Traveling the world is an exciting opportunity to explore the unfamiliar world, however leaving the predictable and familiar can be scary. Travel challenges our character and our attachment to certainty.

If you’ve always dreamed of exploring the world but never actually done it, you might need a little push to get you started. Take a look at our favorite travel quotes to inspire you to live a life full of adventures.

15. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide

14. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore.” – Mark Twain

13. “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

12. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

11. “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

10. “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman

9. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

8. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

7. “Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley

6. “To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

5. “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – Ernest Hemingway

4. “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” – Anna Quindlen

3. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” –St. Augustine

2. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

1. “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”– Lao-tzu

Do these quotes inspire you to explore the world? Share with us in the comments.

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When it comes to résumés, think of font like tone of voice. Your résumé is what speaks for you when a possible employer is sifting through a mountain of candidates. Pick a font that’s too silly or difficult to read, and you’ll be perceived as unprofessional.

Take a look at the nine best and worst fonts to use on your résumé.

The Best

9. Helvetica

Helvetica is one of the most famous and popular typefaces in the world, and for good reason. The font design is simple, professional, and supports the reading process by not straining the eye with complex flourishes. Should you use Helvetica, you’ll be in good company. The typeface is a popular choice for corporate logos including BMW, Target, American Airlines, and Jeep.

8. Times New Roman

Times New Roman is another font that has been widely used for years because of its legibility. The typeface is translated well from book and newspapers to digital environments.

However, there is a spit consensus on whether or not Times New Roman is boring. A font like Times New Roman would be fine for a business job, but if your line of work is design conscious you might want to steer clear of this one. For example, if you’re applying for a job at a graphic design firm, Times New Roman may come across as lazy and unsophisticated.

7. Didot

Didot is a great choice for people wanting to express femininity and sophistication. It’s an intentionally fancy font, so it is only suitable for specific job fields. This typeface would be suitable for a job in fashion, but would be too whimsical for most other careers.

6. Proxima Nova

Proxima Nova is an extremely popular typeface because is solves the few problems associated with Helvetica. It’s similar enough to Helvetica that it still expresses professionalism and honesty, however it’s less stiff than the aforementioned font. It has a slightly rounder appearance, which brings a sense of freshness to a résumé.

5. Garamond

Garamond is a great choice for people who have a lot of information to fit onto one page. The design is small enough to fit a lot of words on a single page, yet doesn’t strain the eye, which can become an issue with other fonts on a text-heavy résumé. The font is easy to read because of the quirks in the design that help show the eye where to move.

The Worst

4. Zapfino

For a wedding invitation you might consider a flowery font like Zapfina, but for anything to do with your job, you should steer clear. Not only is Zapfino, and any other script font, inappropriate for a résumé, but it’s also is very difficult to read. When there are thousands of applicants for one job, the last thing you want to do is make it harder for someone to consider you.

3. Comic Sans

This should go without saying, but you should NEVER use Comic Sans for your résumé. Comic Sans says you are childish, inappropriate, and not serious about the position.

2. Emoji

Yet another thing that has no place on a résumé is an emoji. Yes they’re great when sending a text to your best friend, but a hiring manager is not your best friend. There may be a few jobs where an emoji would be acceptable, but for the vast majority of positions, do yourself a favor, and leave the emojis out of it.

1. Courier

Courier is a caricature of the font world. You aren’t actually using a typewriter, so there’s no reason to use a font that’s pretending to imitate one. Courier is similar to Comic Sans in that it makes you appear unprofessional and and not serious about the opportunity.

Which font do you use for your résumé? Share with us in the comments.

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If you’ve ever traveled to a foreign country, you know how much food reflects the culture of that place, which is why it’s so fitting that these flags were made from these nation’s food delicacies.

Take a look at these incredibly creative -and tasty- national flags made of food their respective countries are famous for.

18. Italy

Flag made from: basil, pasta, and tomato

17. Lebanon

Flag made from: tomato, pita bread and parsley.

