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Sebastian Bach performs Twisted Sister’s “I Wanna Rock” at a solo show
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Twisted Sister recently announced that Sebastian Bach will be their vocalist during their shows this year since due to health issues Dee Snider will no longer be able to perform live anymore. The former Skid Row frontman didn't wait until his first show with the band to sing one of their songs, since he included "I Wanna Rock" on his most recent solo shows in the United States. Watch Sebastian Bach singing Twisted Sister's "I Wanna Rock" at solo show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6NU_0p8Zs Besides classic members Jay Jay French (guitar) and Eddie Ojeda (guitar), the line-up will also feature drummer Joey Cassata, who played on Ace Frehley’s final solo album “10,000 Volts.” Sebastian Bach revealed in an interview with Eddie Trunk that he has Snider’s blessing to tour with the band. The tour dates will be announced soon. “Well, I have tears in my eyes right now. I am SMF Number Two. I was named that by Dee Snider. And I just have to say, I just got off the phone with Dee Snider. We talked for about 45 minutes, and we were both kind of getting teary eyed. I just put out a (solo) record called ‘Child Within The Man’, and one of my favorite all-time bands is Twisted Sister, and the music of Twisted Sister makes me feel like a child within the man.” He continued: “This is what I was talking about on my new record, how rock and roll music, it has a life of its own. You’re talking to a guy here — I used to go to school and I used to paint the Twisted Sister logo on the back of my jacket in liquid paper thinking that looked cool (laughs) — whiteout. (Laughs) So I am a real fan — I am a fan of this music, and that is really, number one, why I’m doing it.” “And also to honor the legacy of these songs. And I look at it like when Paul Rodgers came in for Queen, or when Axl came in for Brian Johnson. I am a fan of Twisted Sister and I always have been, and I love this music. I love it. I love ‘Tear it Loose’. I love ‘Destroyer’. I love ‘The Price,'” Sebastian Bach said (Transcribed by Blabbermouth). Dee Snider previously said in an official statement that he can no longer perform on stage with the same level of intensity as before because he suffers from degenerative arthritis.The post Sebastian Bach performs Twisted Sister’s “I Wanna Rock” at a solo show appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.
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Kansas and 38 Special announces co-headlining tour dates
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Kansas and 38 Special have many tour dates scheduled across the United States this year and added a few more to their extensive list of shows. Their co-headlining tour will go to Little Rock (AR), Lampe (MO), Macon (GA), Tuscaloosa (AL), Lincoln (NE), Fort Wayne (IN) and Beaver (KY). Kansas and 38 Special new co-headlining tour dates June 5 - Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena 6 - Lampe, MO - Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater 12 - Macon, GA - Atrium Health Amphitheater 13 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater 19 - Park City, KS - Heartland Credit Union Arena (Kansas solo) 20 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl July 10 - Fort Wayne, IN - Foellinger Theatre 17 - Beaver Dam, KY - Beaver Dam Amphitheater Kansas nowadays is formed by: Phil Ehart (Drums – Since 1970), Rich Williams (Guitar – Since 1973), Ronnie Platt (Vocals, keyboards – Since 2014), Zak Rizvi (Guitar – Since 2024), Tom Brislin (Keyboards – Since 2018), Joe Deninzon (Violin and more – Since 2023) and Dan McGowan (Bass – Since 2024). 38 Special’s line-up has: Don Barnes (Vocals, guitar and more (1974 to 1987 and since 1992), Bobby Caps (Keyboards – Since 1992), Gary “Madman” Moffatt (Drums – Since 1996), Barry Dunaway (Bass – Since 2014) and Jerry Riggs (Guitar – Since 2019). Kansas’ most recent album is “The Absence of Presence”, released in 2020. Until last year the group was celebrating their 50th birthday (Created in 1973). Same with 38 Special, which was created in 1974 and will continue to celebrate their 50th birthday in 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c108N2y5B3s&pp=ygULa2FzbmFzIDIwMjU%3DThe post Kansas and 38 Special announces co-headlining tour dates appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.
