroad. Yet, you should carefully observe the inclination of the rails, and you’ll conclude that they have the same length.
2..
At first, these lines do not seem straight. The pink and gray boxes dominate and create the illusion of curved winding lines. Yet, they are perfectly straight. Take your time, and look at both edges of the picture and trace the lines from these points.
3..
One of the nine boxes matrixed together has a lighter shade than the rest of them. The first one.
4..
This one is the same as trick 3, but the colors are even lighter, which makes it harder to determine which one is different from the rest. The answer is the 7th one.
5..
A color-blind person would see the red circles in a dull green shade. Yet, the red, pink, and brown circles form an outline of the number 2. This trick is excellent for diagnosing red-green color blindness, technically termed color vision deficiency.
6..
Can you decipher the outline of the number 8?
7..
Can you spot the number engraved in the background? If you have a refractive error such as astigmatism, you might not be able to see the number 571.
8..
Look closely to find the animal in the center: It’s a dog!
9..
Try to identify the shade of purple highlighted in the red crosshair. The first four are obviously not the answer. Give your best now. Which shade is the best match?- The second one.
In case you found these tricks very hard to decipher, visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist to check your vision.
A study titled ‘The Economic Burden of Vision Loss and Eye Disorders in the United States’ reported that vision problems cost the US government about $139 billion every year.
The risks linked to vision loss elevate with age, and one in six American adults (aged 45 and above) suffer from an eye-related problem.
Ophthalmologist Arun Sethi advises:
“When you’re at work, exercise your neck by nodding your head up and down, thereby increasing blood circulation to your neck and eyes. Also, don’t stare at the sun as it can be detrimental to your vision. Too much UV exposure makes you more prone to cataract and macular degeneration. Also, you should choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays.”
Moreover, to improve your vision, make sure you rest and sleep regularly, stay hydrated, and eat foods rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, lutein, and beta carotene.
Yet, if you have answered all of these correctly, you have an ultra-laser vision!
Sources:
www.playbuzz.com
food.ndtv.com
irisvision.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-16--Ed Sheeran Got Sick Of His Neighbors Complaining, So He Spent Millions Buying Their Houses

A nice and loving home requires much more than one thinks in the first place .
Making the home cozy is not an easy task , and expensive furniture , a pleasant porch , a wide pool , and brightly colored walls are apparently not enough .
Sometimes , things do not depend on us only .
What about the neighbors ?
Well , it seems that if you have several million dollars saved , it will do the trick !
When the neighbors of Ed Sheeran started complaining about the buildings ’ works he had planned , he decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privacy back .
The singer decided to make Framlingham his home after growing up in Suffolk and meeting his wife , Cherry Seaborn , at school there .
Back in 2012 , Sheeran bought his farmhouse for more than a million dollars .
Later that same year , he also bought a Grade II listed house for about $ 550,000 .
Four years later , he bought the detached house right in front of his home for $ 1,122,000 .
According to an insider : “ Ed ’ s had neighbors grumbling about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance to buy up the two houses next to his London home , he jumped at the chance .
Ed has not only made a wise investment but is limiting the chance of people grumbling about loud music or parties .
He also decided to buy the flat above his restaurant because that could have been a massive sticking point for the business going forward.
” Sheeran ’ s planning consultants had submitted an application to the local council , explaining all the details that were to be done to the garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , created the design that included stepping stones from his drive to the main garden , paths around his house , four treated softwood compost bins , Orangerie terrace , farmhouse , and weathered vintage oak decking .
According to the detailed plans , “ the works involve laying new paving and composite decking around three properties , creating a kitchen garden with raised oak beds , brick paver , and gravel paths , building the brick plinth base for a greenhouse.
” Sheeran also intended to build a treehouse and a 32-ft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with it .
One of his neighbors , Sharon Jest , 59 , wrote to the council : “ We have no problems with the proposal but query the mention of the chapel , which has not gained permission and is most likely to be an oversight , and would also request that all external lighting is switched off between midnight and 7 am.
” Jest had also objected because it would ‘ rise above the existing hedge and look directly into our property ’ .
