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Halloween pumpkin seeds are a delightful bonus that comes with carving your jack-o’-lanterns! Not only can they be used to make tasty snacks, but pumpkin seeds also offer health benefits and can be easily roasted for a crunchy, nutritious treat. Here’s 11 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds You Need to Know 1. Rich in Nutrients Pumpkin seeds are packed with essential nutrients such as: Protein: A good source of plant-based protein. Healthy fats: Rich in unsaturated fats, including omega-3s. Minerals: High in magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper. Vitamins: Contain vitamin E and B-vitamins, including folate. These nutrients support overall...

A rare November Hurricane is barreling toward the US and could hit as early as this weekend. Storm Rafael was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane today and could make landfall anywhere from the Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle. The storm expected to hit western Cuba and the Isle of Youth within the next 12 hours. From there, experts predict Rafael will emerge into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico tonight as a hurricane. Tropical storm conditions are anticipated in Florida Keys, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issuing a warning to residents. Americans have been advised to secure loose...

Although some of us might turn our noses up at the thought of eating them, chicken gizzards are a common ingredient in cuisines all across the globe. In Haiti and Southeast Asia, they are often grilled and sold as street food, while in Mexico they’re a popular ingredient in soup. In Africa, you can find them cooked a number of different ways, such as fried, boiled, or grilled. And in Europe, they’re commonly served overtop salads or in pates. However, chicken gizzards provide many nutrients, are easy to prepare, and are very affordable. Here, we’ll explain why you should include...

Some people fear snakes. Others fear heights. For me, it’s spoiled food. I know this fear isn’t rational, but should I really be concerned? Ever found yourself staring at a carton of milk or a package of chicken, wondering whether it’s still safe to eat even though the expiration date has passed? You’re not alone. Food expiration dates can often seem like a perplexing enigma, leading many of us to toss out perfectly good food simply because the date on the package has passed. Understanding these dates is not just about avoiding waste—it’s also about making informed choices to keep...

Your fingernails could have ridges for many reasons, ranging from stress to kidney and thyroid disease. Ridges in fingernails are usually harmless. Your fingernails can reveal a lot about the state of your health. One common change is the appearance of vertical or horizontal ridges. Here’s why ridges in fingernails appear and what they might mean. Vertical ridges are furrows that run from the tip of your fingernail down to the cuticle. They are sometimes called longitudinal striations or bands. According to 2015 researchTrusted Source, slight vertical ridges in fingernails often develop in older adults, possibly due to a slowing...

What You Wash First When You Shower Reveals How You Are. Depending on whether you first wash your hair, face, shoulders, talk about your character. Scientists have found that what first washed in the shower actually reflects our character. 1. If you wash your Hair first If your head or hair is the part of your body you wash first in the shower, you are a person who likes discipline and order. The topmost part of your body generally denotes strength and washing it first indicates that you have a firm opinion about everything and you believe in being practical....

Are you a fan of entertaining games and puzzles? If so, this brain teaser is just right for you! It’s a great way to test your IQ and stimulate your brain. Brain teasers have the power to unlock your creative thinking and change your cognitive patterns. Give it a go and see how well you can solve it! This puzzle has a fun twist that adds to the engagement of a simple problem. To solve it, you need to think creatively and approach the challenge from a different perspective. We’ve designed a challenging puzzle that requires you to find the...

It was a sunny morning in New Orleans, and Elis, at 75, decided to do something bold and unexpected. The idea of getting a tattoo had been bubbling in her mind for a while. She wanted to feel young again, to embrace life with a fresh sense of vigor. So, she walked into a tattoo parlor, chose a delicate design that symbolized her resilience and love for life, and got inked. She felt a rush of excitement and satisfaction as she admired the artwork on her arm. This was her statement to the world: age was just a number. The...

We all get old and die eventually. I’m not especially scared of dying, I think it’s something beautiful and natural. On the other hand, I’m terrified of getting old and not being able to look after myself. To be completely dependent on someone else, not be able to go to the bathroom on your own or remember your childrens’ names. That’s no kind of life. Maria was living out her final days in a care facility. And she knew that she didn’t have long left to live. Maria had been a singing and piano teacher her whole life and missed...

Paige Glenn, 8, and Artyon Celestine, 9, won the hearts of millions of people in 2017 with their amazing performance of “Footloose” on the hit show “America’s Got Talent.” It was clear from their energetic performance that they were very skilled and precise for how young they were. This shows that a love of dance can cross generations. Paige and Artyon’s relationship grew at a dance school in California, where they felt connected right away and became very close. They had such great chemistry on stage that both the judges and the audience were amazed by their skills. This amazing...