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Mark Knopfler’s opinion on Eric Clapton
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Mark Knopfler is one of the most unique guitarists of his generation. His style is hard to copy, especially because he uses his fingers instead of a guitar pick, which, combined with his musical influences, makes it really hard for someone to replicate his technique. With the success of Dire Straits, he caught the attention of some of the greatest guitar players in the world and had the chance to meet and play with some of them. Over the decades, he gave his opinion on many of those players, including Eric Clapton. What is Mark Knopfler's opinion on Eric Clapton Mark Knopfler has always been a big fan of Eric Clapton and once said he grew up wanting to be in a Blues band like Eric with John Mayall. “The John Mayall album. That was serious (stuff), serious. (...) With Eric, it’s just really (has) been a blues-based thing, that has been refined here and there. Extended backwards in time and refined around what there is then. It’s an excellent base for explorations, really, and for just doing different things." "In fact, you can hear it, when you get figures who are maybe popular in Rock bands who play, but they don’t have that basis. When they try and do bluesy things or blues type things… I remember Eric laughing at some people’s efforts to do that. Because I suppose people achieve a sort of facility on instruments. So they think they can therefore play that stuff. It’s not as easy as that." Mark Knopfler continued: "The other thing about Eric that I've always said, he's one of my favorite singers. To me, he is kind of like a white Ray Charles, you know, in a way,” Mark Knopfler said in an interview for the documentary “Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads” (2009 - Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage). They had the chance to play together many times over the years. The first occasion was in 1985, when Clapton joined Dire Straits on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. That night they played "Two Young Lovers" (Dire Straits), "Cocaine" (J.J. Cale) and "Farther Up The Road" (Bobby Blue). They once again joined forces in 1986 at the Prince's Trust 10th Birthday concert and in the following year, during Clapton's Royal Albert Hall residence, Knopfler was his second guitarist. In 1988 they played together again at the Prince's Trust and Nelson Mandela shows. That same year, Clapton embarked on an American tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his career, and Knopfler toured with him. The final shows took place in Japan and also featured Elton John and Sting as special guests. Interestingly, one of the few times Clapton played rhythm guitar live during his career was with Dire Straits. As the band’s bassist John Illsley joked in his biography, Eric is actually pretty good as a rhythm player too. Mark Knopfler said that he and Clapton have different styles but the same roots Although he and Clapton have different styles, Knopfler said that they have the same roots and understand each other's music. Not long after the legendary played with Dire Straits in the late 80s, Mark talked in an interview with Scott Muni about their techniques. “I like playing with Eric, because is fun making Eric sound as good as possible. (…) I know all of Eric’s stuff,” he said. Then the interviewer says he thinks Clapton also knows some of Knopfler’s music and the musician replies: “He does know, he has to learn it now. He is up there now doing it, he have to for (the) Wembley (show). He has played (with us) before. So it’s not quite hard for him.” “He did lend me a guitar or two (for the album ‘Brothers in Arms’). Acoustics and stuff, which was very, very kind of him. He took his favorite guitar and took all the way to Salem, Montserrat (In the West Indies). I suppose we are both rooted… We play differently, but we both rooted in the same kind of stuff. We both like the same kind of stuff. So the similarity comes in the Blues playing, basically," he said. Clapton said Knopfler is "totally unique" and "a great craftsman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe2S0-KHm5c&pp=ygUdc3VsdGFucyBvZiBzd2luZyBlcmljIGNsYXB0b27SBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D Eric Clapton also admires Knopfler and Dire Straits a lot, saying he is a "totally unique" and a "great craftsman". “Well, Mark Knopfler, I think, is totally unique. He’s a great craftsman, which brings it back to that. I mean, with Dire Straits, if you listen to any of their albums the first time, it sort of goes by you a bit." "Then gradually it just gets better and better, and it stands the test of time. They’re fantastic craftsmen,” he told Rolling Stone in 1991. As told by John Illsley in his biography “My Life in Dire Straits“, the first time Clapton went to see them play was when they were promoting the 1982 album "Love Over Gold". He said: “We hit the road with a warm-up gig at Guildford Civic Hall, a sketchy performance memorable only for the after-show appearance backstage of Eric Clapton, a guitarist much admired by anyone who has ever picked up the instrument. It was flattering that he came to see us or, more probably, to see Mark in action,” John Illsley said. The first time Mark ever heard Eric Clapton was when he listened to the guitarist’s classic album with John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, released in 1966. After the 1980s and early 1990s, they continued to collaborate from time to time. In 2014, Clapton organized the J.J. Cale tribute album “The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale”. Both musicians had been heavily influenced by the American artist, who had died the previous year. Knopfler played with Eric on the tracks “Someday” and “Train to Nowhere”. More recently, in 2024, Clapton took part in a Mark Knopfler project. Alongside many incredible guitar players, he recorded a new version of Mark’s “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The post Mark Knopfler’s opinion on Eric Clapton appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.
