CONTENTS

1. How to save money on your beauty routine .................................................................

2. The Truffle Kingpin of New York City .............................................................................
3. Propane Safety Tips........................................................................................................
4. Mongoose Vs Cobra......................................................................................................
5. Koala Facts....................................................................................................................
6. Author David Bienenstock On How Jesus Used Cannabis............................................
7. Chinatown of Singapore ...............................................................................................
8. Introverts and Extroverts .............................................................................................
9. World of Warships Blitz: German Battleships..............................................................
10. Halcyon Traveler Pro BC System ................................................................................
11. Can you solve the unstoppable blob riddle? - Dan Finkel..........................................
12. Finally, We Get the Scoop On Elizabeth Warren's Skincare Routine.........................
13. 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair, Skin & Health...........................
14. Working as an Unpaid Intern in California - Should You be Paid? Attorney Adam Gonnelli
Explains.............................................................................................
15. Muscle Fibers Explained - Muscle Contraction and Muscle Fiber Anatomy..............
16. What Is a Fatwa? ........................................................................................................
17. The fascinating secret lives of giant clams.................................................................
18. Downing Street defends coronavirus strategy after Italy lockdown .........................
19. Are Swedish Meatballs Even Swedish? ......................................................................
20. Are Humans omnivores, carnivores or herbivores?...................................................
21. Koalas 101...................................................................................................................
22. Is Creatine Actually Dangerous?.................................................................................
23. Fertilization.................................................................................................................
24. Online Ads 101: Display ads .......................................................................................
1. How to save money on your beauty routine How to Save Money on Your Beauty Routine. You don't
have to (1)…………................... to economize – you just have to know a few tricks. You will need Mascara,
(2)…………………………, Petroleum jelly, Olive oil, Sugar, Cayenne pepper, Cinnamon, A lip brush, Cotton
swabs and the occasional splurge, Optional: men's shaving cream. Step 1. Buy (3)……………………… just
once; after it runs out, wash and save the brush. The main difference between mascaras is the wand, not the
makeup. Apply new, cheaper mascara with the brush that comes with it, then use your old one to (4)
………………..…………… your lashes. A dried-out mascara wand also makes a great eyebrow brush. Step 2.
Replace your shaving cream with dollar-store hair conditioner; it works every bit as well. Or use a brand made
for men; they're usually less expensive. Get an (5)…………………………………. if you don't want a "manly"
fragrance. Step 3. Buy a big jar of generic petroleum jelly. It can serve as clear lip gloss, lip balm, makeup
remover, under-eye moisturizer, and foot and hand cream. If you have just a smidgen of lipstick left in the tube,
mix it with (6)……………………………..and use as lip gloss. Step 4. Use olive oil as a multitasker: To
condition hair, rub one tablespoon on scalp, wrap in a warm towel, and let it (7)………………………………..
before shampooing out. For silky skin, pour some into your bath water. To turn it into an exfoliant, just add
some sugar. Step 5. Plump your lips for pennies by mixing a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or cinnamon with a
dab of petroleum jelly and applying to lips. It will irritate them just enough to (8)
…………………………………….. Step 6. Use up every bit of your cosmetics: Get the last smidgen of
lipstick out of the tube with a lip brush. Revitalize a dried-out mascara tube with a few (9)…………………….
Use a cotton swab to get into the crevices of little pots of eye cream or lip balm. Step 7. Splurge on one or two
extravagances. Woman cannot live on cheap cosmetics alone! Did you know Women spend an average of (10)
……………………… per year on personal care, while men spend about $193.
2. The Truffle Kingpin of New York City. Truffles are just such an elusive, (1)………………………....
These are the Spanish winter black truffles; they're from Périgord. They just have this alluring, earthiness
quality that I've never tasted before. They kept me (2)……………………… with them for almost 10 years
now. My name is Ian Purkayastha, and I procure hard to find ingredients from around the world, mainly fresh
truffles. I'm a (3)…………………………; I deal truffles out of my car. It definitely has this underground
element. When I was younger, people used to call me the Truffle Boy. I started when I was 15, and I'm now 24.
I'm constantly on the hunt for identifying the most (4)……………………………… that produce the very best
truffles. They smell really nice. Where are these guys from? -Spain. They've never been successfully cultivated
on a commercial scale. And they grow underground; and they're obviously extremely(5)
……………………………….. to find; that's why they're worth their weight in gold. As soon as the truffle is
found, the clock is constantly ticking, because there's only a sevenday shelf life. They're 98 percent water;
every single day that (6)…………………………, it's evaporating. I still get excited every time I get a new
truffle shipment in. They are sent from Europe to JFK where they're cleared by FDA, USDA, Homeland
Security and Customs. I sort them, I go through every single truffle, looking for (7)…………………………..
and then I, basically hop in the car with a box full of truffles. Alright. And sell to 90% of the fine (8)
………………………… in New York. Everyone from, David Chang to Sean Brock, to Eleven Madison Park,
Le Bernardin, a variety of Michelin stared restaurants. During truffle season we import around $200,000 worth
of truffles a week. A small amount of truffles could be anywhere from five to (9)………………………….
We're dealing with quite a lot of valuable product I'm doing something that I love, it doesn't even feel like work
anymore. My warehouse smells like truffles, my car smells like truffles, my apartment. It's like I can't
3. Propane Safety Tips Propane Safety Tips: Whether you're grilling or just storing your tank, learn how to
stay safe with these tips. Do not bring your propane tank indoors (1)………………………... All propane usage,
inspections, storage or refills should be done outside. Always keep your propane tank (2)
…………………………… We recommend using a tank foot, ez-go other tank holder while storing your tank
to keep it stable. Wipe down your propane tank with a solution of soapy water to (3)
………………………………….. If a leak is present, bubbles will form. If you find a leak, turn the valve off
and check the system. Propane in (4)…………………………… is odorless. Rotten egg odor is added to
propane for safety. If you notice the smell, remove any source of flame from the area, turn the valve off and
have your propane tank serviced. Do not smoke or (5)…………………………… near propane tanks. Never
leave your propane tank in an enclosed vehicle this will cause the pressure relief valve to open, filling your car
with dangerous flammable explosive propane vapor. If this happens, call the (6)……………………………right
away. When a propane tank is manufactured, air gets into the tank. The air needs to be purged from the tank for
two reasons. 1, the air can cause the odor that is added to the (7)……………………………… 2, when propane
is added to air their two of the three items needed for a fire. All that is needed is a small spark and the tank can
explode. If your tank is (8) ………………………….., it must be re- qualified before it is safe for refill or
usage. Find a local commercial dealer to re-qualify your tank. After your tank has been requalified, your tank is
good for another five years. Small vertical propane cylinders, forty pounds and smaller must be equipped with
an (9)…………………………… Before using your small so make sure it is properly equipped with an opt
valve. ASME cylinders, small horizontal cylinders and large vertical cylinders can be over filled. For more
information, (10)…………………………… and other propane tips visit
4. Mongoose Vs Cobra Squirrel colonies usually work together to (1)…………………………… but this
female has decided to go it alone. She fluffs her tail to appear bigger, distracts the cobra, and shields her body
from the (2)………………………………. Sharp teeth deliver a quick bite to its tail. The cobra strike could kill
her. Drop for drop, the cape cobra's venom is thought to be more deadly than that of the (3)
…………………………… She's batting out of her league. The black mamba takes a hit as she struck, but it's
just a blade of grass. It's a reality check. She needs to back down. The action has caught the attention of a far
(4)……………………………… In seconds, the squirrel's gone from snake killer to scared cat. She's bitten off
more than she can chew. But lucky for her, this (5)…………………………… is the resident cobra hitman. It's
game on. Snakes to the mongoose are like peanuts to the squirrel. Guts of steel make him the (6)
……………………………, but he's not a freeloader. He's the colony security system, specializing in deadly
intruders. The cobra's speedy defense strike is its trump card, the only thing that'll keep him alive. They are
each other's prey but they are also each other's (7)………………………… The mongoose circles, looking for a
weakness in the cobra's defens. A quick strike needs a Matrix-style getaway. It's a battle of speed. The cobra
tries intimidation but it's not enough. They know that if either turns their back, they're a goner. They (8)
……………………………… and punches fly. The cobra delivers its winning blow. He's been spared from
becoming mongoose dinner. The mongoose is immune to a (9)…………………………… of the cobra's venom
but right now, he's not hungry enough to push those (10)………………..
