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This is a list of the most evil currently reigning
dictators in the world. It is amazing that these
people continue to rule while we busy ourselves
fighting in places that are ruled by far less
dangerous men.
1. Kim Jong Il, North Korea (in power since 1994) The amount of debate over the recent nuclear weapons development in North Korea has managed to deflect people from the fact that Kim’s government represses its people more completely than any other living dictator. North Korea has, for the last 31 years, been at the bottom of the Freedom House ranking for political rights and civil liberties. It is also ranks last in the Reporters without Borders ranking of press freedom. The US committee for Human Rights estimates that there are approximately 150,000 Koreans performing forced labour in prison camps for political dissenters and their families. Contrary to popular belief, Kim Jong Il is actually a very clever and efficient manipulator of his people. He is also the author of the books On the Art of the Cinema, and On the Art of Opera. |
when make I expect something? |
halfricanadian:can I get an interpretation? |
jaracis. coming soon Cats Can Make Humans And Animals Go Crazy FOR CAT LOVERS LIKE ME For many of us, cats are more than pets. They’re members of our family. However, a scientific study from Charles University in Prague suggests that cats can alter human and animal behavior. It’s not the cats per se that cause the problem. Instead, it’s the parasites known as Toxoplasma gondii that live inside their bodies and propagate through their feces. A study conducted at Imperial College London showed that rats infected with T. gondii lost their fear of cat odor. The parasite also caused the rats to be attracted to the smell of cat urine. The rodents were introduced to other animal odors like dogs and minks, but they were only attracted to feline urine. Researcher Joanne Webster coined the term “fatal feline attraction” to describe this bizarre phenomenon. In humans, the effects of T. gondii range from weird to extremely weird. In the Charles University study, researchers discovered that men infected with T. gondii “were more introverted, suspicious, oblivious to other people’s opinions of them, and inclined to disregard rules.” On other hand, women infected with the parasite “were more outgoing, trusting, image-conscious, and rule-abiding.” The researchers also found that infected people became less attentive and “had significantly delayed reaction times.” But the most alarming and bizarre effect of T. gondii on humans is that it can potentially cause schizophrenia. quora is the sauce I used to prepare this jelly rice cc: lalasticlala, ijebabe, missyb3 and was inspiration by kushkemi SK for ghana makydebbie grammatical for convent uni adajiboyy aka okpani used cao good of war tactics with my keyboard Evakinqz parcel of weed halfricanadian no alert yet ooo makydebbie wetin de na |
1. Diamonds Can Be Created From Tequila At first glance, you would think that diamonds and tequila don’t have anything in common. But a closer look would show you otherwise. Scientists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico discovered that tequila has a “ratio of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon which lies within the diamond growth region.” This surprising discovery led researcher Javier Morales and his team to create synthetic diamonds from tequila . During the research, the scientists attempted to create diamonds from acetone, methanol, and ethanol. When they diluted ethanol in water, they discovered that it formed high-quality diamond films. Interestingly, tequila has similar proportions of 60 percent water and 40 percent ethanol, which is the ideal compound for creating synthetic diamonds. To test their theory, the scientists recreated their experiment with a cheap bottle of white tequila. At first, they were worried that the other components of the alcoholic drink would obstruct or contaminate the process. But they didn’t. Just like the experiment with ethanol and water, tequila produced “spherical-shaped diamonds of nanometric size.” |
3. Bacon Can Cure Nosebleeds
According to a study conducted by Ian
Humphreys and his team, bacon can quickly and
effectively treat a nosebleed by serving as a
nasal tampon. For this bizarre method to work,
one must plug the bleeding nostril with a piece
of cured pork . The meat must be uncooked.
At Detroit Medical Center, Humphreys and his
colleagues tested their bacon hypothesis on a
girl who had Glanzmann thrombasthenia, a rare
hereditary disease that causes prolonged
bleeding. After sticking a piece of cured pork
inside the girl’s bloody nose, the bleeding
stopped immediately.
The results of this bizarre scientific research
were published in the Annals of Otology,
Rhinology, and Laryngology. The researchers
acknowledged that doctors had used cured pork
to treat nosebleeds in the past. However, the
practice was discontinued.
