Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
What Is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common
disorder which produces a lot of unhappiness. An
estimated 2-3% of Americans suffer from excessive
sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of
the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar
hyperhidrosis). Underarm problems tend to start in late
adolescence, while palm and sole sweating often begins
earlier, around the age 13 (on the average). Untreated,
these problems may continue throughout life.
Sweating is embarrassing, it stains clothes, ruins
romance, and complicates business and social
interactions. Severe cases can have serious practical
consequences as well, making it hard for people who
suffer from it to hold a pen, grip a car steering wheel, or
shake hands.
What Causes Hyperhidrosis?
Although neurologic, endocrine, infectious, and other
systemic diseases can sometimes cause hyperhidrosis,
most cases occur in people who are otherwise healthy.
Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some,
but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat nearly
all their waking hours, regardless of their mood or the
weather.
What is the Treatment for Hyperhidrosis?
Through a systematic evaluation of causes and triggers
of hyperhidrosis, followed by a judicious, stepwise
approach to treatment, many people with this annoying
disorder can sometimes achieve good results and
improved quality of life.
The approach to treating excessive sweating generally
proceeds as follows:
Over-the-counter antiperspirants containing a low dose
of metal salt (usually aluminum) are usually tried first
because they are readily available. Antiperspirants
containing aluminum chloride (for example Certain Dri)
may be more effective when other antiperspirants have
failed.
Prescription strength antiperspirants, which
contain aluminum chloride hexahydrate.
Iontophoresis, a device which passes ionized tap
water through the skin using direct electricity.
Oral medications, Anticholinergics reduce
sweating.
Botox (botulinum toxin)-A, has been approved in
the U.S. by the FDA for treating excessive axillary
(underarm) sweating.
Surgery. A procedure called thoracic
sympathectomy may be considered as a last
resort.
Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate and Excessive
Sweating
When regular antiperspirants fail to treat excessive
sweating, most doctors start by recommending
aluminum chloride hexahydrate (Drysol), a
prescription-strength version of aluminum
chloride. It is applied just before bedtime 2 to 3
nights in a row, then roughly once a week
thereafter to maintain improvement. Use as
directed by your doctor.This treatment works
reasonably well for many patients whose problem
is excessive underarm sweating, but it is not
satisfactory for most of those with palm and sole
sweating.
The main side effect of Drysol is irritation, which can
sometimes, but not always, be overcome by making sure
the skin is dry before application and letting the
medicine dry completely afterwards. Also, reducing the
frequency of use or applying anti-inflammatory drugs,
such as lotions containing a corticosteroid may help.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Sex and Relationships : Ways To Know If It’s Real Love Or Not
Is it love, or a mutual strangulation society?
Here are five ways to get a real grip on the real thing.
In a folktale that has been retold for centuries in many
variations (one of which is Shakespeare’s King Lear), an
elderly king asks his three daughters how much they love
him.
The two older sisters deliver flowery speeches of filial
adoration, but the youngest says only “I love you as meat
loves salt.”
The king, insulted by this homely simile, banishes the
youngest daughter and divides his kingdom between the
older two, who promptly kick him out on his royal heinie.
He seeks refuge in the very house where his third daughter
is working as a scullery maid. Recognizing her father, the
daughter asks the cook to prepare his meal without salt.
The king eats a few tasteless mouthfuls, and then bursts
into tears. “All along,” he cries, “It was my youngest
daughter who really loved me!” The daughter reveals
herself and all ends happily (except in King Lear, where
pretty much everybody dies).
This story survived throughout Europe for a very long time
because it is highly instructive: It reminds listeners that in
matters of love, choosing style over substance is disastrous.
It also helps us know when we’re making that mistake.
Salt is unique in that its taste doesn’t cover up the food it
seasons but enhances whatever flavor was there to begin
with. Real love, real commitment, does the same thing.
Each of the following five statements is the polar opposite
of what most Americans see as loving commitment. But
these are “meat loves salt” commitments, as necessary as
they are unconventional. Only if you and your beloved can
honestly say them to each other is your relationship likely to
thrive.
One
“I can live without you, no problem.”
“I can’t live,” wails the singer, “if living is without you.” It
sounds so tragically deep to say that losing your lover’s
affections would make life unlivable —but have you ever
been in a relationship with someone whose survival truly
seemed to depend on your love?
Someone who sat around waiting for you to make life
bearable, who threatened to commit suicide if you ever
broke up? Or have you found yourself on the grasping side
of the equation, needing your partner the way you need
oxygen?
The emotion that fuels this kind of relationship isn’t love; it’s
desperation. It can feel romantic at first, but over time it
invariably fails to meet either partner’s The statement “I
can’t survive without you” reflects not adult attraction but
infancy, a phase when we really would have died if our
caretakers hadn’t stayed close by, continuously anticipating
our needs.
The hunger for total nurturing usually means we’re in the
middle of a psychological regression, feeling like abandoned
infants who need parenting now, now, now! If this is how
you feel, don’t start dating. Start therapy. Counseling can
teach you how to get your needs met by the only person
responsible for them: you.
The “I can’t live without you” syndrome ends when we learn
to care for ourselves as tenderly and attentively as a good
mother. At that point, we’re ready to form stable, lasting
attachments that can last a lifetime. “I can live without you”
is an assurance that sets the stage for real love.
Two
“My love for you will definitely change.”
Most human beings seem innately averse to change. Once
we’ve established some measure of comfort or stability, we
want to nail it in place so that there’s no possibility of loss.
It’s understandable, then, that the promise “My love for you
will never change” is a hot seller.
Unfortunately, this is another promise that is more likely to
scuttle a relationship than shore it up. The reason is that
everything— and everyone— is constantly changing. We
age, grow, learn, get sick, get well, gain weight, lose weight,
find new interests, and drop old ones. And when two
individuals are constantly in flux, their relationship must be
fluid to survive.
Many people fear that if their love is free to change, it will
vanish. The opposite is true. A love that is allowed to adapt
to new circumstances is virtually indestructible. Infatuation
relaxes into calm companionship, then flares again as we
see new things to love about each other.
In times of trouble and illness, obligation may feel stronger
than attraction— until one day we realize that hanging in
there through troubled times has bonded us more deeply
than ever before. Like running water, changing love finds its
way past obstacles . Freezing it in place makes it fragile,
rigid, and all too likely to shatter.