5. Koala Facts When Australia (1) ……………………………… Gondwanaland, it was like a giant Noah's
Ark adrift on the seas, and the animals on it had to adapt in (2)……………………………the rest. The trees
also adapted, particularly the eucalyptus tree, which quickly spread. Some marsupials had no problems in (3)
………………………………. out of this situation. The Koala bear managed the impossible: it adapted to the
point where all it eats are eucalyptus leaves. Eucalyptus leaves are poor quality food, (4)
………………………………. of toxins, but the koala has managed to survive on them. Their digestive process
is long, and the koalas go about their business without (5)………………………………. This is part of their
metabolic strategy. They can survive on only 16 ounces of leaves a day, but of course they move very slowly
to avoid wasting energy. They are (6)…………………………………. on the ground and very vulnerable, so
they only go down to the ground in order to move over to another tree. The koala is indifferent to the rhythm of
their (7)………………………………... And even more so when it's raising its young. Raising its young takes
time. The young koalas suckle in (8)……………………………. until they are pretty clumsy. When they are
weaned, they go down to the ground the art of leaf eating. For this, their mother feeds them Their digestive
process, a purée which (9)………………… them with without wasting any energy they need to digest the toxic
eucalyptus leaves. Only 16 ounces, the (10)……………………………… leave their mothers to live on their
own in pretty clumsy.
6. Author David Bienenstock On How Jesus Used Cannabis
Jesus didn't smoke pot, but I do believe cannabis was the (1)……………………………….. in the holy
anointing oil he used to perform healing miracles. Sound crazy? Well, let's look at the evidence. Jesus never
referred to himself as 'Christ.' That was a name given to him by his disciples. It's an Aramaic word that means,
'The Anointed One.' Which makes sense, because Jesus (2)…………………………………. before sending
them out to anoint others, as described in Mark 6:13. 'They cast out many devils and anointed with oil many
that were sick, and healed them.' But what exactly was in that holy anointing oil that Jesus used to perform all
those (3)…………………………………..? The recipe for holy anointing oil is first found in the Old
Testament: Exodus 30:22-23, and calls for infusing 9 pounds of a plant known as 'kaneh-bosm,' literally
translated as 'fragrant cane,' into about 6 quarts of olive oil, (4)………………………………… of myrrh and
cinnamon. According to conventional biblical scholarship, the '250 shekels of kaneh-bosm,' that's about 9
pounds, listed in ancient Hebrew versions of the Old Testament, supposedly refers to (5)
………………………………… called calamus, but Chris Bennett, author of the 2001 book 'Sex, Drugs, and
Violence in the Bible,' believes this is a mistranslation. One stemming from a perhaps (6)
……………………………. made the first time the Old Testament was translated into Greek. Kaneh-bosm, he
claims, was cannabis. But could an oil infused with 9 pounds of cannabis really produce a 'healing miracle?'
Well, you might have seen a recent CNN special bout a little girl named Charlotte who suffered 300 grand mal
(7)………………………………… even after cycling through every pharmaceutical anti-seizure medicine and
a series of (8) ………………………………. that left her unable to walk, talk, or eat. The first time Charlotte's
parents gave her a dose of wholly plant-derived cannabis oil, her seizures immediately ceased and stopped a
(9)……………………………... She's down from more than 1,200 major seizures per month to just 2 or 3 mild
ones. Some might call that a miracle. Now, back to that recipe in the Old Testament: Kaneh-bosm makes its
(10)…………………………………… in the Bible as part of the story of Moses and the burning bush, when
the revered Jewish prophet gets the holy anointing oil recipe along with clear instructions to anoint only the
priest class and kings. So did Jesus later break this prohibition, by (11)……………………………… oil to the
sick? Is that what made him such a threat to the powers- that-be, and led to (his execution? Aside from
crucifixion, baptism is considered the only (12)…………………………………. fact about Jesus' life. But if
water served as the catalyst for Jesus' spiritual ascension, why does he never perform a baptism? Why take the
name Christ? And why anoint his flock in oil before sending them out to anoint others? To those who believe
that Jesus used cannabis oil, the answer lies in (13)………………………………… Christian texts. The
canonical texts of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John— were not selected as canon until
around 325 years after Jesus' death, when the Roman Catholic Church selected them from a large number of
contenders. The Church then sought out and destroyed every account that differed from their now (14)
………………………………. Christians who continued to promote alternate views of Jesus and his teachings
were labeled heretics and brutally suppressed. As a result, much of their scripture and dictates were thought to
be lost forever. (15)………………………….. when an Egyptian peasant digging for fertilizer in a cave
unearthed 13 leather-bound manuscripts inside a sealed jar, a treasure trove purposely buried there by scribes at
a (16)………………………………… sometime around A.D. 367, when the church first condemned the use of
non-canonical texts. Within these volumes—many of which predate the books of the New Testament— Biblical
experts discovered (17)…………………………………… different telling of the life of Jesus, one that places
the anointing ceremony squarely (18)…………………………………. of Christianity. The Gospel of Phillip,
for instance, proclaims that any person who 'receives this oil… is no longer a Christian but a Christ.' A
transformation then compared to baptism, in which would-be initiates 'Go down into the water and come up
without having received anything… because there is Xuan Phi IELTS (19)……………………………… There
is fire in chrism.' Chrism, of course, is the holy anointing oil. And did I mention about the 9 pound of cannabis?