16. India

Flag made from: curry chicken, rice, cheera thoran, and papadum wafer

15. Brazil

Flag made from: lime, banana leaf, pineapple, and passion fruit

14. Vietnam

Flag made from: rambutan, lychee and starfruit

13. Australia

Flag made from: meat pie and sauce

12. China

Flag made from: dragon fruit and star fruit

11. South Korea

Flag made from: kimbap and sauces

10. United States

Flag made from: hot dogs, ketchup, and mustard

9. Greece

Flag made from: feta cheese and olives

8. Japan

Flag made from: tuna and rice

7. Switzerland

Flag made from: charcuterie and swiss cheese

6. Thailand

Flag made from: sweet chili sauce, shredded coconut, and blue swimmer crab

5. France

Flag made from: blue cheese, brie, and grapes

4. United Kingdom

Flag made from: scone, cream, and jam

3. Turkey

Flag made from: turkish delight

2. Spain

Flag made from: chorizo and saffron rice

1. Indonesia

Flag made from: spicy curry and rice

Have you traveled to any of these places, and tried some of these famous foods? Share with us in the comments.

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Interviewing for a job can be a particularly stressful event, as you need to be personable while expressing your interest and experience. No matter how much time you’ve spent preparing and researching, there will always be a question or two that catch you off guard because interviews are inherently unpredictable.

While you might not know what the interviewer will ask, you should know what they want to hear. If you don’t find out early on what the goals of the position are, you could very well spend the entire interview talking about skills that have nothing to do with the position. In an interview with SavvySugar, Michael Junge, author of Purple Squirrel and Google recruiter, explained that his number one tip for nailing an interview is to find out what the other person thinks is important at the beginning of the conversation.

“If you and I sat down and I had no idea of what your goals and expectations are in a new hire, I can spend the entire interview talking about elements and aspects of my background that are totally meaningless to you. And I may have experience that’s completely relevant and miss it. And I see this happen all the time.”

Junge explains that the best way to find out this vital information is to simply ask “I have a general idea about the goal of this position, but I’d love to hear in your own words what you’re looking for in a new hire or what makes someone successful.” This kind of questions will get them talking about what kind of expectations there are for the position, and let you know what information and experiences you need to focus on to be more useful.

Do you have any other important interview tips? Let us know in the comments.

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The tricky thing about eating healthy, fresh foods is that junk food is designed to make you crave it. Everything from the convenience to the perfect ratio of salty and sweet has been carefully created to make you keep coming back for more.

It doesn’t help that we often have emotional ties to these foods, which make binge eating almost impossible to avoid. Think about it, when you get dumped do you reach for the rocky road ice cream, or the apple slices? Most people pick the ice cream ten out of ten times, but that ice cream won’t be doing your mental state or health any favors.

According to Kayla Itsines, physical trainer and Instagram mega-star, remember these three tips the next time you’re bored, upset, or just too lazy to prepare a healthy meal.

3. Get Organized

You might have the best intentions of eating right, but if you don’t get organized, you’ll find yourself surrounded by temptations with a weakened determination. There will always be a candy bowl calling your name at work, but if you prepare meals and snack for yourself ahead of time, you’ll be less tempted to indulge in the chips and candy.

Try setting a day and time each week to get all your food shopping and meal preparation out of the way, so you’ll have healthy, quick options for those days where you’re too tired, tempted, or lazy to eat well.

2. Get to Know Yourself

This might seem silly, but we all have eating patterns and binge-triggers that we don’t even realize. Taking some time to figure out why you eat when and what you do will be a huge part of beating the binge. Do you always reach for the chocolate bar around 2 p.m. when work gets slow? Or maybe you find yourself craving some ice cream after a bad day. Whatever the reason, those foods only make you feel good temporarily, and will leave you feeling guilty once the binge is over.