Three
“You’re not everything I need.”
I’m a big fan of sexual monogamy, but I’m puzzled by lovers
who claim that their romantic partner is the only person
they need in their lives or that time together is the only
activity necessary for emotional fulfillment.
Humans are designed to live in groups, explore ideas, and
constantly learn new skills. Trying to get all this input from
one person is like trying to get a full range of vitamins by
eating only ice cream. When a couple believes “We must
fulfil all of each other’s needs,” each becomes exhausted by
the effort to be all things to the other and neither can
develop fully as an individual.
The hurt partners usually come in sounding something like
this: “How come you have to spend three hours a week
playing tennis (or gardening or painting)? Are you saying I’m
not enough to keep you happy?”
The healthiest response to such questions is “That’s right,
our relationship isn’t enough to make me completely happy
— and if I pretended it were, I’d stunt my soul and poison
my love for you.
Ever thought about what you’d like to do on your own?”
Sacrificing all our individual needs doesn’t strengthen a
relationship. Mutually supporting each other’s personal
growth does.
Four
“I won’t always hold you close.”
There’s a thin line between a romantic statement like “I love
you so much, I want to share my life with you until death do
us part” and the lunatic-fringe anthem “I love you so much
that if you try to leave me, I’ll kill you.”
People who say such things love others the way spiders love
flies; they love to capture them, wrap them in immobilizing
fetters, and drain nourishment out of them at peckish
moments. This is not the kind of love you want. The way you
can tell real love from spider love is simple: Possessiveness
and exploitation involve controlling the loved one, whereas
true love is based on setting the beloved free to make his or
her own choices.
How you use the word make is also a tip-off. When you hear
yourself saying “He makes me feel X” or “He made me do Y,”
you’re playing the victimized, trussed-up fly. Even more
telling are sentences like “I’ve got to make him see that he’s
wrong” or “I’ll hide what I really think because it would make
him angry.” You are not the victim but the crafty spider,
withholding and using manipulation to control your mate’s
feelings and actions.
Either strategy means that someone is being held too close,
wrapped in spider silk. Getting out of this sticky situation is
simple: Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth. Begin by taking responsibility for your own choices—
including the choice to obey the spider man who may have
you in his thrall.
Then communicate your real feelings, needs, and desires to
your partner, without trying to force the reaction you want.
If your relationship can’t thrive in the clear light of honesty,
it is better to get out of it than to sink further into
manipulation and control.
Five
“You and I aren’t one.”
Perhaps you are neither a spider nor a fly but a chameleon
that morphs to match the one you love. Or you may date
chameleons, choosing partners who conform to your
personality. Either way, you’re not in a healthy relationship.
In fact, you’re not in a relationship at all.
I used to tune in so acutely to my loved ones’ wants and
needs that I literally didn’t know my own. This denial of self
ultimately turned into resentment, poisoning several close
relationships. Then— once burned, twice shy— I went
briefly to the opposite extreme.
I found myself having a lot of lackluster lunches with folks
who hung on my every word and agreed with everything I
said. Narcissistic I may be, but Narcissus I’m not; hanging
out with a human looking glass, no matter how flattering,
left me lonely.
If you’re accustomed to disappearing, this will allow you to
see that you can be loved as you really are. If you tend to
dominate, you’ll find out how interesting it is to love an
actual person rather than a human mirror.
Buddha once said that just as we can know the ocean
because it always tastes of salt, we can recognize
enlightenment because it always tastes of freedom. There’s
no essential difference between real love and
enlightenment. While many people see commitment as a
trap, its healthy versions actually free both lovers, bring out
the flavor of their true selves, and build a love that is
satisfying, lasting, and altogether delicious.
Here are five ways to get a real grip on the real thing.
In a folktale that has been retold for centuries in many
variations (one of which is Shakespeare’s King Lear), an
elderly king asks his three daughters how much they love
him.
The two older sisters deliver flowery speeches of filial
adoration, but the youngest says only “I love you as meat
loves salt.”
The king, insulted by this homely simile, banishes the
youngest daughter and divides his kingdom between the
older two, who promptly kick him out on his royal heinie.
He seeks refuge in the very house where his third daughter
is working as a scullery maid. Recognizing her father, the
daughter asks the cook to prepare his meal without salt.
The king eats a few tasteless mouthfuls, and then bursts
into tears. “All along,” he cries, “It was my youngest
daughter who really loved me!” The daughter reveals
herself and all ends happily (except in King Lear, where
pretty much everybody dies).
This story survived throughout Europe for a very long time
because it is highly instructive: It reminds listeners that in
matters of love, choosing style over substance is disastrous.
It also helps us know when we’re making that mistake.
Salt is unique in that its taste doesn’t cover up the food it
seasons but enhances whatever flavor was there to begin
with. Real love, real commitment, does the same thing.
Each of the following five statements is the polar opposite
of what most Americans see as loving commitment. But
these are “meat loves salt” commitments, as necessary as
they are unconventional. Only if you and your beloved can
honestly say them to each other is your relationship likely to
thrive.
One
“I can live without you, no problem.”
“I can’t live,” wails the singer, “if living is without you.” It
sounds so tragically deep to say that losing your lover’s
affections would make life unlivable —but have you ever
been in a relationship with someone whose survival truly
seemed to depend on your love?
Someone who sat around waiting for you to make life
bearable, who threatened to commit suicide if you ever
broke up? Or have you found yourself on the grasping side
of the equation, needing your partner the way you need
oxygen?
The emotion that fuels this kind of relationship isn’t love; it’s
desperation. It can feel romantic at first, but over time it
invariably fails to meet either partner’s The statement “I
can’t survive without you” reflects not adult attraction but
infancy, a phase when we really would have died if our
caretakers hadn’t stayed close by, continuously anticipating
our needs.
The hunger for total nurturing usually means we’re in the
middle of a psychological regression, feeling like abandoned
infants who need parenting now, now, now! If this is how
you feel, don’t start dating. Start therapy. Counseling can
teach you how to get your needs met by the only person
responsible for them: you.