Sheeran has also installed a wildlife pond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspected that it is actually a swimming pool in disguise .
The plans were approved by the council , but it was added that he could not use it for other uses , and specifically forbade ‘ recreational leisure such as swimming ’ .
The star argued that he might be in breach of the condition when using a boat or getting in to clear branches or weeds , prompting the council to grant him permission .
One of the locals added : “ It all seems very strange but in actual fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully thought through .
The bales have been placed precisely in the right places and at the right angle to shield his pool.
” So , instead of negotiating with the dissatisfied neighbors , Sheeran came up with a wise solution !

A nice and loving home requires much more than one thinks in the first place. Making the home cozy is not an easy task, and expensive furniture, a pleasant porch, a wide pool, and brightly colored walls are apparently not enough.
Sometimes, things do not depend on us only. What about the neighbors? Well, it seems that if you have several million dollars saved, it will do the trick!
When the neighbors of Ed Sheeran started complaining about the buildings’ works he had planned, he decided to buy their houses and get his privacy back. The singer decided to make Framlingham his home after growing up in Suffolk and meeting his wife, Cherry Seaborn, at school there.
Back in 2012, Sheeran bought his farmhouse for more than a million dollars. Later that same year, he also bought a Grade II listed house for about $550,000. Four years later, he bought the detached house right in front of his home for $1,122,000.
According to an insider:
“Ed’s had neighbors grumbling about noise before, so when he got a chance to buy up the two houses next to his London home, he jumped at the chance. Ed has not only made a wise investment but is limiting the chance of people grumbling about loud music or parties. He also decided to buy the flat above his restaurant because that could have been a massive sticking point for the business going forward.”
Sheeran’s planning consultants had submitted an application to the local council, explaining all the details that were to be done to the garden. Suffolk garden designer, Sue Townsend, created the design that included stepping stones from his drive to the main garden, paths around his house, four treated softwood compost bins, Orangerie terrace, farmhouse, and weathered vintage oak decking.
According to the detailed plans, “the works involve laying new paving and composite decking around three properties, creating a kitchen garden with raised oak beds, brick paver, and gravel paths, building the brick plinth base for a greenhouse.”
Sheeran also intended to build a treehouse and a 32-ft chapel, and his neighbors were displeased with it.
One of his neighbors, Sharon Jest, 59, wrote to the council:
“We have no problems with the proposal but query the mention of the chapel, which has not gained permission and is most likely to be an oversight, and would also request that all external lighting is switched off between midnight and 7 am.”
Jest had also objected because it would ‘rise above the existing hedge and look directly into our property’.
Sheeran has also installed a wildlife pond and a pub, but his neighbors suspected that it is actually a swimming pool in disguise.
The plans were approved by the council, but it was added that he could not use it for other uses, and specifically forbade ‘recreational leisure such as swimming’.
The star argued that he might be in breach of the condition when using a boat or getting in to clear branches or weeds, prompting the council to grant him permission.
One of the locals added:
“It all seems very strange but in actual fact, it appears to have been very carefully thought through. The bales have been placed precisely in the right places and at the right angle to shield his pool.”
So, instead of negotiating with the dissatisfied neighbors, Sheeran came up with a wise solution!
Sources:
www.ladbible.com
metro.co.uk
www.dailymail.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-17--Vinegar Is The Secret To Soft Towels, Whiter Whites, And More Laundry Solutions

Sometimes , the solution to a problem is much simpler than we thought .
In the household , things can be solved in a much easier , and environment-friendly way than by using chemical-laden products , with the help of natural cleaning items .
They are cheaper , harmless , and effective , and vinegar is one of the most powerful ones .
When used in the laundry routine , distilled white vinegar can help you get rid of stains and odors , and soften hardened towels .
Its acidity makes it a potent and versatile cleaning agent in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can boost the quality of the wash : • Vinegar will eliminate bad odors from your clothes , as it will destroy the bacteria that cause them .
Add 2 cups of distilled vinegar to a washer filled with hot water , add the mildewy towels , and run the normal cycle .