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7. Chinatown of Singapore
8. Singapore's Chinatown is the traditional Chinese (1)……………………………, and while the entire city is
largely Chinese these days the area does retain some of its own charm. Chinatown's primary attraction is the
town itself, composed as it is of (2)……………………………… full of strange little shops selling everything
from plastic Buddhas to dried seahorses. Wander at random and see what you can find! The (3)
…………………………………… of Chinatown around the pagoda are packed with nearidentical stalls selling
all sorts of Chinese trinkets aimed squarely at tourists. There is also a cluster of (expensive) (4)
…………………………… on South Bridge Rd. For Chinese handicrafts, antiques, fashion items, home
accessories and Chinese medicine aimed more at the locals, poke into any of the (5)
…………………………………. The area between Pagoda Street and Smith Street has been started up
considerably for tourists, but workaday. Chinatown continues south and east, (6)………………………………
into the Central Business District. Tanjong Pagar is the unofficial home of Singapore's gay community, with
many watering holes in restored shop houses, while Club Street and Ann Siang Hill caters more to the expat,
yuppie and hipster crowd with small, (7)………………………………… offering excellent (if pricey) Western
and modern Singaporean fare. Hence Chinatown is quite the paradox - simultaneously the (8)
…………………………………… district in Singapore. Chinatown is at its busiest and most colorful in the
month preceding the Chinese New Year, when the streets are decked with (9)………………………………...
Street markets are thronged with people, shows entertain the crowds and the drums of lion dances echo into the
night. The festivities in a (10)………………………………… and a roar of firecrackers atop People's Park
Complex, showering flaming confetti down below; and for the two following days virtually everything is
closed.
8.Introverts and Extroverts
Some of us like to spend our weekend with a book in hand. While others prefer a night out being the (1)
………………………………... But from a scientific perspective, is there an advantage to being an introvert or
an extrovert? Which is better? The idea of two polar personalities was first described by Swiss-German
psychologist Carl Jung, (2)…………………………………. introversion and extroversion. Jung's theory was
further elaborated upon by Hans Eysenck, a German psychologist who defined introverts and extroverts by
their (3)…………………………………. Extroverts, with their lower level of arousal, would need to do more
exciting things that would physically and mentally exhaust an introvert in order to reach satisfaction. So while
an introvert might be content with a (4)………………………………… through a quiet park, an extrovert
might need to hit the dirt roads in order to feel mentally satisfied. Brain scans show a thicker prefrontal cortex
in introverts compared to extroverts, which is associated with (5)…………………………………., suggesting
that extroverts may be more impulsive than introverts, who prefer to mull things over, instead of directly (6)
………………………………… But because of this tendency to ruminate in introverts, they're also more
susceptible to developing (7)………………………………….. Extroverts also respond more strongly to
rewards, with brain scans showing a significantly more activated dopamine reward system than introverts
when completing and winning a (8)………………………………… And given that we're social animals,
dopamine is also released when interacting with other humans. This was especially important as hunter
gatherers who relied upon others for both food and protection from predators. However, human connection has
a (9)………………………………… on extroverts than introverts. In fact, it's been shown that the brains of
extroverts respond more strongly when shown photos of human faces compared to (10)
……………………………… But for introverts, the brain response is similarly between the two. Now that's
not to say that introverts don't feel any excitement from winning or that they strongly dislike being around
people, but they simply don't feel as excited and don't require as much (11)……………………………… in
order to feel good. In terms of genetics, there may be an evolutionary advantage to each trait. For instance,
introverts might have stuck to the sidelines to avoid predators, while extroverts would roam and explore,
giving them an advantage when food is scarce. A study (12)……………………………… discovered that
those who were more inclined to be adventurous had two copies of one particular allele, reinforcing the idea
that these personality traits are partially linked to genetics. In many ways, our society has an (13)
…………………………… where qualities like putting yourself out there are highly valued. Our institutions
are also often designed with the extrovert in mind where group work is a popular practice in most schools and
workplaces with the idea that creativity comes from a sociable place. However as social animals, we
instinctively mimic others' opinions without realizing it, suggesting that your (14)
……………………………… with others may not always be productive. When we disagree with a group,
neuroscientists have shown high activation in the amygdala, a part of the brain associated with (15)
……………………………….. When we think of introverts, shyness and the preference to be alone often come
to mind, (16)……………………………….., introverts may simply prefer close conversations with one or a
few people instead of dozens. Furthermore, introverts may even (17)……………………………… as they’re
known to think through ideas thoroughly compared to extroverts, who may choose to make rash decisions
instead. But perhaps you are an (18)…………………………….., right in the middle of the introvert-extrovert
Venn diagram, combining the best of both worlds. A recent study involving 340 call (19)
………………………………. had their sales record tracked for a period of three months. Those who were
neither strong extroverts or introverts generated the most revenue (20)…………………………………..,
compared to the study average of 138 per hour. So what do you see yourself as? And do you think one is better
than the other? Let us know in the comments below.
9. World of Warships Blitz: German Battleships
Meet German battleships in World of Warships Blitz! They (1)............................ They are true masters of the
seas, (2)..............................., strongest secondary guns, and some of (3).................................a battleship can
have. With the introduction of the new ships, a new mechanic will be (4)....................................... Secondary
auto guns are additional secondary guns that fire automatically (5)...................................... German battleships
of Tier VI and above will have secondary auto guns. These battleships are designed to (6)...............................
of anyone who dares to come too close. However, while they are German engineered, they are not perfect. Like
all battleships, the German battleships are slow and (7)................................. German Battleships are typically
characterized by low accuracy at long ranges and poor AA gun performance. (8).................................., all the
German battleships have their strong points. Let us quickly go over the eight ships (9)..................................
The first German Battleship is Nassau at Tier III. She features (10)……………………………… with two guns
in each turret. Her gun arrangement is similar to that of Japanese Kawachi, but she has better armor. Nassau
(11).............................. the German Battleship design doctrine with strong armor, reduced reload times, and
increased (12)..................................... Nassau sports an impressive twelve secondary guns. Kaiser is at Tier IV.
She boasts the best armor protection among the other battleships in her tier. This allows her to feel
(13).................................. With five main armament turrets and fourteen secondary armament turrets, she packs
a mean punch in any close quarters brawl. Tier V battleship König inherits the good armor
(14).................................... Thanks to her effective turret arrangement, her broadside is able to fire a
devastating 10-maingun salvo. The beautiful Bayern can be found at Tier VI. In addition to her highly effective
armor, she is full of surprises. (15)……………………………… is in her secondary armament. First, it may
appear that there are ten secondary guns, but, in fact, there are sixteen! She is the first German Battleship to
feature automatic secondary guns. They will fire at an enemy ship automatically as long as it is in their line of
fire. Tier VII Gneisenau shares this feature with her lower tier sister. She boasts automatic guns, great armor,
rapid-fire (16).............................., and increased armor-piercing shell damage. This battleship features all the
best a German ship has to offer. She is even equipped with torpedo tubes! She is (17)........................... the
German battleships. At Tier VIII comes Bismarck— this legendary battleship with four twin-gun turrets
literally broke a ship in half with her mighty guns. In addition to her powerful guns, she features strong armor,
which helps (18)........................................ Friedrich Der Grosse is a true successor to the legendary Bismarck.