1. Treat Yourself

This might seem counter-intuitive, but one of the best ways to avoid binge eating, is to treat yourself! Instead of setting limitations on your diet, and ultimately making you want that food more (since we all want what we can’t have), allow yourself to have your favorite treat once a week. Maybe it’s a really decadent meal, or a slice of chocolate cake if you have a sweet tooth. Whatever your treat is, just make sure it doesn’t turn into a binge.

Treating yourself promotes a healthier relationship with foods, and allows you to feel satisfied with your food without feeling guilty for indulging.

Let us know how these three tips work the next time you’re about to binge eat.

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As if you needed another reason to binge watch your favorite movies and TV shows on Netflix, you might want to set aside some time to watch your favorite titles before they disappear from the lineup this month.

However, before you get too sad about not being able to watch Titanic on demand, there are a bunch of new movies and TV shows being added to the Netflix lineup all month long.

Take a look at the 40 titles leaving Netflix, and the 80 titles being added this August:

Leaving this August:

 August 1st

• Bad Girl Island (2007)
• Barbershop (2002)
• Beauty Shop (2005)
• Bulletproof (1996)
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
• Digimon Adventure: Season 1-3
• Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
• Face/Off (1997)
• Fools Rush In (1997)
• Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld: Season 1
• Hawking (2013)
• Hot Pursuit (1987)
• Houseboat (1958)
• Joe Dirt (2001)
• Kiss the Girls (1997)
• Pumping Iron (1977)
• The Pitch: Season 1
• Shooter (2007)
• The Fifth Element (1997)
• The Longest Day (1962)
• Titanic (1997)
• Unbreakable (2000)
• Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961)
• We’re No Angels (1989)

August 6th

• The Raven (2012)

August 8th

• Albert Nobbs (2011)
• Explorers: Adventures of the Century: Season 1 & 2

August 15th

• Family Ties: Season 1-7
• Immortalized: Season 1
• The Forsyte Saga: Series 1-2

August 23rd

• Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

August 24th

• My Fair Wedding: Season 5

August 25th

• Petunia (2012)

August 27th

• LEGO Atlantis (2010)
• LEGO: Hero Factory: Breakout (2012)
• LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: King of Shadows (2011)
• LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: Way of the Ninja (2011)

August 28th

• The Moth Diaries (2011)

August 31st

• Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends: Season 1-3

Coming this August:

August 1

• Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)
• Asylum (2005)
• Back in Time/Cong Cong Na Nian (2014)
• Beneath the Helmet (2014)
• Breakup Buddies/Xin Hau Lu Fang (2014)
• Bride and Prejudice (2004)
• Casting By (2012)
• The Code: Season 1 (2014 series)
• Dancing on the Edge: Season 1 (2013 Series)
• Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Season 2 (2012 series)
• Dear Frankie (2004)
• Dogs on the Inside (2014)
• Electric Slide (2014)
• Enemy at the Gates (2001)
• Flex is Kings (2013)
• The Golden Era/Huang Jin Shi Dai (2014)
• The Hurt Locker (2008)
• The Living (2014)
• Lost and Love/Shi Gu (2015)
• Masha and the Bear: Season 1 (2009 Series)
• The Mind of a Chef: Season 3 (2012 series)
• November Rule (2015)
• Odd Squad: Season 1 (2014 series)
• Outcast (2014)
• Pants on Fire (2014)
• Reading Rainbow: Volume 1 (1983 series)
• Russell Brand: End the Drugs War (2014)
• Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery (2012)
• Somewhere Only We Know/You yi ge di fang zhi you wo men zhi dao (2015)
• Sorority Row (2009)
• Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns (2008)
• Utopia: Season 1 (2013 series)
• Vexed: Seasons 1­ & 2 (2010 series)
• War (2007)
• Wing Commander (1999)

August 3

• Chronic­Con, Episode 420: A New Dope (2015)

August 4

• Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2015)

August 5

• Yellowbird (2014)

August 6

• Kill Me Three Times (2014)
• My Amityville Horror (2012)
• The Look of Love (2013)
• Welcome to Me (2014)