Add a cup to the rinse cycle for clothes , and for very strong odors , presoak those items in one cup of vinegar mixed with cold water , and let them sit for twenty minutes before washing .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them for 15 minutes , and wash them .
For milder stains , soak the item in a mixture of 2 cups of warm water and 1 cup of vinegar .
For stubborn stains , mix vinegar and baking soda to make a paste , and use the paste onto the stains .
• It is excellent for the whites , and it will leave them stainless .
To get rid of the stubborn underarm stains , soak the whites in a half-gallon of hot water mixed with two cups of vinegar overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of distilled vinegar to the final rinse cycle to keep the dark colors of the clothes .
• To reverse dye-damage , add one cup of vinegar to your wash cycle along with your regular detergent .
• Add half a cup of vinegar into the rinse cycle to fight static and lint , and to remove pet hair from the laundry .
• Add a half cup of vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser to soften the clothes , towels , and linens .
However , to enjoy the magic of vinegar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow these tips : • Choose distilled white vinegar if you intend to use it for laundry only , as it contains no tannins that can stain clothes .
Plus , it is cheaper .
• If you must use cider vinegar , use less and dilute it with water before pouring directly on clothes .
• Don ’ t mix vinegar and detergent .
If you ’ re using detergent , add the vinegar to the rinse cycle after the detergent is out .
• If too concentrated , it can stain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to brighten the clothes , add vinegar to the bleach dispenser .
If you want to get rid of the odors , add it to the washing basin during the rinse cycle , or use it instead of the detergent .
To soften the items , add it to the softening dispenser .
• Due to the strength of vinegar , check if your washing machine is made with materials that will withstand it .
• Use vinegar sparingly , as its excessive use can clog pipes and hoses and damage the washing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect way to clean the appliances in the kitchen as well .
Plus , it will help you remove stains from the carpet and furniture in the home .
Therefore , this inexpensive product will help you avoid the use of harsh chemicals , and still have white , bright , soft , and odorless laundry !
Vinegar is safe to use in both , standard and high-efficiency washers , and it is beneficial for the environment and septic tanks .

Sometimes, the solution to a problem is much simpler than we thought. In the household, things can be solved in a much easier, and environment-friendly way than by using chemical-laden products, with the help of natural cleaning items.
They are cheaper, harmless, and effective, and vinegar is one of the most powerful ones. When used in the laundry routine, distilled white vinegar can help you get rid of stains and odors, and soften hardened towels.
Its acidity makes it a potent and versatile cleaning agent in the household, so here is how it can boost the quality of the wash:
Vinegar will eliminate bad odors from your clothes, as it will destroy the bacteria that cause them. Add 2 cups of distilled vinegar to a washer filled with hot water, add the mildewy towels, and run the normal cycle. Add a cup to the rinse cycle for clothes, and for very strong odors, presoak those items in one cup of vinegar mixed with cold water, and let them sit for twenty minutes before washing.
Spray the stains with vinegar, leave them for 15 minutes, and wash them. For milder stains, soak the item in a mixture of 2 cups of warm water and 1 cup of vinegar. For stubborn stains, mix vinegar and baking soda to make a paste, and use the paste onto the stains.
It is excellent for the whites, and it will leave them stainless. To get rid of the stubborn underarm stains, soak the whites in a half-gallon of hot water mixed with two cups of vinegar overnight before washing.
Add a cup of distilled vinegar to the final rinse cycle to keep the dark colors of the clothes.
To reverse dye-damage, add one cup of vinegar to your wash cycle along with your regular detergent.
Add half a cup of vinegar into the rinse cycle to fight static and lint, and to remove pet hair from the laundry.
Add a half cup of vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser to soften the clothes, towels, and linens.
However, to enjoy the magic of vinegar in the laundry, make sure you follow these tips:
Choose distilled white vinegar if you intend to use it for laundry only, as it contains no tannins that can stain clothes. Plus, it is cheaper.
If you must use cider vinegar, use less and dilute it with water before pouring directly on clothes.
