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17. Dimples are caused by an abnormally short facial muscle.

The zygomaticus major, a facial muscle, is attached to the skin of your cheeks. Dimples appear when the muscle pulls hard enough on your cheeks to cause visible indentations on your face. This usually occurs when we speak or smile, when the muscle is contracting. For some people, the dimples are always there. This occurs when the muscle is too short.This is a condition that is extremely common among children. As they get older the dimples usually begin to disappear.

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A minibus drives along an ice road across the Lena River where there is weak sunlight for just three hours each day in winter.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2280650/Oymyakon-coldest-village-earth-Weather-takes-turn-worse-71C-Russian-hamlet.html

Frost bite: Traffic lights are covered in snow and ice in the village which is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world.

Teeboy22:
lovely

Tanks bro.

A view of Stalin's 'Road of Bones', the route to Oymyakon, on a -50c evening.

Funjosh:
Paul Walker. Such a gem lost just holding back tears watching him acting in Furious :t :t :t

Painful.

11. It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown. Unless you’re trying to give your face a bit of a workout, smiling is a much easier option for most of us. Anyone who’s ever scowled, squinted or frowned for a long period of time knows how it tires out the face which doesn’t do a thing to improve your mood.


12. We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. The cartilage between our bones gets compressed by standing, sitting and other daily activities as the day goes on, making us just a little shorter atthe end of the day than at the beginning.


13. The tooth is the only part of the human body that can’t repair itself. If you’ve ever chipped a tooth you know just how sadly true this one is. The outer layer of the tooth is enamel which is not a living tissue. Since it’s not alive, it can’t repair itself, leaving your dentist to do the work instead.


14. It is not possible to tickle yourself. Even the most ticklish among us do not have the ability to tickle ourselves. The reasonbehind thisis that your brain predicts the tickle from information it already has, like how your fingers are moving. Because it knows and can feel where the tickle is coming from, your brain doesn’t respond in the same way as it would if someone else was doing the tickling.


15. The width of your armspan stretched out is the length of your whole body. While not exact down to the last millimeter, your armspan is a pretty good estimator of your height.


16. Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.This doesn’t have a genetic basis, but is largely due to the fact that a majority of the machines and tools we use on a daily basis are designed for those who are right handed, making them some what dangerous for lefties to use and resulting in thousands of accidents and deaths each year.

source: http://icantseeyou.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/100-very-cool-f.html

10. Over 90% of diseases are caused or complicated by stress. That high stress job you have could be doing more than just wearing you down each day. It could also be increasing your chances of having a variety of serious medical conditions like depression, high blood pressure and heart disease.

9. On any given day, sexual intercourse takes place over 120 million times on earth. Humans are a quickly proliferating species, and with about 4% of the world’s population having sex on any given day, it’s no wonder that birth rates continue to increase in many places all over the world.

8. You could remove a large part of your internal organs and survive.The human body may appear fragile but it’s possible to survive even with the removal of the stomach, the spleen, 75 percent of the liver, 80 percent of the intestines, one kidney, one lung, and virtually every organfrom the pelvic and groin area. You might not feel too great, but the missing organs wouldn’t kill you.

7. Women’s hearts beat faster than men’s.The main reason for this is simply that on average women tend to be smaller than men and have less mass to pump blood to. But women’s and men’s hearts can actually act quite differently, especially when experiencing trauma like a heart attack, and many treatments that work for men must be adjusted or changed entirely to work for women. Additionally, over a lifetime, at your normal (resting) heart rate you will have pumped enough blood to fill thirteen oil super tankers. To further expound on this fact, on average, your heart beats 40,000,000 times per year. Doing the math, over your lifetime (both men and women averaged), that results in 2,600,000,000 heartbeats (two billion, six hundred million). This does not even factor in your increased heartbeats due to your love of exercise or fear.