August 7

• Club de Cuervos: Season 1 (2015 series)
• HitRECord on TV: Season 1 (2014 series)
• Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015)
• Project Mc2 (2015)
• Transporter: The Series: Season 2 (2012 series)

August 8

• Doctor Who: Season 8 (2005 series)

August 11

• Fred: The Movie (2010)
• Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred (2011)
• Fred 3: Camp Fred (2012)
• Two Days, One Night (2014)

August 12

• For a Good Time, Call… (2012)
• Leap Year (2010)
• The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2014)

August 14

• DinoTrux
• Demetri Martin: Live (At The Time) (2015)
• Ever After High Way too Wonderland (Season 3)
• Ship of Theseus (2012)

August 15

• Alex of Venice (2014)

August 16

• Being Flynn (2012)
• Pariah (2011)
• Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

August 17

• Lord of War (2005)

August 19

• Jerk Theory (2009)
• Real Husbands of Hollywood: Season 3 (2013 series)

August 20

• 30 for 30: Angry Sky (2015)
• As Cool As I Am (2013)
• Strange Empire: Season 1 (2014 series)

August 21

• Grantham & Rose (2014)
• Transcend (2014)

August 23

• Girl Meets World: Season 1 (2014 series)

August 27

• Byzantium (2012)
• White God (2014)

August 28

• Inspector Gadget: Season 2 (2015 series)
• Narcos: Season 1
• Once Upon a Time: Season 4 (2011 series)
• Revenge: Season 4 (2011 series)

August 29

• Ride (2015)

August 30

• Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014)

Which titles will you miss the most from the Netflix lineup, and which are you most excited about being added? Share with us in the comments.

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From Instagram’s very beginning, the social media platform was meant to capture and share beautiful moments with friends and the world. However, with the help of filters, photo-editing apps, and layout tools, Instagram has started to look more like the air-brushed images in magazines and less like a personal photo-diary.

Take a look at any top fashion or lifestyle bloggers and you’ll be sure to find dozens of perfect selfies, and shots of their unnaturally perfect lives. While the goal is to look as authentic as possible, these bloggers can earn upwards of six-figures each year to feature, mention, or tag products in posts, so there’s no surprise these images are edited with a fine-toothed comb to appear flawless.

If you want to see all the work that really goes into these ‘effortless’ photos, or maybe learn a few trick yourself, take a look at Life With Me blogger Marianna Hewitt’s Youtube video that reveals all the photo-editing trade secrets. The video, which is over 10 minutes long, shows how to achieve the perfect selfie, which entails taking dozens of selfies, erasing stray hairs, adding dimension, and even making the eyes brighter.

Are you shocked by how much editing goes into one Instagram post? Let us know in the comments below!

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The Disney movies we all grew up with have certainly set us up with high expectations of what love and our ‘prince charming’ should be like. These two-dimensional charmers taught us that you can fall in love with someone after singing a duet or dancing until midnight at a ball, but really everything about it is pretty unrealistic.

Thanks to Jirka Väätäinen, now we can see what those unrealistic princes would look like in the real world. Through a process of digital compositing, photo-manipulation, and digital painting, the artist reimagined some of our favorite princes like Prince Eric, Aladdin, and John Smith to show what they would look like in real life.

Trust us, these transformations are jaw-dropping.

Take a look at Jirka Väätäinen’s reimagined creations of what these Disney princes would look like in real life.

John Smith from Pocahontas

From this:

To this:

Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty

From this:

To this:

Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid

From this:

To this:

Hercules from Hercules

From this:

To this:

Prince Charming from Cinderella

From this:

To this:

Tarzan from Tarzan

From this:

To this:

Prince Adam/Beast from Beauty and the Beast

From this:

To this:

Aladdin from Aladdin

From this:

To this:

Take a look at the rest of Jirka Väätäinen’s Real Life Disney here.

Are you amazed at these characters’ transformations? Share with us in the comments below.

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Robin Williams died on Aug. 11, 2014, and today marks the one-year anniversary of his passing. The Oscar winning actor and comedian, who was 63 years old when he died, is known for his infectious smile, as well as his roles in both film and television like Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire. 

