Unless they are working OBGYNS, had a bunch of sisters growing up, or chronically on WebMD, odds are that many men don’t have a detailed clinical knowledge of all the ins-and-outs of the female menstrual cycle. Heck, it can be perplexing enough to those that actually have menstrual cycles. Apparently, all of this mystery surrounding that time of the month can make for excellent prank fodder. In a video shared onto Instagram by @hairlookslondon, a girl films herself in front of a mirror peeling off either a sheer face mask…which just so happens to look like she’s actually shedding skin off her face. Granted, it could be real skin after a chemical peel of some sort. But one thing it’s definitely not is a PMS symptom. But she tells her boyfriend it is anyway.In the clip, we see a shocked young man ask in horror “what is that?” as flesh pulls from the girl's face. Nonchalantly, the woman replies, “my skin…It sheds every month. Surely you knew that Aaron.” No, Aaron most certainly did not know that. She takes it one step further by saying that her entire body will soon shed, like a lizard. It happens to girls every month, for their time of the month. Duh. The look on his face when she politely asks him to throw away the lifeless shreds…priceless. Watch: See on Instagram In case anyone here needs this: skin shedding is most definitely not something that happens during a menstrual cycle. Shedding of uterine lining? Sure. But skin? Nah. If you thought the video itself was hilarious, get ready to crack up at the comments women left playing along with the ruse. “When woman live together for a longer period of time, related or not related to each other, we’ll start to synchronize shedding as well ???” “PMS stands for Peeling My Skin… I thought everyone knew that.” “Wait until you have kids!!!!…you shed so much more!!!! ?” “Little known fact: Garden sheds were originally invented so women had somewhere private to do their monthly shed. It’s an excellent fertilizer too.” Another little known “fact”: shedding apparently varies widely across the world! “In Jamaica, when the women shed their skin we go into the mountains where the shedding trees are and cover ourselves in shed tree sap to help the skin shed faster. It feels so good to finally talk about it.” “As a Muslim woman myself, we aren’t allowed to share our shedding cycle with men in our family except husband. Hoping we will get there one day, where everyone can talk about this more openly.” “In Germany when we shed we give the skin to make sausages.” “In Brazil there are some indigenous tribes that bury the shed in the woods so the plants grow stronger and help the forest regenerate.” “I’m Japanese. We have loads of beauty clinics here where they help our skins to shed properly. You know when we tried to shed in our teens? It was such hassle and some parts wouldn’t come off properly so it left spots. In clinics, they massage and plump the skin so it peels off in one piece from head to toe, it’s sooooo satisfying…” “My Swedish grandmother made tea from her dried skin sheddings. Added a tiny bit of wild honey. It’s a great way to get your magnesium.” Some kindly chimed in with their own “shedding tips.” “Drinking loads of coconut water and eating watermelon a week before the shed starts has really helped me. It just peels off faster and easier. Hope this helps those who face difficulties with their shed. Staying hydrated is the key.” “I feed my pets with the shedded skin parts, great source of collagen, especially for senior dogs.” A few even praised this woman for trying to normalize this deeply guarded secret among women. I’ve been with my husband 15 years and he’s only seen me shed once - I blamed it on a sunburn. We should normalize this Others…weren’t so happy she publicly revealed something so “sacred.” “I can't believe she allowed him to see her shed. I do mine in private.” “The fact that someone would come on the internet and publicly shed is weird AF ? it’s supposed to be a private intimate phenomenon but you posting it for everyone to see.” Gosh, the comedy gold just keeps going and going. Kudos to the community for understanding the assignment. Hope that fella isn't too traumatized though.

There's one thing you can say about little kids that's pretty consistent no matter who the kid is, and it's that they're brutally honest. Whether you have something stuck in your teeth or you've gained weight, a small child will inform you - loudly, and usually in front of others. But one preschooler's moment of honesty is going viral for how relatable it is.An exhausted and cranky 4-year-old named Jude has had enough. The little boy had just gotten home from school when he must've been asked something before the camera started rolling because his response was a #same moment."Listen. No, do you hear me? I'm cranky, I'm tired, I worked hard at school," Jude says to his dad.Jude's mom, Amber Tinker uploaded the video to TikTok where it went viral with over 14 million views and over 1.5 million likes. The tiny grumpy human was clearly not interested in whatever shenanigans his dad was up to and he let him know it.Jude's dad, Justin Tinker was attempting to tease the boy about messing with him later but Jude was having none of it. The preschooler quickly repeated that he was cranky and tired after working hard at school. He mumbles something as he walks towards a barn when his dad stops him. "I've already got everything fed and watered. I already got the eggs, I did your job cause I knew you was tired," Justin calls out.Though his dad did his chores for him, Jude still didn't feel like he got his point across because later in the video he repeats how cranky and tired he is. Both of his parents explained they also worked hard today and were tired but it was obvious that Jude out tired them all. In the end he declared he was getting a bath tonight. Maybe his mom will bring him a cold Capri Sun and light some candles while he soaks in a bubble bath. Preschool must be rough these days.Watch the whole video below: @judemywildchild This boy has had enough! #HeyJude #Cranky #Tired #kidsoftiktok #Funny #Viral This article originally appeared on 10.18.23