The “I can’t live without you” syndrome ends when we learn
to care for ourselves as tenderly and attentively as a good
mother. At that point, we’re ready to form stable, lasting
attachments that can last a lifetime. “I can live without you”
is an assurance that sets the stage for real love.
Two
“My love for you will definitely change.”
Most human beings seem innately averse to change. Once
we’ve established some measure of comfort or stability, we
want to nail it in place so that there’s no possibility of loss.
It’s understandable, then, that the promise “My love for you
will never change” is a hot seller.
Unfortunately, this is another promise that is more likely to
scuttle a relationship than shore it up. The reason is that
everything— and everyone— is constantly changing. We
age, grow, learn, get sick, get well, gain weight, lose weight,
find new interests, and drop old ones. And when two
individuals are constantly in flux, their relationship must be
fluid to survive.
Many people fear that if their love is free to change, it will
vanish. The opposite is true. A love that is allowed to adapt
to new circumstances is virtually indestructible. Infatuation
relaxes into calm companionship, then flares again as we
see new things to love about each other.
In times of trouble and illness, obligation may feel stronger
than attraction— until one day we realize that hanging in
there through troubled times has bonded us more deeply
than ever before. Like running water, changing love finds its
way past obstacles . Freezing it in place makes it fragile,
rigid, and all too likely to shatter.
Three
“You’re not everything I need.”
I’m a big fan of sexual monogamy, but I’m puzzled by lovers
who claim that their romantic partner is the only person
they need in their lives or that time together is the only
activity necessary for emotional fulfillment.
Humans are designed to live in groups, explore ideas, and
constantly learn new skills. Trying to get all this input from
one person is like trying to get a full range of vitamins by
eating only ice cream. When a couple believes “We must
fulfil all of each other’s needs,” each becomes exhausted by
the effort to be all things to the other and neither can
develop fully as an individual.
The hurt partners usually come in sounding something like
this: “How come you have to spend three hours a week
playing tennis (or gardening or painting)? Are you saying I’m
not enough to keep you happy?”
The healthiest response to such questions is “That’s right,
our relationship isn’t enough to make me completely happy
— and if I pretended it were, I’d stunt my soul and poison
my love for you.
Ever thought about what you’d like to do on your own?”
Sacrificing all our individual needs doesn’t strengthen a
relationship. Mutually supporting each other’s personal
growth does.
Four
“I won’t always hold you close.”
There’s a thin line between a romantic statement like “I love
you so much, I want to share my life with you until death do
us part” and the lunatic-fringe anthem “I love you so much
that if you try to leave me, I’ll kill you.”
People who say such things love others the way spiders love
flies; they love to capture them, wrap them in immobilizing
fetters, and drain nourishment out of them at peckish
moments. This is not the kind of love you want. The way you
can tell real love from spider love is simple: Possessiveness
and exploitation involve controlling the loved one, whereas
true love is based on setting the beloved free to make his or
her own choices.
How you use the word make is also a tip-off. When you hear
yourself saying “He makes me feel X” or “He made me do Y,”
you’re playing the victimized, trussed-up fly. Even more
telling are sentences like “I’ve got to make him see that he’s
wrong” or “I’ll hide what I really think because it would make
him angry.” You are not the victim but the crafty spider,
withholding and using manipulation to control your mate’s
feelings and actions.
Either strategy means that someone is being held too close,
wrapped in spider silk. Getting out of this sticky situation is
simple: Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth. Begin by taking responsibility for your own choices—
including the choice to obey the spider man who may have
you in his thrall.
Then communicate your real feelings, needs, and desires to
your partner, without trying to force the reaction you want.
If your relationship can’t thrive in the clear light of honesty,
it is better to get out of it than to sink further into
manipulation and control.
Five
“You and I aren’t one.”
Perhaps you are neither a spider nor a fly but a chameleon
that morphs to match the one you love. Or you may date
chameleons, choosing partners who conform to your
personality. Either way, you’re not in a healthy relationship.
In fact, you’re not in a relationship at all.
I used to tune in so acutely to my loved ones’ wants and
needs that I literally didn’t know my own. This denial of self
ultimately turned into resentment, poisoning several close
relationships. Then— once burned, twice shy— I went
briefly to the opposite extreme.
I found myself having a lot of lackluster lunches with folks
who hung on my every word and agreed with everything I
said. Narcissistic I may be, but Narcissus I’m not; hanging
out with a human looking glass, no matter how flattering,
left me lonely.
If you’re accustomed to disappearing, this will allow you to
see that you can be loved as you really are. If you tend to
dominate, you’ll find out how interesting it is to love an
actual person rather than a human mirror.
Buddha once said that just as we can know the ocean
because it always tastes of salt, we can recognize
enlightenment because it always tastes of freedom. There’s
no essential difference between real love and
enlightenment. While many people see commitment as a
trap, its healthy versions actually free both lovers, bring out
the flavor of their true selves, and build a love that is
satisfying, lasting, and altogether delicious.
BEYOND KSU : Post-UTME Scrap: Institutions Now To Conduct Oral And Essay Screening - Former NUC Boss
A Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Professor Peter Okebukola, has disclosed that the scrapping of Post-UTME means that tertiary institutions will now go back to the agreement NUC had with Vice-Chancellors in 2004 when it introduced Post-UTME which is to screen candidates on oral interview and written essay.
He pointed out that tertiary institutions were not suppose to conduct screening for candidates similar to that of JAMB as that was the part of the agreement guiding the introduction of Post-UTME. He lamented that tertiary institutions have since deviated from that agreement. According to him, admission seekers are supposed to attain minimum cognitive competence in the relevant subjects in the discipline they wished to study; which is the aspect JAMB examination covers and also attain competence in written and oral English, critical thinking and ability to present ideas in logical sequence which is what Post-UTME should be all about.
He pointed out that tertiary institutions were not suppose to conduct screening for candidates similar to that of JAMB as that was the part of the agreement guiding the introduction of Post-UTME. He lamented that tertiary institutions have since deviated from that agreement. According to him, admission seekers are supposed to attain minimum cognitive competence in the relevant subjects in the discipline they wished to study; which is the aspect JAMB examination covers and also attain competence in written and oral English, critical thinking and ability to present ideas in logical sequence which is what Post-UTME should be all about.