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How the simple 5:1 rule helps parents stop their kids’ rude behavior
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How the simple 5:1 rule helps parents stop their kids’ rude behavior

No child is perfect, and they are all bound to show some sass from time to time with a rude comment or by rolling their eyes when you speak to them. As parents, it’s our job to understand where those behaviors come from and stop them before they become ingrained parts of their personalities. A kid who’s rude at home may grow up to be the guy who gets fired for mouthing off at work. Experts say one of the most effective ways for parents to prevent kids from being rude is to inoculate them with positivity. It’s called the 5:1 method, originally developed by famed psychologist John Gottman for couples, and it’s been found to work well with kids, too. The tactic is pretty simple: For every negative comment you make about your child, say five positive things. A mother scolds her daughter. Photo credit: Canva What is the 5:1 method for raising children? Jennifer Wallace, author of Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose, explained the method on an episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast: “Criticism impacts our kids up to five times more than a compliment does. We are wired as parents to look for the negative and to try to help our kids overcome the negative. But really, what we need to do to have that kind of connection is we need to focus on the positive things that are inherent about them. What is it about them that’s unique? For every one criticism, I need to at least have five positive interactions with my kids.” @melrobbins “If you want to be closer with your kids, this one’s for you. In this eye-opening episode, Jennifer Wallace shares the 5 to 1 Parenting Rule and delves into the pressure of “toxic achievement” that can leave you feeling like you’re never doing enough “Never Enough: 7 Ways to Protect Yourself (and Your Kids) From Toxic Pressure” in bio #melrobbins #changeyourlife #mindset #createabetterlife #takecontrol #motivation #melrobbinspodcast #podcast #podcastclips #parentingadvice parenting” ♬ original sound – Mel Robbins When kids feel safe and supported by positive interactions, they don’t feel the need to act out to get attention. “A strong, nurturing relationship also reduces the need for children to act out to gain attention,” Dr. Carla C. Allan, a clinical psychologist, told Parents. “When attention is offered freely and consistently, behavior is less likely to escalate into attempts to be noticed.” Constant positive attention can also improve how your child talks to themselves. “This commentary gets internalized as their inner voice,” Olivia Bergeron, a psychotherapist, told Parents. “If it’s consistently [empathetic], kids will develop resiliency and better weather the inevitable mistakes that happen.” A mother hugs her daughter. Photo credit: Canva Five ways to practice the 5:1 method 1. Point out positive behaviors If your child is struggling with their homework, you might say, “I saw how you hung in there and made it through your math, even though it was tough.” 2. Create meaningful moments Take time out of your day to play a card game with your child or go out into the yard and play catch. Make sure to read together every day and spend time chatting when you can, undistracted by technology. 3. Practice empathy Validate their emotions when they are frustrated or hurt. “I understand that you’re feeling upset right now” goes a lot further than “Brush it off.” 4. Provide positive reinforcement Give your child immediate praise whenever they exhibit a positive behavior. Tell them things like, “Great job for remembering to close the bathroom door,” or “I like how you are cooperating with your sister.” 5. Give physical affection Whenever you hold your child’s hand, hug them, or sit close to them, oxytocin—the bonding hormone—is released, bringing you closer together. The post How the simple 5:1 rule helps parents stop their kids’ rude behavior appeared first on Upworthy.