* The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet. No wonder you can feel your heartbeat so easily. Pumping blood through your body quickly and efficiently takes quite a bit of pressure resulting inthe strong contractions of the heart and the thick walls of the ventricles which push blood to the body.


* Monday is the day of the week when the risk of heart attack is greatest. Yet another reason to loathe Mondays! A ten year studying Scotland found that 20% more people die of heart attacks on Mondays than any other day of the week. Researchers theorize that it’s a combination of too much fun over the weekend with the stress of going back to work that causes the increase.


* The most common blood type in the world is Type O. Blood banks find it valuable as it can be given to those with both type A and B blood. The rarest blood type, A-H or Bombay blood due to the location of its discovery, has been found in less than hundred people since it was discovered.

6. The largest internal organ is the small intestine.

Despite being called the smaller of the two intestines, your small intestine is actually four times as long as the average adult is tall. If it weren’t looped back and forth upon itself it wouldn’t fit inside the abdominal cavity.

5. .Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toe nails. If you notice that you’re trimming your fingernails much more frequently than your toenails you’re not just imagining it. The nails that get the most exposure and are used most frequently grow the fastest. On average, nails on both the toes and fingers grow about one-tenth of an inch each month.

4. The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Or any other encyclopedia for that matter. Scientists have yet to settle on adefinitive amount, but the storage capacity of the brain in electronic terms is thought to be between 3 or even 1,000 terabytes. The National Archives of Britain, containing over 900 years of history, only takes up 70 terabytes, making your brain’s memory power pretty darn impressive.

3. For every pound of fat gained, you add seven miles of new blood vessels.


New tissue needs blood supply, so your vascular system expands to accommodate it. This also means your heart must work harder to pump blood through the new network, which may reduce oxygenation and nutrient replenishment in other tissues. Lose a pound? Your body will break down and reabsorb the unneeded blood vessels from the previous tissue.

2. Drug Companies Persuade Doctors to Boost Sales.



Drugs companies pay tens of millions of dollars every year for doctors to give speeches or lectures about specific pharmaceuticals, even flying physicians from city to city for dinner meetings with other doctors, encouraging them to increase the amount of prescriptions they write for the company’s product. Pharmaceutical sales representatives monitor the amount of prescriptions written through available medical databases. This allows them to track doctor behavior while persuading them to prescribe as much of their company’s medicine as possible.

source: http://www.therichest.com/rich-list/most-shocking/10-scary-facts-you-didnt-know-about-doctors/

1. Avoiding Lawsuits Instead of Providing Health Care.


A Jackson Healthcare survey uncovered that the vast majority of doctors, 92 percent, made medical decisions according to legal concerns rather than providing the best standard of diagnostic care for their patients. Every year, patients endure hundred of thousands of unnecessary tests and procedures, ordered to avoid any potential of medical malpractice. Eight percent of all surgeries, 14 percent of prescriptions and more than a quarter of all tests are performed to avoid litigation. The resulting cost to the American health care system alone measures between $650-$850 billion per year. Even worse, some doctors actively avoid treating patients listed as “high-risk cases” for lawsuits.

Luxury homes/Private Island.

Owning a private island is one of the greatest things to accomplish in life right after changing the world and buying a yatch. Pumpkin Key is a private island, and you can snag it for $110 million. It features a 5,000 sq ft home on 26 acres of land off Key Largo in Florida, United States. The property comes equipped with such luxurious amenities as a marina big enough to accommodate a mega yatch, tennis courts, which also double up as helicopter pads, and an expansive private beach.