BEYOND KSU : UNN Students Embark On A One Week Sit At Home Protest Over Poor Power Supply
Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Professor Peter Okebukola, has disclosed that the scrapping of Post-UTME means that tertiary institutions will now go back to the agreement NUC had with Vice-Chancellors in 2004 when it introduced Post-UTME which is to screen candidates on oral interview and written essay.
He pointed out that tertiary institutions were not suppose to conduct screening for candidates similar to that of JAMB as that was the part of the agreement guiding the introduction of Post-UTME. He lamented that tertiary institutions have since deviated from that agreement. According to him, admission seekers are supposed to attain minimum cognitive competence in the relevant subjects in the discipline they wished to study; which is the aspect JAMB examination covers and also attain competence in written and oral English, critical thinking and ability to present ideas in logical sequence which is whatnd it cannot succeed
without your help. United we stand, divided we fall. From
today onwards our motto is ‘LET THERE BE LIGHT!
He pointed out that tertiary institutions were not suppose to conduct screening for candidates similar to that of JAMB as that was the part of the agreement guiding the introduction of Post-UTME. He lamented that tertiary institutions have since deviated from that agreement. According to him, admission seekers are supposed to attain minimum cognitive competence in the relevant subjects in the discipline they wished to study; which is the aspect JAMB examination covers and also attain competence in written and oral English, critical thinking and ability to present ideas in logical sequence which is whatnd it cannot succeed
without your help. United we stand, divided we fall. From
today onwards our motto is ‘LET THERE BE LIGHT!
SUG PROTEST ACTION SCRAPPED - SUG PRESIDENT
SUG Prsident Philip Shaibu Omepa posted this on his facebook timeline this morning :
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Tough Times Qoutes To Get A KSU Student Back On Track
I have compiled 30 of my favorite tough times quotes
that I find has helped me through tough times over
the years. Sometimes we need a few pointers on inner
strength, this in turn makes us realize that we aren’t
the only ones who have gone through hard times, that
no ones an exception and that we can get through it
with a little bit of positive hope and a handful of lines
for guidance.
Enjoy! And Good Luck with overcoming your obstacles
and facing hard times.
“Pain is your friend; it is your alie. Pain reminds you to
finish the job and get the hell home. Pain tells you
when you have been seriously wounded. And you
know what the best thing about pain is? It tells you
you’re not dead yet!” – G.I Jane
Tough times never last, but tough people do. – Robert
H Schuller
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you,
pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” – Ralph
Waldo Emerson
The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping
stones is how you use them. – Unknown
A problem is a chance for you to do your best. – Duke
Ellington
Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit
down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray
when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines. -
Leroy Satchel Paige
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader
shoulders. – Jewish Proverb
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater.
Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and
strengthens it. – William Hazlitt
When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought
that they could always get worse. And when they are,
we find hope in the thought that things are so bad
they have to get better. – Malcolm S Forbes
If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t
change it, change the way you think about it. – Mary
Engelbreit
“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how
tall you are?” – Unknown
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather
strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they
whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves
their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
– Thomas Paine
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
I can better trust those who helped to relieve the
gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready
to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity. –
Ulysses S. Grant
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man
struggling against adversity. –Seneca
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles
possesses the only strength which can overcome
adversity. – Albert Schweitzer
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them. –
Publilius Syrus
Adversity is a fact of life. It can’t be controlled. What
we can control is how we react to it. – Unknown
“When everything seems to be going against you,
remember that the airplane takes off against the wind,
not with it.” – Henry Ford
The hardest struggle of all is to be something different
from what the average man is. – Charles M Schwab
The true test of a person character is how they stand
during test of adversity – Unknown
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a
wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to
climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael
Jordan
He knows not his own strength who hath not met
adversity. – William Samuel Johnson
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them. –
Publilius Syrus
I learned there are troubles of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead, others come from behind.
But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready, you see. Now
my troubles are going to have trouble with me. – Dr.
Seuss
In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to
keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into
something positive. – Lee Iacocca
that I find has helped me through tough times over
the years. Sometimes we need a few pointers on inner
strength, this in turn makes us realize that we aren’t
the only ones who have gone through hard times, that
no ones an exception and that we can get through it
with a little bit of positive hope and a handful of lines
for guidance.
Enjoy! And Good Luck with overcoming your obstacles
and facing hard times.
“Pain is your friend; it is your alie. Pain reminds you to
finish the job and get the hell home. Pain tells you
when you have been seriously wounded. And you
know what the best thing about pain is? It tells you
you’re not dead yet!” – G.I Jane
Tough times never last, but tough people do. – Robert
H Schuller
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you,
pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” – Ralph
Waldo Emerson
The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping
stones is how you use them. – Unknown
A problem is a chance for you to do your best. – Duke
Ellington
Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit
down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray
when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines. -
Leroy Satchel Paige
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader
shoulders. – Jewish Proverb
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater.
Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and
strengthens it. – William Hazlitt
When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought
that they could always get worse. And when they are,
we find hope in the thought that things are so bad
they have to get better. – Malcolm S Forbes
If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t
change it, change the way you think about it. – Mary
Engelbreit
“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how
tall you are?” – Unknown
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather
strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they
whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves
their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
– Thomas Paine
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
I can better trust those who helped to relieve the
gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready
to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity. –
Ulysses S. Grant
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man
struggling against adversity. –Seneca
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles
possesses the only strength which can overcome
adversity. – Albert Schweitzer
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them. –
Publilius Syrus
Adversity is a fact of life. It can’t be controlled. What
we can control is how we react to it. – Unknown
“When everything seems to be going against you,
remember that the airplane takes off against the wind,
not with it.” – Henry Ford
The hardest struggle of all is to be something different
from what the average man is. – Charles M Schwab
The true test of a person character is how they stand
during test of adversity – Unknown
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a
wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to
climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael
Jordan
He knows not his own strength who hath not met
adversity. – William Samuel Johnson
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them. –
Publilius Syrus
I learned there are troubles of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead, others come from behind.
But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready, you see. Now
my troubles are going to have trouble with me. – Dr.
Seuss
In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to
keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into
something positive. – Lee Iacocca
Things That Really Successful People Have in Common
Who doesn’t want success in life? But only a few can
manage to be successful. What is the secret of being
successful in life? Well, go through the following eight
things that really successful people do.