Today we remember his charm, humor, and talent by celebrating his life and work.

Take a look at the top 20 quotes from Williams‘ long and illustrious career:

20. “So what? The important thing to remember is not to go to pieces when that happens. You have to react like a man, calmly. You have to say to yourself, ‘Albert, you pierced the toast, so what? It’s not the end of your life.’” – Armand Goldman, The Birdcage

19. “Gooooooood morning, Vietnam! It’s 0600 hours. What does the ‘O’ stand for? O my God, it’s early!” – Adrian, Good Morning, Vietnam

18.“Carpe dentum. Seize the teeth.” – Daniel Hillard/ Mrs. Doubtfire, Mrs. Doubtfire

17. “Oh, no. To live… to live would be an awfully big adventure.” — Peter Banning, Hook

16. “You’re not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you’ve met, she’s not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you’re perfect for each other.” – Sean Maguire, Good Will Hunting

15. “You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.” – Patch Adams, Patch Adams

14. “But if there’s love, dear… those are the ties that bind, and you’ll have a family in your heart, forever.”– Daniel Hillard/ Mrs. Doubtfire, Mrs. Doubtfire

13. “What’s wrong with death sir? What are we so mortally afraid of? Why can’t we treat death with a certain amount of humanity and dignity, and decency, and God forbid, maybe even humor. Death is not the enemy gentlemen. If we’re going to fight a disease, let’s fight one of the most terrible diseases of all, indifference.” – Patch Adams, Patch Adams

12. “That you are here – that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” – John Keating, Dead Poets Society

11. “I just want to know one thing. Are your kids well-behaved? Or do they need like, a few light slams every now and then?” – Daniel Hillard/ Mrs. Doubtfire, Mrs. Doubtfire

10. “You have to break in half to love somebody.” – Chris Nielsen, What Dreams May Come

9.  “The game is not over yet, Sarah!” — Alan Parrish, Jumanji

8. “But oh, to be free. Such a thing would be greater than all the magic and all the treasures in all the world.”– Genie, Aladdin

7. “You’ll have bad times, but it’ll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.”–Sean Maguire, Good Will Hunting

6. “Carpe. Hear it? Carpe. Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – John Keating, Dead Poets Society

5. “You don’t know about real loss beacuse it only occurs when you’ve loved something more than you love yourself. I doubt you’ve ever dared to love anybody that much.” – Sean Maguire, Good Will Hunting

4. “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” – John Keating, Dead Poets Society

3. “I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for yourself.” – John Keating, Dead Poets Society

2. “My first day as a woman and I’m getting hot flashes.” – Daniel Hillard/ Mrs. Doubtfire, Mrs. Doubtfire

1.“Thank you for choosing Magic Carpet for all your travel needs. Don’t stand until the rug has come to a complete stop. Thank you. Goodbye, now. Goodbye. Goodbye. Thank you. Goodbye.” – Genie, Aladdin

Can you believe it’s been one year since America’s funny-man passed away? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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While the concrete jungle may not be known for its wildlife, one of its most famous skyscrapers honored over 100 of the world’s endangered animals, including Cecil the Lion, in a light show on Sat. August 1, 2015.

The event, Project Change: The Empire State Building, was intended to bring attention to the dwindling numbers of animals around the world as well as bring attention to Racing Extinction, a documentary created by the Oceanic Preservation Society.

The light show, which merged both art and activism, was created by Louie Psihoyos, executive director of Oceanic Preservation Society, and Travis Threlkel, a filmmaker and photographer.

Take a look at some highlights of the event below:

According to the New York Times, the project used 40 stacked, 20,000 lumen projectors and cost over $1 million in an effort to create “the most dramatic thing we could do to get the world to know about what we’re losing,” Psihoyos said.
Take a look at the entire 3 hour light show from the Oceanic Preservation Society here.

Were you amazed by the incredible light show? Let us know in the comments below.

