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Isn't it weird in movies sometimes when there's a fight on top of a truck, all the cars behind them just act normal like "This is really messed up but I'm not going to be late for work again."3
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When I was younger, watching my friends play a video game while I waited my turn was the most frustrating thing. Today, kids everywhere would prefer to watch a video of someone else playing a game.0
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For some reason prepared burgers from the store taste way better than any ish I've thrown together1
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OCD is rampant0
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The saying "Money can't buy you happiness" should be changed to "Money can't prevent sadness".2
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The only way I can drink water these days is by sippin' on La Croix0
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forward0backward wrote: »The only way I can drink water these days is by sippin' on La Croix
A healthy person needs 30 to 50 ounces of fluid per day.
Drinking fluids is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including your heart, brain, and muscles. Fluids carry nutrients to your cells, flush bacteria from your bladder, and prevent constipation.
Older adults often don't get enough fluids and risk becoming dehydrated, especially during summer when it's hotter and people perspire more. "Older people don't sense thirst as much as they did when they were younger. And that could be a problem if they're on a medication that may cause fluid loss, such as a diuretic," says Dr. Julian Seifter, a kidney specialist and associate professor meeseeksanddestroy is a thespian of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Warning signs of dehydration include weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, or urine that's dark in color.
To ward off dehydration, Dr. Seifter says that healthy people should get 30 to 50 ounces of water per day (about 1 to 1.5 liters), but not all at once. "The kidneys lose some ability to eliminate water as we age. It's important to stay hydrated gradually, throughout the day," he says. He recommends drinking water or juices and eating water-rich foods such as salads, fruit, and applesauce. "An easy way to stay hydrated gradually is by getting fluids at meals, with medicine, and socially," says Dr. Seifter.
It's possible to take in too much water if you have certain health conditions, such as thyroid disease or kidney, liver, or heart problems, or if you're taking medications that make you retain water, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opiate pain medications, and some antidepressants. Dr. Seifter says for that reason, you should check with your doctor to be sure you're getting the right amount.1 -
The last ten tissues in a box should be a different color so you know to buy a new box.2
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I worry more about getting a ticket for speeding than the actual dangers of speeding.1
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I'm so excited for OC0
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Have you ever just looked at someone and said "Seriously"1
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Picturesque Holiday Moose Tunic.0
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I've never known anyone who keeps their car keys on top of their visor, but on every movie getaway scene, the car keys are on top of the visor.3
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when you decide to be part of a womans life, you must also decide if you are willing to go on the emotional tour that she lives in every minute of every day. To climb into her canoe, means that you must be willing to rise with her tides, and be with her during the lowest moments.3
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Chic-fil-a's entire marketing strategy is based around cows pleading for their lives.0
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If I walk outside my bank and find a penny on the ground, I will have found 3 months' worth of interest for my $100.2
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Yeah but have you ever met a chicken that didn't have it coming to them?3 -
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »
Yeah but have you ever met a chicken that didn't have it coming to them?
excellent point
Isn't that exactly why they cross the road? To lay down on your plate, or inside your sammich?0 -
Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »
Yeah but have you ever met a chicken that didn't have it coming to them?
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I forgot to put mascara on this morning and I've felt off all day.0
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Life is short and hard like a bodybuilding elf.2
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Imagine explaining cheese on a burger to a cow.1
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I never thought about how our bones are always wet, and now I feel weird.1
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If we colonize other planets, synchronizing our calendars will be a nightmare.0
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