Don’t mix vinegar and detergent. If you’re using detergent, add the vinegar to the rinse cycle after the detergent is out.
If too concentrated, it can stain delicate fabrics.
If you want to brighten the clothes, add vinegar to the bleach dispenser. If you want to get rid of the odors, add it to the washing basin during the rinse cycle, or use it instead of the detergent. To soften the items, add it to the softening dispenser.
Due to the strength of vinegar, check if your washing machine is made with materials that will withstand it.
Use vinegar sparingly, as its excessive use can clog pipes and hoses and damage the washing machine.
Note that vinegar is a perfect way to clean the appliances in the kitchen as well. Plus, it will help you remove stains from the carpet and furniture in the home.
Therefore, this inexpensive product will help you avoid the use of harsh chemicals, and still have white, bright, soft, and odorless laundry! Vinegar is safe to use in both, standard and high-efficiency washers, and it is beneficial for the environment and septic tanks.
Amazing!
Sources:
healthylifeboxx.com
tiphero.com
www.thespruce.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-17--11 Fundamental Things That Happy People Follow

It is not easy to always find the silver lining in life , and ignore the negative vibes around you , but it is surely worthwhile to try and find happiness in life .
Happiness is a mental state , and it is achieved by the “ effect of choice.
” You can learn how to become happy in life , and here are 11 things happy people do : 1 .
They ward off negativity .
They avoid things or people that trigger negativity and fight their own negative emotions and thoughts .
They control what they read and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wisely choose the places they visit .
2 .
Happy people realize that they need to embrace their imperfections to be content in life .
They are grateful for everything they get in life and accept their flaws .
3 .
Moods are contagious , so they spend their time surrounded by happy people .
This boosts their confidence , stimulates creativity , and creates amazing memories .
4 .
Worrying is the fastest way to destroy our happiness , so happy people tend to worry less .
They come up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the problem only , and channel their energy to productive brainstorming .
Happy people accept their past and accept the uncertainty of the future .
As Mark Twain once said , “ Worrying is like paying a debt you don ’ t owe.
” 5 .
Happy people do not hold grudges but forgive instead .
They accept failures and mistakes and go on with life .
6 .
They spend some time every day to think of the good things that happened to them , to refocus from the problems .
7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devote to their own only .
They use this “ alone time ” to breathe , relax , and reflect .
8 .
Happy people have found the balance of life and work .
They work hard , but they always find time to pursue activities they find enjoyable .
They have hobbies , visit the gym , spend time with friends , go to the spa , read , etc .
9 .
Happy people celebrate even the smallest victories .
They know that they should appreciate even the smallest progress , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they know that they need to lower their expectations .
According to Rich Tatum : “ Most disappointments arise from unmet expectations .
Set realistic expectations for yourself , based on your strengths , then strive to exceed them.
” 10 .
Happy people are aware of the fact that materialism drains happiness , so they focus on experiences .
11 .
They know to enjoy the ride , and happiness is not a final destination .
They learn to enjoy every single moment , and that makes them happy .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Make sure you too practice these strategies , and over time , you will get better at finding happiness in life !

It is not easy to always find the silver lining in life, and ignore the negative vibes around you, but it is surely worthwhile to try and find happiness in life.
Happiness is a mental state, and it is achieved by the “effect of choice.”
You can learn how to become happy in life, and here are 11 things happy people do:
1. They ward off negativity. They avoid things or people that trigger negativity and fight their own negative emotions and thoughts. They control what they read and watch, carefully select their friends, and wisely choose the places they visit.
2. Happy people realize that they need to embrace their imperfections to be content in life. They are grateful for everything they get in life and accept their flaws.
3. Moods are contagious, so they spend their time surrounded by happy people. This boosts their confidence, stimulates creativity, and creates amazing memories.
4. Worrying is the fastest way to destroy our happiness, so happy people tend to worry less. They come up with a solution, but never focus on the problem only, and channel their energy to productive brainstorming. Happy people accept their past and accept the uncertainty of the future. As Mark Twain once said, “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.”
