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We all use silly logic to help us rationalize a confusing world. Take full moons, for example. For centuries people have been blaming full moons for inexplicable behaviors that coincided with them. But its an illusory correlationwe fool ourselves into believing something based on what stands out most in our memories. This post originally appeared onJames Clears blog. Human beings have been blaming strange behavior on the full moon for centuries....

Its a difficult process that takes weeks to accomplish with no guarantee of results. Rocks are extracted with the help of small pumps powered by old truck engines. The miners then use their hands to go through the small rocks. If they’re lucky, they’ll find some diamonds. Hundreds of people across the region dig for diamonds in this devastated area known as Areinha. Diamonds were discovered in Minas Gerais by gold miners around 1725....

Sortd transforms Gmail into a drag-and-drop workspace with columns of customizable lists. Its likelife-organizing webappTrello, but for email. The most important categories are my columns. Youre not limited to just using Sortds view, though. The little button on the right side of the window switches between Sortd and Gmails regular view. And when switching to Gmail view, you could still access your Sortd columns. Its the best of both worlds, although I prefer the columns view....

This post originally appeared onThe Simple Dollar. Sarah and I hit our financial bottom almost a decade ago. Were still saving a large portion of our incomearound half of it each year since 2012. Were still debt free. We have no interest in changing our direction, either. Financial improvement can be much like that. Maybe your financial goal is a short term one. Do these things sound familiar? Perhaps youre trying to figure out a plan to make it possible to buy a house....

The main advantage ofsous vide cookingiscontrol. Picking the cooking time and temperature is the kind of tricky part. Luckily theAnova Precision Cookercomes with an app that isfull of recipes. Incredible, Edible Eggs Sous vide cooking isnt the fastest, but it isconsistent. The following egg prep methods are two that aredefinitelyworth your time. Slip your egg in there for a minute to let it finish, and drain. (I didnt get that far with mine; I just ate it with a little salt....

Heres why having some FOMO is a good thing. FOMO sucks when it starts to affect your life that way. I think youshouldfear missing out a little bit. Sounds grand, doesnt it? Maybe youre afraid youre missing out on things because, well,you are. Fear of missing out is your ticket out of your comfort zone. Every second of every day awesome things are happening and youre not a part of them....

If you want more affordable, minimal options, you’re free to check out ourstreaming stick showdown. Roku 4 ($130):The Roku 4 is Rokus newest set top box. Of course, this is not a comprehensive list. We left out the Fire TV, after its performance in the streaming stick showdown. However, if you like a variety of services, read on. Heres how our top three choices stacked up. Its going to be a bit of a hassle no matter what you do....

Here are the best products and methods for keeping your home ice-free this winter. Unfortunately, Calcium Chloride can damage plants and grass. Itll cost you around $10-$19 per 50-lb. Calcium Magnesium Acetate can also potentially damage concrete. Itll cost you $20 or more per 50-lb. Itll cost you around $10-$19 per 50-lb. Itll cost you $20 or more per 50-lb. Youll need around 5 pounds of rock salt per 100 square feet for it to be effective....

Pads and tampons arent the only ways to manage your flow during shark week. Menstrual cups are another great option. Today we lift the veil. What Is a Menstrual Cup? Its a reusable alternative to tampons and pads. A menstrual cup sits inside the vagina to collect the period blood that flows out. A few times a day, you pull it out (Careful! and pour the contents into the toilet....

If you need those things, then go ahead (but if you dont, thenreally?) but you should add a few other things to your shopping list. Ice Melt/Sand/Kitty Litter: If its not all sold out, of course. Traction on those icy or snowy surfaces is important if you gotta venture outside. Justmake sure to get the right kind(like pet-friendly types, for example.) Flashlight and Extra Batteries: In case the power goes out....

Some of those went to Moscow where it became Park of the Fallen Heroes.

During World War II, Italys fascist leader Benito Mussolini converted the Mamula fort into a concentration camp. The decision has outraged relatives of former prisoners. “No concentration camp in the world has been transformed into a hotel,” she said. The Montenegrin government defended its decision, saying the project will boost local economy.

This sort of negative introspection can totally hamper your productivity. Luckily you’re able to take a second to get out of your head and get stuff done. This post originally appeared on theCrew blog. Okay, quiet time… Time for work… Working shall commence now… One hour later… This is what happens at least thirty times a day. Ill begin to focus on work and then immediately my internal dialogue will get in the way....