Humphreys and his colleagues speculate that the
high risk of acquiring parasitic and bacterial
complications from stuffing one’s nose with
cured pork caused the unconventional treatment
to be abandoned. |
3. Wasabi Is An Excellent Fire Alarm Wasabi is a Japanese condiment that is usually eaten with sushi. Wasabi contains a chemical compound called isothiocyanate, which is the same substance that gives mustard its distinct flavor. Outside Japan, it’s difficult to find real wasabi. Almost all of the wasabi served in US restaurants is simply a mixture of mustard, food coloring, and horseradish. Researchers from Shiga University of Medical Science have discovered that this pungent herb can also save lives during catastrophes like fires. Professor Makoto Imai developed a wasabi fire alarm that “sprays out a synthesized wasabi smell” if it detects smoke. The unconventional fire alarm was tested on 14 people, four of whom were deaf. The results were quite remarkable. All but one subject woke up within two minutes after smelling the pungent wasabi. The one person who didn’t wake up had a blocked nose. The researchers tried using other plants like lavender and peppermint , but none were as effective as wasabi in waking up people. |
4. Expensive Placebos Are More Effective Than Cheap Placebos Although the placebo effect is not fully understood, several studies show that this seemingly miraculous phenomenon has the ability to alleviate depression, pain, and other health conditions. To add to the mystery, scientists recently discovered that expensive placebos are more effective than cheap ones. This intriguing research was conducted on actual patients who were suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The results were published in the journal Neurology. The researchers informed 12 patients that they were going to get “shots of two formulations of equal effectiveness of the same drug.” The only difference was the cost. The first formulation cost $1,500, and the second one was $100. In reality, the injections were only saline and didn’t contain any active ingredients. After receiving the $1,500 placebo shots, the majority of patients experienced significant improvement in their motor function. However, when the $100 shots were administered, no notable changes resulted. When the truth was revealed to the patients, eight admitted that “they expected the expensive drug to be more effective.” The remaining four subjects said that they “had no expectation of greater benefits.” Interestingly, the patients who did not have any expectations about the expensive placebo were the ones who did not show any significant changes during the study. |
5. Mice With Mismatched Heart Transplants Live Longer When Exposed To Classical Music Several studies have confirmed that listening to classical music is associated with stress reduction, sleep improvement, and focus enhancement. However, scientific research conducted by Masateru Uchiyama of Juntendo University Hospital in Tokyo suggests that listening to classical music might benefit the heart as well. Uchiyama’s research involved mice with mismatched heart transplants. The rodents were divided into four groups. One group listened to Verdi’s opera La Traviata . Another group listened to Mozart. The remaining two groups were exposed to Enya and “ a range of single monotones,” respectively. The results of this bizarre experiment were quite remarkable. The group that listened to Verdi’s opera survived for 26 days. The Mozart group lasted for 20 days. The groups of mice exposed to Enya and the single monotones survived 11 and seven days, respectively. Uchiyama verified the results of his experiment by exposing deaf mice with mismatched heart transplants to Verdi’s opera. Compared to the rodents who had actually heard the song, the deaf mice only lasted seven days. This result verified Uchiyama’s assumption that actually hearing the music—and not other factors like vibrations—lengthened the survival rate of mice. |
6. Night Owls Are More Likely To Becom Psychopaths
Than Early Birds Who knew that staying up late at night could potentially make you a psychopath? According to a study conducted by Dr. Peter Jonason of the University of Western Sydney, people who stay up late have a tendency to manifest antisocial personalities . After assessing the sleeping patterns of 250 university students, Jonason discovered that night owls are more likely to become narcissistic, psychopathic, and manipulative than early birds. Jonason believes that there is an “evolutionary basis for the link between antisocial [behavior] and a preference for being awake late at night.” If you look at nature, most predators—like scorpions and lions—are awake at night. In human society, those who perpetrate crimes and engage in sexual promiscuity are often active during the twilight hours. However, Jonason admits that more research is needed to show a conclusive link between staying up late and the manifestation of antisocial tendencies. |