11. Stuart Weitzman “Marilyn Monroe” Shoes: $1,000,000.

Another lavish design by Stuart Weitzman, these classy shoes are adorned with a cluster of glimmering Swarovski crystals surrounded by a satin rose. These wonderfully intricate shoes exhibit pure opulence. Not only were they inspired by Marilyn Monroe, but the Swarovski crystals are actually a pair of earrings that she once owned.The shoes were flaunted by Regina King, nominated for her role in “Ray,” at the 2005 Oscars. After the awards, the earrings were replaced with replicas and they were auctioned off at the Celebrity Rags 4 Charity Riches auction for a cool million bucks.


http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/the-worlds-10-most-expensive-stilettos/

10. Borgezie “Diamond Princess Constellation” Stiletto: $331,450.



Four years after the “Eternal Diamond” stiletto, Christopher Michael Shellis presented the world with the “Diamond Princess Constellation” stiletto, one-upping his own prior achievement. These gorgeous and stunning heels were inspired by the Paul Simon hit, “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” and Shellis claims they are his masterpiece.The “Princess Constellation” stilettos sparkle with 1,290 diamonds, and they’re available in either solid platinum or 18ct gold. These crown jewel heels take three weeks to make and will make any woman look and feel like royalty.

aminho:
wow so true ve been to 8 countries you listed and its just as you said here

Thats cool bro.

9. St. Lucia: $2,500+ Per Night.


St. Lucia is a destination that is a little harder to get to, compared to other destinations, but the locals say “it takes a little effort to get to heaven”. On St. Lucia, newlyweds will find the famous Pitons, rain forests, volcanoes, mountains, beautiful flowers and breathtaking beaches. The fact that this destination is off the beaten path makes it an exclusive and alluring hideaway for elite honeymooners. Jade Mountain is one of the most exclusive resorts of the island and will make you forget there is life outside of it. The suites at Jade Mountain, called sanctuaries, come with a private butler, a private infinity pool, in-room spa treatments and astonishing views. Calling it a sanctuary is an understatement. Rates at Jade Mountain start at $2,500 per night.

8. Bora Bora: $4,000+ Per Night.

Bora Bora is arguably the most beautiful island on earth and therefore a perfect tropical destination for an opulent honeymoon. Newlyweds who visit Bora Bora for their honeymoon cannot escape the breathtaking beaches, but other activities include water sports, scenic mountain trips in 4×4 Jeeps and those who are brave can even feed sharks. The Four Seasons Resort on Bora Bora is the ultimate resort for privacy that honeymooners crave, with over-water bungalows, a private plunge pool, sun deck, dining pavilion and stunning views. A night in an over-water bungalow with a private pool at the Four Seasons Resort starts at $4,000.

Lavish Honeymoon Destinations.


7. Maldives: $12,000+ Per Night.

The Maldives offer endless ways to dazzle newly weds on their honeymoon. Clear blue waters, white beaches, a romantic private dinner under the stars, spa treatments and water sports. Couples who choose the Maldives as their honeymoon destination can be sure to have privacy and seclusion; however, if this is not enough, a short boat ride will take you to one of the uninhabited islands to spend the day. The One and Only Reethi Rah Resort is one of the most exclusive resorts, popular among the rich and famous. Every villa has a private dining room, a terrazzo tub or a private pool and a 24-hour host as well as direct access to the blue lagoon. A night in the Grand Sunset Residence at the One & Only Reethi Rah Resort starts at $12,000 per night.

6. New Jersey Hospitals: Between $18,000 And $27,000.

Baby deliveries in American hospitals are the costliest in the world. Most hospitals charge a flat fee for delivery, regardless of the medical condition of the mother and any previous tests. They are billed per each item, meaning that expecting parents are charged per each individual service. The Garden State is the most expensive place in America to give birth. While the average expecting parents in the U.S. pay between $9,617 and $15,799, depending on the type of birth, pregnant women in New Jersey can expect to drop double that amount. That means $18,372 for a natural birth and $26,743 for a C-section. That’s all without the expectation of any delivery problems. Add some medical issues to that, and the price might double, and that’s justthe average cost. Prices may vary by up to $30,000 between hospitals, making private medical centers in other states cheaper than public hospitals in New Jersey.

http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/the-10-most-expensive-hospitals-to-give-birth/

Some of the world's Most luxurious and expensive hospitals to have babies.