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Middle-school teacher makes fake ‘inspirational’ posters out of the unhinged things her students say
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Kids of all ages can be cruel, but middle schoolers have a particularly savage sense of humor. Unfortunately, teachers often end up on the receiving end of it. Thankfully, teachers are quite resilient and have their own sense of humor.  Insults turned inspo Take middle-school teacher Amy McKinzie, who decided to take some of the ahem, questionable things her students have said to her and make faux inspirational posters out of them. “What doesn’t kill you makes you humble,” quipped McKinzie in her Instagram caption. In the video, dreamy landscape photos serve as the backdrop for these gems: “You look like you cry watching Hallmark movies.” Screenshot “It gives me the ick when you tell us to read our books.” “You’re older than my grandma.” “Will there be any math problems on our English test?” “Did you mean to wear your hair like that?” Screenshot Ouch!  The format alone is comedy gold. Pairing brutally honest middle-school commentary with soft-focus sunsets and mountain vistas feels almost poetic. If you’ve ever spent time around 12- and 13-year-olds, you know that their observations come out fast, unfiltered, and usually with impeccable timing (not to mention zero mercy). Sometimes they mean it as a joke, but often they truly do not realize how devastating the comment might sound. Either way, the result is often unintentionally hilarious. And sure enough, tons of viewers could instantly clock the insults as distinctly middle-school shade-throwing: “Lol… my daughter is that age & i can totally hear her saying some of these to me! ”  “You teach middle school don’t you? Those kids are vicious hahaha.” It prompted many other teachers to share their favorite jokes hurled at them by their students: Screenshot “My favorite- were you alive during the attack at Pearl Harbor? I’m in my 30s.” “My favorite is, ‘frankly, don’t you think you’re a little old to be dating?’” “Brings back great memories teaching high school English. ‘It’s time to touch up your roots.’” “I wore a really cute blue and white horizontal shirt or so I thought .. the girls said ‘why do you have your pajamas on.’” “I had a student tell me ‘You look nice today. You just need to get that hair under control.’ Yeah, still trying to figure it (my hair) out. ” “After showing a photo of a telegraph: ‘Is this what you used?’” “‘Why do you look so tired today?’ on a day I didn’t wear makeup or mascara.” “What was it like watching black and white tv?” This proves once again that teachers are made of stronger stuff. Teachers, of course, develop a thick skin pretty quickly. When you spend your days with students who are still figuring out how the world works and where the line between observation and roast actually lies, you learn to laugh. And sometimes, the best way to survive the burn is to frame it—literally—and turn it into content. Because let’s face it, the burns are just gonna keep comin’. The post Middle-school teacher makes fake ‘inspirational’ posters out of the unhinged things her students say appeared first on Upworthy.
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Stylist has liberating response to ‘mid-forties ugly’ comment, and women are applauding
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Stylist has liberating response to ‘mid-forties ugly’ comment, and women are applauding

Gen X stylist Jennine Jacob posts a lot of content encouraging women not to fall victim to ageism and instead find confidence in their self-expression. But in a recent video, she got candid about how freeing it’s been to reject society’s norms in her own life. In the clip, Jacob referenced a woman on Instagram who shared that “no one prepares you for mid-forties ugly.” The video appears to come from content creator Susie Trigg Tucker, who got candid about the natural “grieving process” that comes with “your physical beauty changing.” Addressing her own gray hair and textured skin, Tucker urged other women to “lean into acceptance” and “work on redefining what makes us beautiful.”  View this post on Instagram But for Jacob, the experience hasn’t been quite so painful. In fact, it’s been rather liberating. “No one prepared me for how little I would care about what people think about my looks,” she said. “Nobody prepared me for how comfortable I would feel about my looks at this age.” “And yes, I have wrinkles, I have thinning hair, I have gray hair…I have all of the things that are like conventionally bad, but I literally could not care less,” she added.  Her reason for this laissez-faire attitude is simple. “I did my time in the patriarchy, and my time is done,” she shared. View this post on Instagram “I have never felt more free being so ‘ugly’…I am so grateful for it,” Jacob concluded. Judging by the comments, she’s not the only one who has felt this way.  “100000000000%!!!! I feel the best ever!!!!” “I couldn’t agree more! Aging out of the male gaze is the best part! Now there’s an inner peace like I have never known. I wish this gift for all women.” Granted, it seems that Jacob did spend some time, as Tucker put it, “redefining what beauty looks like.” In previous videos, she shared that when she first turned 40, she used Botox, face tape, and filters in hopes of looking younger. Now she doesn’t use any of those things and says she feels “1,000x better.” Really, these two women aren’t arguing two different points of view. It’s perfectly natural for women (or anyone, really) to grieve a physical way of being that no longer exists one moment, and the next appreciate the wisdom and confidence that come with growing older. That’s pretty much adult life in a nutshell. Their conversation arrives at a moment when aging, beauty standards, and cosmetic procedures are being talked about more openly than ever. Social media feeds are filled with discussions about Botox, fillers, preventative treatments, and whether embracing natural aging is empowering or simply another unrealistic expectation placed on women. For some people, cosmetic procedures feel like a form of self-expression and autonomy. For others, rejecting those options can feel equally empowering. Increasingly, women are speaking honestly about the complicated emotions that come with getting older in a culture that has long prioritized youth. @manonmathews We love aging!!! #botox #aging #filler #comedy ♬ original sound – Manon Mathews What voices like Tucker’s and Jacob’s show is that there isn’t just one correct way to navigate that experience. Some people grieve the changes that come with age. Others feel an unexpected sense of freedom when they realize they no longer feel pressured to perform beauty for anyone else. And, sometimes, those two feelings can exist at the very same time. What matters most, as both women suggest in their own ways, is giving people the space to define beauty and self-worth on their own terms. For many women entering their 40s and beyond, that definition is finally becoming something they get to write themselves. The post Stylist has liberating response to ‘mid-forties ugly’ comment, and women are applauding appeared first on Upworthy.