01. Making materialism
irrelevant
Many of us focus only on
the material needs. They
concentrate mainly of the
benefits of success like
suing fancy cars, having
magnificent houses. It’s
true that people like to lead
luxurious life. That’s not a
problem. But if you dream
for the luxury instead of
making proper plans to be
successful, you are not in
the right track. At first, set
your goals and work properly. Definitely you will enjoy
the benefits of success at the right time.
02. Enhancing your knowledge
To be successful in life requires vast knowledge. So, if
you want to be successful, gather as much knowledge
as you can. Work hard, communicate with the right
people and enhance your knowledge. The more
knowledge you have, the more likely you are to grab all
the opportunities before you.
03. Managing relationships
All are attracted to successful people. So, successful
persons have to deal with a variety of people.
Successful persons know how much time to spend
with each of them. They have to determine how much
important it is and how much time to spend with each
individual.
04. Using emotions
We are emotional. So, emotional appeal can be a great
way to get what you want. Successful persons know
how to deal with the emotions. They don’t let their
emotions to ruin everything. They know how to use
emotions to achieve what they want.
05. Committing to a physical ideal
Who doesn’t want a nice and healthy looking physical
appearance? To see your body in appropriate shape
that you want requires some working. It’s not
necessary that you should maintain your physical
health like a fashion model or athlete. Determine a
shape of your body which will be helpful for you and
work to achieve that.
06. Being clear about spiritual belief
To be successful and to retain that, you should have
clarity about your spiritual belief. This is important for
inner peace. Some people don’t believe in God. They
maintain some clear logic for that and evaluate the
spirituality from their personal point of view. Be clear
about your spiritual beliefs.
07. Maintaining ethics
Every individual has own point of view on how the
world is going on or how the people around should be
treated. This varies from individual to individual.
Whatever your point of view is, be clear about that and
let people know clearly.
08. Focusing on time efficiency
To be successful in life, you should be able to
determine the importance of any activity you are going
to perform. Depending on the importance of a specific
matter, spend your time accordingly. Don’t waste your
time to do something which isn’t really important.
Save your time as much as you can.
manage to be successful. What is the secret of being
successful in life? Well, go through the following eight
things that really successful people do.
01. Making materialism
irrelevant
Many of us focus only on
the material needs. They
concentrate mainly of the
benefits of success like
suing fancy cars, having
magnificent houses. It’s
true that people like to lead
luxurious life. That’s not a
problem. But if you dream
for the luxury instead of
making proper plans to be
successful, you are not in
the right track. At first, set
your goals and work properly. Definitely you will enjoy
the benefits of success at the right time.
02. Enhancing your knowledge
To be successful in life requires vast knowledge. So, if
you want to be successful, gather as much knowledge
as you can. Work hard, communicate with the right
people and enhance your knowledge. The more
knowledge you have, the more likely you are to grab all
the opportunities before you.
03. Managing relationships
All are attracted to successful people. So, successful
persons have to deal with a variety of people.
Successful persons know how much time to spend
with each of them. They have to determine how much
important it is and how much time to spend with each
individual.
04. Using emotions
We are emotional. So, emotional appeal can be a great
way to get what you want. Successful persons know
how to deal with the emotions. They don’t let their
emotions to ruin everything. They know how to use
emotions to achieve what they want.
05. Committing to a physical ideal
Who doesn’t want a nice and healthy looking physical
appearance? To see your body in appropriate shape
that you want requires some working. It’s not
necessary that you should maintain your physical
health like a fashion model or athlete. Determine a
shape of your body which will be helpful for you and
work to achieve that.
06. Being clear about spiritual belief
To be successful and to retain that, you should have
clarity about your spiritual belief. This is important for
inner peace. Some people don’t believe in God. They
maintain some clear logic for that and evaluate the
spirituality from their personal point of view. Be clear
about your spiritual beliefs.
07. Maintaining ethics
Every individual has own point of view on how the
world is going on or how the people around should be
treated. This varies from individual to individual.
Whatever your point of view is, be clear about that and
let people know clearly.
08. Focusing on time efficiency
To be successful in life, you should be able to
determine the importance of any activity you are going
to perform. Depending on the importance of a specific
matter, spend your time accordingly. Don’t waste your
time to do something which isn’t really important.
Save your time as much as you can.
Monday, June 6, 2016
BEYOND KSU : FG Dispels Rumour On Scraping Of NYSC
The Federal Government has dispel the rumours making rounds that the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) has been scraped.
This was contained in a statement
credited to the special adviser to the resident on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu. According to him, "NYSC is a creation of the law. Only another law can repeal it." The public are therefore advised to disregard the rumours as it is unfounded.
This was contained in a statement
credited to the special adviser to the resident on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu. According to him, "NYSC is a creation of the law. Only another law can repeal it." The public are therefore advised to disregard the rumours as it is unfounded.
Things You Can Do Every Day To Benefit Your Brain
A mind is a valuable thing to waste. You’ve heard the
saying many times, but it truly does ring true. Your
mind is your most valuable asset. You need to take
care of it. So here’s a list of 10 things you can do every
day to benefit your brain:
1. Take a nap.
Refreshing your body can also help you improve brain
function, increase memory, and improve your mood.
Even just 15 minutes can make a huge difference in
your day-to-day life. So take a nap, feel refreshed, and
help your brain all in one. Naps improve your brain
performance, so why are you still awake?
2. Do something creative just before going to
bed.
When you’re tired, your brain can be more creative.
Take advantage! Whether you’re writing the next great
American Novel or dusting off the old paint brush and
canvas, finding your creative outlet just before going
to bed can yield great results. So tap your inner
Picasso and create something beautiful. Just don’t fall
asleep with the brush in your hand.
3. Focus on one task at a time.
Did you know that it’s literally impossible for your
brain to multitask? By focusing on one task at a time,
you can keep your brain working at maximum
capability and accomplish more than you imagined.
Find a task you need to finish and focus solely on it.
Leave the phone in the other room, turn the TV off,
and focus. Your brain will thank you.