When we think about gifted conversationalists, we’re more likely to think of great talkers—those who wow us with their insights, wit, and charm. However, communication experts believe that if you want to make a great impression on someone, knowing how to listen goes a long way.Those of us who love being verbose may think the world loves us because of how well we can talk. But the person sitting in front of you has a lot to say, and nothing makes them feel better during a conversation than your undivided attention.As the old saying goes, we never quite remember everything someone has said to us, but we’ll never forget how they made us feel. When you actively listen to your conversation partner, they feel that you value them and are receptive to their needs. It also eases any feelings of conflict or resentment.After a good conversation, the person you spoke with should think, “Wow, that person really gets me,” instead of, “It was like I didn’t even exist.”A study from 2016 on sales calls did an excellent job of quantifying the amount we should speak versus listen during a conversation. A marketing director at Gong.io analyzed 25,537 sales calls using artificial intelligence and found that the interactions where the salesperson talked 43% of the time and listened 57% of the time had the highest sales yield.This finding has come to be known as the 43:57 rule.Even though the study was conducted on business calls, the reason that it works should apply to social conversations as well. Paying more attention helps a salesperson identify the client's needs and makes them feel comfortable spending money because they know it's with someone who understands their interests.It’s the same as a social situation where the person you speak to wants to know they are valued and you respect what they say.This is excellent advice, but sometimes it’s hard to listen when you’re in a fun conversation and have a lot to say. Kate Murphy, author of "You’re Not Listening," says it’s all about staying calm."Deep breaths are always good. They're always good. Because it...calms down that fear response. It helps you get more centered,” Murphy told WBUR. “But also to develop your curiosity. Like I said, make it more important to be curious than to be right. And to go into every conversation with that mindset of how could I be wrong? Instead of, let me prove how I'm right.”“That's how you develop creative ideas. It's how you cooperate. It's how you find middle ground, or at least a peaceable existence,” Murphy added.The idea that to be a great conversationalist one should master the art of listening is a bit counterintuitive. But, if you feel that you have a lot to say in conversations and can be interesting to listen to, imagine how great that’ll make others feel when you show that you enjoy listening to them as well. It’s a virtuous cycle where everyone wins.This article originally appeared on 3.7.23

Chicken doesn't need to be boring. We asked an expert how best to use chicken breasts in a sandwich, and his answer was simple: Make them juicy.

The official Ozz Fest YouTube channel has unfurled the documentary “Ozzfest 2002 Uncensored,” a twenty-minute film delving into “the history of Ozzfest from its inception in 1996 to 2001,” with narration by Kurt Loder. Ozzfest was created, in part, to provide a performing platform for Ozzy Osbourne. It came about when Ozzy’s wife/manager Sharon couldn’t get her husband booked on Lollapalooza. She decided to take matters into her own hands and also saw Ozzfest as an antidote to Grunge (which was already on the decline). The clip features the behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Ozzy, Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Marilyn Manson, Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit) and, David Draiman (Disturbed). Sharon sums up Ozzfest saying, “when the kids stop coming we’ll pack up and go home.” ### The post “Ozzfest 2002 Uncensored” Documentary appeared first on RockinTown.

by Rhoda Wilson, Expose News: In 2014, the Finnish newspaper Satakunnan Kansa posted an article about a former Nokia technology chief who said that mobile phones had wrecked his health.  He went on to express his concerns about children using mobile phones and the culture of fear and silence within the company that prohibited staff openly speaking […]

by Didi Rankovic, Reclaim The Net: Even the New York Times looks like it’s treading somewhat lightly while publishing articles aimed at dismantling the very concept of the First Amendment. An opinion piece penned by an Obama and Biden administration adviser, Tim Wu, is therefore labeled as a “guest essay.” But was it the author, or the […]

from The Jimmy Dore Show: TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/