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Wholesome comedian Pete Holmes shares 3 words that have been a game changer in how he views life
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If you’re familiar with comedian Pete Holmes, you probably know he’s not afraid to go deep. He’s seemingly on a constant journey of self-improvement—physically, mentally, and spiritually—and his work as a stand-up comic, author, and podcaster reflects that with relatable, honest humor. He recently appeared on Dan Harris’ podcast 10% Happier, where he discussed a simple three-word phrase that he claims helped change the way he views life. Harris asked about his mantra, “Yes, yes, thank you.” Holmes gently corrected him, noting that it’s only three words: “It’s ‘yes, thank you.’” He then explained the concept: “I’ve heard really good teachers say that if you can really just say ‘yes’ to what ‘is,’ that’s all you need.” View this post on Instagram Holmes went on to explain how it works: “It just really short-circuits your brain if you say ‘Yes, thank you’ to it. And I mean almost instantly. Flight is delayed. ‘Yes. Thank you.’ It’s so weird. That’s why it works. Everything—attraction and aversion—right? So aversion is just charging it with all this push, like a basketball underwater. You’re giving it all the energy. When you just ‘Yeah’ as if it’s what you wanted.” He gives an example: “And then you realize you’re in an airport. You’ll be in an hour later. It can just be a clean breath and a recognition that you’re alive. Maybe you see the sun coming through the window. And maybe you remember that people used to die in covered wagons on the journey you’re about to take in four hours.” View this post on Instagram Holmes explained that the concept is quite simple: “But it can really be way less than that. Really, not debating with the bad feeling—just saying ‘Yes, thank you’ to it. That’s been one of the most powerful things in my life.” 10 percent happier The clip was part of a larger discussion on the aforementioned podcast, with Holmes and Harris delving into faith, meditation, awareness, and how we learn to accept what is given to us. Harris asked, “So the nature of existence is love because love is acceptance?” Holmes answered, “Even if you’re resisting it, what you’re resisting has already been welcomed into awareness.” Stoicism Much of what Holmes is describing is steeped in Stoic philosophy. Former Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote in Meditations, “And with that in mind I have no right, as a part, to complain about what is assigned me by the whole. Because what benefits the whole can’t harm the parts, and the whole does nothing that doesn’t benefit it.” According to a site supporting Benny Voncken’s Via Stoica podcast: “Gratitude in Stoicism is not a mood but a moral stance, an expression of understanding that everything is given for a time, and that everything that happens can serve the good of the whole. When you practice gratitude, you move closer to what the Stoics called eudaimonia, a good spirit, a flourishing soul. You see life as it truly is: transient, interwoven, and deeply precious.” The post Wholesome comedian Pete Holmes shares 3 words that have been a game changer in how he views life appeared first on Upworthy.
