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The 10 Weirdest Foods Let's Try
Has anyone ever asked you to try a type of food, and after you found out what it was, you thought, “Yeah, mmh…maybe not.” Well, if you have never been in that situation, I’ve been there enough times for the both of us. Here are the ten weirdest foods I have ever come across.
1. Grasshopper Flakes from Morelia, Mexico ($2).
I’m not sure how common grasshopper flakes are, but when my hostess in Mexico asked me if I’d like to taste some grasshopper flakes, truthfully, there is really no polite way to say ‘no.’ Plus, I thought, putting out of my mind that I could get some horrible, brain-eating amoeba from having eaten contaminated grasshopper flakes–I sucked up my fears and decided to live boldly. They were a little salty, but tastefully baked flakes–highly recommended!
2. Calamari from the Bay of Biscay ($5).
Calamari is pretty good already, but imagine it being fried right after being caught out of the Bay of Biscay in the cool yet temperate climate of Bilbao, Spain–a quaint city in the north where you can lunch on calamari all day long, if you wish. For an evening stroll, you might want to cleanse the palate by picking up some black olives and eating them out of a bag–which you can buy fresh at a small local grocery shop.
3.Cow Stomach Soup from Costa Rica ($5)
Tripe–cow stomach–is put in soup with vegetables. It sounds gross, but it’s yummy.
4. Chocolate-Covered Bacon (USA) ($5).
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So, yeah–you would most likely probably think that this is pretty nasty, but chocolate-covered bacon is pretty fantastic stuff. It’s tasty, but I’d recommend eating this in moderation or else it would probably be contraindicated for anyone who wants to avoid having a heart attack before age 50.
5. Deep-Fried Kool-Aid (USA) ($3).
Okay, I know it sounds ridiculous–I know, you’re thinking, “Ha, only in America!”–but deep-fried Kool-Aid is actually pretty awesome. Its taste is very difficult to describe, so you’ll just have to try it for yourself or take my word for it.
6. Insects on a Stick from Southeast Asia ($2).
I know you might think them pretty disgusting, but bugs on a stick are delicacies for some people who would love to eat this stuff every day if they could. Try it. You just might like it!
7. Stinky Tofu from China ($5).
This tofu is really not only stinky, it’s also old. Does that sound appetizing? Yeah, it’s probably not. This stuff smells awful, but apparently it’s a local favorite.
8.Stinky Cabbage from Korea ($2)
Korean stinky cabbage is one of my favorite foods. You can get it spicy if you like. Called “kimchi,” it is very popular–and tasty!
9. Fugu Fish from Japan ($120).
Your tongue might get just a little numb eating this. If it’s been prepared correctly, however, you shouldn’t die of asphyxiation from the tetrodotoxin (the poison that is contained in the most dangerous part of the fish).
10. Caviar and Lobster on Pizza from Italy ($1000).
Well, if you thought you had heard of it all, here is the one you most likely haven’t yet. Caviar tends to be pretty pricey already anyway as it stands. Taste this delicious Tuscan pizza sprinkled with caviar and finely sliced pieces of lobster, however, and your taste buds will thank you later. Unfortunately, though, your wallet may be found weeping in a corner later on in the day.
Let's Try 10 Tips (Working on Relationship)
There are so many greeting cards, movies, and songs about the power of love that it seems like love should conquer every roadblock in its way. How is it possible that love can seemingly move mountains and yet you can have World War III over how your partner brushes their teeth? Clearly, there must be more to maintaining a good relationship than strong feelings. Our habits and behaviors around cultivating a relationship can make it last longer than mere emotion alone. See our list of ten ways to work on your relationship below
1. Don’t Give Up
The most important ingredient in maintaining a relationship is actually staying in it. If you are serious about your partner, do not leave at the first sign of trouble. Every relationship, no matter how good, will have problems. Work on them, even if is tough, painful, or uncomfortable.
2. Don’t Check Out
Almost as dangerous and destructive as walking out on a relationship, emotionally checking out hurts everyone involved. If you partner has done something that you feel like you cannot forgive, be honest with yourself about that–do not simply fade out of the relationship. Many issues require a great deal of problem-solving and soul-searching. Do yourself and your partner a favor and be present emotionally.
3. Avoid Punishing Behavior
So your husband had to work late and missed your dinner date. Do not punish him by refusing to see his parents this weekend or by giving him the cold shoulder. If you are upset about something, talk about it and try to reach peace with the situation, rather than striking back.
4. Be A Team Player
Many problems in a relationship result from selfish behavior from one of the parties involved. Do you assume your wife will watch football with you and yet you refuse to sit through her makeover show? Or, is one person always stuck buying uniforms for the kids or carting them around to soccer practice? Selfish behavior builds resentment. Be honest about your behavior and be willing to change.
5.Talk to Each Other
Why does your boyfriend withdraw affection when you complain? Why did your girlfriend get so upset when you were talking to a female coworker at the office party? All couples have baggage. If you do not take the time to discover the root causes for your partner’s feelings, you will always hit roadblocks. Perhaps a former significant other cheated on them or they have a rocky relationship with a parent. Understanding each other will help you plan around conflicts when they arise.
6.Try Something New
Patterns of conflict can be established in a relationship. These obstacles can be hard to sidestep when they are part of our everyday habits. Change up your routine or trade a task with your partner. The newness will help your relationship, and it will allow you to avoid potential emotional landmines.
