How to Know If You’re in a Codependent Relationship (and What to Do About It)

Relationships require a delicate balance of honoring and bringing two peoples needs and desires into one unit. This is where codependency comes into play. Nereida Gonzalez-Berrios, a certified psychiatrist. In this bang out of relationship, the partner or sometimes both are excessively reliant on each other. So why does this happen? This prevents communication and leads to an oversensitive relationship, she says. Where does codependency come from? Codependency can feel like people-pleasing and be a sign of low self-esteem....

May 24, 2022 · 2 min · 371 words · Jared Bennett

Leaning Tower of Zaragoza

Unfortunately, the tower no longer stands. At 80 meters, Torre Nueva was the icon of Zaragoza. It was also the highest Mudejar-style tower ever built. Torre Nueva was built in 1504 during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. It had four sections. The first section was a 16-pointed star. The building was decorated with geometric figures, ceramic, and openings with pointed arches. The triple spire top with slate roofs were added in 1749....

May 24, 2022 · 1 min · 189 words · Aaron Combs

The Hidden Meanings of Real Estate Jargon

Here, we break it down. Cottage-style:See above. Diamond in the rough: This house is in an unpopular neighborhood. Good bones: This house has potential, but youll have to pay through the nose to reach it. Custom-built: This house has a lot of bespoke, personalized details that fit the previous owners tastes perfectly. Maybe not so much. Well-maintained:This house doesnt have a lot of great features worth mentioning, so were saying this instead....

May 24, 2022 · 2 min · 291 words · Peter Elliott

Use These Strategies to Dominate Your Scattered Brain

Sometimes your mind is all over the place, and you cant seem to pinpoint why. Youve tried all sorts ofproductivity hacks. Youve tried approachingrelaxation as a skill that requires practice. Still, youre struggling to stay on top of a nasty case of scatterbrained madness. Its like a traffic jam of thoughts. Weve previously touted thebenefits of keeping up a journaling habitin general. Putting words around your thoughts can be daunting at first....

May 24, 2022 · 2 min · 311 words · Joseph Wright

Don't Overthink These Things When You're Getting Into Fitness

Some people train for competitions, while others exercise to be healthy. Some people love cardio, and some would rather lift weights all day. But before we dive in, whatdoesmatter? Thats all you really need to know to get moving. Or five sets of five? When you get stronger, your muscles get bigger, and vice versa. Sets of five with heavier weight and sets of 10 with lighter weight will give similar results....

May 23, 2022 · 3 min · 529 words · Wesley Miller

Lasseter's Reef: Australia’s Fabled Gold Mine

In 1929, Australia got its own living and breathing Indiana Jones. Harold claimed that some 30 years before he had discovered a gold bearing reef in central Australia. His hopes were to go back into the vast expanse and rediscover the lost treasure. Were the claims vague? But did the news make waves among historians and gold prospectors? The vast Australian outback. But the one who got this ball rolling was Lasseter himself....

May 23, 2022 · 2 min · 338 words · Joshua Conner

Trajan’s Bridge

It was ordered by Roman Emperor Trajan, who led one of the greatest military expansions in Roman history. Trajan ordered the bridge to be built so that his legions could cross the Danube and take over Dacia. Today the only visible remains of the bridge are few of the masonry columns near the bridges approach. Modern day replica of the Trajans Bridge. The Dacians and the Romans frequently clashed with each other....

May 23, 2022 · 1 min · 205 words · Thomas Wu

Chinchorro Mummies: The World’s Oldest

When we say mummies, we think Ancient Egypt. But the ancient Egyptians were not the first culture to practice mummification. The Chinchorro people of Chile’s Atacama Desert were the first to mummify their dead. The Chinchorro derived their livelihood from the sea and were expert fishermen. The Chinchorro were also famous for their detailed mummification and funerary practices. Despite being located near the sea, the Atacama desert is one of the driest places on earth....

May 20, 2022 · 1 min · 181 words · Lynn Mcdonald

Fidel Castro And His Miraculous Bovine

For all their love of dairy, Cubans have always remained starved for milk. With her titular white udders she single-handedly revolutionised Cubas dairy culture, albeit temporarily. But how did that happen? Fidel Castro became the face of Cuba in January 1959. The man was a riveting politiciansocialist in his approach and hardcore in his execution. But he was not just that. A poisonous pill was placed in the freezer of the Hotel Habana Libre in the mid-60s....

May 20, 2022 · 3 min · 521 words · Robert Smith

Mehrangarh Fort: Of Brick, Mortar & Death

In Mehrangarh fort of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, murals lend insight into the infernal past of Hindu traditions. Its imprinted walls and resounding zenanas continue to tell legends of yore. It was an act that horrified the British, which is why they banned it in 1829. But sati was rooted too deeply in the land of India to be abolished easily. But one instance of sati was immortalised forever in Mehrangarh fort back in 1843....

May 19, 2022 · 1 min · 195 words · Stephanie Hubbard

The Great Comet of 1861

The 19th century was a great time for sky watchers. Three years later, another dramatic comet appeared in the sky. The tail also obscured the Suns rays during the day. Great Comet of 1861, also known as C/1861 J1 or comet Tebbutt. Tebbutt checked his celestial charts but found no nebula listed in the position. He guessed it must be a comet but he could see no tail. Tebbutt sent off a letter to the Rev....

May 19, 2022 · 2 min · 268 words · Michael Williams

How to Access the Hidden Special Characters on Your Keyboard

Special characters are common in many languages, but they are more rare in English. Windows 11 supports characters from various languages like Latin, Greek, and Spanish. Getting there is easy: Use the keyboard combinationWindows+Period(.). Then, go to theSymbolssection (its the fifth section at the top). Here, youll see a long list of supported characters. Characters are divided into multiple categories and you could scroll through them at the top. Youll find what youre looking for in the Latin Symbols and the Language Symbols category....

May 18, 2022 · 2 min · 323 words · Mr. Derrick King

Lyveden New Bield

Tresham celebrated his beliefs architecturally. His most famous folly is theTriangular Lodgenear Rushton which is loaded with religious symbolism. Designed on a plan reminiscent of a Greek cross, the facades have a strict symmetry. The building has two floors above a raised basement, with mullioned and transomed windows. Each floor has three rooms with a staircase in the south projection of the cross. The bay windows has five sides each, the number five being a common symbol for Jesus and Mary....

May 18, 2022 · 1 min · 156 words · Sue Ramos