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Small tattoos have proven to be a lasting trend, and there’s good reason why. These beautiful works of art allow you to compliment your body without being too obvious. Like jewelry, these tattoos adorn your body and the often simple design is the reason why they’re so charming.

Whether you’re ready for your next tattoo or just looking for inspiration, take a look at these 20 amazingly small tattoos that prove that bigger isn’t always better.

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Would you ever get a tiny tattoo? Share with us in the comments.

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When Pedro Dinis took his own dog out for a walk on August 1 in Carrières-sur-Seine, a suburb just west of Paris, he made a shocking discovery. What looked like a dog sitting on dirt, turned out to be a 10-year-old French mastiff that had been abandoned and buried alive.

Dinis posted pictures of the dog on Facebook in order to raise more awareness about animal cruelty, and explained that when he found the dog “Only her head was visible and it was difficult to see given the amount of earth covering her.”

After realizing the dog was buried, Dinis immediately helped free the animal from the ground, and gave her fresh water.

After freeing the animal from the gravel and dirt, Dinis called emergency services and the dog was taken to a veterinary clinic. The dog’s life is no longer in danger, and she is said to make a full recovery.

The police were then able to locate the dog’s owner, who has been arrested in Carrières-sur-Seine, according to Le Parisien. The owner claimed the dog had escaped, but police found this theory to be highly improbable, as the dog is 10-years-old, and suffers from arthritis. The owner is said to be tried in March 2016 for animal cruelty and faces a two-year sentence as well as a $32,600 fine.

Can you believe that someone could be so cruel to this dog? Let us know in the comments below.

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Leos are known for their passion, and that zest for life is part of what makes a leo so attractive. We are intelligent, witty, and we command respect, yet we can also be extremely stubborn and dramatic. The one constant you should expect when dating a leo is that life will never be boring. As long as you can understand what makes us tick, you’ll be safe.

Here are six things you absolutely must understand before dating a leo:

6. We love to tease you.

To a leo, teasing is a sign of endearment. You can always tell if we like someone based on the amount we tease them. Teasing is a good thing, and if we’re not teasing you, it’s not a good sign. Try not to take these comments too seriously as we’re only trying to show affection.

5. We need space.

Leos are very independent, and are used to doing everything themselves. We have a hard time letting others into our alone time, so don’t be offended if your crush needs some space, especially in the beginning of a relationship. The key is to show interest without being clingy.

4. We can have big egos.

While we love to be independent and pride ourselves in being strong, we can also have big egos that are surprisingly fragile. Theres a fine line, but we need to feel independent without feeling neglected. Be sure to pay us compliments when deserved, and reassure us when we’re not feeling particularly confident. However being genuine is key as leos can spot a lie from a mile away, and false compliments will only make insult us.

3. We are sensitive.

Despite having big egos at times, we are actually quite sensitive and very attuned to tone. We might not tell you right away, but even the tiniest amount of disrespect or criticism will cut us to our core. In a disagreement it’s imperative to stay positive and calm. We always appreciate an apology, but can be to proud to accept it right away.

2. We are adventurous.

We love to be outdoors, exploring, and trying new things, so don’t take a leo on a typical (boring) date like dinner and a movie. Instead try to think of something creative, like going for a hike or maybe packing lunch for a sunset picnic. But be careful about activities where there will be a winner and a loser because leos have a competitive spirit, and are prone to being sore losers.

1. We are stubborn.

Of all the qualities you need to understand before dating a leo, our stubbornness is at the top of the list. We can be stubborn to a fault, and the more you try to push us to do something, the more we will resist. Our need to be independent can trump reason, and the sooner you learn this, the easier your life will be.

Have you found these things to be true in your experience? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with people and images telling and showing us how to be perfect.  The trick, however, is that perfection is impossible, yet we continue to look for the perfect partner, get the perfect job, or have the perfect body. In the process, we’re making our lives miserable.

Take a look at these five ways you’re accidentally making yourself unhappy because sometimes you just need to be reminded that everything doesn’t have to be perfect.