5. Happy people do not hold grudges but forgive instead. They accept failures and mistakes and go on with life.
6. They spend some time every day to think of the good things that happened to them, to refocus from the problems.
7. Happy people always take time to devote to their own only. They use this “alone time” to breathe, relax, and reflect.
8. Happy people have found the balance of life and work. They work hard, but they always find time to pursue activities they find enjoyable. They have hobbies, visit the gym, spend time with friends, go to the spa, read, etc.
9. Happy people celebrate even the smallest victories. They know that they should appreciate even the smallest progress, as it is significant too. Sometimes, they know that they need to lower their expectations. According to Rich Tatum: “Most disappointments arise from unmet expectations. Set realistic expectations for yourself, based on your strengths, then strive to exceed them.”
10. Happy people are aware of the fact that materialism drains happiness, so they focus on experiences.
11. They know to enjoy the ride, and happiness is not a final destination. They learn to enjoy every single moment, and that makes them happy. They slow down to appreciate the little pleasures.
Make sure you too practice these strategies, and over time, you will get better at finding happiness in life!
Sources:
www.linkedin.com
heleo.com
medium.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-17--VIDEO: Penguins Take Accidental Selfie After Finding Camera In Antarctica

Every single one of us has a lot of selfies in the phone gallery !
Everyone with a social media account has done a selfie at some point , and these photos have become a part of pop culture !
In fact , they are so popular , that even animals take them !
When expeditioner Eddi Gault set his camera in Antarctica , he hoped it will capture some interesting moments , but he certainly did not expect a penguin selfie !
Back in 2018 , the Australian was visiting Auster Rookery , a breeding ground for Emperor penguins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Australia ’ s Antarctic research stations .
The organization explained that it “ didn ’ t take long for the naturally curious birds to seize the opportunity for a selfie ” .
After he placed the camera on the ground , a group of the penguins gathered around it !
They are approaching , getting closer and closer , and they manage to knock the camera over .
Next , the face of one of them appears !
It is quickly joined by another , and as they inspect the camera , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The video was posted by the Australian Antarctic Division and it immediately went viral !
Emperor penguins ( Aptenodytes forsteri ) are native to Antarctica .
They are the largest of the 18 penguin species , being about 45 inches tall , and can weigh up to 88 pounds .
Yet , these black and white birds are spectacular in many ways !
Their bodies have adapted to the harsh weather conditions , and to conserve warmth and avoid the winds , they huddle !
They even take turns spending time in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when one of them is warmed up , it rotates to the outside of the huddle and allows another one to warm up .
What ’ s more , these penguins breed during the winter , and after the females lay their eggs , they leave for two months and travel up to 50 miles to the open ocean to feed .
The males stay at home and watch over the eggs , covering them with a flap of skin to keep them warm .
When the mothers return , they feed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haven ’ t eaten for 2 months , take off for their own hunting trip !
Auster Rookery is the home of thousands of breeding penguins , and it is one of 40 such colonies on Antarctica .
The country ’ s strategic , scientific , environmental , and economic interests in the Antarctic are ensured by Australia ’ s Antarctic Division , which protects , administers , and researches the area .
According to the organization : “ Emperor penguin populations are projected to undergo a moderately rapid decline over the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projected climate change .
However , it should be noted that there is considerable uncertainty over future climatic changes and how these will impact the species.
” The International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) currently lists Emperor penguins as “ near threatened ” .

Every single one of us has a lot of selfies in the phone gallery! Everyone with a social media account has done a selfie at some point, and these photos have become a part of pop culture!
In fact, they are so popular, that even animals take them! When expeditioner Eddi Gault set his camera in Antarctica, he hoped it will capture some interesting moments, but he certainly did not expect a penguin selfie!
Back in 2018, the Australian was visiting Auster Rookery, a breeding ground for Emperor penguins, located near Mawson Station, one of Australia’s Antarctic research stations.
The organization explained that it “didn’t take long for the naturally curious birds to seize the opportunity for a selfie”. After he placed the camera on the ground, a group of the penguins gathered around it!
They are approaching, getting closer and closer, and they manage to knock the camera over.