7 Viagra Helps Hamsters Recover Faster From JetLag We all know that Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction. However, Diego Golombek of the National University of Quilmes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has discovered that this light blue pill might also help to treat jet lag . This bizarre scientific research was conducted on hamsters that were injected with Viagra. After administering the drug, the rodents’ sleep cycles were pushed ahead by six hours—the approximate amount of time needed to fly from New York to Paris. The hamsters on Viagra recovered from jet lag as much as 50 percent faster than the hamsters without Viagra. Although the results were fairly positive, scientists do not know if the same effect will occur in humans. Furthermore, Viagra was administered to the hamsters via injection. Scientists are uncertain if taking the drug as a pill will produce the same effect. |
8 Dogs Defecate In A North-South Stance Several studies suggest that certain animal species—such as birds, foxes, and deer—possess magnetic sensitivity. Inspired by this research, a team of scientists from the Czech Republic decided to find out if dogs possess this amazing ability, too. The researchers used defecation to determine whether our canine friends adjust their actions according to Earth’s magnetic field. The study involved 70 dogs from 37 breeds. The researchers held the experiment in an open field because dogs can be influenced by familiar surroundings. In total, the dogs defecated almost 1,900 times. During the experiment, the scientists discovered that dogs prefer to poo “with their bodies aligned in a North-South stance .” They also found that dogs avoid defecating in an East-West alignment. Interestingly, the dogs would only poo in a North- South stance if the magnetic field was calm. If it wasn’t, then the dogs would defecate in any direction that they preferred. The scientists also discovered that dogs on leashes didn’t care whether their bodies were aligned with Earth’s magnetic field. Apparently, only canines that roam freely are likely to assume the North-South stance when defecating. |
9 Cows With Names Produce More Milk Dairy farmers could potentially increase their incomes with one simple but weird trick—give their cows names. A scientific study published in Anthrozoos suggested that cows with names produce more milk than their nameless counterparts. This bizarre study was conducted by Drs. Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson of Newcastle University, and it involved over 500 dairy farmers from the United Kingdom. On average, cows produce 7,500 liters (2,000 gal) of milk over a period of 10 months. But Douglas and Rowlinson discovered that cows with names produced 260 liters (70 gal) more. Many dairy farmers have long suspected that giving their cattle some “one-to-one attention” increases milk production, but this research was the first that tried to prove it scientifically. According to the study, cows that are herded as a group also produce less milk. |
Fueled by unquenchable curiosity, some
scientists embark on studies that appear to be
ridiculous, obvious, or insignificant. These
scientists often face criticism and mockery from
inside and outside the scientific community.
However, if you look closely, this seemingly
wacky research is also meaningful and even
provocative. 10 Fruit Bats Love MouthAction Animals have sex primarily for reproduction rather than pleasure. The male inserts his penis into the female’s vagina, and after a minute or two, the deed is done. Sex among animals is so basic and boring that it’s fascinating to know that certain mammals engage in sexual activities that are associated with humans and pleasure , such as MouthAction and cunnilingus. In 2009, researchers from the Guangdong Entomological Institute in Guangzhou, China, accidentally discovered that short-nosed fruit bats engage in MouthAction. During the study, the scientists expected to see typical animal behavior such as grooming. Instead, they observed that female fruit bats licked the male’s penis during sex. In another study conducted in 2010 and 2011, researchers discovered that flying foxes (another fruit bat species) engage in MouthAction, too. This time, it was the male bat that licked the female’s vagina. In both studies, researchers discovered that engaging in MouthAction and cunnilingus prolonged sex among the bats. Scientists have not yet discovered the evolutionary basis of MouthAction among fruit bats. But they suggest that it might help in sperm transportation, stimulation of female glandular secretions, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. |