Stronger armor, larger caliber guns, and higher damage per minute. Exactly what you would expect from a Tier
IX battleship. Großer Kurfürst is (19).................................... for the mighty Yamato. She is bigger and more
robust. Unmatched in health, sporting strong armor, she is equipped with eight main caliber guns and
numerous secondary guns. In close-quarters, this battleship will make short work of any ship that dares to
approach her. The German battleships are born to get close up and thrive in the heat of battle. They possess all
(20).................................... for this: effective armor, high health, and rapid-fire small caliber guns, some of
which fire automatically. Unlock German Battleships and take the helm of these German beasts! Victory
awaits you in World of Warships Blitz!
10. Halcyon Traveler Pro BC System
Halcyon would like to introduce the exciting new traveler pro, building upon the (1)
………………………………….This dedicated, single-tank BC provides a light-weight but rugged option for
divers looking to enjoy high performance in a (2)……………………………… This low-profile, performance
oriented BC can be precisely fit in the time it takes to buckle your seatbelt. Thanks to our patented, cinch
quick-adjust (3)………………………… are now able to change suits or even share a BC between divers by
quickly adjusting the harness; all this without (4)……………………………… or our trademark, continuous
webbing design. The traveler pro benefits from a range of distinct features, including, an integrated single tank
adapter, aluminum d-rings, an inventive quick adjust crotch strap and an (5)……………………………… of
weight adjustment. The pro utilizes an adjustable set of pockets which allows for the quick installation of most
common weights and can easily hold a (6)………………………………. (6kg). This system provides easy
weight adjustment and avoids the hassle of carrying heavy diving systems during travel. The traveler and
traveler pro BCs may also be fit with an (7)……………………………. assembly or integrated weight pockets,
allowing for the use of a primary light canister or additional ballast. The halcyon traveler (8)
…………………………… in 30lbs lift capacity and the pro system is available in 30 or 40 lbs. lift capacities.
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Buy the BC you've been waiting for by contacting your local halcyon dealer today or contact halcyon (10)
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11. A shooting star crashes on Earth, and a hideous blob emerges.
It creeps and leaps, it (1)................................. It’s also unstoppable: weapons, fire, extreme temperatures… no
matter what you throw at it, it just regrows and continues its rampage. Its expansion is breathtaking; it doubles
(2).................................. But there’s one opportunity after each hour, it goes to sleep forming itself into a flat
triangle and resting for a few minutes before it begins eating and growing again. Your only chance
(3).................................. involves a satellite-mounted nano-fission ray that can cut through the blob. When the
blog is active it heals itself within seconds. However, when you break the sleeping blob
(4)................................, you make a critical discovery. The acute triangle portion, with all angles less than 90
degrees, is inert. It never “wakes up.” The obtuse triangle, which has an angle greater than 90 degrees, wakes
up as usual and keeps growing. (5)................................... show that all shapes other than acute triangles,
including right triangles, will also wake up. For the next few minutes, the blob is sleeping in its obtuse
triangle form. You can make clean, straight-line cut between any two points on or (6).................................. But
you’ll only have time to make 7 cuts while the satellite is above you. By the time it completes its orbit and
returns, the blob will have consumed the entire world, if even a single portion that will wake up remains. How
can you cut the blob entirely into acute triangles and (7).................................. the planet? Pause the video now
to figure out for yourself. Answer in 3 Answer in 2 Answer in 1 while this seems doable at first, there’s a
hidden difficulty when it comes to (8).................................. Every time you make a cut that reaches an edge, it
either makes an acute and an obtuse angle, or (9)................................. That makes it seems like you’re doomed
to keep creating obtuse angles. But as with so many of life’s problems, we can look to pizza for inspiration.
Imagine squaring off the outside of a pizza, so that (10).............................., it’s an octagon. When we cut it into
slices, each of the eight triangles is acute. This works with larger polygons too. Importantly, it also works for
some polygons with fewer sides, including heptagons, hexagons, and pentagons. (11)............................,
because if you cut off the sharp corners of the blob triangle, a pentagon is exactly what you’ll be left with.
And just like a pizza, you can cut the blob pentagon into five acute triangles. That’s 7 cuts, and it renders the
blob completely inert. You’ve saved the day! Now you just need to (12)....................... what to do with all of
these giant, practically indestructible triangles.
12.Finally, We Get the Scoop On Elizabeth Warren's Skincare Routine With the Iowa caucus less than
(1)..............................., Candidates are making a big push to get voters' attention, including Massachusetts
senator and tourist going in for a Closer look at Michelangelo's "David" Elizabeth warren. Warren has
(2)..................................."Elle" magazine, where she Covered topics from policy to relationships or, as she
plugged It in a tweet, "you deserve better. Dump the guy who ghosted you, (3).................................to let you
adopt a dog, and I'll take care of canceling your student Loan debt!" well, first off, first off, Senator, that
sounds lovely, but "dump the guy who ghosted you"? "Ghosted" means they're already gone! Everyone
knows that as soon as they ask "the late Show" interns to explain it to them. That's (4)..............................
Warren also did an interview with "Cosmo," where she dished on her skincare routine. You knew this was
coming. What is your skincare routine? So I have-- had, she's passed now-- but a (5)................................
Named tootsie. And years ago, I was, I guess probably somewhere in my 20s, and we're at a
(6).................................. And tootsie was beautiful. And I looked over at her, and I said, "Toots, how do you
have such gorgeous skin? Stephen: I'm going to interrupt really quick here to point out only Elizabeth warren
Could say the sentence, "Toots, how do you have such gorgeous skin" and have it not be creepy? Somewhere
out there. Somewhere out there, Joe Biden is like, "oh, but I can't (7)...............................? Come on! Come on,
toots! I know toots! Toots and corn pop." Anyway. What did toots say? She said, "pond's moisturizer every
morning, every night, and Never wash your face." So from tootsie to me to you. I never wash my face.
Stephen: I hate to break it to you, (8)........................................., but I think toots was messing with you. "heh,
watch this. Hey, Liz! Hey, Liz! Use ponds constantly, never wash your face, and did you know. We're half
native American? Tell everyone! That's a wrap on toots! Toots is out!" "Never wash! Never wash!" "Just don't
bathe!" I never met her. I never met her, and I love toots. Warren has also been (9)..................................
According to the "post," warren had just finished hiking on Washington's north cascades mountains when she
dropped in for lunch with jay Inslee, whose endorsement she was seeking. Oh, she just happened to be hiking
near jay Inslee's house? What's next? She just happens to be on the same half-pipe as Beto O'rourke?
"(10)..........................! You thrash here, too?"
13. 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair, Skin & Health Castor oil is most widely used in
cosmetics, soaps, textiles, massage oils and even medicines. Here are some (1)
………………………………… benefits of castor oil. Castor oil is known to treat skin problems like sunburn,
acne, dry skin and stretch marks It also helps cure infections like warts, boils, athlete's foot and (2)
………………………….…... An active compound found in castor oil effectively treats ringworms which is a
common and stubborn skin problem across all age groups. Castor oil when (3)………………………… the
skin penetrates deep and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. This delays (4)……………….
