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Which direction to loosen wheel nuts / lug nuts?
A set of lug nuts or wheel nuts is used to secure a wheel to the threaded wheel studs and thereby to the automobile’s axles. Most automobile users will fastem and loosen the wheel nuts several times every year. The problem is that sometimes the operation is not as simple as it looks. Why you didn’t figure out the direction by yourself? You had to search on the internet about the direction in which you have to loosen the wheel nuts because, probably, you already tried to move it to the left and to the right, but it didn’t move at all. Your wheel studs are stuck… It may seem…
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Aloe Vera – A good plant to have at your house
Easy to take care of I love having an Aloe Vera plant at home. It is very easy to take care of, doesn’t require a lot of care. Just put it in an ordinary place with some sun and water it once a week. It is not a demanding plant, but it has tons of benefits. For cooking-related burned skin If you cook regularly, you might have burned your skin with steam. I know I did… I just cut an aloe vera leaf and with the gel inside it I massage the burned area of my skin. The burned are will heal very-very quick and the pain will diminish considerably.…
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Sigmund Freud’s favorite music album
I was re-listening the other day a very good music album and I suddenly realized that the greatest psychoanalyst of all time, Sigmund Freud, would have loved it. The album starts with a song that seems to be a twisted, gloomy children story. Then it follows a song about a man who shouts instructions and orders. Then there is a song about the sun / son – you never really know which one, but Freud would say it is about a lost son. Also, this song was released with a video in which a fairy tale princess beats the poor dwarfs. This is followed by a song in which a…
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Puma, the Cat from Atlantis
Atlantis in our culture When Discovery Channel wasn’t all about garages, gold rush and auctions, I was addicted to their (light) scientific broadcasts. This is how I learned about Ancient Egypt, about the Romans, about the Maya civilization and so on. This was also my first encounter with the story of Atlantis, that magnificent city which once, 10000 years ago, existed (maybe). Then I saw that sweet movie, Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001). I loved Milo’s determination and Princess Kida’s mesmerizing blue eyes. Apart from the fact that the movie has a lot of funny moments, it casts a warming light over the story of Atlantis. Giant fruits and scientific wonders Plato…
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Snegurochka
In Russia, Santa Claus has a beautiful wife. Her name is Snegurochka (also called The Snow Maiden). She is lovely. They always share the gifts together. I love winter stories about winter women. I think one of the best stories is Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen”. I loved this story so much and I still find it amazing. I think Elsa from Frozen is inspired from the Snow Queen, but I don’t like (yeah, not a popular opinion) how she was drawn by Disney. I like the classy Snow Queen look, like this one: Also, here something very funny regarding Snegurochka from a once very famous cartoon (Nu zaietz, Nu pagadi…
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Plastic and Stainless Steel Straw Hysteria
This article is about straw usage on a daily basis and states that in most cases straw usage is unnecessary. I am not writing about out of ordinary activities that actually might require straws. The stainless steel straw craze Slowly, all youtube gurus have started to use stainless steel straws. I’m just watching their videos amazed by the fact that: They need to drink with a straw. They drink all kind of stuff with a straw (lemonade, coffee, smoothies, milkshakes etc.) They don’t punch their teeth with the inox thingy. I understand that this craze comes from the fact that people use too much plastic. But… but… but… why the…
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What does “pulp” in Pulp Fiction mean?
Pulp Fiction is one of my all time favorite movies. I’ve seen it many many times and each time I enjoyed it. It’s a brilliant movie, very catchy and interesting to watch, very original and unlike any other movie. It’s fresh, cool, glam, romantic, it has guns, beautiful girls, cool guys, interesting human characters… So, have you ever wondered what does “pulp” in Pulp Fiction mean? Well, “pulp” generally refers to the pulp of a fruit (the creamy sweet stuff inside the peel). But Pulp Fiction refers to something else. From 1896 to the 1950s there were these cheap comics names “Pulp Magazines“. The magazines were printed on wood pulp paper. Wood pulp…
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My favorite dog breeds
I once read a joke on the internet: “If a labrador was given three wishes it would be eternal supply of food, eternal stomach, and more food”. LOL 😀 There is also this clip with a dog competition and a Golden Retriever… Well, this is why Labradors and Golden Retrievers are definitely not my favorite dog breeds. 🙁 Some people like these naughty and food obsessed dogs, but I definitely not like them. It is a mystery how these dogs got to be guide dogs for blind people (in movies at least, because in real life I saw that blind people use German Shepherds). The 2 breeds I dislike most are the…
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Unethical Cat Breeds
Unfortunately, there are several cat breeds that are based on some physical problems that make the cat’s life hard. These cats may look cute, but their life is not a normal one and your pleasure shouldn’t be based on someone else’s misfortune. Some of these infamous cat breeds are: The Munchkin cat This is a breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a genetic mutation. This cat can’t even jump on the sofa. Maybe you will laugh at hear and think you have a funny cat, but this is very cruel. Also, if this cat runs away, it has zero chance of survival on…
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How to Stay Fit During (and After) the Holidays
Hi there! If you’re reading this article you’re probably concerned about your looks and how Holidays will affect them. It is very good to want to stay healthy and fit and it is also good to have fun and enjoy yourself. This is definitely not going to be that type of article saying stuff like “3 best exercises to lose 20 pounds in 2 hours”. So, here are my tips: It’s not like Christmas lasts a whole year long First of all, I want you to know that Christmas and New Year food is not helium and you will not inflate like a ballon just from eating a lot of…