4. Do cardio. And exercise.
You’ve heard that cardio leads to a healthier, better
body. But it also helps the mind. Find 15-30 minutes a
day and get moving! You don’t need a gym
membership or any fancy equipment. Just a walk
around the neighborhood can do wonders and benefit
your brain.
5. Write. Like on a real piece of paper.
Computers, iPads, tablets, smartphones and the
connection to the internet everywhere means it’s
becoming less and less likely that you will pull out a
piece of paper and write. But research suggests
handwriting makes you smarter. So leave the
computer on your desk during your next meeting and
write your notes.
6. Take a multi-vitamin daily.
Your car needs oil, your smartphone needs a battery,
and your brain needs nutrients. A daily multi-vitamin
will ensure that you get your body what it needs. And
it will help your brain according to research from the
British Journal of Nutrition. Pro-tip: Take your mutli-
vitamin with a healthy smoothie to get your day off to
a great start.
7. Learn a new language.
Learning a new language is one of the best ways to
benefit your brain. It forces your brain to adapt.
Learning a language can enrich your life and help you
explore new culture, but also has great benefits for
your brain. So grab your Rosetta Stone or use a free
service like Duolingo and learn something everyday.
8. Play Words With Friends.
The hit game Words with Friends is addictive, yes, but
also has great benefits for your brain! Research has
found that Scrabble or other word games help
increase your IQ and improve your brain power. So
play your favorite variation of “jabberwock” and have
fun with your friends while benefiting your brain.
9. Meditate.
Meditation is one of the best, oldest forms of
relaxation. But it also helps your body and mind! The
benefits for your brain found in this study show that
meditation benefits nearly every part of the brain. So
spend time every day in meditation! You’ll feel more
relaxed and truly will be in a better state of mind.
10. Be optimistic.
Being optimistic not only helps you enjoy life, it also
does wonders for your brain. When you think
positively, research suggests that your brain can be a
huge beneficiary. So start taking life with the glass half
full approach and help your attitude and your brain.
saying many times, but it truly does ring true. Your
mind is your most valuable asset. You need to take
care of it. So here’s a list of 10 things you can do every
day to benefit your brain:
1. Take a nap.
Refreshing your body can also help you improve brain
function, increase memory, and improve your mood.
Even just 15 minutes can make a huge difference in
your day-to-day life. So take a nap, feel refreshed, and
help your brain all in one. Naps improve your brain
performance, so why are you still awake?
2. Do something creative just before going to
bed.
When you’re tired, your brain can be more creative.
Take advantage! Whether you’re writing the next great
American Novel or dusting off the old paint brush and
canvas, finding your creative outlet just before going
to bed can yield great results. So tap your inner
Picasso and create something beautiful. Just don’t fall
asleep with the brush in your hand.
3. Focus on one task at a time.
Did you know that it’s literally impossible for your
brain to multitask? By focusing on one task at a time,
you can keep your brain working at maximum
capability and accomplish more than you imagined.
Find a task you need to finish and focus solely on it.
Leave the phone in the other room, turn the TV off,
and focus. Your brain will thank you.
4. Do cardio. And exercise.
You’ve heard that cardio leads to a healthier, better
body. But it also helps the mind. Find 15-30 minutes a
day and get moving! You don’t need a gym
membership or any fancy equipment. Just a walk
around the neighborhood can do wonders and benefit
your brain.
5. Write. Like on a real piece of paper.
Computers, iPads, tablets, smartphones and the
connection to the internet everywhere means it’s
becoming less and less likely that you will pull out a
piece of paper and write. But research suggests
handwriting makes you smarter. So leave the
computer on your desk during your next meeting and
write your notes.
6. Take a multi-vitamin daily.
Your car needs oil, your smartphone needs a battery,
and your brain needs nutrients. A daily multi-vitamin
will ensure that you get your body what it needs. And
it will help your brain according to research from the
British Journal of Nutrition. Pro-tip: Take your mutli-
vitamin with a healthy smoothie to get your day off to
a great start.
7. Learn a new language.
Learning a new language is one of the best ways to
benefit your brain. It forces your brain to adapt.
Learning a language can enrich your life and help you
explore new culture, but also has great benefits for
your brain. So grab your Rosetta Stone or use a free
service like Duolingo and learn something everyday.
8. Play Words With Friends.
The hit game Words with Friends is addictive, yes, but
also has great benefits for your brain! Research has
found that Scrabble or other word games help
increase your IQ and improve your brain power. So
play your favorite variation of “jabberwock” and have
fun with your friends while benefiting your brain.
9. Meditate.
Meditation is one of the best, oldest forms of
relaxation. But it also helps your body and mind! The
benefits for your brain found in this study show that
meditation benefits nearly every part of the brain. So
spend time every day in meditation! You’ll feel more
relaxed and truly will be in a better state of mind.
10. Be optimistic.
Being optimistic not only helps you enjoy life, it also
does wonders for your brain. When you think
positively, research suggests that your brain can be a
huge beneficiary. So start taking life with the glass half
full approach and help your attitude and your brain.
Lies You Were (probably) Taught In School
The educational system should be a citadel of
education and enlightenment, an abode of learning
where anyone can safely discover the truth about
everyday facts. This system given us the opportunity
to become mature and responsible adults, securing
our knowledge in science, mathematics and history.
Except, of course, for all the ridiculously irresponsible
lies we’re being fed. Here are nine of the biggest lies
taught to us in school.
1. There are three states of matter
You might remember being taught that there are three
states of matter namely; solid, liquid and gas. Well that
is not entirely true. Your teacher might have lied to
you because you were probably too young to
comprehend the other states of matter. Although it
wouldn’t hurt your science teacher to say something
like “there are three popular states of matter” or “we
are going to learn three state of matter at this stage”,
your science teacher had to ram a lie to your throat
not minding how difficult it would be for you to
unlearn such a prevarication.
Four states of matter are observable in everyday life:
solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Many other states are
known such as Bose–Einstein condensates and
neutron-degenerate matter but these only occur in
extreme situations such as ultra cold or ultra dense
matter. Other states, such as quark–gluon plasmas,
are believed to be possible but remain theoretical for
now. For a complete list of all exotic states of matter
click here.
2. Bats are blind
Despite the old adage “blind as a bat” it would surprise
you to know that absolutely every bat has eyes and
can see better at night than humans.