Next, the face of one of them appears! It is quickly joined by another, and as they inspect the camera, they took some pretty amazing selfies!
Hilarious!
The video was posted by the Australian Antarctic Division and it immediately went viral!
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are native to Antarctica. They are the largest of the 18 penguin species, being about 45 inches tall, and can weigh up to 88 pounds.
Yet, these black and white birds are spectacular in many ways!
Their bodies have adapted to the harsh weather conditions, and to conserve warmth and avoid the winds, they huddle! They even take turns spending time in the warmth of the inner circle, and when one of them is warmed up, it rotates to the outside of the huddle and allows another one to warm up.
What’s more, these penguins breed during the winter, and after the females lay their eggs, they leave for two months and travel up to 50 miles to the open ocean to feed. The males stay at home and watch over the eggs, covering them with a flap of skin to keep them warm.
When the mothers return, they feed the chicks, while the males, who haven’t eaten for 2 months, take off for their own hunting trip!
Amazing!
Auster Rookery is the home of thousands of breeding penguins, and it is one of 40 such colonies on Antarctica. The country’s strategic, scientific, environmental, and economic interests in the Antarctic are ensured by Australia’s Antarctic Division, which protects, administers, and researches the area.
According to the organization:
“Emperor penguin populations are projected to undergo a moderately rapid decline over the next three generations owing to the effects of projected climate change.
However, it should be noted that there is considerable uncertainty over future climatic changes and how these will impact the species.”
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) currently lists Emperor penguins as “near threatened”.
Sources:
mymodernmet.com
www.eveningexpress.co.uk
globalnews.ca


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-18--Orangutan Offers Helping Hand To Man Wading In Snake-Infested Waters

It might sound offensive , but sometimes , animals are more humane than humans .
An amateur photographer captured a touching encounter that proves that orangutans can be very compassionate and caring !
Anil Prabhakar was on a safari with his friends in Borneo , Indonesia , at a conservation forest run by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation ( BOS ) .
Then , he witnessed the encounter of a man and a wild orangutan .
The man was wading through snake-infested waters , and the critically endangered ape offered a hand to help him get out of it !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that area so the warden came over and he ’ s clearing snakes .
I saw an orangutan come very close to him and just offer him his hand.
” He added that the guard found it difficult to move in the muddy water , so the ape decided to help .
“ I really wasn ’ t able to click .
I never expected something like that .
I just grabbed that moment .
It was really emotional.
” He posted it on Instagram , with the caption , “ Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dying in Mankind , sometimes animals are guiding us back to our basics.
” People simply loved it , and it has garnered over 89K likes !
The encounter lasted for 4 minutes .
The guard moved away to climb out of the water , so Prabhakar wanted to know why he didn ’ t accept the help the ape offered .
The guard had explained that they are “ completely wild , we don ’ t know how they ’ ll react.
’ ” Prabhakar , a geologist from Kerala in India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangers these venomous snakes can pose , as “ snakes are their biggest enemy.
” Apart from venomous snakes , Borneo ’ s orangutans are also under threat from forest fires , habitat loss , and hunting .
The population of the orangutan has been dramatically reduced in the past three generations , by over 80 % , so they could go extinct in case people don ’ t take action and implement sustainable technologies .
According to the BOS ’ s website : “ As one of our closest living relatives orangutans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are an iconic species of Indonesia and an important umbrella species .
By protecting orangutans in their natural habitat , a whole plethora of other flora and fauna are also protected .
Protecting their forest habitat is as important to humans as much as it is to wildlife .
”

It might sound offensive, but sometimes, animals are more humane than humans. An amateur photographer captured a touching encounter that proves that orangutans can be very compassionate and caring!
Anil Prabhakar was on a safari with his friends in Borneo, Indonesia, at a conservation forest run by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS).
Then, he witnessed the encounter of a man and a wild orangutan. The man was wading through snake-infested waters, and the critically endangered ape offered a hand to help him get out of it!
Prabhakar said:
“There was a report of snakes in that area so the warden came over and he’s clearing snakes. I saw an orangutan come very close to him and just offer him his hand.”