5. Chelsea & Westminste

4. Laings Platinum Brilliant Cut Trilogy 1 ct Diamond Engagement Ring: $5,800.


Made by Laings of Glasgow, Scotland, this incredibly cut one carat special engagement ring will be the envy of all your friends. A brilliant cut, this particular ring uses the finest craftsmanship to present not just 1 carat of diamonds but precious platinum. As far as the diamond clarity is concerned you can expect it to have a G rating.The rating is based on what is know as the four C’s which include: clarity, cut, colour and of course carat. These are the essential elements that jewelers need in order to grade different types of diamonds and what makes some stand out from others.




source: http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/10-extravagant-necklaces-worth-millions-of-dollars/

http://www.therichest.com/luxury/10-engagement-rings-to-guarantee-she-says-yes/

3. Hearts on Fire Transcend Platinum Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, Beaverbrooks: $20,000.


You flame’s heart may be burning after you have laid eyes on this ring. Made by Beaver brooks, it enjoys a perfect halo of angel like diamonds. Creating the illusion of one stone it is an extremely desirable item that will look perfect on any hand. Inspired by the vintage period it is elegant as well as timeless thanks to its unique design which is all set in platinum.

2. Leviev’s Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace: $10 Million.



Israeli diamond tycoonLev Leviev is now offering this beautiful pendant necklace for a price of $10million. The piece consists of a 77.12 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond on a string of white diamonds. Leviev, whose house produces and sells many colored diamond necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and brooches, recently found the pendant stone while he was digging in one of his mines. He has turned it into one of the largest asscher cut diamonds in the world. Miranda Kerrrecently modeled Leviev’s necklace at a Pamella Roland fashion show wearing a jonquil gown.

10 Extravagant Necklaces Worth Millions Of Dollars.


1. The “Heart of the Ocean” Necklace: $20 Million.



In several scenes of the movie Titanic(1997) actress Kate Winslet wears a blue pendant called “The Heart of the Ocean,” a stone that supposedly once belonged to King Louis XVI before it was cut in the shape of a heart and given its modern name. The stone in the movie is modeled after the famous 45.52 carat, blue Hope Diamond, whose story is remarkably like the tale of Louis’ gem. Although an actual necklace of this kind was never on the historical Titanic, the film sparked the fancy of jewelry lovers world-wide. Elite jewelers Asprey & Garrard came out with a 170 carat blue sapphire heart pendant on a stringof sixty-five round diamonds, each weighing 30 carats, and dubbed it the “Heart of the Ocean” necklace. At the 1998 Oscar ceremony Celine Dion wore this master piece while she sang Titanic’s theme song “My Heart Will Go On.” Shortly after, Asprey & Garrard’s necklace was sold for $2.2 million dollars at a Sotheby’s benefit auction. Harry Winston likewise created a “Heart of the Ocean” blue pendant necklace. His version features a fifteen carat center diamond, but Winston’s blue stone is rectangular. Surrounded by white diamonds, its value is $20 million. Actress Gloria Stuart, who played the elder Rose in Titanic, was honored to wear the necklace at the 1998 Academy Awards.

Funjosh:
Petr Cech head injury


Čech sustained a head injury in the match against Reading at
the Madejski Stadium on 14 October 2006, when he collided
with midfielder Stephen Hunt inside Chelsea's penalty area
within the first minute of a league match. Hunt's right knee
hit Čech's head, leaving the keeper requiring treatment.
Čech was taken off after several minutes and replaced by
Carlo Cudicini, who himself was knocked unconscious later
in the same game. Captain John Terry ended up going in
goal for the remaining minutes. Čech underwent surgery
for a depressed skull fracture. Initially unaware of the
seriousness of the injury, the doctors later reported that it
nearly cost Čech his life, and as a result of the collision,
he suffered intense headaches.

Guy se na wetin givw am d helmet b dat?