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Every now and then, you come across someone who really sees you and doesn’t dare look away. And that’s exactly the energy you deserve. #thoughts

Sand is the most-consumed natural resource on the planet besides water. #science

The word "dude" was first used in the 1800s to insult young men who kept up with the latest fashion trends. #word_of_the_day

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At one point you have to say, “THIS STOPS HERE,” and end the cycles of hurt. If the same thoughts, habits, relationships and things are burdening you, it’s time to step away and try something new. #tips

Overall, the "Lord of the Rings" series received 475 awards out of 800 nominations, making it the most awarded film series in movie history. #entertainment

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​​How exactly does the Sun provide us with Vitamin D? It is a myth that sunlight provides us vitamin D or vitamin D is present in sunlight. The fact is vitamin D is synthesized in plants, animals and humans in presence of sunlight. There are two types of vitamin D - vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) present in plants including ergot and mushrooms and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) in animals. Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) are synthesised in presence of ultraviolet light (UV) of sunlight as given below. In plants, the ergo-calciferol (vitamin D2) is derived from UV irradiation of ergosterol (a kind of sterol present in plants). In animals and humans, when skin is exposed to sunlight, chole-calciferol (vitamin D3) is produced in skin by UV irradiation of 7-dehydro-cholesterol (a kind of cholesterol present in animals and humans). Sunlight triggers the first of three chemical reactions that converts an inactive compound in the skin into active vitamin D. Ultraviolet B rays from the sun convert a natural vitamin D precursor present in your skin, 7-dehydrocholesterol, into vitamin D3. This travels to the liver where the addition of oxygen and hydrogen to vitamin D3 changes it into 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Doctors test for this intermediate and still inactive form of vitamin D in blood to determine your vitamin D status. Final activation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D takes place in the kidneys, where more oxygen and hydrogen molecules attach to 25-hydroxyvitamin D and convert it into its active form known as 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, or calcitriol.

You’re not meant to fix, heal, judge, or parent your partner. The best things you can do for them are to be a witness to their life, a muse for their creations, a nudge toward their potential, the grace when they’ve fallen, an ally in their battles, & a safe home for their spirit. #tips

How to Make Someone Love You • Confirming the Person's True Feelings • Reconsidering the Reasons for Not Loving • Be Generous • Attention to the Other Side • Maintain Eye Contact • Keep Smiling • An Advice for Those Looking for Love: Be Patient • Focus on Self-Development • Focus on Self-Development • Talk About Personal Experiences • Prepare to Receive Love #knowledge

Slowly eating your food can help you lose weight and eat less. #health

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You are an energetic being. Your thoughts, words, feelings, and actions all contribute to your vibration. By focusing on what you want and aligning your vibration with it, you can attract positive experiences and outcomes into your life. #motivation

Coca-Cola used to contain an estimated nine milligrams of cocaine per glass until 1903. #history

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Give yourself credit for how you’ve handled this year. You’ve been working overtime on your dreams, figuring out your direction, taking care of your mental health, trying to feel comfortable in your skin, building your connections, attending to your family & improving your sleep. #tips

​​What is Tempered Glass? Tempered glass is not harder or softer, easier to scratch, break, or more porous than annealed, but it is tougher. Tempered glass is designed to use in areas where there is a high risk of contact, temperature changes, high temperatures, and breakage.You will often find tempered glass in architectural situations like windows, glass railing, wall cladding, shelving, doors, and showers. Unlike annealed glass or what we know as “ordinary” glass, tempered glass does not break into large jagged shards that can cause serious injuries. Instead, it breaks into smaller granular pieces that are less likely to cause harm. This is why tempered glass is used in passenger vehicle windows, refrigerator trays, shower enclosures, microwave ovens, and other things we use on a regular basis.Tempered glass is also much stronger than annealed glass. It undergoes a complex manufacturing process that toughens it both physically and thermally. To prepare glass for the tempering process, it must first be cut to the desired size. The glass is then examined for imperfections that could cause breakage at any step during tempering. An abrasive such as sand paper takes sharp edges off the glass, which is subsequently washed. Next, the glass begins a heat treatment process in which it travels through a tempering oven, either in a batch or continuous feed. The oven heats the glass to a temperature of more than 600 degrees Celsius. (The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius.) The glass then undergoes a high-pressure cooling procedure called "quenching." During this process, which lasts just seconds, high-pressure air blasts the surface of the glass from an array of nozzles in varying positions. Quenching cools the outer surfaces of the glass much more quickly than the center. As the center of the glass cools, it tries to pull back from the outer surfaces. As a result, the center remains in tension, and the outer surfaces go into compression, which gives tempered glass its strength. Another approach to making tempered glass is chemical tempering, in which various chemicals exchange ions on the surface of the glass in order to create compression. Glass in tension breaks about five times more easily than it does in compression. Annealed glass will break at 6,000 pounds per square inch (psi). Tempered glass, according to federal specifications, must have a surface compression of 10,000 psi or more; it generally breaks at approximately 24,000 psi.

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Introverts are like slow websites. They might be the coolest site, but usually, people don't wait that long for them to open. #thoughts

The small village of Villar de Corneja in Spain celebrates the New Year at noon rather than midnight since many of the residents are elderly and prefer to go to bed early. #places