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6 super-popular survival and safety myths that are in dire need of busting
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For whatever reason, we love a good survival story. Whether it’s a Hollywood film about Tom Hanks stranded on a desert island or a reality TV show about a former special forces soldier foraging for food and shelter in the jungle, we can’t get enough. Unfortunately, for many of us, our knowledge of survival and emergency situations doesn’t go much further than what we’ve seen on television. Worse, much of what we’ve learned and come to accept as good advice is actually wrong. Many of the techniques in question are either ineffective, dangerous, or exaggerated for entertainment value. If you ever find yourself stranded, lost, or in a life-threatening situation, here are a few popular survival myths to be aware of: 1. Sucking venom out of a snakebite If you get bitten by a venomous snake, the smart move is to get the venom out of the wound as soon as possible. The only problem? This doesn’t actually work. And neither do devices that claim to extract the venom. “Snake venom rapidly diffuses into deep tissue—it’s not just pooled up under the skin ready to be suctioned out,” prepper Sean Gold tells Upworthy. “Being able to suck the venom back through the snake’s bite is also impossible, since the bite tracks immediately collapse when the fangs are removed.” What to do instead: You need medical attention and antivenom. If you can’t get help, immobilize the wound and keep it below heart level. 2. Drinking cactus water We all know that cacti thrive in the desert due to their incredible ability to store water. That makes the idea of cutting one open to quench your thirst pretty appealing. Unfortunately, the water stored in a cactus isn’t suitable for drinking. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica: “Most cactus species further protect their spongy flesh with acids and potent alkaloids. These chemicals are usually too acrid for most humans to tolerate and are taxing on the kidneys if ingested. The flesh of some cactus species can also cause vomiting, diarrhea, or temporary paralysis—none of which is conducive to your survival in an emergency situation.”  What to do instead: Your best bet is digging in a dry riverbed to find water, or following birds, bees, and trees to a better source. More importantly, don’t overexert yourself in the heat of the day in order to conserve hydration. 3. Counting on moss to navigate Ever heard the old rule that moss only grows on the north side of a tree? The idea comes from the fact that moss prefers shady areas, which are more likely to face north. Some people believe you can use this concept to navigate your way out of being lost. Sadly, moss will grow just about anywhere. It’s often found on north-facing surfaces, but not reliably enough to use as a compass. What to do instead: Serious survivalists learn how to navigate using the stars and the sun. The easiest thing to remember is that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, though not precisely. Moss doesn’t only grow on the north side. Photo credit: Wimbledonian/Flickr 4. Drinking your own urine It may have made for an entertaining set piece for Bear Grylls, but experts agree that drinking your own urine is not a good survival strategy. One reason is that in a true survival situation, you’ll be poorly hydrated and your urine will have a higher concentration of waste products. The Conversation writes: “By drinking urine with higher concentrations of waste products (and/or if your kidneys are impaired), urea and other metabolic waste products can accumulate in your body. This can become toxic to cells, particularly those in the nervous system. This can lead to symptoms such as vomiting, muscle cramps, itching and changes in consciousness. Without treatment, this toxic state (known as uraemia) can be life-threatening.” What to do instead: Finding fresh drinking water is one of the most difficult aspects of survival. Studying the topography of the area and heading downhill are usually your best bets for finding a stream. 5. Hiding in a tunnel from a tornado A lot of people believe that if they encounter a tornado while driving, a highway overpass or tunnel is a good place to take shelter from flying debris. On the contrary, a bridge or overpass can act as a wind tunnel, accelerating the force of the wind and flying debris. That’s even more dangerous. Depending on your head start and which direction the tornado is moving, you may be able to drive away from it, but it’s not usually recommended, as tornadoes can reach forward speeds of 75 miles per hour. What to do instead: Missouri’s Storm Aware website notes, “If you are in your vehicle and a tornado is approaching, you should pull your vehicle to the side of the road immediately, get out, and lay flat in a nearby ditch covering your neck and head.” 6. Drinking alcohol to warm up It’s not out of the realm of possibility to imagine yourself in a broken-down car on the side of the road during a blizzard with nothing but an old bottle of whiskey that’s been rolling around in the back for months. As tempting as it might be to drink it, experts say don’t do it. Drinking hard liquor can temporarily make your body feel warm, but it actually makes the situation worse. Outdoor Life explains: “Although you may feel warmer, alcohol actually dilates skin-surface blood vessels and capillaries, which will chill your core even faster.” What to do instead: Save the celebratory drink for after you’re rescued. There are many survival techniques and myths that would require years of learning and practice to master. But a good general rule is that real survival is boring, not flashy. In most situations, the best thing to do is stay calm, seek shelter, and try to signal for help. The post 6 super-popular survival and safety myths that are in dire need of busting appeared first on Upworthy.
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“Such an influence”: the genre that saved Heart’s career
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Homecoming. The post “Such an influence”: the genre that saved Heart’s career first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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This Was Albert Einstein's Favorite Food
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Albert Einstein was like a lot of us; he indulged in his favorite foods. In fact, if there was one thing he couldn't get enough of, it was this particular food.
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