What many people don’t realize is that these cheap noodles that we slurp on, on a day-to-day basis at the office, in the comfort of our own home or even shared with our children, are actually dangerous to our health. Countries like China, Indonesia and Japan are the highest consumers of instant noodles in the world, according to a 2015 estimation published by the World Instant Noodle Association. One of the main attractions of instant noodles by far is the cheap price and the low amount of calories found in products such as Pot Noodle which only amounts to 142 calories per 100g....

Why are We Afraid of the Dark?

We see dozens of brand logos on a daily basis in our advertisement-filled world, so it’s not too surprising that some hidden imagery or meaning in many of these famous designs often goes unnoticed. Strangely enough, a lot of brands have cleverly hidden subtle messages in their logo designs! Some brand logos have hidden shapes with special meanings, while others feature seemingly unassuming designs with stories behind them. Once you see the clever designs and messages in this infographic-style list of 40 big name brand logos, you won’t be able to un-see them!...

A person’s economic mobility is largely determined by the county they live in.[1] Children from low income communities are less likely to have high earning potential than their affluent peers. It’s hard to break out of your surroundings. Groups of friends may subconsciously pick up one another’s behaviors and living style. They use similar phrases when they speak, and they may influence each other’s clothing choices. The effect of peer groups has not gone unnoticed in the corporate world as Jim Rohn quote, When we surround ourselves with strong, high-achievers with good character, we are more likely to become just like them....

Did you know that sleeping fewer than six hours a night for just one week can be detrimental to your health? In the image below, you can see how sleep deprivation can affect you physically and mentally. You’ll start to look run down and you’ll feel like it too. You’re also more likely to have a stroke, and your risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease increases. Even worse, if sleep deprivation goes on long enough it may ultimately lead to death....

It’s easy to be lazy about social networking: just ‘forget’ to log in to LinkedIn for a week or two. But if you want the value of the network without all the hassle, maybe there are some better options. In particular, I’m talking about limiting your online networking and focusing on what you can do offline. Start Slow I’ve been making a point of connecting with people offline lately. I’ve spent some great lunch hours meeting up with folks that I may see something about online every day but that I almost never see in person....

For me, the biggest challenge is getting used to having to take my own taxes out of my paychecks, which will amount to around 25% of most freelancers paychecks. But for others, the number one issue involved with freelancing is maintaining the self-discipline necessary when you don’t have someone telling you when to work and what to do. On the upside, some freelancing problems can resolve themselves in time. For example, while affording medical insurance is currently a major issue for many freelancers in the U....

In this article I will give you specific advice, tips and strategies for working out while pregnant. Ensuring that you, and your baby, are safe. Not only that but you will both benefit. Benefits of Working Out While Pregnant It is clear that everyone, not just you but your baby, and probably your partner and other kids will benefit from you working out while pregnant. If you’re sleeping better and feel less stress, you can guarantee everyone in the household is going to feel better....

1. Courchevel Airport, France This airport in France is among the most dangerous in the world. This airport mainly services ski areas, so is situated in the mountains. Not only does this area in France experience heavy winter weather, the runway itself goes over a giant hill. You’d better hope your airplane’s brakes are working if you’re flying into this one. 2. Barra International Airport, Scotland This airport in Scotland is another one of the world’s most dangerous airports....

What I didn’t do, however, is point you towards specific tools you can use to make your GTD life easier. Well, that is exactly what I’m going to do today. Let me just remind you that there are 7 main elements of GTD: Projects List, Next Tasks List, Future/Maybe List, Calendar, “Waiting for” List, Resource Files, and the intangible element – trust. Each of these can be handled using the simplest tools possible – pen and paper....

Surprisingly, buying a home doesn’t actually start with looking at homes. It starts with looking at your budget to see how much of a mortgage payment you could afford each month. Then, you begin saving for a down payment and shop around for the best mortgage with the least expensive interest rate. During this time, you can hire a highly recommended buyer’s agent who can help you find your dream home....

Usually we answer these questions by talking about the talent of top performers. He must be the smartest scientist in the lab. She’s faster than everyone else on the team. He is a brilliant business strategist. But I think we all know there is more to the story than that. In fact, when you start looking into it, your talent and your intelligence don’t play nearly as big of a role as you might think....

Of course, so long as Chuck remains unconscious of the cause of the problem, he’ll be unable to help himself. No one else can help him either, since pointing to the way his life is means pointing to something he cannot see. He rejects such advice and say there’s nothing wrong with the way he lives. His problem is something else; something outside his control, like his bad family background and upbringing, his poverty, and the prejudice against people like him who weren’t born in the right place or with the right color of skin....

#1 I don’t want any babies to grab your attention on me #2 Let me help you with your work, I’m smart enough #3 I love hugs #4 I love kisses too #5 I just want to stay warm… #6 I’m tired and need your shoulder… #7 Cats are our friends too! #8 If you don’t give me food, know what I’ll do!? #9 Where are you? I can’t see your face #10 I won’t leave you for a second… #11 Sing me a lullaby Source: buzzly

I am sure we have all been there. As we grow older, there will be more things we have to learn to let go. Friendships that we once treasured, relationships with the people we love but just don’t work out or simply bad habits/situations that we have been staying stuck with for a long time, and I am sure the list goes on. No matter what you are planning to let go, it’s good to get some inspirations and motivations along the way....

What this infographic essentially does is tell you the average speed at which children read various age-appropriate books. For instance, it takes a 2nd grader around 3.4 minutes to read Clifford the Big Red Dog, and a 4th grader around 21.7 hours to finish reading the immense Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. If you have a child in this age group, it might be interesting to see where they fall on this chart for comparison....

For those who are serious about taking their tea skills or knowledge to the next level, checkout this infographic. The guide features how to store tea properly. Furthermore, it covers the ideal water temperatures for steeping, depending on your tea preference. Like wine pairing, different types of tea go with different types of food. A bold-flavored tea can stand up to sweet deserts and even sandwiches! For bland tea, it is recommended to stick to light food such as fruits, clear soups and seafood....

Many of us can probably relate to this microscopic scrutiny of our own bodies: standing in front of the mirror, willing our reflections to show us smaller waists, bigger breasts, or shinier hair; and the short film “Models are perfect. Or are they?” by D.EFECT takes an honest look at the reality of the unattainable ideal of physical perfection – even for the models who supposedly embody that ideal. The video features a series of female models in various stages of dress, from the opening shot of the first model in a loose-fitting summer nightgown with tousled hair and a make-up free face to the heavily-made up girl in cocktail dress and high-heels....

Tired of what you can do with Legos? Chances are you played with the famous building blocks growing up. Now your robots aren’t limited to still pieces. You can breathe life to your creations using TinkerBot. TinkerBots are the new Legos. Apart from being able to build things such as animals, houses and odd shapes, you can also make them move! Using a power hub, pivots, joints, twisters and your wild imagination, you can bring your creation to life....