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Duct tape has thousands of uses. Duct tape is probably most noticeable in holly wood films when people are abducted or bombs are made.




Often people ask is it Duct or Duck tape? Let me explain briefly. The first name for Duct Tape was DUCK. During World War II the U.S. Military needed a waterproof tape to keep the moisture out of ammunition cases. So, they enlisted the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division to manufacture the tape. Because it was waterproof, everyone referred to it as “duck” tape (like water off a duck’s back). Military personnel discovered that the tape was good for lots more than keeping out water. They used it for Jeep repair, fixing stuff on their guns, strapping equipment to their clothing... the list is endless.
After the War, the housing industry was booming and someone discovered that the tape was great for joining the heating and air conditioning duct work. So, the color was changed from army green to the silvery color we are familiar with today and people started to refer to it as “duct tape*.” Therefore, either name is appropriate.
Let looks at 23 of the most popular or the downright unsual but clever uses uses for duct tape
Temporarily hem your pants
You’ve found a terrific pair of jeans, but the length isn’t right. You expect a little shrinkage anyway, so why spend time hemming? Besides, thick denim jeans are difficult to sew through. A bet-you-never-thought-of-it idea: Fake the hem with duct tape. The new hem will last through a few washes too.
Remove lint on clothing
You’re all set to go out for the night and suddenly you notice pet hairs on your outfit. Wrap your hand with a length of duct tape, sticky side out. Then roll the sticky tape against your clothing in a rocking motion until every last hair has been picked up.
Make a bandage in a pinch
You’ve gotten a bad scrape. Here’s one idea for protecting it until you get a proper bandage. Fold tissue paper or paper towel to cover the wound and cover this with duct tape. It may not be attractive, but it works in a jam.
Reseal bags of chips
Tired of stale potato chips? To keep a half-finished bag fresh, fold up the top and seal it tight with a piece of duct tape.
Keep a secret car key
You’ll never get locked out of your car again if you affix an extra key to the undercarriage with duct tape.
Catch pesky flies
You’ve just checked into a rustic cabin on the lake and you’re ready to start your vacation. Everything would be perfect if only the flying insects were not part of the deal. Grab your roll of duct tape and roll off a few foot-long strips. Hang them from the rafters as flypaper. Those bugs will have no idea what hit them — and after they’re caught, you can roll up the used tape to toss it in the trash.
Repair a vacuum hose
Has your vacuum hose cracked and developed a leak? It doesn’t spell the end of your vacuum. Repair the broken hose with duct tape. Your vacuum will last until the motor gives out.
Reinforce book binding
Duct tape is the perfect idea for repairing a broken book binding. Using a nice-colored tape, run the tape down the length of the spine and cut shorter pieces to run perpendicular to that if you need extra reinforcement.
Cover a book
Use duct tape in an interesting color to create a durable book cover for a school textbook or a paperback that you carry to the beach. For this fun project, make a pattern for the cover on a sheet of newspaper; fit the pattern to your book, then cover the pattern, one row at a time, with duct tape, overlapping the rows. The resulting removable cover will be waterproof and sturdy.
Repair a photo frame
Sometimes the foldout leg that holds a frame upright pulls away from the back of the frame and your photo won’t stand up properly. Don’t despair! Just use duct tape to reattach the broken leg to the frame back.
Hang Christmas lights
Festive holiday lights are fun in season, but a real chore when it’s time for them to come down. Use duct tape to hang your lights; the idea here is that removal will be much easier. Tear duct tape into thin strips. At intervals, wrap strips around the wire and then tape the strand to the gutter or wherever you hang your lights.
Wrap holiday presents
Here’s a novel, crafty way to wrap a special gift. Don’t bother with the paper. Go straight for the tape. Press duct tape directly on the gift box. Make designs or cover in stripes and then add decorative touches by cutting shapes, letters, and motifs from tape to attach to the “wrapped” surface.
Craft Halloween costumes
Want to be the Tin Man for Halloween? How about a robot? These are just two craft ideas that work naturally with the classic silver duct tape. Make a basic costume from brown paper grocery bags, with openings in the back so the child can easily put on and take off the costume.