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1 vanilla What we think it means: A plant, a bean, a delicious flavoring. What it really means: Vagina. In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors were busy taking pretty much anything that wasn’t nailed down from modern-day Mexico. During this lengthy pillaging session, they came across the vanilla plant. And they must have been pretty lonely by this point because they immediately made one amazing stretch of an observation. When opened, the long, dark vanilla beans apparently looked like female Instruments. They named the plant vainilla , a variation of the word vaina , meaning “sheath.” It seems innocent enough, except that vaina was itself a variation of the Latin “vagina.” So we’re left with a long, vague, linguistic joke, likening the general shape of the vanilla bean to a woman’s private parts. And it’s one that we take part in every time we visit the ice cream shop. quora is the sauce I used to prepare this jelly rice cc: lalasticlala, ijebabe, missyb3 and was inspiration by kushkemi SK for ghana makydebbie grammatical for convent uni adajiboyy aka okpani used cao good of war tactics with my keyboard Evakinqz parcel of weed halfricanadian am still waiting ooo |
2. Manatee What we think it means: A large, aquatic mammal. What it really means: Breasts. The manatee, often referred to as the sea cow, is indeed a massive, blubbery, marine mammal. With its formless, blob-like shape, you’d be hard- pressed to find a less sexually intriguing, well, anything. But that didn’t stop the Carib word for “breasts” from becoming its official name. There is actually some dispute over this one. Some claim that the creature’s name comes from the Latin word manatus , meaning “having hands,” due to the shape of its flippers. But the Caribbean word manati , meaning “breasts” or “udders,” is also believed to have spawned the beast’s name . Personally, I’m going with manati as the inspiration. Not only does it sound closer, but manatees are frequently sighted in the Caribbean, giving the residents plenty of opportunities to make a crude joke at the animals’ expense. Though that still doesn’t explain the association with breasts. Go figure. |
3. Musk
What we think it means: A heavy scent or
perfume.
What it really means: Testicle.
The word “musk” is thrown around a lot in the
world of perfume, typically to describe scents
designed for men. But little did we know exactly
how appropriate that name really was. Musk is
actually a substance produced by some animals
for the purposes of attracting mates. The thing
is, the gland that produces this stuff looks an
awful lot like a scrotum.
And so, when the perfumists of the ancient world
decided that this animal aphrodisiac could be
used in their products, they needed a name for
it. They were still human, though, so they had to
make it as immature as possible. The Sanskrit
word muska-s means “testicle.” The musk gland
looked like a scrotum. It was a match made in
pointing, giggling heaven. And to this day, we
spritz ourselves with testicle juice. |
4 Amazon
What we think it means: A huge, female warrior
or a river in South America.
What it really means: A person without breasts.
In a refreshing turn of events, here we have
ancient Greece, rather than the Roman Empire,
dirtying up everyday language. The Greeks of the
14th century told tales of a fearsome race of
warrior women known as the Amazones. So
committed were they to their deadly craft that
they supposedly removed one of their breasts,
either by cutting or burning, to keep it out of the
way of their bow-drawing arm. Now that’s
dedication.
But despite all the stories of their incredible
prowess in battle, it was this one detail that
everyone remembered. Mazos, the word for
“breasts,” was combined with “a,” the prefix for
“without,” to craft the insultingly childish term.
The South American river was then named by
Spanish explorers after an encounter with
breastless tribal warrior women—who may have
actually just been long-haired male tribesmen |
5 Pencil
What we think it means: A small, wooden writing
device.
What it really means: A tiny penis.
Yes. As it turns out, we’ve been putting small
joysticks into the hands of our schoolchildren for
generations. But it’s not our fault. The ancient
Romans had a real knack for describing innocent
objects with the exact words that they used to
describe their Instruments. And you just can’t
compete with that kind of head start.
“Penis” in Latin means “tail.” Seems to make
sense so far. But at some point, it evolved into
the word peniculus to describe the brushes used
for writing in the ancient world. Then the term
evolved further to “penicillus,” literally “little tail,”
to specifically describe a paintbrush.
The French then altered it to pincel but kept the
definition. Finally, it arrived in England, became
“pencil,” and slowly shifted to mean the writing
utensils we know today. Yep. Little did you know
that you’ve been tucking a penis behind your ear
for years. |
6. Mastodon
What we think it means: A massive prehistoric
beast.
What it really means: A creature with nipples for
teeth.
