We all know that getting enough sleep is crucial for living a productive life. We grow up being told to get eight hours of sleep so that we can have an effective and productive day ahead, but there is a lot more to it than that. Someone has listed all of the negative health effects caused by lack of sleep and they are, quite frankly, alarming. I know that I certainly don't get anywhere near enough sleep, but after reading this Twitter thread, things are changing as of tonight! Scroll down and educate yourselves on why sleep is so important.
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The internet is full of challenges and trends, which go viral on various platforms. Whether it's to raise money for charity, spread a social message, or just an excuse for people to show off their plain stupidy, TikTok has recently become a hotspot for these viral challenges and one of the latest sees people creating tiny mouths and noses out of makeup on the upper half of their face and covering the lower halves with masks (very COVID-19 appropriate).
Titled the 'Tiny Face Challenge' TikTok users are getting more and more creative with their masterpieces. Check out some of the best below.
The quick spread of coronavirus has meant that an increasing number of people are having to self-isolate to keep themselves and others safe. Unfortunately, many of these people — especially the elderly — live by themselves and the loneliness can be overwhelming, particularly for the most vulnerable. Becky Wass, a freelance copywriter from Falmouth, Cornwall, decided to do something about it and designed a postcard for people to post to their elderly neighbors or anyone they know who feels lonely or isolated during the pandemic. Her Facebook post, together with her husband's tweet went viral and people can't get enough of the heartwarming gesture. Here are some of the responses from people who used and benefited from Becky's brilliant idea and it shows how good humanity can be when they come together in the face of a crisis.
A US garbageman has warmed the hearts of Americans with his tweet about not stopping his services during the Covid-19 pandemic. He speaks with pride about getting up every day and carrying on at work even though times are tough. He expressed his love for his city, his country, and the world, acknowledging that life still has to continue amidst the Coronavirus madness. He also praised all the healthcare workers on the front line who are persevering in this difficult time, while putting themselves at risk. His beautiful tweet has gone viral, inciting thousands of retweets and comments from people everywhere thanking him for his work. Scroll down to the end to see his reaction to his tweet going viral; something he didn't expect. Thank you, everyone, who is putting themselves at the front line so that we can continue functioning as normally as possible in this difficult and confusing time.
It might shock you to learn that Hollywood has set unrealistic expectations for many of life's events, including, as it turns out, what it's like to be put under anesthetic before surgery. One guy's hilarious tweet about his experience of being sedated has gone viral and hundreds of people commended with their own encounters with anesthetists. Check out some of the best responses below and then read some of the funny things people have said under anesthesia.
Wait...what? Did we really read that correctly?
Gizmodo has reported that teens on the popular TikTok app, are now dipping their "jewels" in soy sauce.
We don't really know where to begin on this one. Apparently, someone took a report from 2013, on a study that discovered not only the mouth is able to have taste receptors that are sensitive, but several parts of the body including the stomach, lungs, brain, and testicles are all sensitive to umami. Umami, the Business Insider defines it as "the amino acid taste of soy sauce."
So, there you have it. People are dipping their testicles into soy sauce to test out their taste receptors down there.
If by some reason you're compelled to look into these #soysaucechallenge... here you go.
Is it just us or are these viral challenges just getting more bizarre and icky?
In a viral new and emotional ad from Gillette, a father is teaching his trans son how to shave. And once again, the internet is torn about how they feel about having such a message within an ad for a razor. Read what people of Twitter had to say about the ad and let know your thoughts about it, too!
Scott Barolo, a science professor at the University of Michigan, tweeted a bag of Albanese Gummi Bears that contained 12 different flavors of gummi bears. Barolo, being the man that he is decided to investigate the flavors and determine if there are in fact 12 different flavors. His conclusion? Read on to find out!
It's a magical day that will go down in history. The internet banded together for a common cause; making an egg the most liked photo on Instagram. It all started when a user on Instagram realized the most liked photo was that of Kylie Jenner, and her daughter, Stormi. The unknown user (and internet hero), decided enough was enough. We all needed to take control. And thus, the egg was born. @World_Record_Egg has since obtained 2.7million followers and the title of "Most Liked Photo" of 26.3 million (and counting). Join the #EggGang today to ensure this record!
Another week, another seemingly "bridezilla" story. One guest who found the invitation rather "aggressive" leaked it on Facebook and commenters had plenty to say. However, it seems completely reasonable and the bride was upfront with what is to be expected. We don't find this 'Save The Date' aggressive in the slightest. In fact, the only thing about it that is irritating is that it's riddled with spelling errors. Read the invite below and decide for yourselves, aggressive or not?
