How to Get Through a Dry Spell in Your Relationship

Everything seems better at the beginning of a relationship, but especially the sex. Youre never too tired or bored eitheryoure almost always in the mood. But now youve hit a drought. Whatever the reason, the sex is infrequent or has stopped altogether. It could be a few weeks or a few months or even a few years. Yep, youre in the middle of the dry spell. Dry spells are completely normal whether youre in a relationship or single, whether intentional or not....

June 14, 2022 · 3 min · 507 words · Martin Ballard

The Ruins of Khara-Khoto

It was a center of religious learning, of art and a trading hub. The inhabitants live by their cultivation and their cattle, for they have no trade. Four of the five Yuan dynasty stupas sited on top of the northwest corner of the walls of Kharakhoto. After this defeat, Khara-Khoto was abandoned and fell into ruins. During its initial excavation, the expedition uncovered over 2,000 books, scrolls and manuscripts in the Tangut language....

June 14, 2022 · 1 min · 100 words · Nicole Manning

When Iceland’s Women Took a Day Off

Iceland is today known as one of the worlds most feminist countries. Women take a day off on 24 October 1975. Photo:kvenrettindafelag.is It was a time of great inequality for women. For the same work, they were paid almost 60 per cent less than men. This kind of wage difference and socio-economic inequality outraged women across social and professional strata. A committee with representatives from all major feminist organisations decided to organise a commemorative event for the same....

June 14, 2022 · 2 min · 397 words · Victoria Trujillo

You Can Finally Transfer Your WhatsApp Chats Between iPhone and Android [Updated]

But now, bothAndroid 12 devicesas well asiPhonescan transfer WhatsApp messages between operating systems. Scan the QR code with your iPhone, and your devices will take care of the rest. All of your conversations and media will transfer over so you might access them from your new Android phone. it’s possible for you to also try opening WhatsApp on your iPhone after connecting the two phones. Go into the apps prefs, tap Chats, then tap Move Chats to Android....

June 14, 2022 · 2 min · 353 words · Margaret Allison

Your Nervous System Is to Blame for How You Argue With Your Partner

One of the main functions of the autonomic nervous system is to keep us safe, Melancon explains. Without conscious awareness, our nervous system will attune to others systems. In relationships, Melancon says we are constantly co-regulating with our partner. This can work both for us and against us. It means when our partner is happy, were more likely to feel happy. But when theyre upset, its easier for us to get upset, as well....

June 14, 2022 · 2 min · 355 words · Ryan Chen

The Cults That Worship Cargo

That, until one day, curious-looking machines bring in uniformed men that change these islanders forever. Ceremonial cross of John Frum cargo cult, Tanna island, Vanuatu. They had then shipped the goods back home, which the foreigners had acquired on the way. The exposure thus inspired the desire to gain back what was rightfully theirs. They made radios from wood and planes from straws, thinking they could get the same effects....

June 13, 2022 · 2 min · 292 words · Ruben Boyd

Eigerwand, The Railway Station Carved Into The Mountains

More than 60 climbers have lost their lives there on their ascent, since the first attempt in 1934. The windows of the Eigerwand station on the north wall of the Eiger. Photo:Whgler/Wikimedia The first time that an expedition completed the ascent of that north face was in 1938. It is part of the Jungfrau railway (theJungfraubahn) whose works began in 1896. In addition to the departure and arrival stations, the railway has two other intermediate stations inside the tunnel....

June 10, 2022 · 1 min · 169 words · Kimberly Hebert

How to Host an Orgy

Theres nothing new about sex parties. Who should you invite to an orgy? As the host, its your responsibility to keep your guests safe, and to make them happy. This is probably not the time to find out if you vibe with someone new. Instead, check that anyone you invite is within your social circle of trust. At house parties…youre generally only there if youve been vouched for by somebody....

June 9, 2022 · 4 min · 693 words · Miguel Klein

The Westinghouse Atom Smasher

Today, the complex lies abandoned, and the atom smasher itself lies toppled to the ground. They also had divisions on metallurgy, magnetics, physics chemistry and mechanics. Company officials embarked on this ambitious program in pure research with the faith that practical applications would follow. Nautilus, was launched with a Westinghouse nuclear reactor powering it. By the 1970s, the majority of power plants around the world used Westinghouse designs. The inside of the Atom Smasher....

June 9, 2022 · 1 min · 95 words · Denise Hansen

Why You Should Schedule Your Stress

All day, every day: Its stress oclock. To accomplish this, set aside a designated time to do nothing but stress. Isnt that a recipe for spiraling? Stressful thoughts find a way to intrude and disrupt your daily life. Mark it in your calendar, set a reminder, and dont bail on yourself. To start out, carve out 15 or so minutes once a week. When your scheduled worry break rolls around, its time to stress....

June 9, 2022 · 2 min · 306 words · Sarah Vazquez

How to Decide Between a Gas and Charcoal Grill

Grilling can be intimidating. But community aside, it can be hard to know where to get started. The first question you should probably ask yourself: gas or charcoal? But thenI got a Weber Kettle, and became the BBQ Dad I needed. Why do you want to grill? There are several reasons to get into grilling, and they are all valid. The by-products of their combustion are mostly just water vapor and carbon dioxide....

June 8, 2022 · 2 min · 405 words · Kathryn Garcia

How to Go Gray As Gracefully As Possible

The past few years have been huge for gray hair. Weve seen silvery hues go from a stigmatized sign of aging to a trendy color choice for all ages. But for anyone embracing their naturally graying hair, you know the transition doesnt happen overnight. How can you make the transition to your natural gray as gracefully as possible? To properly commit to going gray, its helpful to have a plan....

June 8, 2022 · 2 min · 304 words · Zachary Sanders

Mahabat Maqbara: A Forgotten Testament of Artistry

Mahabat Maqbaraan epic-looking mausoleum of the 19th centurystands in what was once a no-mans land. During these years, elements of European, Gothic and India-Islamic architecture found their way into the design. Soon, Mahabat Maqbara was standing as a revered example of blended influences like no other. The location of the mausoleum added to its charm. When India became a British protectorate in 1808, the colonisers divided Saurashtra into 100 princely states....

June 8, 2022 · 1 min · 137 words · Lori Larson