……………. and fine lines, making the skin smother, softer and younger. Castor oil promotes hair growth by
(5)……………………………. to the follicles. The oil also has omega- 6 essential for fatty acids, responsible
for healthy hair. Castor oil's anti-fungal, anti bacterial, and anti-viral properties can help (6)
……………………………… like bald patches and itchy scalp. Castor oil is a powerful laxative useful for
 effectively reacting constipation. Castor oil is often (7)……………………………. It is crammed with omega-
3 fatty acids that help reduce pigmentation. Anti-inflammatory property of castor oil makes it ideal massage
oil for (8)………………………….., nerve inflammation and sore muscles. Castor oil has been scientifically
proven to treat (9)……………………………... Castor oil is known to help increase white blood cells and (10)
………………………………..
14. Working as an Unpaid Intern in California - Should You be Paid?
Attorney Adam Gonnelli Explains You're working as an intern for a big company and you're (1)
………………………………. The question is should you be? My name is Adam Gonnelli and my firm
handles cases were interns aren't being paid what they're supposed to be paid. Now when (2)
…………………………………, usually what they think of is a young person going in for college credit doing
menial jobs and learning about the business. And some of that is perfectly fine. What's not fine is when the
intern is actually doing a job that could be done (3)…………………………………… isn't really learning
much of anything and the employer is exploiting the intern, just to get cheap labor. Now what we look at to
determine whether an intern should be getting paid is a couple of things. First, who's really benefiting? Is the
intern there to learn? Is the intern there to (4)…………………………………..? Or is it really just a case of the
employer getting work for free? Look at it this way: if you can think of it as the intern (5)
………………………………… a minimum wage worker (let's say all you do is you run and get coffee and
you do different errands, you do routine paperwork, you're standing at the copy machine) none of those things
are teaching the intern anything and those are all jobs that can be done by a minimum wage worker. (6)
…………………………………, the interns should be getting paid. Another factor to consider is who's
advantage is having this job? Does the advantage go to the intern where they're learning things? They're (7)
………………………………, picking up valuable skills? Or is the advantage all to the employer who gets an
employee who's working for nothing? Now in some cases, even having the intern around may actually cost the
employer something in the short term. The employer may have to (8)………………………………………. to
teach the intern things, the employer may have to make some accommodations to have the intern around, the
intern may need their own office, time may be taken from some of (9)………………………………… to talk
to the intern, give the intern learning tasks and so forth. All those things are situations where you have a
genuine internship. Another issue that you look at is whether the internship necessarily leads to a job or is it
something that could be the (10)……………………………… (like being in a class)? If you're in a classroom,
you don't expect necessarily to walk out and get a job (especially true these days). Similarly, if you're an intern
and there's (11)………………………………. at the end of the internship that's another factor that may mean
this a genuine internship and not a case in where the intern needs to get bad. In short the closer the internship is
something you get in a college environment or a class room; the more likely it is that it's a genuine internship.
The closer it is to a minimum wage job, the more likely it is that the intern should be getting paid. Now why
might you need to know this information? If you're an intern and you're (12)……………………………….,
maybe you should be getting paid. I'm Adam Gonnelli and my firm handles cases like this. Thanks for
watching and have a great day!
15.Muscle Fibers Explained - Muscle Contraction and Muscle Fiber Anatomy Muscles are the driving
force of all the movements in the body, varying from lifting, running, walking, and even organ function. The
(1)……………………………… consists of three major muscle types: cardiac muscles, which are responsible
for the function of your heart, smooth muscles, which are responsible for the function of all
(2)..................................., and skeletal muscles, which are responsible for, as the name suggests, the movement
of your bones. Both smooth and cardiac muscles function involuntarily, meaning they operate by themselves.
(3)............................., on the other hand, function voluntarily and are under our conscious control. There are
three different skeletal muscle fiber types known as Type I, IIa, and IIx fibers. The difference of size, color,
contractual speed, contractual force, and energy source classifies each fiber. (4)......................., also known as
slow twitch fibers, are the smallest fiber types with a darkish red color. It has a fairly slow twitch speed and
produces a relatively small amount of force when contracted. It has high amounts of mitochondria, which are
organelles within each cell that uses oxygen to produce energy. Although the force generated is fairly small,
type I fibers are highly fatigue resistant, allowing it to be active (5)............................... They are the primary
fibers used during low-intensity activities with steady oxygen consumption, such as walking, jogging, or
aerobics. Type IIa fibers, aka moderate fast-twitch fibers, are also red but intermediate in size. These larger
fibers typically use a combination of oxygen and glucose, as sources of energy. This combination allows for
quicker contracting speed and higher force output compared to type I fibers, however, fatigue resistance isn't
as high. These fibers are typically activated during anaerobic activities that are (6)..........................., such as a
mile run, swimming, and short-distance cycling. Type IIx fibers, aka fast-twitch fibers, are white in color due
to a low oxygen capacity and by far the largest fiber type. It makes up for the lack of oxidative capacity by
having extremely high levels of glucose in its stored form of glycogen, producing the fastest twitch speeds
 and the most force. The downside, though, is that the fiber fatigues quickly, burning out after
(7)........................... High-impact, heavy resistance activities such as lifting weights and sprinting, will activate
Type IIx fibers the most. For any activity, your muscles follow a certain recruiting order. The slow-twitch,
low-force, fatigue-resistant Type I fibers are always activated first. When Type I fibers are maxed out, Type
IIa fibers are activated, and then after those are (8).............................., Type IIx fibers are then activated. This
order, known as Henneman's size principle, helps minimize muscle fatigue and allows precise motor control
by using no more than the force necessary to complete a movement. Everyone has a genetically determined
amount of each muscle fiber type. Some people are (9)................................... a predominant amount of a
certain muscle fiber, making them effective with activities that favor those fibers. There have been some
findings that suggests that type IIx fibers can (10).............................. IIa fibers with proper training, however,
this might simply be due to type IIx fibers showing higher oxygen capacity through physical adaptation. They
are, ultimately, still Type IIx fibers. Based on your exercises, which muscle fibers do you primarily train?
Leave your answers in the comment section below!
16. What Is a Fatwa?
In January 2015, ISIS issued a fatwa outlining how Islamic State fighters should (1)..................................
The terrorist organization has released fatwas regulating everything from ransoming prisoners to playing
foosball. But ISIS isn’t the only group making such declarations. In Malaysia, the National Fatwa Council
recently issued a fatwa banning vaping and e-cigarettes among the country’s Muslims. So what exactly is a
fatwa? And how does it work? Well, a fatwa is (2)..................................... of religious scripture, and can be
anything from private advice-giving to global calls-to-action. Those qualified to interpret. Islamic law are
called “moof-tees”, and can issue their interpretation of how the Quran (3)............................... The
qualifications for Muftis vary among different Muslim nations. However, the title can require modern life in
Islamic teachings. In some countries, a Fatwa’s religious edict is not all that different from
(4)................................. coming from a US court. It usually comes in response to a particular situation and
draws from a set of rules based a legal opinion. However, fatwas are not necessarily legally binding. For
instance, in 2014, the Supreme Court of India ruled that none of its citizens are legally bound to accept a
fatwa. In 1989, (5).................................. of Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini (EYE-ah-toe-la hoh-may-NEE)
infamously issued a fatwa ordering the death of British writer Salman Rushdie (sal-MAN Rush-dee) for
supposedly mocking the Quran (6)...................................., book burnings and rioting resulted from the fatwa,
however Rushdie was never injured. Khomeini died in 1998, which means that technically the fatwa died
with him, although Numerous killings it. What are not sacred to many Muslims are fatwas coming from many
continue to acknowledge. In February 2015, an Islamic State resident posted 32 of ISIS’ fatwas on Twitter.