5. You expect people to read your mind.

We constantly set expectations for how we want our lives to be, yet we often neglect to communicate those expectations. This sets up a pattern of failure because, let’s face it, no one can read your mind. Whether you’re upset that you didn’t get the raise you wanted, or you’re annoyed that your friend didn’t call, it might be time to think about how well you are communicating what you want. If you aren’t communicating with others about what you want or need, it’s unfair to expect that others will know what you want.

Once you start communicating more openly with the people in your life, you’ll be amazed at how many frustrations will fade away.

4. You don’t trust yourself.

When faced with a tough decision do you usually ask others what to do? Most people ask their friends and family what to do, and while it’s completely normal to get input on a situation, the reality is everyone has motives and those motives might not align with your goals. Instead of feeling pressured and persuaded into something you know isn’t right, listen to your intuition. The more you trust yourself to make decisions the better in tune you’ll be with your intuition.

In every situation, you’re presented with decisions, and next time ask yourself which option brings you closer to achieving your goals.

3. You’re waiting for Prince Charming.

There’s a difference between having high standards and having impossible standards, and if you’re waiting around for Prince Charming to whisk you off your feet, you’ll be waiting a while. And while you’re waiting, you’ll have missed out on the incredibly kind, caring person just because they aren’t tall, tan, or successful.

You should never settle for someone who treats you poorly, but if you can’t seem to find a girlfriend/boyfriend it might be time to examine your expectations and stop blaming yourself for not attracting the perfect mate.

2. You freak out when things don’t go according to plan.

Things have a way of going wrong at the worst possible times, but it’s important to recognize that you have no control over those things. What you do have control over is how you handle those situations. Sure it’s natural to get upset, but if you let car braking down or waking up with a pimple on your forehead ruin your day, you’ll never be happy.

Once you accept that life doesn’t look like an Instagram feed, you’ll feel liberated and maybe you’ll even be able to find the humor in these daily annoyances.

1. You expect your body to be perfect.

All too often we set unrealistic goals for how our bodies should look. We think that these ‘imperfections’ stand in the way of loving ourselves, but really we’re the only thing in the way. Even if you do manage to lose those last 10 pounds, it won’t be long until you fund other things to fix. Once you come to terms with the fact that your body will never be ‘perfect’, you can stop making yourself hate your body and start appreciating all the incredible things your body does for you.

Are you accidentally making any of these mistakes in your life?

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For some reason, tiny animals always make things much cuter. Whether it’s just the perceived innocence, actual size, or playful nature, these animals somehow manage to make even the most mundane activities seem adorable.

Kruger Sightings, which is a site that posts the latest sightings in Kruger National Park in South Africa, was lucky enough to witness a baby elephant playfully chasing a flock of swallows. Take a look at the below images and video that are sure to brighten your day:

“Wait for me guys!!”

“That’s no fair! I can’t fly.”

“OK, mom. I’m coming…”

Take a look at the entire video below for even more cuteness:

Can you remember a time that you were as care-free as this insanely cute baby elephant? Share with us know in the comments.

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In our world of technology, social media, and constant stimulation, it’s nice to be reminded that Mother Nature still reigns supreme, and the bi-annual migration of the golden ray does just that. The golden ray, otherwise known as the cow-nosed ray, is a species of stingray that migrates in packs (or ‘fevers’) of 10,000 twice a year between Western Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula.

Take a look at these unbelievable images of the golden ray migration between western Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula.

The fevers of golden rays travel north in the late spring and then back south in late autumn.

Despite their delicate and harmless facade, their rays have poisonous stingers that can be lethal.

Golden Rays can grow up to 7 ft. across, and their razor-sharp stinger can grow to lengths of up to 15 in.

Are you in awe of these magnificent creatures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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The ‘natural’ makeup look has been scene on all of the biggest runways around the world in recent seasons, yet despite it’s name, the look still requires some primping to make skin appear fresh and hide any imperfections. To show you just how much makeup it takes to achieve this look in one year, Dutch artist duo Lernert Engelberts and Sander Plug applied 365 layers of makeup on model Hannelore Knuts.

