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The cemetery of Staglieno represents more than the dead. It represents a confluence of movements that furthered the cause of the living. This forbade burial of dead people in churches and crypts. In its lieu, cemeteries made their way into urban landscapes. It was designed by the city’s popular architect Carlo Barabino. A fine work in Neoclassical style, the cemetery finally opened in 1851. The art and design of the expanse mingled with the Realist movement that was evolving in the 1850s....

And with the option record a voice message on your profile, the get mocked option onlyseems increasingly common. Voice prompts allow you to answer question prompts with your voice instead of just writing a text answer. Hinges prompts are meant to offer a deeper representation of its users personalities beyond bios and pics. Done right, they can add a certain layer of authenticity to a dating profile. Done wrong, and they can lead to an instant swipe left....

Death can come in many forms. For many it is usually mundane such as passing away due to old age or due to some illness. For some it is traumatic, such as involving in an automobile accident. And for a tiny few, death is so bizarre that it beggars disbelief. Yet, I can assure you that each of these stories below is true. Vallandigham proceeded to demonstrate this to the jury....

You dont have to know what an emotional vampire is to know what it is, really. What do vampires do? They suck blood out of people. So, what can we reasonably assumeemotionalvampires do? Thats right: They suck energy out of people. Heres how to recognize emotional and social vampires and be sure you arent one. These people are often described as exhausting or overwhelming as they require constant validation and attention....

In the immortal words of Mike Tyson after losing a fight, I might just fade into Bolivian. The English language, and the people who use it, is full of malapropisms like Tysons. To quote Merriam-Webster, Remember that a definition is not an endorsement of a words use.) Here, we take a deeper dive on malapropisms. The correct phrase is a whole other story a whole different story or another story....

Some people (like myself) would respondHahaha! But, despite all evidence to the contrary, I want to believe. Yet apparently, according to parenting experts, it can be done. Here are a few ways parents can stop giving constant reminders and get their kids to listen. When youdoneed to get out the door, bend down and make eye contact with your child. Touch, smile, and use a neutral tone of voice when making your request....

After rounding upthe most overrated tourist destinations outside of the U.S., its time to go domestic. Still, it can be hard to resist famous bucket list destinationseven when those attractions end up being overrated. Here are some popular U.S. tourist destinations that are overratedand some travel ideas thatareworth your while. The most overrated tourist spots in the U.S. It should go without saying how much of this list comes down to personal preference....

Getting someones name right is about more than just politenessits an issue of inclusion and respect. With all the different names in the world, were bound to botch a pronunciation here and there. This experience is all-too familiar to immigrants and people with non-white or non-Western names in particular. We all mess up names, but people use this phrase as a way to free themselves of expectations. However, your attempt to be bashful or self-deprecating shouldnt come at another persons expense....

Warrior queen, castle defender or besieger, pirate, or street duelist. These are only a few phrases that Jessica Salmonson uses to describe the female Amazons of world history. And once upon a time, an esoteric group of such fierce women pervaded over the Kingdom of Thailand. This group was the all-women bodyguard of the King of Siam. Salmonson, the author ofThe Encyclopedia of Amazons, calls them the best-trained force in all of Siam....

One of the most beautiful is the Tomb of Bibi Jawindi. This octagonal tomb is embellished with extensive tile work, but is now in a dilapidated state. Jahaniyan Jahangasht had a great influence on Bibi Jawandis life. He implored people to follow the prophet Muhammads way of life in speech, conduct and action. He advised people to consume less meat and offer more prayers. Bibi Jawindi died in 1403. Nearly a century later, in 1493, Prince Dilshad of Iran got a tomb built in her memory....

Its normal to feel a little uneasy or unsure about a new romantic interest or new friend. Fear of abandonment is an all-consuming fear that people close to you might leave you, saysDr. Nereida Gonzalez-Berrios, a certified psychiatrist. Fear of abandonment also symbolizes insecurity, poor self-image, and feelings of worthlessness, Dr. Gonzalez-Berrios says. Where does fear of abandonment come from? How does fear of abandonment manifest? Anxious attachers are preoccupied with ensuring that their attachment needs will be met, explains Sanders....

One such object is the Roman dodecahedron. The hollow object is a bronze enigma with a decahedral shape of twelve flat pentagonal faces. Its presence in central Europe reveals nothing of its purpose. But there are a few hypotheses that have been floated since its first discovery more than 300 years ago. The strange discovery had all antiquarians in a fix, but there was yet more coming their way. Each subsequently discovered object was different in size and built....

Every year millions set foot on Vrindavan with one motive: to witness Krishnasraasleela. Nidhivan, the tulsi forest. Photo:umang saraf/Flickr This corner is a part of old Vrindavan, thriving as a forest called Nidhivan. Nidhivan is a tulsi or holy basil forest where tall plants grow intertwined in pairs of two. A temple and a shrine stud the premises, and a honeycomb of cenotaphs line the outer areas. Children from across the world circle back here to set up fond remembrances of their deceased parents....