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96 Million Balls Have Been Dumped Into The Los Angeles Reservoir To Combat The Drought
Hella balls deep.
Los Angeles County officials have been dumping hollow black polyethylene balls — aka “shade balls” — into city reservoirs to prevent the water from evaporating.
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has said that these balls will protect water quality by "preventing sunlight-triggered chemical reactions, deterring birds and other wildlife, and protecting water from rain and wind-blown dust."
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The balls cost $0.36 a pop* and are designed to cover a large percentage of the water's surface, acting as a nice shade to help with evaporation and prevent algae formation.
*YUP, over 24 million dollars, and it's still one of the cheaper options. Very ballsy, though.
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Plus, it's really fun to watch them roll down that ramp and into the water.
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Non-Brazilians React To Brazilian Customs
30 days of paid holiday leave: thumbs up! Trashcan full of poo-covered toilet paper in the bathroom: noooooooope.
BuzzFeed Brasil explained Brazilian customs to their colleagues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and asked them to write the first thing that crossed their minds. Thirteen people replied. This is what they said:
Sometimes Brazilians take two baths a day. What do you think about that?
Chris (US): That's a commitment to hygiene.
José Luis H. (Mexico): LOL, some times I don't take a bath all weekend.
Alexis (US): That's OK if it's very hot out and you bathed in the morning, got sweaty, and didn't want to go to bed all dirty. Otherwise it's wasteful!
Elaina (US): I barely take one shower a day, and baths are like a once-in-six-months occasion.
Arianna (US): Who has the time???
Susie (US): I suppose it's very hot where you live, so that makes sense.
Chelsea (US): DO YOU REALIZE CALIFORNIA IS IN A DROUGHT? TAKE A SHOWER INSTEAD, DUDES.
Erin (US): It makes sense that people from warmer climates might feel the need to bathe more often. That being said, you water bills must be a nightmare.
Almost everyone in Brazil brings a toothbrush and a toothpaste with them everywhere they go and they brush their teeth at work after lunch. Is that weird to you?
Chris (US): In reality I think it sounds good? But there is no way I remember to bring that stuff with me everywhere.
José Luis H.: (Mexico) That's weird. You all probably have excellent teeth though, your dental hygiene habits are way ahead of us.
Will (US): A little bit but it seems like a good idea. I have a toothbrush at work but feel weird since nobody else does it. So the brush sits unused.
Elaina (US): Not really, but taking selfies whilst doing it is definitely weird.
Susie (US): Good to know, so when I come visit you I can plan accordingly and you won't think I'm disgusting.
Chelsea (US): Yes but I get cavities a lot so really, who's the real dummy?
Monique (US): Once again, Brazil is making us look like a bunch of ragamuffins who don't know what a bar of soap looks like.
Sarah (US): I mean, I should probably take up this habit. We probably all should. Kudos.
Erin (US): I SAW SOMEONE DO THIS WHEN I VISITED THE SAO PAULO OFFICE and I assumed she had a dentist appointment later. It's bad for your teeth to brush more than twice a day! Eat a mint instead.
Brazilian couples sit side by side at restaurants. Thoughts?
José Luis H. (Mexico): It's easier to kiss.
Alexis (US): While there is something to be said for the side-snuggle, pretty much every romantic norm I'm accustomed to rejects this idea. You're supposed to gaze into each others' eyes and clink champagne glasses across the table! Romance is dead in Brazil!
Will (US): This seems normal for a couple to do.
Elaina (US): So do obnoxious American couples. Operative word being obnoxious.
Arianna (US): Love it. 100%.
Susie (US): Kinda sweet.
Driadonna (US): Me and my boo do it all the time. It's more intimate, maybe, but I know it makes the waitress/waiter want to barf.
Monique (US): Don't you want to stare into each others eyes or look at their very freshly brushed smile?
Sarah (US): SAME SIDERS?! No. Go away.
Erin (US): I wish the U.S. would lighten up about this, it's much easier to share food this way.
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Here Are Some Of The Craziest Things Viners Have Made Into Hats
You might call this a…. hat trick hahahahahahah aaaaaahhahahahahahah oh my god what is happening.
Because of how small-scale Vine is, people have started using a low-budget prop to indicate a different character.
And there's an increasing trend of giving no fucks about how realistic looking that prop is.
A regular bucket hat.
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31 Stunningly Beautiful Pregnancy Selfies
These mamas know that feeling your look is the only way to glow. (Warning: Some nudity ahead.)
Kim Kardashian's comfort with her pregnant body is a gift to women everywhere.
No stranger to sharing naked photos, Kim's recent hater-crushing belly-bearing nude reminded the world that pregnancy, and the way it changes the female body, is nothing to be ashamed of.
