Glow Worms In Their Natural Habitat

If you’ve ever been to New Zealand, you’ve most likely heard of the Waitomo Caves. They are the home to the incredible animal known as the glow-worm. If you’ve never heard of this place or these animals, you are in for a treat. A photographer has been traveling back and for to the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave to master the art of photographing these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Now you may be wondering why anyone would travel around the world, just to photograph an insect. Well, take a look at the pictures he as has captured, and it will quickly become apparent. These caves hold a certain magic that you have to see to believe.

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Ditch antibacterial soap to prevent illness

 Reaching for the soap bottle labeled "antibacterial" won't necessarily reduce of getting sick or passing illness to others—in fact, there is no evidence that antibacterial soaps are more effective than regular ones. What's more, long-term exposure to some ingredients in these products, such as triclosan, may pose health risks like bacterial resistance or hormonal effects, according to a 2013 FDA statement. More research on the effects of triclosan is needed, and in the meantime, the FDA is working toward requiring manufacturers to prove their products are safe for long-term use—and the state of Minnesota triclosan-containing products altogether, which goes into full effect in 2017.

To improve your relationship, spend less time together

Jumping from one social event to another without any time to come up for air could sacrifice the quality of your relationships. Spending time alone allows you to process your thoughts rather than act impulsively and, as a result, you get to know yourself better, says Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, author of Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. "Alone time enables you to be more in touch with yourself and can better give and receive," Lombardo says. "In addition, it reduces stress and anxiety, which could also contribute to relationship strains." Meditate, go for a walk, sit in a café and people watch, or even clean out your closet, she suggests.

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Listen to music played by waves with Zadar’s Sea Organ

In a mesmerizing collaboration between humanity and the natural elements, this 70-meter-long “Sea Organ” in Zadar, Croatia creates very soothing music played by the Adriatic Sea.

The place is very popular for tourists and locals, but it was not always like that. The city was completely devastated after the war and the creation of the organ was one of the ways found to rebuild the waterfront and bring new life to the site.

You can hear the music on soundcloud

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Handwrite notes to boost your brainpower

Typing notes enables you to jot down more material, but you're more likely to remember those notes if you handwrite them, according to research from Indiana University. "To learn something means you have processed it," says Dr. Towfigh. "And when you take handwritten notes you 'process' or learn more information. You begin the learning process as you listen to the lecture." Plus, since you look at the page on which you are writing, you naturally review the material and reinforce the information you've already processed, Dr. Towfigh says.

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