“We wanted to apply 365 layers of makeup in one day to see how much is needed to go from a natural look to an outrageous one,” the duo explained.

The entire process took nine non-stop hours to apply every layer on the Belgian model’s face.

Knuts sat fixed between the two white panels for the entirety of the shoot, and could only eat during breaks through a straw.

“We tested a 100-layer session a few days before on our intern, who is a man. We wanted to make sure that this amount of makeup wouldn’t kill a person. It didn’t kill our intern so we trusted everything would be fine on Hannelore.” Engelberts and Plug said.

This Image shows the shoot not even half-way through. The entire process took seven bottles of foundation, two bottles of eye makeup, three lip pens, and two bottles of blush. That’s 228.4 ml of makeup all together.

Watch the video below to see what it looks like to wear 365 layers of makeup at once. But be warned, it isn’t pretty.

Did you feel an urge to wash your face right away after viewing this? Share with us in the comments.

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Sometimes you just need to watch a row of sleeping pug puppies to brighten your day. Really, it’s been proven by science.

Their wiggling tails, tiny paws, and soft round bellies are sure to leave a smile on your face.

The six adorable pug pups squirm and fidget their tiny paws as they sleep on a padded mat.

As if the scene couldn’t get any cuter, this cheeky pup adorably stuck its tongue out as it slept.

Watch the whole video below to get the full experience.

Is anything really ever as cute as sleeping puppies? No. The answer to that question is always no.

Did the video make you wish you could join in on the precious nap-time? Let us know in the comments below.

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Whether at the hands of humans, or purely by accident, animals fall in harms way every single day. Luckily this dog, who had fallen into a pool of hot tar, was spotted by by a kind-hearted passerby who called Animal Aid Unlimited, a vital rescue center, hospital and sanctuary for injured and ill street animals in India.

Each day the animal rescue team finds, treats, and feeds dozens of injured or abandoned street animals in hopes of nursing these desperate animals back to health. In order to keep these animals from ending up in the same situation they were found in, the organization continues to provide life-long care for the animals that have no home.

This dog was found stuck to the ground. Once the hot tar dried, he was completely incapable of moving.

The passerby called Animal Aid Unlimited for help, and within the hour, the team arrived to start the lengthy process of removing the tar from his coat.

The team used vegetable oil to separate the tar from the dog’s fur.

After two days and three full oil scrubs, the tar was fully removed from the dog’s coat, and his joy was infectious.

Take a look at the entire video to see this dog’s heartwarming transformation:

Were you relieved to see this dog happily wagging his tail again? Share with us in the comments below!

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What started as a typical morning news show ended with a news anchor storming off set in an angry rant. John Brown, co-anchor of ‘Good Day Orlando’ on Fox 35, lost his cool when he, his co-anchor Amy Kaufeldt, and guest Jenny Castillo, radio host of Rumba 1003, began talking about the Kardashians.

Brown was fed up with all things Kardashian, which included news of Kylie Jenner’s new pet bunny named Bruce. As he left the set Brown could be heard saying “We’re talking about this family every freaking day! Nobody cares!”

The news anchor announced “I’m having a good Friday, so I refuse to talk about the Kardashians!”

The co-anchors were expected to talk about Kylie Jenner’s new pet bunny named Bruce.

#kyliejenner

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Brown continues his rant by saying “I don’t care about this family. I’m sick of this family. It’s a nonstory!”Nobody cares about this family anymore!”

Brown’s refusal to talk about the Kardashians left co-anchorAmy Kaufeldt in shock.

Brown posted the clip of his rant on Facebook page saying “Here is the Kardashian rant. Sorry, I lost my mind a bit, although it was partially in jest! I did feel better though after I was done.”

Watch the video and hear the rest of this news anchor’s rant below:

Are you as fed up with the Kardashians as this guy is? Share with us in the comments below.

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