Pimples are mostly a sign of acne. They can also be caused by the accumulation of sebum, sweat and dirt in sweat pores of the skin. As bacteria invade the pores, infections begin to show and pimples form.

Most of the people suffer from Acne at one point or another. You can speed up the scar removal process with the help of Baking soda.

These days most of the people know that baking soda is a very effective and cheap solution for many conditions.

We use is in our cooking and to clean the house, but it also makes a great beauty product.

Baking soda can bind with dirt, oil and dead skin. It can help to balance the pH level. It’s anti-inflammatory property will prevent irritation and marks caused by acne scar.
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Treating acne with baking soda

Small bowl
1/2 Fresh Lemon OPTIONAL
1 or 2 tbsp of Baking Soda
1 tbsp of Honey OPTIONAL
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. You ought to end up with a paste-like consistency. If it is too runny, add a little more baking soda.
Before apply, wash off all make-up, dirt, and debris using your regular face wash.
Use your finger and gently massage it into your ANCE & scars. Apply mixture on your with circular motions.
Leave it on your skin for 10-20 minutes. You should feel a bit tingling and tightening of the mask. The mixture will harden as the water evaporates.
Remove mask with tepid water.
Moisturize with your favorite moisturizer and remember to use a moisturizer with a SPF.
Use 2 to 3 times per week and Your skin will become less oily, the breakouts will disappear and acne scars will vanish.

Now lets look at -How to Remove the dark circles and bags under the eyes using baking soda

The most effective face masks contain baking soda. Therefore the recipe that we offer to you, will remove dark circles around your eyes. 

The under eye area is the most delicate skin on the face and most challenging to work with. You can replace your chemical-laden facial soaps with homemade baking soda cleanser to save your skin.

Directions:

Make a glass of hot water or tea and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Mix it up well. Soak 2 cotton pads in the mixture and place them under the eyes for 15 minutes.

After 15 MINS, remove the cotton pads and wash your face. Apply your moisturizing cream and see the results yourself!

Vaseline or petroleum jelly has been around for 150 years—and with good reason. Vaseline is a multitasking miracle cream
Vaseline is cheap and has an infinite number of uses. It can help skin during harsh winter weather—to the more bizarre—health and beauty uses.
Keep watching to find out 22 unexpected uses and benefits for this longtime medicine cabinet favourite.
1. it makes a great hydrating face cream.
although it’s a little heavy duty, Vaseline is actually a great moisturizer (by the way it does’nt block your pours) and works wonders on dehydrated skin in dry weather.
2. vaseline can make your perfume last longer.
Rub a small amount of Vaseline onto the areas you normally spay your perfume, then apply your scent as usual. You will find it will adhere to the petroleum jelly rather than the skin for greater longevity.

3. Vaseline makes an Instant Highlighter
Swap your highlighter for Vaseline. Just dab a small amount on the high points of your face for a, naturally luminous glow. You can also Slide a bit down your shins to make your legs glow too.
4 scuffed leather goods
Scuffed shoes? Buff a little Vaseline onto boots, shoes, bags, and any other leather goods that need polishing.
5. Prevent scars from forming.
If you accidentally burn yourself with a curling iron or any other hot instrument try applying a thin layer of Vaseline over the wound to minimize future scarring.
6. Strighten those brows.
Use a spoolie brush with a little bit of Vaseline to groom arches into place.


7 conceal split ends
While nothing can mend split ends, rubbing in some Vaseline can temporarily seal them, creating the illusion of sleek, damage-free hair. Just a dab is all it takes.
8. Keep chaffing at bay.
Eliminate any uncomfortable friction caused by the summer heat with a layer of Vaseline over trouble spots. Make sure to use it sparingly though—excess product may melt and create a mess.
9. Remove stubborn eye makeup.
Dip a cotton swab into Vaseline for a gentle way to erase stubborn mascara, liner and even false lashes.

