Category: Society & Culture

If You Think Something Is Hard To Open, Maybe You’re Not Doing It Right.

Unlike with most humans, you can’t just take a tightly-sealed jar of pickles out for a drink and have it open up. No, it takes brute strength, focus, and, more often than not, loosening it up so the person you ask to open the dang thing for you can with ease. We’ve all been there before, but luckily, we’ll never have to go there again–and not just for pickles either. Take a look at how you should be opening these typically tough to open things.  

Oranges

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Biting into the skin of an orange will give you a good starting point for peeling the fruit with your hands.

Coconuts

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One easy way to open a coconut is by striking it with the blunt part of a knife.

Chips

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Using two coins can really make opening that bag of chips a lot easier.

Clams

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Freezing clams will make them open up on their own.

Pistachios

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To easily open a pistachio, just enlist the help of another pistachio.

Garlic

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Shaking heads of garlic in a bowl is a fast way to peel the bulbous plant.

Keyring

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Use a staple remover to pry open a keyring.

Sealed Jars

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Put a rubber band around a sealed jar to get a better grip.

Nail Polish

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Use nail polish remover to loosen up a stuck nail polish cap.

Can Openers

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Can openers can be a useful tool in opening more than just cans. Try them on tough plastic packaging too.

Have a can, but no can opener? See why you don’t need one in the video below.

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Well, that’s super helpful. Finding out how to open those things was one tough nut to crack.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/easy-ways-to-open-hard-things/

Watch a Navy SEAL and his war dog rappel into Cowboys stadium [video, pics]

http://twitter.com/#!/southerngirl101/status/529006326211686400

As part of the pregame at today’s Arizona Cardinals–Dallas Cowboys game, a Navy SEAL and his war dog rappelled into the stadium from the scoreboard to help with the coin toss:

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Awesome.

Video here:

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And this little demonstration was a big hit with the fans:

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Although some were concerned for the dog’s well-being:

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Yep. Those dogs from the OBL raid are heroes, too.

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Related:

‘Wow!’ See furious father of a fallen Navy SEAL slam Obama with brutal charge

Rep. Jim Bridenstine to host father of slain Benghazi SEAL at State of the Union address

‘Lone Survivor’ tells the amazing journey of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/11/02/watch-a-navy-seal-and-his-war-dog-rappel-into-cowboys-stadium-video-pics/

These Dogs Are More Than Man’s Best Friends: They’re Actual Heroes.

Have you ever met someone who said they weren’t a “dog person”? They’re rare, but they are out there. And they are idiots. Smart people know the truth: dogs are 100% the best. They’re like four legged balls of fluffy love and loyalty. 

There are some amazing canines who go above and beyond to bring safety and comfort to others. You’d be hard-pressed to find a human who’s this selfless. Take a look.

1.) Minta: Before 8 year old Jacob met Minta, his severe autism made it difficult for him to communicate and he was so lonely he hardly ever smiled. Now the two are inseparable and Jacob’s confidence grows everyday.

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2.) Kabang: This Philippines pup might shock you when you first see her, but her facial injuries were a result of rescuing to little girls from an oncoming motorcycle.

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3.) Killan: This distinguished dog’s owners noticed it acting strangely aggressive to the babysitter of their 7-month old son. Based on the odd behavior, they left a camera to record the sitter the next time she came to watch the infant and discovered she had been physically and verbally abusing the small child.

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4.) Zoey: Tiny but fierce, this chihuahua stepped in between her owner’s infant child and a rattlesnake. She suffered a bite just above her eyes but made a full recovery.

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5.) Bandit: This family was lucky to be pup-sitting this adorable guy when someone forgot about sterilizing a hairbrush on the stove and left it boiling all night, causing a fire. Bandit smelled the smoke and alerted the family before the fire could spread past the stove.

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6.) Neo: When his owner suffered hypoglycemic shock, Neo ran to a nearby and brought people back with him who rushed her to the hospital where she made a full recovery.

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7.) Meg: After being rescued herself from cruelty that led the sweet girl to lose her leg, the RSPCA sheltering her noticed she would often stare up at the ceiling and whine. When they investigated, they discovered five kittens.

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8.) Roxanne: When her family’s house caught on fire, Roxanne barked until they woke up and were able to find safety.

