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10. Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata) This plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and displays small white or green flowers which grow in an umbrella form. It can be found in North America and Europe and grows near lakes, ponds, swamps or marshes. It boasts high concentrations of a chemical called cicutoxin. This toxin, when ingested can cause symptoms that include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and death. 9. Nightshade (Atropa belladonna) This plant, commonly known as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family of plants....

It’s been four years now since I was deliberating over which subject to take at university. At first I considered and applied for three different courses across the UK in English and History, until someone asked me a crucial question I had yet to consider: what job did I expect to get after university with my degree? Turned out that unless I wanted to be a teacher – which I did not – a degree in English and History didn’t really get me anywhere....

10 Best Apps for Focus Here are 10 apps that will help you to improve your mental focus and be productive. 1. StayFocusd The StayFocusd online app is available for Chrome users and can be installed as a Chrome extension. When you do, you will select the websites that are your biggest time wasters and set the amount of time you are allowed on these sites during the day. Once you use up your time allotment, those sites will be blocked so you can concentrate on working....

If you answered yes, that feeling is triggered by dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is produced in the brain, and it performs the function of a chemical messenger by facilitating communication between nerve cells in the brain and the rest of the body. The hormone makes happiness, excitement, and various other emotions. Unfortunately, there are many ways that our dopamine levels can decrease, and when this happens, we might feel like we’re not as sharp or as motivated as we used to be....

-Drew Carey The same is true about your experience at work. The difference is, you have to keep going back to work day after day and subjecting yourself to the same horror. But you might not feel like you have a choice. Everyone around you seems to be having the same problem, so it begins to feel normal, even though it’s bad – really bad. In fact, you might feel like your job is killing you, and you might just be right....

I was a couple therapist, so I had a lot of ambivalence about doing what was right for me and my children, partly because I feared the judgment of society that screams that divorce is nothing but failure, and partly because I felt a sense of guilt. Was I doing the right thing? How did I know? Was I sure that nothing would ever change? Who would look after him?...

The first thing you have to do to resolve any problem is not to find solutions. It’s to ask yourself important questions. Similar to a mathematical problem you had to solve in elementary school, there is always a question at the end of each problem. If there isn’t a specific question at the end of each problem, you won’t know what to solve. Below are 10 steps you can follow to systematically solve any problem you have....

While we aren’t ever going to sprout wings and be puritanical saints all the time, it’s absolutely imperative that when we notice hideous character flaws in ourselves, we set a goal to change them. I have to set these goals on a daily basis, and though it pains me greatly to stop myself from being shallow, scared or loudmouthed, the effort is changing me as a human. That ability to trump my instincts is like tasting raw power....

1. Makes your teeth pretty. I know I am not alone in drinking copious amounts of coffee each day. While this habit keeps me awake, it does terrible things for my teeth. It seems that yogurt, although containing sugar, has no harmful effect on enamel. The lactic acid is thought to even have a positive effect in protecting gums and teeth from future damage. 2. Decreases allergy symptoms. It can be challenging to do anything outdoors for those of us with seasonal allergies, so you might consider eating a cup of yogurt....

This infographic by WhoIsHostingThis reveals 10 groundbreaking techniques that will not only unearth your creative potential, but also help you materialize your ideas. These techniques pull the right strings to shake and stir your creativity from its dormant state, so that you can focus on being more than what you are today, and achieve much more than you can imagine. Featured photo credit: Twentyfour Students |Flickr via flickr.com

1. They are not all victims of poverty. The main cause of homelessness in both the USA and the UK is poverty. But the homeless are not all drop-outs or professional failures. Did you know that almost 1 in 10 homeless persons in the USA are veterans? They had difficulties in adjusting to civilian life, had mental health problems or were suffering from PTSD. Los Angeles has the highest number of homeless veterans, now estimated at 6,300....

1. We build walls around ourselves We have been there before. We don’t want to see people leave the way our parents did. We want to be secure. We want to be safe. And so we build walls around ourselves to protect us from persons who could repeat that period of leaving us and finding a new direction. 2. We can be over attached to our items Perhaps this is our only security....

Some people are happier than others. Some people smile all day, live with passion and share it with others. They take each breath as a blessing and don’t look back. It doesn’t mean they don’t have problems or obstacles, but they change their attitude and choose to be happy because they know – joy creates more joy, success creates more success in future. 1. They don’t try to impress other people....

As a loving parent, you want your child to grow with an open mind, tolerant of all the differences out there and capable of making thoughtful decisions based on facts. If you want your kids to be open-minded, here are 10 important things to remember. 1. Open-mindedness doesn’t come from racial diversity Diversity is largely dependent on different socioeconomic factors. Public schools are location-based, and your kids will go to school with other kids who live nearby....

If a family member or a loved one has ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), you are probably well aware of the symptoms and treatment available. For those readers who are not so sure, the disease is a neurodegenerative one in which the motor neurons controlling the muscles no longer work or are severely impaired. The result is that the muscles start to waste away and this leads to progressive paralysis. The ALS Association is committing $99 million to research which you can check out on their site....

Yes, travel can be expensive, and it can be difficult to fit it in when budgets are tight. Many people forego travel because they fear that budget travel means boring travel. Nothing could be further than the truth when traveling in Europe. 1. Rethink Your Lodging Options And Use Airbnb When you think about traveling with class, luxury hotels may come to mind. Unfortunately, those are expensive. Why spend your money on lodging when you could be spending it on food and entertainment?...

1. See all of the symbols in Microsoft Word 2. Master the paragraph 3. Master sections 4. Use styles 5. Prepare your document before writing 6. Configure your paste options 7. Use full justification formatting 8. Hide the ribbon interface 10. Remove all formatting 11. Use the Spike to copy and paste With these tricks and a little practice, you’ll be able to create amazing documents that’ll look professional and clean....

Not only is it a great way to embrace your inner sexiness, but it also has numerous health benefits that shouldn’t be overlooked. If you want to learn more about the benefits of pole dancing and how it can improve the quality of your life, just read on. 1. It helps you burn calories quickly Most people in the modern world could stand to lose about 10 pounds of fat, so any form of exercise is welcome....

These 10 cities, sites, tastes and experiences are more than enough to lure you into Italy, but we guarantee you’ll return with a list of reasons all your own. 1. Falling in Love with Venice You don’t have to be a honeymooner or even a lover of chick flicks to fall in love with Venice’s romantic vibe. The colorful, canal-filled city will make you want to snap photos until your memory card is full....

Switch to smaller plates. Eat with your less dominant hand. Tall thin glasses Place a mirror in your kitchen. Chew gum when you’re feeling hungry. Eat slower. Use red plates. Don’t watch the television whilst you’re eating. Take photos of unhealthy food. Less variety. 10 Amazing Ways To Stop Overeating | Quirkology