Each was in question-and-answer format and addressed ISIS fighters on (7)…………............................, like
how to dress, how women should behave and what games are acceptable to play. But fatwas aren’t always
globally accepted. In September 2014, more than 120 Muslim scholars around the world backed an open
letter criticizing ISIS’s fatwas. The letter accused them of cherry-picking verses from the Quran. More
broadly, fatwas are usually (8)................................... Islamic radio shows and TV programs offer call-in
fatwas. It’s reported that Muslims can even “shop” around online to get advice from “cybermuftis”, view live
fatwa sessions, and listen to Fatwa podcasts. Muslims use fatwas every day for advice about their social life,
(9)…………........................... A fatwa at its core is an answer. And whether an individual chooses to adhere
to it really depends on how devout they are in their faith. Critics of Islam often say that it is a religion that
preaches violence. Just how true is this? Watch our video to find out the answer. Thanks for watching! Make
sure to subscribe so you (10)……………………………… on TestTube News’ new videos.
17. The fascinating secret lives of giant clams
Back home, my friends call me nicknames, such as "The Giant Clam Girl," "Clam Queen," or, "The Mother
of Clams." (Laughter) This is because every time I see them, I talk nonstop about giant clams all day, every
day. Giant clams are these (1)………………………………. shelled marine animals, the largest of its kind.
Just look at this shell. The biggest recorded individual was four-and-a-half-feet long and weighed about 550
pounds That is almost as heavy as three baby elephants. South Pacific legends once described giant clams as
maneaters that would lie in wait on the seabed to (2)………………………………... A story goes that a diver
had lost his legs while trying to retrieve a pearl from a giant clam. I thought, "Really?" So out of curiosity, I
did an experiment using myself as bait. (Laughter) I carefully placed (3)…………………………………. and
waited. Hmm ... I still have my hand. It seems that these gentle giants would rather retreat and protect their
fleshy bodies than feed on me. So much for those killer clam myths! Unfortunately, the reality is, we are the
giant clams' biggest threat. Considered (4)………………………………… the Western Pacific and Indian
Oceans, giant clams have been traditionally fished as seafood. Fishermen are particularly interested in their
adductor muscles, which are organs that hold the two shells together like a hinge. Just for their muscles, giant
clams were almost hunted to extinction between (5)…………………………………... Clamshells are also
 popular in the ornamental trade as jewelry and for display. In the South China Sea, fishermen went out of
their way to collect fossilized clamshells by digging through (6)………………………….. These were later
carved and sold as so-called "ivory handicrafts" in China. Giant clams, dead or alive, are not safe from us. It's
a "calamity!" (Laughter) (Applause) With the spotlight on more charismatic marine animals such as the
whales and coral reefs, it is easy to forget that other marine life needs our help, too. My fascination with giant
clams got me started on conservation research to fill in the knowledge gaps on their ecology and behavior.
One of the discoveries that we made was that giant clams could (7)……………………………. Yes, you
heard me right: they can walk. To find out, we placed numerous baby clams on a grid. Now watch what
happens over 24 hours. We think that walking is important for getting away from predators and finding mates
for breeding. While it can hard to imagine any movement in these enormous animals, giant clams up to 400
pounds can still walk, (8)……………………………….. During my PhD, I discovered more secrets about the
giant clams. But there was something missing in my work. I found myself asking, "Why should people care
about conserving giant clams?" -- other than myself, of course. (Laughter) It turns out that giant clams have a
giant impact on coral reefs. These multitasking clams are reef builders, food factories, shelters for shrimps
and crabs and water filters, all rolled into one. In a nutshell, giant clams play a major contributing role as
residents of their own reef home, and just having them around keeps the reef healthy. And because they can
(9)………………………………, giant clams make vital indicators of coral reef health. So when giant clams
start to disappear from coral reefs, their absence can serve as an alarm bell for scientists to start paying
attention, similar to the canary in a coal mine. But giant clams are endangered. The largest clam in the world
is facing the threat of extinction, with more than 50 percent of the wild population severely depleted. And the
ecological benefits of having giant clams on coral reefs are likely to continue only if populations are healthy,
(10)……………………………….. So I stand here today to give a voice to the giant clams, because I care a
whole lot for these amazing animals, and they deserve to be cared for. It is time for the giant clams to step out
of their shells, and show the world that they, too, can be the heroes of the oceans. Thank you very much.
18. Downing Street defends coronavirus strategy after Italy lockdown Downing Street said today the
Corona virus will spread in a significant way across the UK after Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared a cobra
meeting on the outbreak DOT(1).................................. spokesman said Britain is still officially trying to
contain the virus as part of its four step Corona virus. Strategy dot read More Corona virus Foran office
changes travel advice after (2)................................. Italy Read more Corona virus to new cases confirmed in
Wales as UK Total hits 280 But the government said experts now believe the number of U.K covered 19
infections will rise considerably higher than the current total of 280. (3).............................. also played down
suggestions the UK government was not sufficiently grappling with the Corona virus outbreak following Italy's
decision to quarantine an area of 16 million people at the weekend. Don't read more inside the Italy looked
down life in Europe's Corona virus quarantine zone, noting that (4).................................... the spread of cove in
19 would be taken according to scientific advice. He stressed they would be set out at the optimum time. The
government is concerned not to jump too soon for fear it will create (5).............................. limited benefit. Dot
Cobra discusses Corona Virus Delay Tactics Johnson this morning chaired yet another Cobra emergency
committee meeting on the matter dot a number of steps were discussed to contain and delay the spread of
Cove(6)................................. The spokesman said dot every department on Whitehall was represented at the
meeting, as was (7)................................. dot read more. How many Corona virus cases does your London
borrow have? There was no discussion of the (8).................................. from this morning that a T F L staff
member tested positive for Corona virus dot. The spokesman insisted the N HS was well (9)...............................
and that the government would continue to be led by scientific advice. Both the chief medical officer and
(10)........................... adviser attended the Cobra meeting.
19. Are Swedish Meatballs Even Swedish? When you think of Sweden, what comes to mind? Ikea, Abba?
Maybe those(1)………………………………….? But what about these? Swedish meatballs. Right? Well,
maybe not. Welcome to the meatball mystery. Let's cut straight to the chase. It's hard to make the Swedes
angry, but on one fateful day, something happened that (2)…………………………………... This tweet was
sent from the official Sweden Twitter account: Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe from King
Charles XII brought back from Turkey in the early 18th century. Let's (3)……………………………... Yikes.