He added that the guard found it difficult to move in the muddy water, so the ape decided to help.
“I really wasn’t able to click. I never expected something like that. I just grabbed that moment. It was really emotional.”
He posted it on Instagram, with the caption, “Let me help you?: Once Humanity dying in Mankind, sometimes animals are guiding us back to our basics.”
People simply loved it, and it has garnered over 89K likes!
The encounter lasted for 4 minutes. The guard moved away to climb out of the water, so Prabhakar wanted to know why he didn’t accept the help the ape offered.
The guard had explained that they are “completely wild, we don’t know how they’ll react.’”
Prabhakar, a geologist from Kerala in India, explained that the orangutans know the dangers these venomous snakes can pose, as “snakes are their biggest enemy.”
Apart from venomous snakes, Borneo’s orangutans are also under threat from forest fires, habitat loss, and hunting.
The population of the orangutan has been dramatically reduced in the past three generations, by over 80%, so they could go extinct in case people don’t take action and implement sustainable technologies.
According to the BOS’s website:
“As one of our closest living relatives orangutans are highly intelligent, sentient beings. They are an iconic species of Indonesia and an important umbrella species. By protecting orangutans in their natural habitat, a whole plethora of other flora and fauna are also protected. Protecting their forest habitat is as important to humans as much as it is to wildlife.”
Sources:
www.news18.com
edition.cnn.com
orangutan.or.id


healthyfoodhouse--2020-06-18--Stunning Living Sculpture Changes Its Appearance With The Seasons

Sculptures are fascinating works of art , and art lovers often revisit the ones that have impressed them , to marvel at their beauty once more .
Yet , what if a sculpture changed every time you went to see it ?
Well , the sculpture of a giant woman sleeping in the grass in a garden in the Southwest of England changes its appearance with the season !
The Mud Maid is an incredible living sculpture you can see if you ever visit the lands of Cornwall .
It lies in the Lost Gardens of Heligan , which belonged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late 16th century .
By the 19th century , the gardens became a stunning place to visit , and their massive size demanded the work of 22 gardeners by the beginning of the 20th century .
Unfortunately , the first World War made the gardens fell into disrepair .
In the 1990s , the place was rediscovered by a distant relative of the Tremayne family , who started a campaign to restore the former glory of the gardens .
This eventually became Europe ’ s largest garden restoration project .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardens have been put back where they belong : in pride of place among the finest gardens in England.
” Architect Tim Smit led the project , and apart from restoring the gardens , some floral art installations were commissioned too , including the Giant ’ s Head and the Mud Maid .
Now , they are popular tourist attractions , and the surrounding communities have benefited a lot from the increased tourism .
Apart from vegetable gardens that grow produce for sale , the gardens still have the former attractions , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the jungle gardens .
Since 1997 , when it was commissioned , The Mud Maid has become an integral part of the gardens .
It was created by brother-sister duo Pete and Sue Hill , and it is a “ living sculpture ” , as her clothes and hair are made of grass , ivy , and moss , so they change throughout the seasons .
So , you ’ ll see her looking completely different if you visit her in spring and summer , and go again in autumn and winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned as a sort of mermaid , but when a member of the restoration team called her a Mud Maid , the tail was scrapped .
It was built using a framework of hollow timber from leftover wood on the property and windbreak netting , which was then covered in sticky mud .
The sculptors made the face from a mixture of mud , cement , and sand , while her head is full of Woodsedge and Montbretia .
The body is covered in ivy .
To encourage the growth of linens over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sculpture in yogurt !
The aim of both sculptures , the Mud Maid and the Giant ’ s Head , was to add a sense of mystery to the gardens .
In the spring , the sleeping woman is covered in green mosses , ivy , and grasses .
It gets darker as the weather becomes colder .
It is lightly dusted in snow in the winter .
Wouldn ’ t it be wonderful to see it ?
If you plan to visit the gardens , make sure you set aside a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acres !
The gardens are open every day of the year except Christmas .