Every time a pregnant mama shares her ever-changing shape, my heart grows three sizes.
tbh, I'm surprised it hasn't exploded yet.
That's the silhouette of life right there.
Show off those hips.
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Here's How To Toast Beer With Your Favorite Friends All Around The World
Raise a glass, errrh… Sometimes!
So, you've been in a foreign country before and didn't know how to raise your glass properly... well, the folks at Let's Grab A Beer put together this video to hopefully show you for next time.
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In Germany, eye contact is KEY.
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While in China, the height of the clink is what matters most.
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And in Japan, don't pour your own, but it's def okay to pour your neighbor's glass!
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Is This Internet Famous Animal Male Or Female?
The truth about cats and dogs.
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19 Travelers Who Went Too Far
And you thought your flight was rough.
This pedicure perfectionist who's killing time and stinking up the gate.
*Plugs nose.*
And this nail trimming traveler who needs to cut it out. Seriously.
Would you like peanuts, pretzels or nail clippings?
This person who thinks their seat back pocket is a shoe rack.
News flash: it's not.
This traveler who actually placed their feet inside the seat pocket.
"Honey, my in flight magazine smells like feet."
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Which "Great British Bake Off 2015" Contestant Are You?
We’re just into the new series and it can be hard to work out who to support. So this should make it much easier, or harder, for you.
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34 Unforgettable Back-To-School Things All ’90s Teenage Girls Did
Slip on your old pair of chunky sneakers and take a walk down memory lane.
Immediately grabbing a JanSport when picking out a new backpack...
Which of course you quickly customized with a Sharpie or Wite-Out pen.
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Dogs Kiss Their Humans In Slow Motion
Cute? Or gross?
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17 Insanely Easy Ways To Be A Bit More Charming
How to listen, talk, and ~connect~ better. Inspired by this Quora thread.
Stop relying on complaints as an icebreaker.
It's really tempting to create a rapport with someone based on how freaking freezing it is in your office or how gross the appetizers are at a party, but...don't. You want an excuse to start a conversation, but you don't want to seem like a whiny, negative person. Break the ice with a positive observation instead.
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Make someone feel like an expert.
When you want someone's help or opinion on something, stroke their ego a little bit when you ask. Something like "You're so great with Excel sheets, do you mind giving me a quick crash course?" just sounds a lot better than "Please please teach me Excel because I literally can't."
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Introduce people with a thoughtful compliment.
This just makes you look like an awesome person, plus it gives some context to the people who are meeting for the first time. Something like "This is Susan, the most rockstar chef I know. Susan, this is Dave, the one who runs that hilarious podcast I'm always talking about." Easy peasy.
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Follow up with someone when they get interrupted.
If someone's telling a story and gets cut off by a waiter or phone call or whatever, remind them of what they were talking about whenever they're free again. Not only is it super respectful and nice, but it shows that you were actually listening and interested.
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There's A Secret Way Of Eating Curry That You Need To Know About
You’re all making a big mistake. Trust me.
Hey there. You know what a curry looks like. You've had a fair few curries in your time. You enjoy curries on a regular basis.
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And you know that there's nothing better than going out for a curry with your mates and catching up over a beer and a masala.
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Except maybe ordering takeout curry and eating it in your pants with the telly on.
Sometimes that's just what you need to do.
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But, guys: You're eating it wrong. It's all well and good shaking things up by ordering a naan instead of rice from time to time.
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14 Classic Proverbs Modified To Suit Your Desi Life
“Chappals speak louder than words.” — Old desi parent proverb.
"There's no place like home."
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"Strike while the iron is hot."
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"Two wrongs don't make a right."
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"Actions speak louder than words."
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Can We Guess Your Zodiac Sign Based On Your Favorite Disney Movie?
Hopefully there’s a happily ever after to this quiz.
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15 Times Zachary Quinto And Miles McMillan Gave You Relationship Goals
Nothing says “I love you” like preparing a bag of daily vitamins for your partner.
When Zachary first confirmed their relationship, via Instagram obvs.
And shortly thereafter Miles followed up with this adorable pic.
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Was Sleeping Beauty’s Dress Actually Better In Pink Or Blue?
Make it blue. Make it pink.
Remember Disney's classic animated film Sleeping Beauty?
Of course you do.
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It had beautiful art direction, great music...
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...and, spoiler alert, she woke up.
She literally woke up like that.
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But an important question still lingers.
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12 Reasons Gomez And Morticia Addams Have The Love To End All Loves
Mon Cheri. Cara Mia.
Because the compliments are on point.
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Romance at its finest.
Because of the way Gomez always reassures his wife.
Because they don't ever wish to live in this world without one another.
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People Reveal Their Deepest Insecurities Being Trans
It’s okay to be insecure.
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11 National Parks That You May Have Missed
You’ll want to go to there.
Channel Islands National Park, California
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