The Chinese Bamboo Tree

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The Chinese bamboo tree teaches patience with style. You plant it, water it, and wait… and wait… for years. Nothing above the surface. Meanwhile, the tree is secretly building a vast root system deep underground. Then, suddenly, in its fifth year, it shoots up to 80 feet in just six weeks. The takeaway? Real growth often happens out of sight. Keep nurturing your efforts, even when it seems like nothing’s happening—you might just be laying the groundwork for something huge.

Mary Anning

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‘She sells seashells by the seashore’ is about a real person. Mary Anning was an 1800s English woman from a poor family who dug up fossils on the beach and sold them to make money. She made many important scientific discoveries and her inspirational life inspired a song that eventually became a famous tongue twister.

Get Ready Playlist

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To make sure you leave the house on time in the morning, create a playlist exactly as long as it takes to get ready. When the last song plays you’ll be ready to take on the day with enthusiasm.

Corn Sweat

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Corn plants release water into the air in a process called “corn sweat” which can raise humidity levels by up to 10%. One Acre of corn can release 3,000-4,000 gallons of water per day.

Turn The Container Upside Down

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Cottage Cheese & Sour Cream etc. will last twice as long if you turn the container upside down. This forms a vacuum & prevents bacteria growth.

In The Limelight

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Before electricity, theaters would use heated calcium oxide (commonly known as quicklime), to illuminate their stages. This is where the phrase “in the limelight” comes from.

Glass Of Water Manifestation

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Ready to make your desires reality?

Try this technique:

1. Get a glass of cold water.

2. Hold it, close your eyes. Focus intently on what you want to manifest.

3. Visualize it as if it’s ALREADY yours. See yourself with it, feeling the joy!

4. Sip, swallow, keep visualizing. Repeat until the glass is empty.

5. Thank the universe. Believe your desire is on its way.

Vicks Vapor Rub Shower Bombs

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Congested? Try Vicks Vapor Rub Shower Bombs: Just mix up 1 liter of boiling water and 2 tablespoons of Vicks vapor rub stirring until combined. Freeze overnight and put one in the bottom of your shower and they steam up giving relief from clogged noses and ears.