Did you catch that? The tweet said that Swedish meatballs actually come from Turkey. As you can imagine,
the tweet went viral. Swedes were up in arms. It was picked up all around the world. The Swedish government
has admitted Swedish meatballs are (4)……………………………... What? What? No, that's not a fact. The
fact is really interesting. Since we don't have any facts from that period. Wait, who are you? My name is
Richard Tellström. I'm a food historian. OK, here's what we know. In the 1700s, Swedish King Charles XXII
(5)…………………………………. in the Great Northern War. He was forced to flee to the Ottoman Empire
where for several years he negotiated his return. The controversial tweets suggested that he brought back a
local Turkish meat dish called Koftas. However, there is (6)………………………………… from him in food.
No mentioning of the meatballs there. They are not Turkish because we can't follow the original meatballs in
the world. There is no zero meatball where everything started. Most likely, origin of the meatball is a
development in parallel ways- (7)……………………………….. Therefore, meatballs are very different all
over the world, but they exist all over the world. Today it's one of Sweden's most popular dishes. Traditionally
served with (8)…………………………………., a brown gravy, and a sweet lingonberry sauce. Mm-mm.
Food gives us an example of how we are connected when it comes to culture. Food is (9)
……………………………………. So take pride in your meatballs, Sweden. And so should Turkey, China,
Italy, and every meatball rolling country. Because if there's one thing the world (10)
……………………………., it's that meatballs are delicious.
20. Are Humans omnivores, carnivores or herbivores? Hi, this is Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa with Meat Your
Future. Are Humans herbivores, carnivores or omnivores? It's very important for a given animal to eat what
they are physiologically and(1)………………………………… to eat, to improve the chances of survival and
health. So, what are humans designed to eat? When looking at a species to determine what they are in terms of
carnivore, omnivore or herbivore, we can look at their behavior or we can (2)…………………………………
From a behavioral standpoint, humans behave as omnivores because we observe many humans in their
behavior eating a wide variety of both animal and plant-based foods. Biologically, however, from a (3)
………………………………, it's a different story. Dr. William C. Roberts from the National Institutes of
Health and Baylor University — who is the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cardiology and one of
the most prominent cardiologists in the world, with (4)………………………………… in peer-reviewed
medical journals — summarized our answer very nicely. He wrote: “Although most of conduct our lives as
omnivores, in that we eat flesh as well as (5)…………………………………, human beings have
characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores. The appendages of carnivores are claws; those of herbivores are
hands or hooves. The teeth of carnivores are sharp; those of herbivores are mainly flat (for grinding). The
intestinal tract of carnivores is short (3 times body length); that of herbivores is long (12 times body length).
Body cooling of carnivores is done by panting; herbivores, by sweating. Carnivores drink fluids by lapping;
herbivores by sipping Carnivores (6)…………………………………, whereas herbivores obtain it from their
diet. Thus, humans have characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores." That's right. Humans have
characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores or omnivores — because omnivores, like bears raccoons, actually
retain most of the carnivorous characteristics, so that they are still able to (7)……………………………….,
and do so effectively. Although we behave like omnivores, our digestive system actually resembles that of the
chimpanzees and other great apes, who eat mostly plants. The percentage of animal foods that chimpanzees do
eat is very low, if any, about 2 to 3% and mainly termites and other insects. Regarding the gastrointestinal
system -- humans, like herbivores, have a relatively smaller opening of (8)……………………………….. to
the head size. Carnivores have a wide mouth in relation to the head size, and their jaw joint is a hinge joint,
very strong and stable lying in the same plane as the teeth; the lower jaw of a carnivore doesn't move forward
and there's very limited side-to-side motion. Like herbivores, our jaw joint is positioned above the level of the
teeth, and because it has an expanded angle, the lower jaw has more sideways motion and more lateral and
complex motion for chewing plant foods. Our jaw joints are (9)………………………………… than those of
carnivores therefore, and could be easily dislocated if we actually tried to prey on an animal. On the other
hand, if a carnivore had our more unstable jaws, and dislocated their jaw, they would probably starve and die,
or be preyed upon; so, it would be very disadvantages to a carnivore to have jaws like ours. Herbivores chew
food to (10)……………………………………. for better digestion and to mix it with saliva, because unlike
carnivores, who mostly swallow the food without chewing and mixing, it with saliva, herbivores and humans
have saliva that contains digestive enzymes. So, our digestion starts in the chewing process. The saliva of
carnivorous animals does not contain any enzymes for digestion.
21. Koalas 101 With fluffy ears, round heads, and spoon-shaped noses, koalas are known for their lovable
faces. But these sleepy, Australian tree dwellers are (1)................................. Koalas are not bears,
they'remarsupials. Often mislabeled koala bears because of their teddy bearlike appearance, koalas are
marsupials: mammals that give birth to undeveloped young. Like most marsupials, mother koalas (2)
……………………………, where baby koalas, or joeys, drink their mother's milk and continue to develop for
around six months. But unlike most other marsupials, koala pouches open toward the bottom. This allows joeys
to access and consume a substance (3)................................, which aids in the baby koala's digestion. Koalas
have six opposable thumbs. With sharp pointed claws and rough pads, koala hands and feet are uniquely
designed to grip branches. Their front paws have five digits. Two digits oppose the other three like a pair of
thumbs. Their back paws each have one (4)................................. digit, which allows them to grasp branches
with their feet, freeing their hands to forage. Koala feet also have built-in combs. The second and third toes are
fused together and are used for grooming their wooly fur. Koalas eat leaves that are poisonous to many
animals. The koala diet consists almost entirely of eucalyptus leaves. Of the (5)............................... of eucalypt
 trees in Australia, koalas prefer only about 30 of them. The leathery leaves are very high in fiber and contain
chemicals toxic to other animals. To process this specialized diet, koalas have a closed-ended digestive organ
called a caecum, which helps digest the leaf fibers via fermentation. Koalas sleep up to (6)................................
Because of their low nutrition diets and sluggish metabolism, koalas must conserve their energy. Koalas spend
about 10% of their day eating and around 90%of their time sleeping. To accommodate so much time spent
sleeping in tree branches, koalas have curved spines and tail-less rears (7)..........................and extra thick fur.
Koala habitat is quickly disappearing. Koalas only live in eastern and southeastern Australia, and once
numbered in the millions. Now, wild koala population estimates vary (8).............................. Vast tree clearing
due to urbanization, along with droughts and forest fires, have drastically reduced koala habitats
(9).............................. These stressors have made koalas vulnerable to diseases, as well as dog attacks and
vehicle strikes. Australia's conservation plans include (10)................................. koala habitat, and funding
koala hospitals and disease research. These combined efforts are critical to protect the beloved koala from
extinction.