It sounds like something from an X-rated version
of Alice in Wonderland , but the name “mastodon”
literally translates as “breast tooth.” Taken from
the Latin terms for breast ( mastos ) and tooth
( odon ), the giant creature’s given name
references the, er, “unique” shape of its tusks.
It’s also further proof of the rampant perversion
among the scientific community.
Consider what must have happened when the
first skeleton was found. The eager
paleontologists were clustered around their dig
site, excitement at their newest discovery heavy
in the air. The beast is magnificent—100 times
larger than a man, with monstrous tusks capable
of unthinkable destruction. Then, from
somewhere in the back, a voice pipes up, “Hey.
Hey, guys. The ends of the tusks look like
nipples!” And they all share a laugh. |
7. Seminar What we think it means: A meeting for a discussion of a subject. What it really means: Semen. This one really isn’t so hard to believe. I mean, the word is basically right there, staring us down. Yet strangely, few people seem to make the connection. Once explained, it makes a lot of sense. You’ve just got to fight your way through a bit of an etymological hedge maze to get there. So “seminar” is really just an English shortening of the Latin seminarium , meaning a “breeding ground” or a “plant nursery.” And that, in turn, is taken from seminarius , meaning “things to do with seeds.” Finally, we arrive at the root word “semen,” meaning “ a seed .” Essentially, this means that a “seminar” is a figurative “breeding ground” of ideas, where figurative semen is shared freely among those in attendance. Now, go forth and share this bit of semen with the world, dear reader. |
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Do you ever wonder where the words you use in your day-to-day life came from? The answer may disappoint you. At some point, someone just sort of made them up. But it should surprise exactly no one to learn that human beings are pretty perverse creatures, and occasionally, we allow our minds to slither out of the gutter long enough to influence our methods of communication. Sometimes, though, generations of use wash away the sleaze, leaving a seemingly squeaky-clean term behind. 10 Fundamental What we think it means: Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. What it really means: Things to do with the ass. We’ve got the ancient Romans to thank for this one. The Latin word fundamentum means “a foundation, groundwork; support; beginning.” So we’re talking about building houses here, right? Nothing dirty so far. But once the French got their hands on the term, they tweaked it into fondement and added a curious new usage—to describe the anus. And sometime in the 13th century, the English made it into “fundament,” adding buttocks to the official definition. It isn’t difficult to see the logic at play here. The foundation of the body, when seated at least, is the butt. So really, when using the term “fundamental,” we’re observing an object’s relationship to the hind quarters. So be sure to pick up some fundamental paper from the store and give all your enemies a fundamental kicking 9 Venus Flytrap What we think it means: A small, carnivorous plant. What it really means: A vicious, fly-eating vagina. As you’ll quickly discover while reading this article, it seems that many of the esteemed, learned members of the botanical community are, in fact, relentless perverts. For instance, when faced with the challenge of thinking up a name for an amazing plant with the unusual habit of eating insects with a lightning-fast snap of its jaws, they couldn’t get over one little detail. It seems that they saw in its pink, hair- lined lips a resemblance to a certain portion of the female anatomy. So naturally, this was the only point worth conveying when describing the tiny plant. They named it for Venus, the Roman goddess of love and sex, forever associating it with female sexuality. At least, they would have if we hadn’t all been suckered into the popular notion of it having been named for Venus’s beauty. Wake up, people! 8. Orchid What we think it means: A beautiful flower. What it really means: Testicles. Once again, we have those dirty, dirty botanists to thank for inadvertently mentioning Instruments in casual conversation. It seems that at some point, the folks in charge of naming new plants completely overlooked the incredibly beautiful, delicate flowers of the orchid and focused instead on the fact that its roots slightly resembled testes. It takes real talent to be that childish. And this isn’t the first name it’s had referencing that resemblance. In Middle English, it was called ballockwort , “ballock” meaning—well, I suppose it’s fairly obvious. But after that joke began to get old, the Latin orchis was brought in, also meaning male Instruments. Now, despite having tacked on a “d,” the giggle-inducing Latin root remains for all to enjoy. Who knew that the average florist had more cheap laughs on offer than a sex brb |
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