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1. According to anthropologists, 90 percent of people kiss. But that doesn’t mean that kissing is the same for everyone. Kissing customs vary across the world. For instance, certain African tribes literally kiss the ground of their leaders, while in many parts of Europe, it is not unusual for men to kiss each other. Kissing people on both cheeks as a form of greeting is another popular custom in many parts of the world, and both Eskimos and Egyptians "kiss" by rubbing noses, hence an "Eskimo kiss."Read: The Evolution Of Kissing
2. PDA was strictly forbidden in old-school Italy. In 16th century Naples, the punishment for kissing was the death penalty. We bet there were a lot of unhappy women. And a lot of hangings.
3. Be careful where you kiss. Though the punishment's not quite as harsh as our Italian predecessors, kissing is still illegal in some parts of the United States.
Forget sex. Kissing can be one of the most intimate, sensual, and just plain fun things you can do with another person. And as anyone who is sex-educated knows: the better the foreplay, the better the sex. Read on to discover ten unusual kissing facts, and be grateful that locking lips no longer leads you to the guillotine.
ABOUT KISSING
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Image: Emmeline Layglon
"I'm sorry if you don't like me. I'm sorry if you think I suck but most of all I'm sorry, I don't give a fuck."
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Need some inspiration to make a good impression? Here are 17 favorite first dates, suggested by TONYsingles. By:
Shiralee's favorite first date: “I’m a big Francophile, so the Bourgeois Pig (111 E 7th St between First Ave and Ave A; 212-475-2246, bourgeoispigny.com) is perfect. I love the bordello decor and dark lighting combined with wine and fondue.”
Melissa's favorite first date: “I love Julius bar (159 W 10th St at Waverly Pl; 212-243-1928, juliusbarnyc.com) because it’s laid-back with reasonable drink prices and a food counter to get a bite to eat. It’s a good spot to get to know a date, since there are plenty of places to talk.”
Paola's favorite first date: “When the weather is right, Prospect Park (Prospect Park West to Flatbush Ave between Prospect Park Southwest and Ocean Ave, Prospect Park, Brooklyn; prospectpark.org), or any city park with plenty of trees and space. Isn’t that every city dweller’s favorite date spot?”
Ava's favorite first date: “It’s a tie between the Gutter (200 North 14th St between Berry St and Wythe Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-387-3585, thegutterbrooklyn.com) and any nonpacked bar with the game Big Buck Hunter.”
Via: Time Out New York
Heavy Metal Chedder Shredder
It’s always better to buy a brick of cheese and shred it as needed for all of your delicious, melted cheese creations. Why? Because on the off chance that you don’t use it all, eating from a brick of cheese makes you look like less of a fat ass than picking at the tiny pieces from one of those ready made bags.
Now that we got that out of the way, behold the Shredder Cheese Grater. Like the Guitar Spatula before it, this cooking tool allows you to keep on rocking in the kitchen. Even if you lack genius musical skills needed to really tear it up on the electric, this kind of sick ass shredding will leave everyone around you hoping for an encore. $10
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Daniel Barkley has an amazing talent, his paintings are realistic and the proportions of the face and body are spot on. There are a lot of emotion in his final pieces and you can understand what feelings he is trying to portray.
“Barkley’s paintings are at their core reworkings of biblical and myhological stories. His interpretations of these subjects are secular. Barkley wants to avoid connections to a particular faith that admits only one vision, although spirituality, mysticism and the supernatural are important element in his work.”
DANIEL BARKLEY
Skilled painter that explores faith and mythology from a secular standpoint.