22. Is Creatine Actually Dangerous?
Creatine, to those unaware, can sound a little scary and often erroneously labeled similar to some more…
serious substances. But like (1)…………………………………. on the interwebz, Creatine information has
succumbed to the unfortunate demise of faulty information. Or as we like to say (2)
………………………………: bro science. Thankfully, a quick dive into the scientific literature can a little
scary and often erroneously. First, a quick breakdown of what Creatine is. Creatine is a naturally occurring
amino acid that our body itself makes from two other amino acids, arginine and glycine. Most of it (3)
……………………………….. There, it has a role in the ATP-PCR system, the system responsible for the
initial 10 to 15 seconds of energy production during physical activity. Creatine essentially replenishes this
system during rest, explaining its popularity among athletes employing bursts of (4)
……………………………… For fitness enthusiasts, supplementing Creatine generally means adding a few
more pounds or reps to your lifts. Which is great. But as great as this performance benefit is, how safe is
Creatine really? Fortunately, Creatine is perhaps the most studied supplement in the world, with over (5)
…………………………… covering its effects. And with all this treasure trove of data, signs seem to point to
Creatine supplementation being safe. Here's the gist. According to the findings of the Journal of International
Society of Sports Nutrition, after doing to the legwork of sifting through the science, they found that short and
long-term Creatine studies consisting of different dosages, fitness levels, and age groups, including (6)
………………………………, displayed no adverse health risks with Creatine supplementation. No increased
injuries, no dehydration, cramping, renal dysfunction, or even upset stomach. The only potential side effect is
slight weight gain potentially attributed to water retention. And for those wondering, the often-perpetuated side
effect of balding is also, for the most part, untrue. There might be a link between Creatine and DHT, a
substance related to balding, but no direct connection. And it only pertains to individuals (7)
………………………….. in the first place. Now we know that Creatine is fairly safe, but the immense data
also shows that Creatine has quite a bumload of additional health benefits. These benefits include but are not
limited to, obviously improved exercise performance, improve injury prevention and rehabilitation, improved
post-exercise recovery, improved anti-aging, and even improved protection to diseases like Parkinson's and
muscular dystrophy. Luckily, we can get most of our Creatine simply from our food, especially in (8)
……………….…………. Supplementation, however, is often suggested anyway since we don't store too much.
Creatine in our bodies. Typical recommendation is roughly 2 to 5 grams of supplemented Creatine per day. And
to close, again, (9)………………………………. what you might have heard elsewhere, for healthy
populations, Creatine is definitely safe. Let me know how Creatine has been for you. Does it work for you or
maybe you experienced your own (10)…………………………….? Let me know in the comments. If you
enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your Creatine-loving friends. As always, thanks
for watching and GET YOUR PROTEIN!
23. Fertilization
Fertilization is the epic story of a single sperm (1)………………………………... To unite with an egg and
form a new human life it is the story of all of us. During sexual intercourse about 300 million sperm enter the
vagina. Soon afterward millions of them will either flow out of the vagina or die (2)
………………………………... However, many survive because of the protective elements provided in the
fluid surrounding them Next the sperm must pass through the cervix and opening into the uterus. Usually it
remains tightly closed but here the cervix is open for a few days (3)…………………………………. The sperm
swim through the Cervical Mucus which is thinned to a more watery consistency for easier passage. Once
inside the cervix the sperm continue swimming toward the uterus. Though millions will die trying to make it (4)
………………………………….. Some sperm remain behind caught in the folds of the cervix, but they may
later continue the journey as a backup to the first group. Inside the uterus muscular uterine contractions assist
the sperm on their journey Toward the egg. However resident cells from the women's immune system
mistaking the sperm (5)………………………………………, destroy thousands more. Next half the sperm
head for the empty Fallopian Tube while the other half swim toward the Tube containing the unfertilized egg
now only a few thousand remain. Inside the Fallopian Tube tiny cilia pushed the egg toward the Uterus. To
continue the sperm must surge against this motion to reach the egg. Some sperm get trapped in the cilia and die
during this part of the journey chemicals in the (6)…………………………………. the membranes covering
the heads of the sperm to change as a result, the sperm become hyperactive swimming (7)
……………………………….. toward their destination at long last the spam reached the egg only a few dozens
of the original 300 million sperm remain. The egg is covered with a layer of cells called the Corona radiate. The
sperm must be pushed through this layer to reach the outer layer of the egg the Zona Pellucida. When sperm
reached the Zona Pellucida they attach to specialized sperm (8)……………………………………. Which
triggers their acrosomes to release digestive enzymes enabling the sperm to burrow into the layer. Inside the
Zona Pellucida is a narrow fluid filled space just outside the egg cell membrane. The first sperm to make
contact will fertilize the egg. After a perilous journey and (9)…………………………………… a single sperm
attaches to the egg cell membrane. Within a few minutes their outer membranes fuse and the egg pulls the
sperm inside. This event causes changes in the egg Membrane that prevent other sperm from attaching to it.
Next the egg releases chemicals that push other sperm away from the egg and (10)
…………………………………… membrane. As the reaction spreads outward the Zona Pellucida hardens
trapping any sperm unlucky enough to be caught inside. Outside the egg, sperm are no longer able to attach to
the Zona, Pellucida. Meanwhile inside the egg the tightly packed male (11)……………………………………
out a new Membrane forms around the genetic material creating the male pronucleus. Inside the genetic
material reforms into 23 chromosomes the female genetic material awakened by the fusion of the sperm with
the egg finishes dividing resulting in the female pronucleus which also contains chromosomes as the male and
female pronuclei form spider web-like threads called Microtubules pull them toward each other the two sets of
Chromosomes joined together. Completing the (12)……………………………. at this moment a unique
genetic code arises instantly determining gender, hair color, eye color and hundreds of other characteristics this
new single cell the zygote is the beginning of a new human being and now the cilia and the Fallopian Tube
gently sweep the Zygote toward the uterus. Where he or she will implant in the richer uterine lining. Growing
and maturing for the next nine months until ready for birth.
24. Online Ads 101: Display ads
When you visit a website, you might see activity (1)…………………………………… of your browser. This is
the status bar, showing you requests being made to the web server Web servers (2)
……………………………… of each website, like articles, videos, or images. Some servers also host
advertising content. These are called ad servers. In order to show an ad, a website sends a request to an ad
server. After receiving the request, the ad server looks through all (3)………………………………. to pick the
one that's most relevant one for you. For example, if an advertiser is promoting different products for different
regions, the ad server will find the best one to show you based on you (4)………………………………... Once
the ad has been selected, it will be returned to the page that you're viewing "After you've seen the ad, the ad
server counts an impression, tracking that the ad has been served. " Ad servers also (5)
………………………………, so advertisers can see how people are responding to their different ads. Because
the ads are controlled by the ad server, once an advertiser sees that one ad is (6)
……………………………………, they can adjust the settings in the ad server so the winning ad serves more
often. This process -- from the ad server receiving the request, selecting the best ad, and then counting an
impression - happens with each ad that's served. It only takes (7)………………………………… to match an
ad with each request. This dialogue between the web page, web server, and ad server is called thirdparty ad
serving. Because it allows for them to report on impressions and clicks - and also change (8)
………………………………… - third-party ad serving is a common way for advertisers and ad agencies to
manage (9)…………….……………………. Now that you know what's happening behind the scenes, keep an
eye on the lower corner of your browser the next time (10)………………………………..