10 Get a top class Manicure
Apply Vaseline to your cuticles before polishing your nails to keep colour off of the skin around your nails. You’ll get a perfect manicure—without the mess.
11. Make a DIY Scrub
Dry lips? Add a bit of sugar to your Vaseline to make your own lip scrub. Or mix it with sea salt, and use the mixture in the shower as a body scrub with moisturising benefits.
12. stop hair dye marking skin
Follow in the footsteps of hair pros by applying a layer of Vaseline along your hairline and ears to protect the skin from staining while applying dye.
#13. Help Stubborn Studs Glide In
If you don’t wear earrings very often, those holes can become problematic. Rub Vaseline over your ear lobes and the earring first to help it slide in painlessly. Vaseline also takes off stuck-on rings.
14. Soothe Dry Skin
Smooth Vaseline over cracked heels or dry elbows, slip on a pair of socks, go to sleep, and wake up to healthy, hydrated skin.
15. Tame unruly fly-aways.
Rub a pinch between your palms and smooth it over your strands.

16. Remove Makeup Stains From Clothing
With a damp washcloth, Vaseline can be used to lift makeup stains from your clothes as well as pillows, blankets, and sheets.
17. Transform matte eyeshadows.
Prime lids with petroleum jelly before applying matte shadows to give them an instantly glossy sheen.

Heartburn causes & symptoms and home remedies.
Heartburn or acid reflux, is a common condition that affects many people. It occurs when acid, which normally resides in the stomach escapes back up into the oesophagus or as its commonly known the food pipe. Because the oesophagus is not as well protected as the stomach the acid can irritate the lining. Which can cause painful symptoms that can last for a few minutes or a few hours.
Symptoms
The symptoms of heartburn are generally described as a kind of tightening or burning sensation in the back of the throat and chest area (usually behind the breastbone). Some people also experience a bitter or acidic taste in the back of the throat and feeling of sickness. Few feelings are worse than the burning & uncomfortable sensation of heartburn
Causes include
Heartburn and indigestion can tend to have similar triggers.
The Way You Eat
The Types of Food You Eat
The Types of Drinks You Drink
Pregnancy
Other known triggers include
Stress.
Some medicines, such as those for heart problems, asthma and high blood pressure.
Being overweight.
Wearing tight clothes which can put pressure on your stomach.
Smoking can encourage acid production and cause the sphincter to relax.
Lets look at natural remedies for curing heartburn

1 Eat a banana. Bananas, are alkaline-producing foods that are effective in balancing the pH level in the stomach. bananas can also help by coating the stomach lining and thus shielding it from painful gastric acid. Furthermore, bananas are rich in potassium, essential for absorbing food into the stomach, as well as fibre, which is important in eliminating harmful toxins. Include bananas in your everyday diet to prevent acid reflux and soothe heartburn when it happens.
2. Eat less. Instead of eating three big meals a day, try eating five to six small meals throughout the day. Smaller meals mean your body is less likely to produce lot sof acid which can aggravate your wind pipe. It will also give you the added benefit of losing some wait. Eating smaller meals will help to stabilize your blood sugar which means you are less likely to pick at surgary snacks. Drink plenty of water with your meals to help you’re your stomach breakdown your food down.  

3 Sleep on your left side.  This may sound too simple or weird, but studies such as one by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine found that acid reflux was aggravated in subjects who slept on their right side, while those sleeping on their left side experienced a decrease in symptoms. The reasons may be unclear but why not give it a try.

4. Drink tea made from fresh ginger root. A study by the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India found that ginger is more effective at treating acid reflux than standard household acid medicine. Ginger is an effective natural remedy because the root has enzymes that naturally breakdown amino acids. Ginger has the added benefit of being antibacterial, antiviral and anti-parasitic. To soothe heartburn, simply drink tea made from boiling water and fresh, peeled or grated ginger root.

For more than a century the world's people have rubbed vicks vaporub into their chests.
Millions swear by the active ingredients of Vicks VapoRub to soothe cold and flu symptoms and allow them a sound night's sleep.
However There has been a lot of hype recently claiming rubbing Vicks VapoRub on your feet helps treat coughs + colds.
the unorthodox approach also involves putting on socks over gooed up toes before slipping into bed to save getting your sheets mucky.
There are people commenting on the well known website netnums claiming that it works - some of the quotes are on the screen now
Writing on the Netmums website, a woman called Julie said: 'Yes have done this… it really does work. I put some on my feet last night as I have a cough and had a great night's sleep.