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Inspired by an obsession with the ocean and a fascination with extravagant interiors of old churches, Adam Wallacavage transformed the dining room of his South Philadelphia Victorian Brownstone into something from the pages of a Jules Verne novel. Teaching himself the ancient art of ornamental plastering, Adam evolved his new found skills into making plaster cast octopus shaped chandeliers as the final touch to his underwater themed room. Not content with leaving the chandeliers to his own home, Adam continued his experimentation by making more and more. He changed the shapes and colors and even collaborated with famed jewelry designer, Tarina Tarantino, who supplied the beautiful pearls for his pink glitter chandelier featured in his first showing at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in June of 2006. The same chandelier will be inclulded in the Juxtapoz retrospective show at the Laguna Art Museum in June of 2008, before arriving at it’s permanent home, in the entrance of Tarina’s new Sparkle Factory, in downtown LA.
Beyond making chandeliers, Adam Wallacavage is also an accomplished photographer, documenting artists, musicians, daredevils and all things weird and wonderful. His first book, Monster Size Monsters, was released in August of 2006 through Gingko Press and spans fifteen years of his photography.
adam wallacavage
The chandelier man
Lipstick
stamp!?
Ha, who wouldn't like a special stamp on their cheeks or on a love letter? This is amazing. Although don't let your buddies mess with you with one of these while you are passed out drunk! Then you get home and your girlfriend/wife kills you.
But, you won't have that problem anytime soon since apparently these are currently sold out at the moment, what a tease.
The best stamps are the love stamps.
Via: Design.Style
"Every time I get a script it's a matter of trying to know what I could do with it. I see colors, imagery. It has to have a smell. It's like falling in love. You can't give a reason why."
- Paul Newman
She is famous for her lovely blonde locks, but did you know that Marilyn Monroe, formerly known as Norma Jeane Dougherty, was reluctant to dye her hair from its natural color? She was advised by the Blue Book Modeling agency in 1946 to dye her hair lighter because it would be more appealing on her and would probably lead to more jobs for her in Hollywood. She was a feminist at heart and did not want to stray too far from her natural look...interesting isn't it?
Marilyn Monroe Fact
She did not want to dye her hair blonde in the beginning of her career.
Via: Pop Sugar
In fact, most melons are rich in potassium, a nutrient that may help control blood pressure, regulate heart beat, and possibly prevent strokes. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines state that a potassium-rich diet helps keep salt from raising blood pressure and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and possibly age-related bone loss. The guidelines encourage adults to consume 4,700 milligrams per day (while keeping sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams per day, which is one teaspoon of salt).
Melons are also abundant in vitamin C, one arm of the now-famous disease-fighting antioxidant trio. Another arm that's well represented is beta-carotene.
Researchers believe that beta-carotene and vitamin C are capable of preventing heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions. No matter which way you cut them, when it comes to nutrition, melons are number one.
Watermelon is a valuable source of lycopene, one of the carotenoidsthat have actually been studied in humans. Research indicates that lycopene is helpful in reducing the risk of prostate, breast, andendometrial cancers, as well as lung and colon cancer.
Whether you choose watermelons for their health benefits or simply for their good flavor, they can be an excellent snack, summer dish -- orgardening project.
Watermelon is not only delicious, but extremely healthy, as well.
Watermelon has lycopene, which can
help reduce the risk of several cancers
Health Benefits of
WATERMELON
Via: How Stuff Works
Footprint recently received news of this bridge in North-Brabant, The Netherlands. Built on a Dutch defensive line dating from the seventeenth century, the bridge crosses the moat of the Fort de Roovere. Designed by Dutch architects Ro&Ad, it is intended not to obscure the views of the area.
The bridge is constructed from Accoya wood sheet piling to either side, with a hardwood deck and stairs between. Accoya was chosen for its durability and also its performance under ground and in water.
The Moses Bridge
Via: Inhabitat
Sunken Pedestrian Bridge in the Netherlands Parts Moat Waters Like Moses!
"Nothing is too high for a man to reach, but he must climb with care and confidence."
- Hans Christian Andersen
Crying is an emotional release and if you feel the need to cry you should let it out. Here are a few facts about the act of crying. I thought they were interesting, so of course I wanted to share.
5 Things About Crying
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