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7 Surprising Facts about Lobsters You Probably Didn’t Know

Lobsters are well-loved seafood. They are popular all over the world, and can simply be boiled or steamed, and are best cooked alive. It can be messy to eat lobster and expensive to buy them, but seafood lovers won’t mind paying extra for this high-profile food. You will probably crave this soft, meatier and sweeter version of shrimp and crab, but here are some facts about lobsters you might not know yet. Lobsters keep growing. Scientists say that lobsters can live as long as 100 years, and they continue to grow. The biggest lobster ever recorded weighed about 44 pounds. It was caught in Nova Scotia in 1977. In Maine, the largest one caught weighed 27 pounds. Lobster blood is blue. Lobsters, like snails and spiders, have blue blood because of the presence of hemocyanin, a copper rich substance. Humans have iron-based blood, that’s why it is red.  Lobsters have…

Health IQ – Getting Health Insurance When You’re Young

Young people tend not to think too much about getting a life insurance policy. After all, life insurance is for people who are older, have families, and have more debts, right? Well, not really. Millennials need to take into consideration the fact that they graduate from college with large student loans that they are required to pay off in their entirety. And if they had their parents co-sign for the loans, their parents are on the hook for the balance in the event of their untimely death. It’s not something that anyone wants to consider as no one wants to think of dying young, but it happens, and it’s better to be prepared than not. While that’s one reason why Millennials should consider life insurance, they also have advantages that are in their favor due to their age: lower premiums. The younger people are when they get a life insurance…

Hosting a Classy Dinner Party in 5 Steps

Hosting parties is a great way to bring all your busy friends and family together. Everyone loves to have an event to go to, and the more successful and glamorous your parties are, the more your loved ones will look forward to them. Being the known host of the group means people will rely on you to host the biggest events of the season, and they’ll be talking about your party for months, both before and after. To get you started on being known for hosting the classiest, most glamorous of dinners, follow these steps: 1. Send Out Invitations Once you have chosen a date, it is time to send out the invitations. To truly make your dinner party the most glamorous, classiest affair, send out paper invitations. These handwritten invitations will make your guests truly appreciate the effort that you are going to put into your planning and hosting.…

4 Tips for Dealing With a Divorce

No one really wants to think about divorce, but the statistics show that there’s around a 30% chance that we will face divorce in our lifetimes. Divorce is an extremely challenging period for most couples; they have to let go of the mutual dreams they had for their future, divide assets and figure out how they will parent moving forward. While there’s nothing that can really make the pain of divorce go away, there are a few things you can do to help minimise your suffering. If you’re really struggling with the divorce, it can be a good idea to find divorce lawyers in Sydney to ensure the assets and custody rights are handled by a professional. Here are my top 4 tips for dealing with a divorce: 1. Get Professional Help If You Need It Going through a divorce can be one of the most traumatic experiences of anyone’s life:…

Keeping your Mind Sharp through Gaming

Many people focus on maintaining their physical well-being as they age. However, sometimes the majority ignores the importance of mental fitness in life but, as a Roman poet rightly underlined ‘Mens sana in corpore sano’, which means ‘A healthy mind is a healthy body’. Exercising the mind is a non-stop process. Yet, this does not necessarily mean that it has to be difficult or dull but, on the contrary, it can be pleasant or even fun. Besides getting a good sleep, keeping a healthy nutrition, exercising regularly, maintaining hobbies and social activities, and playing certain kinds of games can train the brain, improving the agility, the focus, and the energy of a person. For instance, think about the variety of online games people play on their smartphone or tablet and the time they spend doing so. The advantages of that practice can be identified by seeing the gradual development of cognitive functions. In…

Going Under the Knife: The Pros & Cons of Cosmetic Surgery

One of the things people universally have a fundamental and perhaps deep-rooted fascination for is beauty. We see it in a variety of products, from skin-moisturizers to shampoos that prevent dry hair. Film and television almost always feature physically lovely individuals and this seems to have become a growing trend in the art form. The well-publicised nutritional values of different kinds of food often have the promotion of physical aesthetics paired with their health benefits. It’s something we all admire and aspire to possess, to a certain degree. Nowadays, procedures commonly reserved for medical purposes have extended to the enhancement of physical appearance, in the form of cosmetic surgery. Pros & Cons A lot of people talk about cosmetic surgery in a blasé way but don’t let that fool you. It is still, in essence, an invasive procedure that require the expertise and precision of a highly-skilled surgeon. Despite this,…

Operational tips for startups

If you have any hope of making a success of your startup, it’s essential to hit the ground running. Well, it’s no good jogging on the spot and hoping for the best if you’re supposed to be sprinting, is it? While ideas and paperwork will become a large part of your working week, it’s operational efficiency that you really need to be focusing on at this stage; that is, your business’s performance and how you achieve such results in the most timely, reliable and cost-effective manner. What is your business doing, and how could you be doing it better? Once you have had your idea and created your business plan, it’s time to start thinking a little more practically. If you’re to really hit the ground running, it’s essential to consider your business’s operational efficiency, and assess the processes and decisions that are likely to make your venture work beyond…

New Music: Max Foxx & Nicky Renard’s New Single

Even from a young age, I’ve always loved music. As a child I remember cycling around my neighbourhood with a small boom box placed over my bicycle’s handlebars, so I could blast the Lion King’s sound track while I cruised around. As a teen, I would turn the volume up loud on my car’s speakers and listen to all my favourite tunes. These days I feel absolutely spoiled that my smart phone can connect to Spotify and essentially let me have access to a lifetime’s music. Ever since I can remember, discovering new music has been a genuine passion of mine. I was excited to see that Maxx and Nicky, an extremely talented duo, had paired up to release a new single, Grovy Lane ft Caleb Johnson. After listening to it, I felt it was worth sharing this great single with you in case you hadn’t already heard it. You…

The Best Ways to Improve Your Relationship

Do you feel that your relationship is not what it used to be? Do you feel that maybe something is missing? It can be natural for a relationship to suffer ups and downs, however, if you or your partner think that things are not right, then you need to find out what the issues are. There are many ways that you can try to make your relationship better; it is a good idea to try as many things as you can, to see what works. However, don’t be afraid to go back to basics. Rekindle Your Friendship Before you became a couple, you were friends. Sometimes this part of a relationship can suffer because of other pressures and expectations. The things that you used to do together as friends don’t have to stop now you are a couple. If you used to enjoy eating out or going to the movies,…

Key Signs of an Infestation You Should Know

Pests, which can be weeds, animals and insects, are creatures that you don’t want in your home. Florida is a state that has many common pests in the region, from cockroaches to mice. During the winter, you’ll want to keep an eye on your home and try to spot early signs of an infestation, which are much better to deal with than well-developed colonies of insects or rodents. The truth is, however, that pests can infest your home at any time of the year. So if you find you have any unwanted residents, it is important you search for something like ‘Florida Aptive Environmental'(or wherever you live) to find local pest control experts who will be able to create a custom plan to help you. Signs of an Infestation Knowing the key signs of an infestation is how you’ll be able to put the symptoms to the perpetrator. Know them,…

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