'Within a few minutes of putting on my feet, putting socks on and lying in bed, I can feel the vapours reach my throat! This only works when going to bed and never works for me during the day.'

Another woman called Clare added: 'Agreed – I saw this tip on Facebook and tried it when baby had a bad cough. Was amazed it worked – think I can say it is one of the best tips I've ever read.'
Vicks works on coughs and congestive because it contains camphor – an essential oil extracted from trees which is said to calm coughs – and eucalyptus oil, which has antibacterial effects and is used as a decongestant.

One theory why this might work is it helps reduce stress by getting people to think about something else like putting vicks on your feet with soaks over, This helps the person relax and breath better.

TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh added: 'There is no evidence to suggest it is more effective to put it on your feet so it could just be a placebo effect.'
Procter and Gamble, which makes Vicks VapoRub, said: 'It is not in line with what the product is for so we would not endorse it being used in this way.'

There’s also been claims that placing a cut onion in one’s sock before sleep can cure a cough and other health ailments, This video has gone viral as well in recent months
So to sumerize ther is no evidence it works but will this top people trying it – probably not!
I hope you have learned something from this video

Activated charcoal facemasks are suitable for all skin types and works wonders at detoxifying skin and fighting acne and blackheads. Charcoals masks can be quite expensive so why not make your own which works just as well.
Activated charcoal is similar to common charcoal, but is made specifically for medicinal use. To make activated charcoal, manufacturers heat common charcoal in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to become very porous. These pores allow activated charcoal to trap chemicals. Activated charcoal is used to treat poisonings, intestinal gas, nausea, and bile flow issues (cholestasis) during pregnancy. Activated charcoal also works wonders for the skin when applied topically: it keeps skin clear by acting as a magnet to draw dirt out of pores. It not only clears pores but also improves skin-tone by removing dry patches.
Benefits of Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth), Hesh 'The Fullers Mud' is nature's most basic skin treatment therapy. Popularly known as Multani Mati, the product has been used for ages for cleansing the skin. Hesh Multani Mati has to be created into a paste, which can be applied on the face. The paste cleans grime ad dirt from the skin pores and lets it breathe properly. It leaves the skin soft and smooth.
Activated charcoal powder,

Activated Charcoal: It draws impurities from skin and helps in opening clogged pores. It is especially good for acne prone skin and those who have often pimple breakouts.

Aloe vera gel,
Aloe Vera: We all know benefits of Aloe Vera, it is soothing and removes puffiness.

Jojoba oil,

Jojoba oil: This is the most essential ingredient, it is non-comedgenic, rich in vitamin E, has anti ageing properties. In a nut shell, it is elixir for skin.

Tea tree oil,

Tea Tree oil: Fights acne.

Mixing bowl and spoon – make sure they are plastic because charcoal draws impurities form metal.

Steps to Follow:
Find a clean work space and spread a newspaper to prevent any spillage form ruining work space.
Take one table spoon of activated charcoal, it is enough for 4 to 5 times worth of application.

Add 1 table spoon of multani mitti (fuller’s earth).

Add 1 to 2 table spoon of aloe vera gel followed by a table spoon of jojoba oil.

Add 4 to 5 drops of tea tree essential oil. But not too much as it can sting on your face.

Add a little water and mix the mixture well, till it forms a fine paste and one gets desired consistency.

It can be stored in fridge and used as long as one wants.

