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Top 10 Popular Myths

When it comes to news, you can't always be sure anymore that you are receiving the truth. When it comes to people doling out advice about everyday things and situations, you should definitely do your research before you believe in something blindly. There are some things we take for granted because someone we trust told us, and we know, believe it to he the actual truth. As it turns out, the things we thought were true or were advised for and against about may not be correct. Here are the Top 10 Myths we believed in for a long time 1) FIVE-second rule As soon as food falls over the floor, we pick it up and quickly put it into our mouths. It's the five second rule, and supposedly germs have not yet crawled towards the food and contaminated it. This is actually only a myth. As soon as the food hits the floor, the germs get on it immediately. There's no five second rule. The germs don't care about that rule. Always wash or throw away the food if it hits the ground. 2) Bul...

Top 10 First Day of School Books for Children

  The first day of school for your young one can be daunting. They are going to be away from their home, away from parents and out of their comfort zone.  They will be surrounded by strangers and that can be scary for them. Or your kids may be heading to first grade or second grade and can be nervous about the new school year. They will be introduced to new subjects, and new teachers, and new classmates! Everything is going to change for them and they are bound to feel a little scared.  You can ease their fears by giving them a book that reflects their fears and apprehensions, and puts them all at ease.  Kids need to feel that what they are feeling isn’t unusual and that there are other kids out there with the same nervousness and fears.  Here are the Top 10 Children Books to get them school ready:  1)How to Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish Not only kids but even teachers need to get ready for the new school year. Won’t it be sweet if t...

Top 10 Ways to Make a Good First Impression

They say that your first impression is the last impression you create. What they mean is that how you approach a person can have a lasting effect on their opinion about you. We all need somebody for something. Sometimes it is for work, or simply to make a friend. How you approach a person depends on the impression you make in their minds. What you say and how you behave can help you form meaningful relationships. 1) Be well-dressed The first thing people tend to notice is clothes. While it isn’t necessary to wear branded clothes to create a good impression, make sure your clothes are clean, free from creases, and neat. The next thing people notice will be your shoes so make sure they aren’t torn or dirty. Your hair, nails, and everything else comes next so make sure you present a good, clean version of yourself when meeting people for the first time. 2) Check your body language Your body language speaks volumes about you so ensure you follow basic etiquette...

Top 10 Garden Decorations You Need to Get For Your Garden

  It’s almost that time of the year when the weather is finally pleasant. The breeze is gentle and not too warm. You can finally venture outside without the discomfort of freezing winds or extreme humidity. The weather is just perfect to sit outdoors and enjoy the garden you worked so hard on. The flowers are in bloom and every plant is thriving. All that is missing is a few lights and decorations that can make your garden look comfortable but also give it that magical touch. Here are the Top 10 Garden decorations and lights you should consider buying to enhance the beauty of your garden.   1) Turtle Solar Garden Statue Give your garden a touch of magic and beauty with this cheerful Turtle figurine. This cute turtle has flowers on its back that light up in the evening after you’ve charged it during the day. The solar panels in the turtle will light up the figurine for up to 8 to 10 hours. Even without the lights, the turtle is the perfect ornament in your garden and could als...

Top 10 Signs You Have Become Cynical

 Ah, the good old days when life was so much simpler and everything was planned out for you. When you are a kid, you have someone sorting out all the messy stuff for you and all you have to do is willfully comply. You didn’t have to navigate the world all by yourself. You didn’t have to make your own friends all the time. Sometimes your parents told you who you should be friends with. Your meals are all planned out, your schedule is all sorted out and everything is organized. Things start to come apart only when you get older and get that independence you were always dreaming about. While the first step into the world may seem exciting and brave, soon enough you experience the mess you were protected from when you were a kid. The world is no longer sunshine and rainbows. Not everyone is your friend and people can be difficult to handle. The more you go through these experiences, the tougher you get and the more instincts and intuition you develop regarding situations a...

Top 10 Work from Home Essentials

  It was during the pandemic that many companies resorted to remote work for employees. Based on the rise of productivity, some companies continued with offering the option for remote work.  There are many jobs that are performed at home, and many have started businesses at home. In order to keep things well organized and smooth, isn't it a good idea to have a home office all set up? Here are the TOP 10 Work From Home Essentials you need to get 1. Laptop Stand You'll be working long hours on your laptop and without realizing it, you may be hunching over it. A laptop stand can improve your posture because you will no longer have to stoop your neck to look at the screen. Besides, laptop stands will help with your device overheating when you are using it for long hours. A laptop stand can help move the air freely around it thereby improving your laptop's performance. Check out Laptop Stands on Amazon 2. An external monitor External monitors allow for a larger screen space, all...

Top 10 Disadvantages of AI

  The world is being taken over by AI, and we don't even realize it. Artificial Intelligence applications were developed to help us, humans, to live our lives with more efficiency and convenience. AI drew from psychology and philosophy to understand human speech and help with problem solving and recommendations. Our lives were supposed to be much more comfortable with the inclusion of AI. But it has also become a looming threat. The use of AI can lead to higher productivity as it can perform complex tasks faster and with more efficiency. But there are disadvantages to this convenience. Here are the Top 10 Disadvantages of AI 1) People will have to suppress their dreams and do only one thing Right now, we have the choice to pick a career from a wide spectrum. You can choose to be whomever you want to be and train yourself through a variety of courses available. But with AI being utilized in workplaces, you will eventually find yourself out of a job if you don't have the right se...