Yes! You can close your mouth now. True they use
echolocation, but it is simply to augment their vision,
not to replace it.
Interestingly, bats will even rely on their eyes over
their echolocation results. In some studies, they have
flown directly into a window through which light is
shining, ignoring the echolocation telling it that the
path was not all clear.
3. You have five senses
Humans do not have just five senses, there are at least
nine senses and most researchers think there are
more like twenty one or so.
Humans have more than the commonly cited five
senses. The number of senses in various
categorizations ranges from 5 to more than 20. In
addition to sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing,
which were the senses identified by Aristotle, humans
can sense balance and acceleration (equilibrioception),
pain (nociception), body and limb position
(proprioception or kinesthetic sense), and relative
temperature (thermoception).Other senses
sometimes identified are the sense of time, itching,
pressure, hunger, thirst, fullness of the stomach, need
to urinate, need to defecate, and blood carbon dioxide
levels.
Each time a teacher says there are five senses, the
teacher is referring to Aristotle’s classification of the
senses, which if you ask us is a very old text to teach a
student in the 21st century.
4. People thought the earth was flat
If you learned in school that Christopher Columbus
sailed from Spain in 1492 and crossed the Atlantic
Ocean, disproving a common belief in those days that
the Earth was flat, then the lesson was wrong.
Several books published in Europe between 1200 and
1500 discussed the Earth’s shape, including “The
Sphere,” written in the early 1200s, which was required
reading in European universities in the 1300s and
beyond. It was still in use 500 years after it was
penned.
It is not true that people thought the earth was flat
and that was the reason why they refused to travel
thinking that they would get to the end of the earth
and fall off. And this was the reason why Christopher
Columbus was not allowed to sail round the world in
1942
It’s well documented that we’ve known the world is
round since the days of the mathematical geniuses of
ancient Greece. People like Pythagoras (6th century
B.C), Euclid, and Aristotle (4th century B.C) all wrote
works indicating that clearly, the Earth was round.
5. Humans evolved from apes
It is true that humans do belong to the same
taxonomic family as the great apes, like gorillas. It is
also true that the closest known living relative to
Homo sapiens is the chimpanzee. However, this does
not mean humans “evolved from monkeys”. We share
a common, humans and the great apes—
chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans—started with a
common ancestor, and then evolved in separate
directions over the years.
So next time someone claims you evolved from a
monkey, correct his mistake. Better yet, if this person
is a political or cultural leader, inquire why he is
spreading misinformation. The truth may be
surprising.
6. Diamonds are formed from coal
You might have been made to believe that diamonds
come from pressurized coal. This misconception
stems from the fact that diamonds and coals
are made of carbon.
If you believe that diamonds are made from highly
compressed coal, don’t worry—so does everyone else.
But it’s completely false: diamonds are found in
vertical shafts filled with rocks formed by volcanoes,
while coal is mainly found among other types of rocks
—like limestone and shale.
Coal is almost never found in the same type of
environment as diamonds. Coal is formed near the
surface from plant matter, while diamonds are formed
in the Earth’s mantle—over ninety miles (145 km)
closer to the core—and then carried up to the crust
during volcanic eruptions.
It’s true that diamonds are formed from carbon by
intense heat—2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 degrees
Celcius)—and high pressure, but it’s unlikely that the
carbon comes from coal. So while the idea of a lump
of coal becoming a beautiful diamond makes a pretty
picture, it’s still one big spoonful of lies.
On the other hand, modern science can pretty much
turn anything into a diamond in the lab: even the
corpse of your recently deceased loved one. Aww.
7. There are different taste areas for taste on
your tongue
All different tastes can be detected on all parts of the
tongue by taste buds, with slightly increased
sensitivities in different locations depending on the
person, contrary to the popular belief that specific
tastes only correspond to specific mapped sites on the
tongue. The original tongue map was based on a
mistranslation of a 1901 German thesis by Edwin
Boring.
In addition, the current common categorical
conception is there are not 4 but 5 primary tastes. In
addition to bitter, sour, salty, and sweet, humans have
taste receptors for umami, which is a savory or meaty
taste.
8. Mother birds will abandon their chicks if
they are touched by human
Popular belief claims that if mothers smell the scent of
human on their chicks, they will leave them to die. But
it turns out that the touch of a human isn’t enough to
drive a mother away from her maternal duties.
“Birds don’t have a very strong sense of smell, so you
won’t leave a scent that will alarm the parent,” Cornell
biologist Miyoko Chu tells Livescience.com.
In reality, mother birds can be just as devoted as
human parents.
“Usually, birds are quite devoted to their young and
not easily deterred from taking care of them,” Chu
said.
But experts still advise not to poke through bird nests.
“The fact is, birds don’t abandon their young in
response to touch, [but] they will abandon [their
offspring and their nest] in response to disturbance,”
University of Montana biologist Thomas Martin tells
Scientific American.
9. Lightning never strikes the same place
twice
This myth is actually an old idiom meant to explain
that unfortunate occurrences will not happen twice in
the same way to the same person. While the old saying
is comforting, lightning can actually strike anywhere
twice – the main question is the probability of this
occurring. For a random object in your backyard, this
might be fairly low.
But the 1,454-foot-tall Empire State Building is actually
struck about 25 times per year. Humans are no
exception: US park ranger Roy Sullivan was struck by
lightning seven times between 1942 and 1977, and
lived to tell the tale (or rather all seven of them).
Lightning is more likely to strike taller objects because
they carry the upward channel better than shorter
ones. But the probability of a lightning strike also
depends on other factors, such as the presence of salt
water, metal, or moisture in or near the ground.
education and enlightenment, an abode of learning
where anyone can safely discover the truth about
everyday facts. This system given us the opportunity
to become mature and responsible adults, securing
our knowledge in science, mathematics and history.
Except, of course, for all the ridiculously irresponsible
lies we’re being fed. Here are nine of the biggest lies
taught to us in school.
1. There are three states of matter
You might remember being taught that there are three
states of matter namely; solid, liquid and gas. Well that
is not entirely true. Your teacher might have lied to
you because you were probably too young to
comprehend the other states of matter. Although it
wouldn’t hurt your science teacher to say something
like “there are three popular states of matter” or “we
are going to learn three state of matter at this stage”,
your science teacher had to ram a lie to your throat
not minding how difficult it would be for you to
unlearn such a prevarication.