Test the cream


You then need to paint the facemask on your face with a brush or facemask applicator tool Apply the mask evenly avoiding the delicate skin around your eyes and lips, and let sit until dry, about 7-10 minutes. As the mask dries, it feels tight on the skin, which can sometimes feel a little itchy (if you start to feel uncomfortable, wash the mask off).  After the mask dries, wash it off, pat face gently with a clean towel, and let the skin breath or apply a mild all-natural moisturizer
Word to the unwise: this can get messy, so be wary of the splash zone. It won’t stain anything permanently if you rinse it right away, but I wouldn’t take chances with any pristine white garments whilst doing this.
Conclusion:
I am happy with my DIY project because:
• It is cheap, one time investment can help us make large quantity face mask.
• Has all the benefits of a good charcoal mask.
• Has no side effects.
• Will suit all skin types.
• Does not dry out skin.

These feelings and thoughts you’re experiencing reading this article this very moment are a direct result of photons of light being processed by your eyes and interpreted by your brain. Here are seven more fascinating and surprising facts about your eyes to remind you to give thanks for your eyesight this Thanksgiving:

1. The retina in the back of your eyes are made up of at least 120 million cells that are extremely sensitive to light. Of those cells, between 6 and 7 million of them are “cones,” which allow you to see the color and details of the world surrounding you. The other more than 110 million cells are called “rods,” which help you to see better in the dark and distinguish between black and white. So surprisingly, less than a tenth of your visual receptors actually detect color.

2. On average, you blink around 17 times per minute, 28,800 times per day, and 5.2 million times per year. On that note, you actually blink less when you’re reading, which is why your eyes can feel tired very quickly when you spend a lot of time reading or on the computer. Conversely, you blink more when you’re chatting away! The old saying, “In a blink of an eye” came about because the muscle which allows you to blink is the fastest muscle in the body. A blink typically lasts 100-150 milliseconds, and this action plays a vital role in keeping your eyes moist and debris-free.

3. Your eyes are incredibly adaptable. In fact, if you decided to wear your glasses upside down, your brain would eventually correct your vision on its own. You would see upside down for a few days, but your brain will do marvelous things to ensure survival and would soon process that information into the correct orientation. Pretty cool!

4. The lens in your eyes, which focuses on the object you’re looking at, is faster than any man-made camera on earth. These changes occur almost instantly, before you even realize it’s happening. If it took a second or two like most cameras, things would continually seem like they are out of focus.

5. Your eyes have the best “auto-correct” function around. Whether you’re born with them or they are caused by health conditions such as glaucoma or a stroke, many people have blind spots which would be extremely debilitating if it wasn’t for your brain and your eyes working so well together. These gaps in your vision are essentially “filled in“ by the brain, completing the picture that you see in front of you despite having a missing piece or two.

6. Your eyes are made up of more than 2 million working parts that function in unison to create vision. While doctors have not yet been able to transplant eyeballs from human to human due to the sensitivity of the optic nerve, surprisingly enough shark corneas (yes, sharks!) are very similar to ours and research is underway to discover if they can successfully be used in human transplantation.

7. Eye color is controlled by the level of melanin in your iris. Brown yes have more melanin (a dark pigment) in the iris, and blue eyes have less melanin which allows blue collagen to show through. Interestingly enough, if you have blue eyes then you share a common ancestor with every other blue-eyed person in the world. The first person ever to have blue eyes lived somewhere between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago. Before then, all people had brown eyes!

These are just a few of the amazing facts about your eyes which should give you good reason to give thanks.

What Causes Horizontal & vertical Ridges in Finger and Toenails
Ridges in fingernails
Vertical ridges sometimes appear along the length of the fingernails.

Sometimes marks, discoloration or pits or grooves on a fingernail, such as those that run from side to side (known as Beau's lines), can be an indication of a nail injury or a health problem. However, in the case of vertical ridges, there is normally no reason to be concerned. These ridges look and feel like raised lines, and they run from the cuticle at the base of the fingernail to the tip. These ridges are not usually a sign of injury or a health problem but are a harmless result of ageing. They often become more prominent or numerous as you get older.

However, if the vertical ridges are accompanied by brittle nails, with jagged edges or splitting, you may have a condition known as onychorrhexis, which may be linked to a skin-related medical condition such as lichen planus, a type of non-infectious skin rash, or certain other health conditions such as anaemia or an underactive thyroid gland. Also, if the ridges run horizontally from side to side, they may indicate a health problem. So you should seek medical advice