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9.) Belle: This beautiful beagle dialed 911 by biting into her owner’s cell phone when he suffered a diabetic seizure.

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10.) Honey: When the SUV she and her owner were in overturned, she was barely able to squeeze out and brought help with her to save the man’s life.

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11.) Trakr: After the tragic events on September 11, 2001, Trakr was one of the many dogs used to help sniff out survivors and was responsible for locating the last living victim who had been pinned under 30 feet of debris.

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12.) Orlando: While at a New York City subway platform, Orlando’s blind owner fell onto the tracks and was knocked unconscious as a train approached. Orlando jumped down and laid on top of his owner, saving him from the impact.

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13.) Patty: While duck hunting out in North Atlantic waters with her owner, their boat capsized and the man clung to her tail as she swum them to safety.

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14.) Nellie: This gorgeous girl used was able to alert her deaf owner when an intruder broke into their home.

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15.) Katrina: The aptly named black lab saved her drowning owner during the floods of Hurricane Katrina.

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16.) Rocky: A Colorado police dog, Rocky chased down a burglar and even suffered a bullet wound, but it didn’t stop him from nabbing the crook.

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(via Dog Guide, Buzzfeed, Bark Post.)

Show this to the next “cat person” you meet and they’ll probably change their mind.

Share all the incredible canines with your friends using the buttons below.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/dog-heroes/

‘No, CNN. NO NO NO!’ CNN’s Bieber comparison prompts cries of ‘WTF?’

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Go home, CNN. You’re drunk.

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A mugshot side-by-side of Justin Bieber and Frank Sinatra? Is a Belieber running the programming?

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Fixed it for ya:

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Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/01/24/no-cnn-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-cnns-justin-bieber-comparison-prompts-cries-of-wtf/

Eva Longoria says there’s ‘no way’ women can vote Republican

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Addressing the “Women Vote 2012″ summit in Colorado this weekend, actress and Obama campaign co-chair Eva Longoria told a group of 400 women “there is no way you can vote Republican” if you’re a woman.

“I don’t think it’s a hard choice if you’re a woman,” she said.

Some willful minds on Twitter have interpreted “can’t” as a challenge rather than a foregone conclusion. No way? Way!

Obama Co-Chair @EvaLongoria: There Is No Way Women Can Vote Republican http://t.co/C2LMYizN This WOMAN WILL & no LATINO Should vote for O

— Heidi (@reshas) July 2, 2012

“@foxnation: Eva Longoria Insults Republican Women http://t.co/02myWcd3” She's not the boss of me. 😠🇺🇸

— ❤️Perigee-Syzygy❤️ (@MEschRadtke) July 2, 2012

Obama Co-Chair Eva Longoria: There Is No Way Women Can Vote Republican http://t.co/YKozmVPJ Yeah? Watch them!

— Ari David (@AriDavidUSA) July 2, 2012

This is offensive! – Eva Longoria Insults Republican Women – Eva Longoria – Fox Nation: http://t.co/LeAdB4nW

— Terri (@Gathering_Roses) July 2, 2012

sad…and ridiculous. Obama Co-Chair Eva Longoria: There Is No Way Women Can Vote Republican http://t.co/83AaFGig via @sharethis

— Joseph DeLeon (@jd1aggie) July 2, 2012

Obama Co-Chair Eva Longoria: There Is No Way Women Can Vote Republican http://t.co/4FB3fOQz I vote R b/c I don't want govt controlling me

— Conservative Buckeye (@conservbuckgal) July 2, 2012

So, what should women do?

Hello, female conservatives. Please let @EvaLongoria know that you will be voting Romney this fall. She doesn't believe you. #WarOnWomen

— eric (@eriContrarian) July 2, 2012

@NolteNC @luvGodncountry I say we stupid women should stop watching Eva Longoria on TV & let her cheap perfume collect dust on store shelves

— Cookiemuffen (@Cookiemuffen) July 2, 2012

Longoria’s speech reportedly did not specify if men could vote for the party of their choice.

Longoria, a People’s Choice Awards winner for her work on “Desperate Housewives,” was nominated for another award following her comments.

Stupid out of touch Hollywood comment of the day: (lm)… http://t.co/s0x6ufqZ

— Not On This Watch (@NotOnThisWatch) July 2, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/07/02/eva-longoria-says-theres-no-way-women-can-vote-republican/