Four states of matter are observable in everyday life:
solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Many other states are
known such as Bose–Einstein condensates and
neutron-degenerate matter but these only occur in
extreme situations such as ultra cold or ultra dense
matter. Other states, such as quark–gluon plasmas,
are believed to be possible but remain theoretical for
now. For a complete list of all exotic states of matter
click here.
2. Bats are blind
Despite the old adage “blind as a bat” it would surprise
you to know that absolutely every bat has eyes and
can see better at night than humans.
Yes! You can close your mouth now. True they use
echolocation, but it is simply to augment their vision,
not to replace it.
Interestingly, bats will even rely on their eyes over
their echolocation results. In some studies, they have
flown directly into a window through which light is
shining, ignoring the echolocation telling it that the
path was not all clear.
3. You have five senses
Humans do not have just five senses, there are at least
nine senses and most researchers think there are
more like twenty one or so.
Humans have more than the commonly cited five
senses. The number of senses in various
categorizations ranges from 5 to more than 20. In
addition to sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing,
which were the senses identified by Aristotle, humans
can sense balance and acceleration (equilibrioception),
pain (nociception), body and limb position
(proprioception or kinesthetic sense), and relative
temperature (thermoception).Other senses
sometimes identified are the sense of time, itching,
pressure, hunger, thirst, fullness of the stomach, need
to urinate, need to defecate, and blood carbon dioxide
levels.
Each time a teacher says there are five senses, the
teacher is referring to Aristotle’s classification of the
senses, which if you ask us is a very old text to teach a
student in the 21st century.
4. People thought the earth was flat
If you learned in school that Christopher Columbus
sailed from Spain in 1492 and crossed the Atlantic
Ocean, disproving a common belief in those days that
the Earth was flat, then the lesson was wrong.
Several books published in Europe between 1200 and
1500 discussed the Earth’s shape, including “The
Sphere,” written in the early 1200s, which was required
reading in European universities in the 1300s and
beyond. It was still in use 500 years after it was
penned.
It is not true that people thought the earth was flat
and that was the reason why they refused to travel
thinking that they would get to the end of the earth
and fall off. And this was the reason why Christopher
Columbus was not allowed to sail round the world in
1942
It’s well documented that we’ve known the world is
round since the days of the mathematical geniuses of
ancient Greece. People like Pythagoras (6th century
B.C), Euclid, and Aristotle (4th century B.C) all wrote
works indicating that clearly, the Earth was round.
5. Humans evolved from apes
It is true that humans do belong to the same
taxonomic family as the great apes, like gorillas. It is
also true that the closest known living relative to
Homo sapiens is the chimpanzee. However, this does
not mean humans “evolved from monkeys”. We share
a common, humans and the great apes—
chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans—started with a
common ancestor, and then evolved in separate
directions over the years.
So next time someone claims you evolved from a
monkey, correct his mistake. Better yet, if this person
is a political or cultural leader, inquire why he is
spreading misinformation. The truth may be
surprising.
6. Diamonds are formed from coal
You might have been made to believe that diamonds
come from pressurized coal. This misconception
stems from the fact that diamonds and coals
are made of carbon.
If you believe that diamonds are made from highly
compressed coal, don’t worry—so does everyone else.
But it’s completely false: diamonds are found in
vertical shafts filled with rocks formed by volcanoes,
while coal is mainly found among other types of rocks
—like limestone and shale.
Coal is almost never found in the same type of
environment as diamonds. Coal is formed near the
surface from plant matter, while diamonds are formed
in the Earth’s mantle—over ninety miles (145 km)
closer to the core—and then carried up to the crust
during volcanic eruptions.
It’s true that diamonds are formed from carbon by
intense heat—2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 degrees
Celcius)—and high pressure, but it’s unlikely that the
carbon comes from coal. So while the idea of a lump
of coal becoming a beautiful diamond makes a pretty
picture, it’s still one big spoonful of lies.
On the other hand, modern science can pretty much
turn anything into a diamond in the lab: even the
corpse of your recently deceased loved one. Aww.
7. There are different taste areas for taste on
your tongue
All different tastes can be detected on all parts of the
tongue by taste buds, with slightly increased
sensitivities in different locations depending on the
person, contrary to the popular belief that specific
tastes only correspond to specific mapped sites on the
tongue. The original tongue map was based on a
mistranslation of a 1901 German thesis by Edwin
Boring.
In addition, the current common categorical
conception is there are not 4 but 5 primary tastes. In
addition to bitter, sour, salty, and sweet, humans have
taste receptors for umami, which is a savory or meaty
taste.
8. Mother birds will abandon their chicks if
they are touched by human
Popular belief claims that if mothers smell the scent of
human on their chicks, they will leave them to die. But
it turns out that the touch of a human isn’t enough to
drive a mother away from her maternal duties.
“Birds don’t have a very strong sense of smell, so you
won’t leave a scent that will alarm the parent,” Cornell
biologist Miyoko Chu tells Livescience.com.
In reality, mother birds can be just as devoted as
human parents.
“Usually, birds are quite devoted to their young and
not easily deterred from taking care of them,” Chu
said.
But experts still advise not to poke through bird nests.
“The fact is, birds don’t abandon their young in
response to touch, [but] they will abandon [their
offspring and their nest] in response to disturbance,”
University of Montana biologist Thomas Martin tells
Scientific American.
9. Lightning never strikes the same place
twice
This myth is actually an old idiom meant to explain
that unfortunate occurrences will not happen twice in
the same way to the same person. While the old saying
is comforting, lightning can actually strike anywhere
twice – the main question is the probability of this
occurring. For a random object in your backyard, this
might be fairly low.
But the 1,454-foot-tall Empire State Building is actually
struck about 25 times per year. Humans are no
exception: US park ranger Roy Sullivan was struck by
lightning seven times between 1942 and 1977, and
lived to tell the tale (or rather all seven of them).
Lightning is more likely to strike taller objects because
they carry the upward channel better than shorter
ones. But the probability of a lightning strike also
depends on other factors, such as the presence of salt
water, metal, or moisture in or near the ground.
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