Stroll through the Woodland Walk to see the Mud Maid , the Giant ’ s Head , and the Grey Lady .
There are numerous trails , an adventure playground for kids , and numerous scenic picnic spots .
If you want to explore the place more , you can purchase a hot or cold meal or sandwich from the Heligan Kitchen or Steward ’ s House for as little as two to five euros .
You will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bridge !
There is a great gift shop as well , where you can find numerous souvenirs to remind you of your visit .
The entrance is free for children under 5 years old , and there are discounts for students and seniors as well .
Ready to see this paradise on earth ?
It ’ s now open , “ Wednesday to Sunday with online pre-booked timed tickets essential for Heligan Members , Local Pass Holders , and day visitors.
” And be quiet while there , as you don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” !

Sculptures are fascinating works of art, and art lovers often revisit the ones that have impressed them, to marvel at their beauty once more. Yet, what if a sculpture changed every time you went to see it?
Well, the sculpture of a giant woman sleeping in the grass in a garden in the Southwest of England changes its appearance with the season! The Mud Maid is an incredible living sculpture you can see if you ever visit the lands of Cornwall.
It lies in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, which belonged to the Tremayne Estate starting in the late 16th century.
By the 19th century, the gardens became a stunning place to visit, and their massive size demanded the work of 22 gardeners by the beginning of the 20th century.
Unfortunately, the first World War made the gardens fell into disrepair.
In the 1990s, the place was rediscovered by a distant relative of the Tremayne family, who started a campaign to restore the former glory of the gardens. This eventually became Europe’s largest garden restoration project.
According to the website, “today, The Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in England.”
Architect Tim Smit led the project, and apart from restoring the gardens, some floral art installations were commissioned too, including the Giant’s Head and the Mud Maid.
Now, they are popular tourist attractions, and the surrounding communities have benefited a lot from the increased tourism.
Apart from vegetable gardens that grow produce for sale, the gardens still have the former attractions, like massive rhododendrons, the Italian gardens, and the jungle gardens.
Since 1997, when it was commissioned, The Mud Maid has become an integral part of the gardens. It was created by brother-sister duo Pete and Sue Hill, and it is a “living sculpture”, as her clothes and hair are made of grass, ivy, and moss, so they change throughout the seasons.
So, you’ll see her looking completely different if you visit her in spring and summer, and go again in autumn and winter!
The Mud Maid had originally been planned as a sort of mermaid, but when a member of the restoration team called her a Mud Maid, the tail was scrapped.
It was built using a framework of hollow timber from leftover wood on the property and windbreak netting, which was then covered in sticky mud. The sculptors made the face from a mixture of mud, cement, and sand, while her head is full of Woodsedge and Montbretia. The body is covered in ivy.
To encourage the growth of linens over the body, they initially covered the sculpture in yogurt!
The aim of both sculptures, the Mud Maid and the Giant’s Head, was to add a sense of mystery to the gardens.
In the spring, the sleeping woman is covered in green mosses, ivy, and grasses. It gets darker as the weather becomes colder. It is lightly dusted in snow in the winter.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see it?
If you plan to visit the gardens, make sure you set aside a lot of time as they span two hundred acres!
The gardens are open every day of the year except Christmas.
Stroll through the Woodland Walk to see the Mud Maid, the Giant’s Head, and the Grey Lady. There are numerous trails, an adventure playground for kids, and numerous scenic picnic spots.
If you want to explore the place more, you can purchase a hot or cold meal or sandwich from the Heligan Kitchen or Steward’s House for as little as two to five euros.
You will also be excited to see the Burmese rope bridge!
There is a great gift shop as well, where you can find numerous souvenirs to remind you of your visit. The entrance is free for children under 5 years old, and there are discounts for students and seniors as well.
Ready to see this paradise on earth?
It’s now open, “Wednesday to Sunday with online pre-booked timed tickets essential for Heligan Members, Local Pass Holders, and day visitors.”
And be quiet while there, as you don’t “wish to wake the Mud Maid”!
Sources:
www.heligan.com
www.boredpanda.com
mymodernmet.com