Bananas are deemed unlucky by recreational fishermen and those catering to that trade. We can't say how far back the superstition goes, but at least among sport fishermen there exists a belief that bananas on
Sideswipe: No bananas on a boat superstition
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With these gloves, you might no longer need a shovel when you plant in your backyard. Unlike other garden gloves, these come with detachable fingertip claws, which are great for breaking up dirt.
Let the floodgates open
A 'tear teacher' and encourages people to shed a few tears as a way to relieve stress and lead a happier life. According to Hidefumi Yoshida, the Japanese are among the least likely of all nationalities to cry. He explains that crying brings huge benefits to your mental health by stimulating parasympathetic nerve activity, which slows the heart rate and has a soothing effect on the mind. The harder you cry the better you feel, he says. "Wailing is ideal, but even a single shed tear can do wonders for your health and general well-being. But it's important to shed that one tear, as simply tearing up isn't enough." The type of tears one sheds is also important. "The ones caused by brief emotional experiences, like watching a drama or a romantic movie, reading a tear-jerking book or listening to a powerful song, are the best type. Grief-caused crying is very different. It forces a lasting sorrow onto us, and that can has negative consequences."
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Monopoly gave me unrealistic expectations of:
1) Finding free parking
2) Joining the property ladder
3) Bank errors being in my favour
4) Buying my way out of prison
(Via Andy Ryan @ItsAndyRyan)