7.Understand Each Other’s Needs
Different needs are generally the source of every conflict. Maybe your wife needs to feel like she is more important to you than your buddies, and that is why she is sulking over your weekend fishing trip. Getting past the surface reason for a conflict–like petty everyday arguments–and finding the real problem will help you put small fights to rest for good.
8.Money Matters
Since we were all raised in different families with different spending habits, most individuals come into a relationship with conflicting priorities about money. If you are a saver and your significant other is a spender, this creates an ever-present turf-war around the checkbook. Talk openly and talk early in the relationship about financial roles and expectations.
9.Make Your Relationship A Priority
Many arguments arise because one party in a relationship begins to feel slighted. Maybe your boyfriend looks at other women when you go out, so you decide to go alone. Maybe your girlfriend makes you feel inadequate, so you retreat to guy’s nights and your man cave. Perhaps your job is so competitive that you feel it needs your constant attention, or your kids are going through a dramatic phase. Whatever the cause, many of us stop working on our relationships, and they suffer. Make having a good relationship with your partner your number one priority.
10.Seek Help
Few of us are adequately trained or prepared to handle the stuff that life throws at us. If your relationships is on the rocks or could simply use some improvement, seek out a relationship counselor to help your work on your problems.
10 Interesting Google Chrome Experiments (Games) You Should Try
Google Chrome is simply awesome when it comes to speed. Moreover, its superb support and stability for running games inside the browser make it stand out from all other modern browsers. Google Chrome Experiments, an attempt to test the capability of browsers, when combined with JavaScript, is a source of Web games that can be played your smartphone, tablet or computer, without downoading or installing any file beforehand.
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Chrome Experiments was launched in 2009 by Google to showcase the power of browsers. This project lists creative experiments built by Google and various other programmers. These games are created using open web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, Canvas, SVG, and WebGL.
If you want to give one a try, pick one from this list of top games from Google Chrome Experiments here. All you need is your Chrome browser and the game link. If you haven’t truly realize what a browser can do, time to be amazed.
1. World Wide Maze
World Wide Maze turns any website into a 3D maze! The game however is afoot when you tilt the plane to move a ball to its goal. You can play it with your Android phone or iPhone, or you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard. It’s really an innovation! Check out this post for an inside look of World Wide Maze. [Play now]
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2. Racer
Want to race on a virtual track? Start Racer and turn on the engines! You can enjoy the game with your friends using its multi-player mode. Racer not only turn your screen into a racetrack, it can extend the track to multiple screens, of up to five devices (phones and tablets). Just touch the screen to accelerate and avoid running off-track. [Play now]
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3. Cube Slam
It’s Pong! Cube Slam recreates the classic game of Pong and upgrades it to 3D. Play against a bear or with a friend and just try to keep the ball out of your side of the court. Three strikes and you are out. Things get levelled up as you advance into higher levels; expect shields, obstaclesm power-ups and gravity fields! [Play now]
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4. GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr is a simple game which takes the guessing game to new heights. The game uses Google Street View which allow you to view a place in 360 degrees, then you take a guess of where that place is by pinning it on the map provided. Points are awarded as per the accuracy of the guess. You can even ‘cheat’ by looking at the signboards, names of premises in the view or other clues in the 360 view then Google it! [Play now]
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5. Roll It
Roll It is the version of a skee-ball game, but you do the throwing with your smartphone. Sync the game on your screen with up to three smartphones using the same Wi-Fi network and Chrome browsers on desktop and mobile. Touch to aim, then swing your smartphone (don’t let go) to fling the ball into the slots. [Play now]
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6. Tomorrow & Yesterday
Get the circle to the triangle and move on to the next level. The rules behind Tomorrow & Yesterday is very simple but once you start playing this puzzle game, you will understand how time travel plays a vital role in you completing the maze. Entering the black box (time machine) lets a second you reenact your actions from the start up until you enter the time machine. Intrigued? Try it. [Play now]
7. CrossCode
CrossCode is a 2D game of puzzles with the unique theme of throwing energy balls. It’s an action-RPG type game, where you complete tasks and overcome obstacles along the way. Jump over block, move around the plot and destroy eneies with energy balls. Good, clean fun and a fascinating game to run on a browser. [Play now]
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8. Z-Type
Z-Type is a shooting game with a twist. To clear the invaders, you need to type the ‘enemy’ words correctly to wipe them off the screen. It not only improves your typing speed but is an engaging shooting game with pretty decent graphics. [Play now]
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9. HexGL
HexGL is a modern, speedy and futuristic racing game. You earn points for the distance you travel while trying to not damage your plane. Tracks have speed-booster packs which help boost your vehicle’s speed and you can stay in the game so long as your vehicle does not get damaged beyond operation. Prepare for an adrenaline rush, that’s all I’m saying. [Play now]
10. Redgie Roll
Redgie Roll asks you to guide Redgie, the Hedgehog, in her prickly quest to reach the bottom of the valley. You need to collect the coins in between to get points in the game. Dodging trees and other obstacles make the game interestingly difficult but so, so addictive. [Play now]
Conclusion
Games and apps from Google Chrome Experiments are amazing examples of what can be done using HTML5, JavaScript and other web technologies. These games don’t just run in the browser, you can interact with these games, essentially play with them on the browser! Don’t wait, choose a game, and just play!
