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Betcha Didn’t Know – Dyeing your hair recharges your batteries
PrintBetcha didn’t know… dyeing your hair recharges your batteries. In addition to making you look younger, coloring your hair makes you feel more energized. British researchers who measured how women felt before and after a dye job (even just to cover a few stray grays) discovered that 100% of the women experienced a surge in energy and confidence! Changing your hair is the easiest way to transform yourself and replenish your zest for life, says Charla Krupp, author … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – This tip for reversing winter weight gain
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this tip for reversing winter weight gain. Soak up some sun to curb cravings. Without enough sunlight, your body’s production of the feel-good hormone serotonin dips dramatically. That may trigger cravings for chips, cookies, ice cream and other refined carbs, which have the power to raise serotonin levels, too, but for a price: calories. But sitting in the sun (or even a brightly lit room) for at least 10 – 15 minutes a … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – these easy winter tips
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to ice proof your car windows. Expecting frost overnight? Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water and spray on your car windows at night. In the morning, they should be clear of the icy mess. How does it work? Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water – preventing water from freezing. What to do if you wake up to an already frozen … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – how to energize in two minutes
PrintBetcha didn’t know…how to energize in two minutes. Here’s a quick and easy way to catch your second wind in two minutes. Simply rub each fingertip for about 15 seconds. That stimulates acupressure points that boost flow, which jumpstarts your energy level by sending extra oxygen to your brain. ~Woman’s World Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…the power of looking at green
PrintBetcha didn’t know – the power of looking at green. When you are feeling tired, just take a look at something bright green. Receptors in the eye are sensitive to the color’s wave-length, stimulating the brain and relaxing the eye strain that causes tiredness. ~Woman’s World Print … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – five quick fix tips that I betcha didn’t know
PrintEver find that you’re about to head out the door and notice that you’ve got a big ink spot on your shirt, or that your button is about to pop off? Or maybe your dress is suffering from a big case of static cling? Perhaps your zipper is stuck or you accidentally shrank your sweater in the dryer? Never fear because today I present to you five quick fixes for for these basic clothing mishaps. … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – chewing gum can slow down aging
PrintBetcha didn’t know… chewing gum can slow down aging. Nothing ages your heart, brain, kidneys and skin faster that the stress hormone cortisol, says Ronald Klatz, M.D., of the American Academy of anti-Aging Medicine. To the rescue: a piece of gum! Proof that it works: In an Australian study, two sets of people were asked to complete the same stressful tasks. The only difference: Half were told to chew sugarless gum, too. Result: Cortisol levels in the gum chewers … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – even more random and useless facts
PrintBetcha didn’t know… even more random and useless facts. These were sent to us by a Coffee Break reader. While we can’t verify the correctness of all of these facts, we think they are funny, interesting, informative and, above all, useless. Perhaps these tidbits will help you win a game show sometime. If so, please remember us. Enjoy! - Babies are born without kneecaps; they don’t appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – even more random and useless facts
PrintBetcha didn’t know… even more random and useless facts. These were sent to us by a Coffee Break reader. While we can’t verify the correctness of all of these facts, we think they are funny, interesting, informative and, above all, useless. Perhaps these tidbits will help you win a game show sometime. If so, please remember us. Enjoy! - A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. - A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue. - … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – more random and useless facts
PrintBetcha didn’t know… more random and useless facts. These were sent to us by a Coffee Break reader. While we can’t verify the correctness of all of these facts, we think they are funny, interesting, informative and, above all, useless. Perhaps these tidbits will help you win a game show sometime. If so, please remember us. Enjoy! - Most dust particles in your house are made up of shed dead skin cells. - The first owner of … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – these random and useless facts
PrintBetcha didn’t know… these random and useless facts. These were sent to us by a Coffee Break reader. While we can’t verify the correctness of all of these facts, we think they are funny, interesting, informative and, above all, useless. Perhaps these tidbits will help you win a game show sometime. If so, please remember us. Enjoy! - The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma. - No piece of paper can … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – this tip for reversing winter weight gain
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this tip for reversing winter weight gain. Trade in those sweats for your jeans. Many of us pull out our warmest sweats when the temps drop, but research shows loose -fitting clothes can contribute to weight gain because they don’t give you any warning that you’ve overindulged. Keep the extra weight off by wearing a pair of jeans that fits your waist. ~Woman’s World *Leave a comment on this, or any, post and be automatically … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – This simple way to feel more optimistic
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this simple way to feel more optimistic. Keep a record of what goes right. Research shows that we remember negative experiences four times longer than happy ones. Luckily, you can help “rewire” your brain to feel more optimistic by focusing on the positive. Simply writing about the good parts of your day – from that perfect omelette you made to getting to work on time – is proven to boost your overall happiness. … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – this trick to instantly make anyone nicer
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this trick to make children, co-workers and spouses nicer and more agreeable. All it takes is a spritz of lemon-scented air freshener. In recent series of Brigham Young University experiments, catching a whif of lemon-scented Windex made people more generous, altruistic and keen to volunteer! Why? “We subconsciously associate clean scents with good behavior, which is why they bring out the best in people,” explains Katie Liljenquist, M.S., lead author of the study. … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – What this rare cloth is made of
PrintBetcha didn’t know… what this one of a kind cloth is made of! This rare cloth, on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New Your City, is made from the silk of more than a million wild spiders. According to Wired Science, “To produce this unique golden cloth, 70 people spent four years collecting golden orb spiders from telephone poles in Madagascar, while another dozen workers carefully extracted about 80 feet of silk filament from … Read entire article »
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